Podcasts about leed gold

In this special episode of People Places Planet, host Dara Albrecht and ELI Senior Attorney Linda Breggin take us to Nashville for Food Waste Prevention Week, where local leaders across sectors are driving innovative efforts to reduce food waste. With nearly one-third of U.S. food going uneaten each year—impacting the environment, economy, and communities—this conversation showcases how one city is tackling the challenge head-on.Linda speaks with four inspiring guests whose work spans K-12 education, higher ed, hospitality, and professional sports:Todd Lawrence (04:28), Executive Director of Urban Green Lab, explains how training teachers and conducting school cafeteria waste audits are empowering the next generation to take action.David ter Kuile (18:32), Associate Vice Chancellor at Vanderbilt University, walks us through how campus dining hit its zero waste goals through composting, waste tracking, and student engagement.Tyler Lee (34:44), Executive Chef at 1 Hotel Nashville, shares how local sourcing, zero-waste cocktails, and creative kitchen strategies are changing the hospitality landscape.Haley Davidson (49:48), Chief of Staff for the Tennessee Titans, describes how Nashville's NFL team is designing a new LEED Gold stadium with food waste reduction in mind—and how it's already making a difference at Nissan Stadium.From teaching tools to technology to teamwork, this episode explores scalable strategies for reducing food waste and building more resilient communities. Whether you're in a school, university, restaurant, or stadium, there's something here for everyone. Related Links:ELI's Center for State and Local Governance, Food Waste InitiativeUrban Green Lab resources on food waste reductionFood Waste Warrior AuditJames Beard Foundation and Nashville Food Waste Initiative Food Scrap Cooking DemonstrationWaste Not Cooking Competition ★ Support this podcast ★

  The Green Impact Report Quick take: From Midwestern roots to LEED Fellow status, Kristen Fritsch shares how sustainability becomes second nature in architecture and how biomimicry can inspire truly innovative design solutions. Meet Your Fellow Sustainability Champion Kristen (Atchity) Fritsch, AIA, LEED Fellow, WELL AP is a Senior Associate and Director of Sustainability at Elkus Manfredi Architects where she has been implementing initiatives related to the AIA 2030 Commitment, healthy materials and embodied carbon.  Her role also involves advising and assisting design teams with LEED, WELL, materials and systems research, and performance analysis such as solar mitigation and daylighting concepts.  She has led firm-wide training on sustainable design practices and the greening of office operations and practice. Outside the office she has taught design studios at the Boston Architectural College on using biomimicry in the design process and is a member of the Board of Directors for Built Environment Plus (USGBC MA). Kristen is also a member of the LEED Materials Technical Advisory Group for USGBC.

This episode examines the Missouri Botanical Garden's new Jack C. Taylor Visitor Center in St. Louis, winner of ENR's National 2024 Best of the Best Project Award in the cultural category. The LEED Gold project houses an event center, gift shop, meeting spaces, restaurant, and auditorium, and included the renovation of the historic Linnean House, the oldest continuously operated public greenhouse west of the Mississippi. Insight into the project is provided by guests Zach Carter of IMEG and Deniz Piskin, Vice President for Facilities and Construction at the Missouri Botanical Garden.  The decision to build the new center was largely driven by continual growth in the number of annual visitors; last year 1.3 million people visited the Garden, far more than the previous center could have comfortably accommodated. “The way the original visitor center was constructed, there were a lot of little bottlenecks in getting visitors through the center and into the garden,” Deniz says. The overall visitor experience was the other focus of the project. In addition to the vastly improved entrance and its accessibility, upon entering the new center, visitors are immersed in natural light as they view the exterior gardens through the facility's south wall of windows. An architectural lantern, or skylight, in the lobby includes a custom-designed scrim perforated in a pattern inspired by tree canopies. These and many other biophilic elements bring the outdoors in. “Everywhere you look, there's something related to nature,” says Deniz. Hidden from sight are the mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and technology systems designed by IMEG. Key features include a 50,000-gallon rainwater collection cistern to provide water for the plants in the greenhouse (botanical garden staff consider rain “liquid gold”); displacement ventilation/natural stratification in the 50-foot tall lobby to improve occupant comfort; rooftop solar arrays; and a generator devoted to providing backup power to maintain the appropriate climate for the greenhouse, which features a variety of plants from the Mediterranean. Collaboration among all stakeholders was integral to the design-assist project, which was completed in multiple phases and included the construction of a temporary visitor center to keep the Garden open to visitors throughout construction. Deniz advises other organizations contemplating such a milestone project to “start with a clear understanding of what your goals and objectives are and check back throughout the design process to ensure you are not deviating from your goals. That's what this team did. We always kept in mind our visitors, always kept in mind the visitor experience.” See photos of the Missouri Botanical Garden's Jack C. Taylor Visitor Center and read the IMEG project case study. For further information and photographs, read this feature published by Metropolis.

Welcome back to Architecture 5 10 20! I'm your host, Guy Geier, Managing Partner of FXCollaborative Architects in New York. My guests for this podcast are pioneers and visionaries shaping the future of the built environment across various disciplines. Join me in exploring their remarkable journeys, discovering how they reach their current heights, and envisioning what lies ahead in the next 5, 10, and 20 years. Join me for this new 2025 season as I chat with Charlie Murphy, Senior Vice President of Turner Construction's New York region, and Julia Gisewhite, Turner's Chief Sustainability Officer. Together, we explore Turner's remarkable journey towards embedding sustainable practices into every part of their operations! Tune in as Julia and Charlie reflect on their backgrounds and how they got to where they are today, with Charlie reflecting on his unexpected path from plumbing and carpentry to leading Turner's New York operations. He discusses how early projects such as those in Battery Park City helped formulate his understanding of green practices, evolving Turner into a company deeply committed to sustainability under the guidance of their CEO, Peter Davern! Julia also brings an interesting perspective, recalling her early fascination with construction inspired by her father and her academic journey through Cornell. Her passion for sustainable building led to her leading to a decade of pioneering efforts in green construction, and she highlights the cultural shift within Turner, driven by Millennial and Gen Z employees who infuse the company with a sense of urgency regarding climate change. We additionally talk about the Contractors Commitment, an initiative Turner actively participates in. This collaboration not only heightens Turner's practices but also affects smaller firms and subcontractors. Looking ahead, Julia and Charlie stress the increasing importance of decarbonizing existing building stock, and they share how Turner is positioning itself to lead in this area, making use of their expertise in renovations to meet new energy laws and corporate emission goals! This episode truly offers important insights into how a major player like Turner Construction is not just building green but becoming green, setting a precedent for the entire industry, so whether you are a seasoned professional or just simply passionate about sustainable architecture, this conversation will surely leave you inspired about the future of construction! Time stamps: [01:45] - Hear how Charlie's opportunity with Turner in 1978 led to his success in New York plumbing and carpentry. [03:22] - Julia's passion for construction grew from her father's influence, leading her to study Civil Engineering. [05:07] - Julia reflects on how her work on LEED Gold projects sparked her passion for green building and sustainability. [07:29] - Charlie credits Turner's CEO Peter Davern for leading Turner to prioritize sustainability in every aspect. [09:33] - Turner's workforce is now primarily Millennials and Gen Z, who help drive the company's climate focus. [11:42] - Listen as Julia highlights the built environment's significant impact on global carbon emissions, prompting immediate action. [13:25] - Julia explains Turner's sustainability efforts. [16:53] - The Contractors Commitment's framework is described which helps firms engage with sustainability at various stages. [18:13] - Charlie mentions how subcontractors are adopting sustainability practices, spreading the commitment across different jobs. [18:58] - Learn how Turner integrates sustainability into subcontractor requirements. [20:22] - Julia discusses how there is a growing demand for sustainability in construction, including retrofitting buildings for carbon goals. [23:17] - Charlie discusses building renovations. [25:44] - Julia stresses the importance of workforce development and changes in order to meet sustainability goals. [27:27] - Charlie envisions making use of AI to promote well-being and reduce carbon footprints in projects. [29:46] - Julia discusses the rapid growth of mass timber, highlighting its carbon benefits in construction. Links / Resources:Guy Geier Instagram | Twitter Charlie's LinkedIn PageJulia's LinkedIn PageTurner Construction Company's Website Turner Construction Company's LinkedIn Page

In this episode, we speak with Christina Cassotis, CEO of Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT), who shares her ambitious vision for transforming the airport into a sustainable aviation hub. Cassotis discusses Pittsburgh's unique position and innovative approach to aviation sustainability. She highlights several key initiatives:PIT has achieved a remarkable milestone as the world's first fully off-grid major airport. Through a public-private partnership, the airport commissioned a microgrid in 2021 that powers its entire operation. The airport is developing three SAF production pathways: alcohol-to-jet technology using ethanol, fugitive methane capture, and hydrothermal liquefaction converting organic waste to fuel.Their hydrogen strategy includes testing hydrogen-powered ground equipment like snowplows, developing distributed production technology, and establishing themselves as a regional hydrogen hub supporting both airport and public transportation needs.PIT leverages unique assets including its location above the Marcellus Shale natural gas deposit, existing fuel infrastructure with export capability, Carnegie Mellon University partnership, and the region's energy innovation legacy.Opening in 2025, their new LEED Gold terminal features rainwater capture systems, recycled construction materials, and a design optimised for origin and destination traffic, reflecting their evolution from a former US Airways hub.Throughout the conversation, Cassotis emphasises the importance of taking incremental steps toward sustainability targets, sharing knowledge across the industry, and maintaining a balance between environmental protection and operational efficiency. Her vision extends beyond Pittsburgh, aiming to create a model that other airports can learn from and adapt. If you LOVED this episode, you'll also love the conversation we had with Robb Etnyre, General Manager of Truckee Tahoe Airport. Check it out here. Learn more about the innovators who are navigating the industry's challenges to make sustainable aviation a reality, in our new book ‘Sustainability in the Air'. Click here to learn more.Feel free to reach out via email to podcast@simpliflying.com. For more content on sustainable aviation, visit our website green.simpliflying.com and join the movement. It's about time.Links & More:Pittsburgh Airport aims to be a ‘trailblazer' in SAF production - Aviation Week Network PIT Named Among World's Best in Environmental Sustainability - Blue Sky NewsMaking Pittsburgh a global leader in green aviation - Carnegie Mellon University KeyState, CNX advancing transformational hydrogen and sustainable aviation fuel hub at Pittsburgh International Airport - PR Newswire 

Professor Leonie Barner, serving as the Principal Research Fellow at Queensland University of Technology, and Dr. Kavita Gonsalves, the Sustainability Design Lead at Populous, have come together on the Think.Future podcast to narrate their collaborative journey concerning Building 4.0 CRC and the CommBank Stadium in Parramatta, NSW, Australia. The discussion revolves around the Populous-designed stadium, a LEED Gold-certified structure boasting a seating capacity of 30,000, which stands as a striking example of circular architecture. Circular design, stemming from the principles of the Circular Economy, is highlighted as an ethos striving to maintain building materials in constant circulation to minimize waste, pollution, and uphold biodiversity (per the Ellen Macarthur Foundation). Tune in to unravel the innovative essence of the CommBank Stadium and the valuable circular design insights shaping the future of architecture and design landscapes.

TITLE:  Green Building and Sustainability Leader John Harrison (Returning Guest) John Harrison, FAIA, RDI, LEED Fellow.  John is a sustainability innovator and licensed architect with extensive and diverse experience in both project and enterprise level certifications and design standards. He is one of the world's foremost experts on the global application of sustainable strategies at scale and utilizes his expertise in sustainable architecture, engineering and construction to enable organizations to reach unprecedented goals.   John is a pioneer in the evolution and implementation of multiple LEED rating systems; as an early adopter for the original 1998 LEED pilot, the first commercial interiors rating system, and the LEED retail and volume build pilots. While at Starbucks, he co-authored the company's LEED for Retail Volume Build Program and led the execution team responsible for sustainable strategies and LEED certifications. With over 1,600 certified stores in 22 different countries/territories and all 50 US states, the program is recognized as the most successful green building program of its kind in the world. In private architectural practice, John spent 13 years at Mithun in Seattle working with a variety of sustainably driven retail, commercial and institutional clients including: Recreational Equipment Incorporated (REI), Precor, Miraval Resort and Spa and the IslandWood Environmental Learning Center. IslandWood was one of the first five LEED Gold certifications in the world and an American Institute of Architects (AIA) Committee on the Environment (COTE) Top Ten Award winner. For the outdoor retailer REI, John executed more than five dozen sustainable core stores, in addition to flagship projects in Bloomington, MN and Tokyo, Japan. With John's leadership, the REI building portfolio was elevated with scalable core standards based on sustainable strategies explored in flagship projects resulting in some of the first LEED ID+C Retail Projects ever certified. John is a dedicated environmental advocate who has donated thousands of hours, through multiple channels at local, regional, national and international levels. Through outreach, service and education, he has elevated the sustainability knowledge of building industry professionals, provided board leadership for ecologically focused nonprofits and helped develop environmental education for the next generation of leaders. He currently serves on the AIA COTE Advocacy Task Force, the Greenbuild Advisory Board and is board vice president for Northwest Natural Resource Group (NNRG), which is a regional non-profit focused on responsible forest practices and FSC certifications. Prior to his service with NNRG, John was board president for the environmental restoration and youth leadership development organization EarthCorps. John is a nationally and internationally recognized speaker on sustainability at scale and has led presentations to building professionals on subjects related to LEED volume certification and sustainability at the national AIA convention, multiple Greenbuild conferences and a variety of other industry events. Show Highlights   Navigating global sustainability standards and challenges of working with different sustainability standards across countries. Importance of adapting to local codes and practices while maintaining global sustainability goals. Examples of projects in various countries, luxury retailers, and their unique challenges. The future of green building with a focus on carbon reduction and human health in building design. The need for generative design and inclusive leadership in the green building movement. Importance of addressing existing building stock and portfolio-driven solutions. John's collaborative and multidisciplinary approach to projects in his career. Exposure to sustainable materials and practices  Early adoption of sustainable practices and materials. REI flagship store in Seattle. Challenges and successes in certifying over 1600 Starbucks stores globally. Collaboration with USGBC and GBCI to develop and refine the LEED volume program. Impact of his work on colleagues and the broader green building community   “The other thing I think is thematic and necessary is that we can build a lot of really cool, perfect buildings and it takes a lot of effort and maybe they use very little water and no energy off the grid, but it doesn't account for the vast majority of the housing stock and the business stock and the office stock and the retail stock. The portfolio driven solutions are going to be another thing that is going to continue to drive the industry. It's like how do I take a massive machine and make it 20% better, because that 20% represents a whole heck of a lot of carbon and other negative impacts.” -John Harrison   “I think it's more about the ripple effect. The ripple effect of green building projects is pretty cool, and totally quantifiable. It's like basic math and something people understand, the ripple effect with people that you either influenced or helped along the way or they helped you along the way and what they've become and where they've gone.” -John Harrison     Show Resource and Information Connect with Charlie Cichetti and GBES   GBES is excited our membership community is growing. Consider joining our membership community as members are given access to some of the guests on the podcasts that you can ask project questions. If you are preparing for an exam, there will be more assurance that you will pass your next exam, you will be given cliff notes if you are a member, and so much more. Go to to learn more about the 4 different levels of access to this one-of-a-kind career-advancing green building community!   If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on .  We have prepared more episodes for the upcoming weeks, so come by again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the !   Copyright © 2024 GBES

SSR is thrilled to be a partner in the design and construction of the future home of the Tennessee Titans, the new Nissan Stadium.  In this episode, Mike sits down with Kevin Graham, SSR's project principal, and Hannah Walter, SSR's sustainability consulting manager, to discuss the project, including the LEED Gold-certification goals and an intricate web of MEP systems.Through Hannah's environmental and sustainability expertise, the new Nissan Stadium is not  just a building, it has the potential to be a high performing eco-consciousness facility that will resonate across the city. Meanwhile, Kevin's finesse with the nuts and bolts of stadium design and functionality assures that even the most complex designs translate into seamless fan experiences. Together and with the rest of the project team, we're setting the stage for sports venues of the future!

SSR is thrilled to be a partner in the design and construction of the future home of the Tennessee Titans, the new Nissan Stadium.  In this episode, Mike sits down with Kevin Graham, SSR's project principal, and Hannah Walter, SSR's sustainability consulting manager, to discuss the project, including the LEED Gold-certification goals and an intricate web of MEP systems.Through Hannah's environmental and sustainability expertise, the new Nissan Stadium is not  just a building, it has the potential to be a high performing eco-consciousness facility that will resonate across the city. Meanwhile, Kevin's finesse with the nuts and bolts of stadium design and functionality assures that even the most complex designs translate into seamless fan experiences. Together and with the rest of the project team, we're setting the stage for sports venues of the future!

ServiceNow (NYSE: NOW), the leading digital workflow company making the world work better for everyone, today officially opened the doors to its new offices with four floors in the sought-after 60 Dawson Street in Dublin city centre. The relocation of the company's Irish headquarters will further support its growing business and employee base in the region. Mark Cockerill Senior Vice President, Legal for Corporate, M&A and International Development, @ServiceNow mentions organic growth is part of the ServiceNow story at the launch of their new Dublin office on Dawson St. @Irish_TechNews @agile_comms pic.twitter.com/c7kfi0s9rV The Tec Dr (@tecdr) April 9, 2024 The expansion of ServiceNow's Irish real estate footprint comes after the company announced its intention to create a further 400 new roles in June last year, effectively doubling its workforce in Ireland in the coming years. With half of those jobs already filled, the business is ahead of schedule in achieving that target. "We welcome ServiceNow's expanding presence in Ireland," said Neale Richmond TD, Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment. "The move represents not only a boost to our robust tech sector but also a growing confidence in our local economy and the outstanding talent available. We look forward to a renewed promise of innovation, collaboration and shared prosperity." The new space will house more than 37 different global and regional teams across a range of core functions, including engineering, sales, global talent, digital technology, finance and legal. "Our move to a larger property is a result of our continued growth as the platform company of choice for digital business," said Mark Cockerill, Senior Vice President, Legal at ServiceNow. "Many of the roles that support our regional and global growth are increasingly being based in Ireland. These improved facilities will enhance the employee experience for our growing and diverse team and reflective of our continued investment in our people." Executive Director of IDA Ireland Mary Buckley said "As ServiceNow opens its new LEED Gold office in Dublin, it highlights Ireland's position as a premier destination for innovative companies seeking to expand their presence in Europe. This reinforces Ireland's standing as a dynamic, forward-thinking economy and is testament to the availability of talent." The state-of-the-art offices occupy almost 8,360 square metres across the top four floors of the prestigious premises. In addition to employee workspace, the offices feature dedicated training, collaboration and team-building spaces, as well as yoga and mothering rooms, meeting the needs of a modern and inclusive workspace. With a focus on quality, sustainability, and wellbeing, the smart infrastructure and open-air terraces are designed to enable workers to thrive. "ServiceNow has been present in Ireland since 2018 and it has been a key part of our rapid growth both globally and in EMEA, as corporations and governments across the world turn to the power of our platform to fulfil their digital needs and improve their speed and efficiency," added Cockerill. In the last five years, ServiceNow has grown from a handful of employees in Ireland to more than 600. The bolstered Irish office space is also testament to ServiceNow's strong employer brand, as recognised by Great Place to Work, firmly cementing its values of teamwork, belonging and customer-centricity in its company culture. Commenting on the opening, AmCham CEO Paul Sweetman said: "This investment by ServiceNow is a positive signal of the organisation's commitment to Ireland and speaks more broadly to the continued strength of US FDI and their investment in the country. To bolster this trajectory of growth, we must continue to provide at pace a future-proofed level of infrastructure, skills and competitiveness." See more stories here. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and of...

On this episode of Inspiring Health we discuss WellSpan's sustainability initiatives and efforts to reduce environmental impact, including: changes in operating rooms, supply purchases, the implementation of green roofs, and the aim for LEED Gold certification, along with many other innovative projects.

ROMA (ITALPRESS) - La nuova sede di Takeda a Roma "è un edificio realizzato con criteri di altissima sostenibilità. Abbiamo sempre 'vissuto' nella periferia di Roma ma abbiamo deciso di spostarci verso il centro per dare un contributo alla mobilità sostenibile: chiediamo ai nostri collaboratori di utilizzare soprattutto i mezzi pubblici - la nuova sede è proprio davanti la metropolitana - e, allo stesso tempo volevamo costruire un edificio in continuità con i nostri valori, che rispettasse tutti i canoni di sostenibilità in termini di risparmio energetico e idrico e per evitare l'inquinamento luminoso. Tutta l'energia che utilizziamo qui viene da fonti rinnovabili". Lo ha detto Anna Maria Bencini, General Manager di Takeda Italia, a margine dell'evento "La via di Takeda. Investire in nuovi modelli sostenibili per l'ambiente, le persone e il Paese" in cui è stato inaugurato il nuovo headquarter della multinazionale biofarmaceutica a Roma. "Un riconoscimento per questo lavoro arriva dalla certificazione internazionale che abbiamo avuto, questo edificio è stato classificato Leed Gold: un riconoscimento di quello che siamo riusciti a fare", ha concluso.xi2/f04/mgg/gtr

Norman Vossschulte is originally from Berlin, Germany. His culturally rich background included ten years living abroad in Africa, Iraq and Spain before moving back to Germany to finish High School and College. He studied Biology and Physical Science before deciding to move to New York City in 1996 to attend the Herbert Berghof Institute for Fine Theatre Arts and Drama. Norman's work experience is as eclectic as his upbringing. He has worked in the hotel industry, the non-profit industry, as well as both sports and entertainment industries. 25 years of practicing customer and client relations, has given him an overview of which techniques consistently enhance guest experiences. Norman has over 16 years of staff training and team leadership experience working with The Walt Disney Company and currently the Philadelphia Eagles. In 2014, Norman became the official GO GREEN spokesperson and began leading the green team for the Philadelphia Eagles. During his tenure the Eagles obtained LEED Gold certification and were the first sports team in the world to obtain ISO20121 certification. He organized and re-branded the initiative as the GO GREEN ECO Committee (Engagement, Communication, Operations) to involve the entire organization. One of the main missions of the ECO Committee is to Innovate & Sustain. The Eagles are now the first sports team to actively invest in the ocean by offsetting carbon emissions from player travel by planting sea grass. Norman Joins Sustainable Nation to Discuss: How the strong sustainability program for the Eagles began and evolved Material issues and initiatives of the Eagles' sustainability program How the Eagles have achieved 99.9% of waste diversion The approach to engaging fans in sustainability  Utilization of the hydrogen refueling station  Ideas for making sustainability more mainstream across sports  Norman's Final Five Questions Responses: What is one piece of advice you would give other sustainability professionals that might help them in their careers? I love this question. Sustainability professionals are at heart, a lot of the ones I meet at least, scientists. They're folks that have either studied this or are really in tune with some of the data and some of the science behind sustainability. A lot of those folks that really live and breathe sustainability every day, their language doesn't necessarily easily translate into sports because we speak the language of fans and teams. So in the sustainability sector, you have to find people that can bridge that gap and literally put into very simple terms some of these sustainability practices that you are trying to bring to a sports team. Every one of us has to figure out how we can translate a lot of this incredible sustainability language into an everyday language so that everyone will understand it and actions. Because actions have to be taken. What are you most excited about right now in the world of sustainability? I'm excited that finally it seems like everyone is talking about it. We have some of our mainstream partners that come to us now and say, “Hey, we want to work with you on sustainability.” That's exciting to me because before that, if you had a sustainability partner that was already working in the sustainability space, of course they would talk about sustainability with you, but mainstream partners necessarily didn't. My biggest excitement is Gen Z, the new generation who are now the majority in the workplace and are the ones that are really pushing this agenda. I don't want them to stop because it's important, and because it's their kids who are going to inherit this planet when a lot of these predictions about climate change are going to come true. Gen Z is really pushing this agenda because they're the consumers, they're the clients now, they're the fans. It's important to us and it's important to them and their generation. They're the information generation that loves to post on social media, and it excites me. I think there's a real movement happening, and I don't want it to stop. What is one book you'd recommend sustainability leaders read? The Routledge Handbook of Sport and Sustainable Development. It basically dives into the United Nations climate pledge document that was written a few years ago that we actually were part of and that a lot of sports leagues and sports teams in the world have signed onto now. It addresses pretty much every area of sustainability, like waste and climate. We wrote one of those chapters in that book. Anthony Bonagura, one of our directors, actually wrote it and I helped a little bit. It was used in college education, but it's now available for purchase. It dives into a lot of the science and the data, the United Nations force for climate change pledge program that's out there, and that a lot of leagues in the world, including FIFA and the NFL have signed on to. What are some of your favorite resources or tools that really help you in your work? Our sustainability consultant! We have an amazing sustainability consultant, Lindsay Arell. She was the CEO of Honeycomb Strategies that was recently sold to SMG,, a huge global venue operator. She now helps us with FIFA 26. The World Cup is coming to Philadelphia, and there's quite a few sustainability initiatives that we're working on with FIFA, and she's helping us work through that. She helped us with our LEED certification and she's in the middle of helping us to be recertified. I'm not an expert, we're no expert, she is. We always go to her for all the advice. I think it's really important to find someone who lives and breathes this stuff, but who can translate like I said that earlier, that language to us so we can understand it. What should we, what shouldn't we invest in? What should we spend time on, what should we bring to our partners? We really run everything by her. It's really important to have partners and to have folks in your corner who know what they're talking about and who you trust, because again, we don't know what we should and shouldn't be doing. It's really important to ask professionals in this space. Where can our listeners go to learn more about you and the sustainability work being done at the Philadelphia Eagles? Philadelphiaeagles.com. If you go there and you click on community, there is a page called Go Green, pun intended. We call our sustainability program Go Green. We are all about innovating and sustaining and the website is a really good source of information.

Researchers at NREL have utilized a multidisciplinary approach to quantitatively define the arrangement of polymers in Populus wood, offering insights crucial for biomass conversion to fuels, chemicals, and materials. The study presents a novel computer model detailing the intricate structural configuration of the wood's secondary cell wall, advancing our understanding beyond previous incomplete techniques and offering potential breakthroughs in bioenergy research.NREL's role in assisting startups is underscored by its cutting-edge technology and expertise, facilitating transformative innovations in the clean energy sector. Through collaborative programs and strategic partnerships, NREL empowers startups to navigate early-stage challenges, secure funding, and accelerate the development and adoption of groundbreaking technologies, driving the transition to a sustainable energy future.NREL is building a groundbreaking 127,000-square-foot Energy Materials and Processing at Scale (EMAPS) laboratory in Golden, Colorado. The facility, set to achieve LEED Gold certification, will provide state-of-the-art research capabilities in energy storage, advanced manufacturing, and grid modernization, fostering multidisciplinary collaboration and advancing NREL's mission of driving renewable energy and energy efficiency technologiesThis episode was hosted by Kerrin Jeromin and Taylor Mankle, written and produced by Allison Montroy and Kaitlyn Stottler, and edited by Joe DelNero and Brittany Falch. Graphics are by Brittnee Gayet. Our title music is written and performed by Ted Vaca and episode music by Chuck Kurnik, Jim Riley, and Mark Sanseverino of Drift BC. Transforming Energy: The NREL Podcast is created by the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Golden, Colorado. We express our gratitude and acknowledge that the land we are on is the traditional and ancestral homelands of the Arapaho, Cheyenne, and Ute peoples. Email us at podcast@nrel.gov. Follow NREL on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Facebook.

Green Building Strategy and Communications with Brian Bollinger Brian Bollinger, MBA, iate    With over 15 years of visionary leadership, Brian Bollinger is an operational executive known for strategic management and fostering innovative partnerships. As the Head of Communications for Green Building Holdings (GBH), Brian serves as the Executive Spokesperson for four GBH business units: Blue Ocean, SIG, GBES, and Aetos.    Brian's commitment to advancing GBH's mission aligns with his dedication to creating a healthier and greener world, providing cutting-edge education and tools for success in the building industry. Notably, Brian oversaw staff extensions for Bridge CRE, expanding their Energy, Sustainability, and Engineering services. His leadership played a pivotal role in achieving LEED Gold certification for the Walter E Washington Convention Center, including waste stream consulting.    He loves driving customer experience innovation, equity and sustainability projects, as well as communications and strategy improvements. But most of all, bringing wildly creative solutions to solve difficult problems. Brian's multifaceted expertise extends beyond vision to practical implementation, solving complex problems and energizing stakeholders toward shared goals.    Show Highlights   Brian shares tips on how to communicate sustainability effectively. Brian talks about his work with Sustainable Investment Group, GBES, Aetos Imaging, and Blue Ocean (which has launched Skema.AI).  Explore the importance of waste management and recycling in commercial buildings.  Exciting industry advancements in generative AI and its potential impact on both design and sustainability. Understanding the importance of resourcefulness and creativity in green building Find unexpected applications for expertise in green buildings and sustainability to drive progress towards a more circular economy.  The evolving landscape of green building, influences, and the need to share best practices. The power of gratitude and finding creative ways to thank clients.   “I'm really enjoying…seeing a complete Step function changes in [how tech enables]…operating buildings. I always joke that there's not a building engineer or facility operator out there who went into their line of work because they just love spreadsheets. At the end of the day, it's because they love this breathing machine that they get to live inside of and work in.” -Brian Bollinger    “One of the biggest plays in the world's sustainability over the next ten years is going to be what happens to waste. We don't get to circularity without solving waste. It's just at the end of the day, as we used to say in community development, ‘God has required and the poor deserve better than amateurs with their hearts in the right place.' And I think it's the same with waste. The planet we all share deserves better than a complete absence of circularity, when it's completely possible, and it's becoming more possible every day.” -Brian Bollinger    “The biggest [recycling] tip I would [give] to commercial buildings in general: really clear signage. At the end of the day, when we find something that's way off [in waste audits], you can usually trace it back to a floor that isn't clearly communicating what belongs where. And how to dispose of it.” -Brian Bollinger    “Like with the internet in 1992…[with Artificial Intelligence] the reality is that, when it comes to sustainability…I think every single week we're discovering a new reality of what it's going to do, what this technological shift is going to enable. What's exciting about it is that we don't even know what we don't know, and with every passing week some of it's terrifying, yes, but most of it's absolutely electrifying. And just seeing the potential that is going to continue to bring and [telling clients], “Hey, we're going to be here.' We're going to be digging through what's good, what's bad, and we're going to keep leveraging it to drive forward the success of everybody who we get a chance to serve.”  -Brian Bollinger      Show Resource and Information Connect with Charlie Cichetti and GBES   GBES is excited our membership community is growing. Consider joining our membership community as members are given access to some of the guests on the podcasts that you can ask project questions. If you are preparing for an exam, there will be more assurance that you will pass your next exam, you will be given cliff notes if you are a member, and so much more. Go to to learn more about the 4 different levels of access to this one-of-a-kind career-advancing green building community!   If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on .  We have prepared more episodes for the upcoming weeks, so come by again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the !   Copyright © 2024 GBES

How is the office real estate market truly faring amidst predictions of its demise in the post-pandemic landscape?   Many have foretold the death of office real estate, citing remote work trends and vacant downtown buildings as proof. But is the office market really in as dire straits as some claim?   In this episode, commercial broker Jesse Fragale provides an insider's perspective. With over a decade of experience in office leasing and sales, Jesse shares updates from major markets, unpacks differences between Class A, B, and C spaces, and examines the feasibility of converting offices into apartments. He explains why reports of the office market's death may be greatly exaggerated, especially for higher-quality assets, and reveals where pockets of opportunity still await savvy investors willing to hunt for them.   Jesse is a commercial real estate advisor specializing in the Downtown and Midtown Toronto markets. Jesse represents clients in various areas including tech, start-ups, not-for-profit, and traditional corporates to name a few. His focus is on office leasing and investment sales.   (00:03:00 - 00:06:00) Perceived Crisis vs. Pre-Existing Trends The rise of remote work did not surprise most commercial brokers, as more flexible workplace norms were already emerging Pandemic lockdowns rapidly accelerated these pre-existing shifts towards more hybrid remote/in-office arrangements Initial overreactions are now giving way to market corrections, but the eventual "new normal" remains unclear   (00:06:00 - 00:09:00) Flight to Quality? Many employees still value separating work and personal lives, favoring offices for camaraderie & productivity High-quality "Class A" office spaces may benefit from a "flight to experience," attracting tenants through amenities and modern finishes Class B and C buildings face more uncertainty, especially in struggling locations   (00:09:00 - 00:12:00) The Challenges of Converting Offices to Apartments Limited windows and expansive floor plates make most offices poor apartment candidates Upgrading plumbing, HVAC and other systems would often prove cost-prohibitive Pure conversion is rare; demolition and ground-up building more likely   (00:12:00 - 00:16:00) Sales Volumes and Rental Rates Office sales slowed dramatically - potentially more than the multifamily market Landlords favored short lease extensions amid uncertainty Effective rents dropped as landlords offered more concessions   (00:16:00 - 00:28:00) Signs of Stabilization Companies are returning to 3-5+ year office leases, signaling renewed optimism Rental rates are flattening after years of concessions and deferrals Proximity to transit is now prized more with location preferences shifting Book recommendation: The Motivation Myth by Jeff Haden Who inspires Jesse?: Jesse's grandfather   Quotes:   "I don't think there's an exact, textbook definition, but the way I categorize AAA office is, if you're in most major markets, you see buildings with LEED Gold, Platinum certification, or DELOS wellness certification - those top-tier, cutting edge buildings with great amenities." - Jesse Fragale   "The challenging situations we see are investors who purchased an office building within the last 5 years when rates were low. Now their building has high vacancy in a weak location, and they can't fill the space. Those owners are in trouble." - Jesse Fragale   Connect with Jesse:   Website: www.avisonyoung.com   Apply to Invest with Taylor at www.investwithtaylor.com   Track your wealth for free with Personal Capital, go to www.escapingwallstreet.com   Please leave a review and help others escape Wall Street and build wealth on Main Street!  

Calling all soccer enthusiasts! In this episode, Amanda Hsieh immerses in an enlightening discussion with Jordan Enke, Senior Vice President of Stadium Operations at Austin FC in Austin, Texas. Jordan plays a pivotal role in the organization with a comprehensive scope that includes overseeing general operations, safety and security, event and guest services, parking and mobility, and sustainability initiatives. Having been a part of Austin FC since its early days in 2019, he was instrumental in various aspects, from site selection to the design and construction efforts of Q2 Stadium.  Q2 Stadium has garnered numerous accolades, including being certified as LEED Gold by the US Green Building Council. Its achievements also span receiving the Outstanding Construction Award from the Associated General Contractors (AGC) for the Austin Chapter in 2021, being recognized as a VenuesNow All-Star, securing the ULI Austin Impact Award for Most Influential Project in 2021, and earning a StadiumDB Nomination for Stadium of the Year in the same year. The stadium further received the Austin Business Journal Commercial Real Estate Award for Project of the Year in 2021 and the '21 Best Projects Award of Merit from Engineering News-Record in the Sports/Entertainment category for the Texas-Louisiana Region. In 2022, the MLSPA voted Q2 Stadium the Best Atmosphere and Best Field. Jordan's educational journey led him to a Bachelor of Science in Sport Management from West Virginia University, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2010. In addition to his academic achievements, he was also recognized as a Facility Management Professional in 2015, showcasing his dedication to excellence. This is our first ESG Decoded episode to feature a professional sports team. However, instead of talking about players and stats, Amanda and Jordan take a fresh approach by exploring sustainability. Keeping with the theme of 'firsts,' Austin FC is the first major professional sports team in Austin, a city that has long boasted some of the most passionate college sports fans in the country. Tune in as they unravel the intricacies of building a stadium, with a spotlight on site selection being a pivotal factor for sustainability advancements.  Considering the climate, Q2 Stadium's design cleverly harnesses natural breezes and integrates inventive stormwater management and passive cooling systems. In line with an eco-friendly approach, the stadium's intentional limited parking promotes public transportation usage. The Austin FC organization extends its influence beyond the field, serving as a unifying force in the community with targets for financial and ticket donations to deserving causes.  This conversation will offer a new perspective and an appreciation for the blend of sustainability and sportsmanship. After listening to this episode, we hope you never look at sports stadiums the same again. Unlock the world of sustainability and join the ESG Decoded Podcast community! Make sure to subscribe to be notified of new episodes on your favorite streaming platforms, YouTube, and our social channels (linked below). Get ready for thrilling new episodes that will ignite your passion for positive change. Tune in, engage, and let's decode ESG together! Episode Resource Links Amanda's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahsieh1/ Jordan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-enke-04684145/  Austin FC LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/austin-fc/ Austin FC Website: https://www.austinfc.com/

Highland Springs and J.R. Tucker high schools have been awarded LEED Gold certification by the U.S. Green Building Council for sustainable design and construction and reduced environmental impact. The schools, which opened in 2021, expanded the county's total number of LEED-certified government or school buildings to 22. Twelve are recognized at the Gold level, 10 others at Silver. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is an internationally recognized program that evaluates building projects for such strategies as location, site design, water and energy efficiency, building material selection, daylight and views, and indoor air quality. Highland Springs and Tucker –...Article LinkSupport the show

In this USGBC+ article by Lydia Lee, hear how, over 20 years, the David L. Lawrence Convention Center has used LEED Sustainable Sites strategies to support biodiversity and access to nature.

In this episode, Cherise is joined by Heather Salisbury, Director of Operations and Steve Droll, Principal at Valerio Dewalt Train, with offices in Chicago, Denver, Palo Alto, and San Francisco. They discuss The Broadview at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee.You can see the project here as you listen along.The Broadview is a remarkable student housing complex for the graduate students at Vanderbilt University. This architectural masterpiece was meticulously designed to cultivate a vibrant and collaborative community.We highlight unique building features, how the Prescient system - a cutting-edge prefabricated construction method - was utilized to accelerate the building's construction while maintaining exceptional quality, challenges they encountered during the project's development, and the pursuit of LEED Gold accreditation. Like all projects, this one also had unique challenges and opportunities: Dealing with complex site conditions, including Nashville's bedrock,Managing an aggressive construction schedule while maintaining high-quality standards,Utilizing the Prescient system as an innovative and efficient construction method, and much more!If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media.

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Since 1914, Utah PaperBox has been a staple in the Salt Lake Valley. Over the years, this packaging factory has learned how to provide its services, from design, prepress and printing to die cutting, stamping and finishing, in an eco-friendlier way. CEO Steve Keyser tells us more. STEVE KEYSER: At Utah PaperBox, our mission is to be a valuable resource for our customers through creative and innovative packaging and also a responsible steward of our environment, community and employees. We pride ourselves on being a small business that can provide high-quality, eye-catching custom packaging for both small local start-ups and large national brands, such as Smith Optics and Casper Ice Cream. What's more, we have committed to doing so sustainably. At Utah PaperBox, sustainability is one of our six core values. We have worked hard to become a sustainable and eco-friendly company and are proud to be a leader in our industry for environmental causes. We source from sustainable forests and divert 90 percent of our waste from landfills. Our headquarters is LEED Gold-certified, and 20 percent of our power comes from solar energy. Not only that, but our first electric semi-truck is arriving this fall -- the first of its kind in the state. Come check us out at upbslc.com. DEREK MILLER: Utah PaperBox is committed to exceeding customer expectations, providing top-quality paper products and caring about our environment. See what this local packaging supplier can do for you. I'm Derek Miller with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business. Originally aired: June 21, 2023

Programa 252.3 de GourmetFM en Radio Tomares Bienvenidos a la Octava Temporada. Fragmento de Delfí Sanahuja, enólogo de Bodegas Perelada para AEPEV. Con una tradición vinícola de más de seis siglos, Perelada produce vinos con carácter, presencia y reconocimiento internacional. Nuestra ambición es reflejar la personalidad de nuestras fincas y que cada botella transmita la riqueza y los matices del Empordà. La Nueva Bodega Perelada es un nuevo paso hacia la excelencia. Diseñada para hacer grandes vinos por RCR Arquitectes, ganadores del Pritzker 2017, es la primera bodega de Europa con certificado LEED GOLD de sostenibilidad, y cuenta con una de las experiencias de enoturismo más amplias y completas del país. Tres Generaciones Miguel Mateu Pla fue una personalidad singular. Su padre, Damián Mateu, cofundador de los automóviles Hispano-Suiza, fue quien le inició en el mundo empresarial. Pero Don Miguel desarrolló además una vocación política que le llevaría a ser Alcalde de Barcelona y Embajador de España en París. Todas estas actividades le hicieron coincidir a lo largo de su vida con innumerables personajes públicos de talla internacional, tanto de la esfera política como cultural. Precisamente en el mundo del arte y la cultura destacó de forma extraordinaria Miguel Mateu. Su admirable sensibilidad hacia las manifestaciones artísticas de la más diversa índole lo convirtió siendo aún muy joven en uno de los mayores coleccionistas de su tiempo. En 1923 compró el conjunto monumental del Castillo de Peralada, compuesto por el impresionante castillo que había pertenecido a los condes de Peralada, los jardines y un antiguo convento carmelita anexo. A partir de ese momento, Don Miguel hizo de Peralada su particular centro de arte, reuniendo allí sus colecciones de vidrio, pintura, cerámica, etc. De esta manera, a lo largo de los años dio forma al Museo del Castillo que hoy abre sus puertas al público. Arturo Suqué tomó las riendas de Perelada tras la muerte de su suegro Miguel Mateu en 1972. Durante decenios, lideró una profunda transformación basada en la obsesión por la calidad y con un objetivo fundamental: hacer de Perelada una de las bodegas más prestigiosas del país. Fieles al amor que Miguel Mateu sentía por la cultura, Arturo Suqué y su esposa Carmen Mateu iniciaron el Festival del Castell de Peralada, un evento cultural reconocido internacionalmente. Por su parte, Javier Suqué Mateu ha centrado su labor al frente de la bodega en una apuesta por los vinos de calidad, plantando y adquiriendo viñedos y formando un equipo de enólogos de gran prestigio. Cabe destacar además la importante labor realizada en el campo de la investigación, a través de la cual Perelada intenta aprovechar al máximo el enorme potencial vitivinícola del Empordà. La Bodega Perelada ha visto siempre reconocida su apuesta por la calidad a través de la gran aceptación que tienen sus vinos a nivel internacional. En los años 60, el éxito en el Reino Unido del entonces llamado “Champagne Rosado de Castillo Perelada” fue la causa por la que los productores de espumosos de la región francesa de Champagne recurrieron ante los tribunales para obtener la exclusiva en el uso del nombre de su denominación. Y lo consiguieron, por lo que las otras regiones tuvieron que buscar denominaciones alternativas. En el caso español, esto daría lugar al nacimiento de la D.O. Cava. En cualquier caso, lejos de perjudicar a Castillo Perelada, el conflicto supuso una beneficiosa publicidad gratuita para la bodega. A lo largo de las décadas, los vinos de Castillo Perelada han tenido el honor de ser seleccionados para banquetes oficiales de indudable relevancia histórica, como el de la coronación de S.M. el Rey Juan Carlos I, el de la boda de los Príncipes de Asturias o los de las visitas de los presidentes de Estados Unidos Dwight Eisenhower, Richard Nixon y Gerald Ford. Como es natural, los intereses de Perelada se centraron desde sus inicios en la D.O. Empordà. Es en esta área vitivinícola donde la bodega ha venido procediendo regularmente a la adquisición de nuevos viñedos y a la plantación selectiva de distintas variedades de uva, basándose siempre en la investigación llevada a cabo por un experto equipo de viticultores y enólogos. La compra en 1979 de una bodega en Vilafranca del Penedès, centro neurálgico de la DO Cava, permitió a Perelada ampliar su capacidad de producción y situarse entre los principales elaboradores de este espumoso. Los vinos de Perelada han sido merecedores de multitud de premios en concursos nacionales e internacionales. En este sentido, las tres medallas de oro y dos de bronce conquistadas en la V Sélection Mondiale des Vins, Alcool et Liqueurs de París en 1967 marcaron uno de momentos clave en la historia de la bodega. Pero ha sido en los últimos años cuando los vinos de Perelada se han situado entre los más laureados de España gracias a las medallas ganadas en certámenes como el Concurso Internacional de Vinos Bacchus, Vinalies Internationales, Challenge International du Vin, Concours Mondial de Bruxelles, International Wine & Spirit Competition, Decanter World Wine Awards o Mundus Vini.

Miss any of our recent #BullCityToday episodes? Catch up now on your #localgov news with #BullCityWrap.We're proud to announce yet more recognition of our sustainability accomplishments. We and the county have jointly achieved Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design – or LEED – Gold certification. Find out what the designation mean.We will soon begin reimbursing the construction permit fees for homes built by the housing and development community at no cost for veterans who become 100 percent disabled in the line of duty. Find out how the program works and why it was needed.The development of a new Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Park System Plan will soon be getting under way. The plan will include an assessment of what areas of the city are currently underserved that should be prioritized. Find out more.We now know what the City Council's priorities are for the future of the former Police Headquarters at 505 West Chapel Hill Street. Those include permanently affordable housing as well as preserving the building currently on the site. We have next steps.Two new programs that will be supported by American Rescue Plan Act funds will help to provide more quality affordable housing and preserve home ownership for low-income individuals and families. We share how they'll do that.

Guest of this appointment is Kirsten Ring Murray, one of the principals and owners of the internationally renowned firm Olson Kundig Architects. Founded in 1966 by Jim Olson, the practice, Seattle-based, with a new office in New York City, during the five decades of its existence has enormously grown, expanding its portfolio beyond residences, which was a distinctive part of their realizations, covering more than fifteen countries on five continents, from amazing natural locations to crowded urban contexts. Their versatile full-service design besides residences, often for art collectors, includes museums, academic and commercial buildings, hospitality, interior design, master planning and landscape. The narrative and the design approach, contemplating the relationship between dwelling and landscape and encouraging the connection between people and surroundings continue, whether in a natural habitat or in an urban metropolis, bringing context to its existence and purpose, creating an experience of place, even along the street. Careful consideration of topographical and climatic conditions, use of materials worked in close collaboration with craftsmen and artists, leaving frequently, on purpose, visible maker's hand signs are the main ingredients, contributing to tell an authentic story of the place. The firm recognized by the AIA with the National Architecture Firm Award, has been named 4 times one of the Top Ten Most Innovative Companies in Architecture by Fast Company and included on the AD100 list 14 times. The owners have been honoured with some of the nations and world's highest design awards: Jim Olson, the Seattle AIA Medal of Honor, Tom Kundig a National Design Award in Architecture from the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum, an Academy Award in Architecture from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, inductions into Interior Design Magazine's Hall of Fame and the AIA Seattle Medal of Honor, only to mention a few. Their works published worldwide by the most prestigious magazines, on the covers of The New York Times magazine, ARCHITECT, Architectural Record, Architectural Digest, Wall Street Journal are collected in four monographs. Our guest, Kirsten Ring Murray, has realized a range of project types, nationally and internationally published, and awarded. She has received many AIA Honor Awards, in recognition of her contributions, playing a particularly relevant role in the firm's culture, expanding the boundaries of the corporatist spirit, pioneering programs, and injecting vital energy into core activities. The conversation starts exploring a background that may have led Kirsten to become an architect. Grown up, experiencing various places West of United States, passionate about drawing and reading, with a keen interest in science fiction, was particularly attracted by the environment as landscape, by an organic architecture tendency emerging at that time in Colorado, with the main attraction for Paolo Soleri's arcology and curiosity in the experimentation of arts and craft of Modernism. Joined the studio in Seattle in the late ‘89, a studio of 11 and now of over 250 people, she was drawn by different reasons as the firm's legacy grounded on craft, integration of architecture and art and always felt very comfortable in a place, where conversation and dialogue were highly appreciated and the individual expression unusually respected and encouraged. Challenging and active, the practice has over the years maintained this distinctive note, believing in the importance of debate and considering a precious opportunity to work with different personalities, many individual voices in a synergistic effort. Great contribution to strengthen teamwork collaboration and to open a dialogue with the external community goes to Kirsten, who has promoted a series of original and successful initiatives, especially through [storefront], a common space, part of their office building, transformed into an authentic laboratory of exchange and experimentation. We dwell then on the physical ambiance of their studio in Seattle, able to transmit with an extraordinary legibility an identity, mainly based on a continuous evolutive process and we analyze, in this regard, their capability to translate the peculiar character and core values of a company and its team in every workspace they realized. We dedicate a special reference to the recent LeBron James Innovation Center at Nike World Headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon, a new construction, that brilliantly communicates the brand's agenda of speed, innovation, craft, fostering collective collaborative spirit and to the conversion of a historic building into a new dynamic, healthy and versatile environment, in the respect of individuality, for a provocative New York City Media company. Search for custom-made solutions, kinetic elements, exposed ‘mechanical wizardry' and exquisitely refined, detailed finishes, visually and emotionally engaging, is an important peculiarity of the practice, especially of Tom Kundig, often referred to as a 'maker architect' and Kirsten explains the relevant and fascinating potentialities that this creative ‘pre-digital' process embodies. Architect as a ‘mediator' between nature and built, able to offer continuity between indoor-outdoor and authentic immersive, intimate experiences in the place, mediating rationality and poetry is another integral aspect of their design approach, that we explore in regard to residences, especially in magnificent and powerful natural contexts, as Slaughterhouse Beach, in Maui, Hawaii. Among extraordinary, at top commissions that have involved Kirsten, from practitioner to principal, there is an affordable condominium, conceived almost 15 years ago, 1111 East Pike, that, despite the economic constraints, still impresses for its innovative and fresh unconventionality, its visual appeal and flexible internal solutions, revealing a passionate commitment to enrich with any architectural gesture everyone's life. We conclude the conversation with a particularly rewarding project, Paradise Road Housing at Smith College, five apartment units arranged around a central courtyard, forming a community not only between students but between the campus and the larger Northampton community. A LEED® Gold housing complex intended for self-sufficient seniors and students, celebrating inter-generational social interaction and connections.

[English description below]Khách mời của Vietnam Innovator tập này là ông Phạm Trần Nhật Minh (Minh Nhựa), hiện đang giữ vai trò Phó tổng Giám Đốc của Công ty TNHH Nhựa Long Thành. Được thành lập từ những năm 90, Nhựa Long Thành đã trở thành một trong những doanh nghiệp có tiếng trong ngành. Hiện công ty đang là đối tác của các thương hiệu lớn Vinamilk, Coca-Cola, Heineken,… với những sản phẩm công nghiệp như pallet nhựa, két nhựa,…Trước khi tham vào bộ máy gia điều hành, ông Phạm Trần Nhật Minh đã dành nhiều thời gian để trải nghiệm, tìm hiểu qua nhiều vị trí, phòng ban trong công ty. Trở thành Phó tổng Giám Đốc, ông đã đưa ra những chiến lược cải cách, góp phần giúp Nhựa Long Thành phát triển vững mạnh.Cùng lắng nghe podcast Vietnam Innovators với sự dẫn dắt của host Miro Nguyễn để tìm hiểu thêm vai trò của ông tại công ty cũng như chiến lược phát triển Nhựa Long Thành đang theo đuổi nhé!Xem phiên bản video trên YouTube.Và đọc những thông tin thú vị trên vietcetera.com.Nếu có bất cứ góp ý, phản hồi hay mong muốn hợp tác, bạn có thể gửi email về địa chỉ team@vietcetera.com.Cảm ơn OfficeHaus đã đồng hành cùng tập podcast này!OfficeHaus là sự kết hợp giữa chất lượng Đức và thiết kế mang tính ứng dụng. OfficeHaus mang đến một khái niệm mới về tương lai, khi tính bền vững được phối hợp hài hòa với niềm hứng khởi và các tiêu chuẩn quốc tế. Đạt chứng nhận LEED Gold, đồng thời lấy cảm hứng từ các tòa nhà mang phong cách Bauhaus tối giản và có tính ứng dụng cao, OfficeHaus là giải pháp hiện đại cho những yêu cầu của một thành phố đang phát triển và lực lượng gen Z đang gia tăng.---In this Vietnam Innovators episode, we welcome Mr. Minh Nhựa to the studio. He is currently Deputy General Director of Long Thanh Plastic Co.,Ltd. Established in the 90s, Long Thanh Plastic has become one the leading enterprises in the industry. Currently, the company partners up with big brands such as Vinamilk, Coca-Cola, HEINEKEN, etc.Before taking over the current role, he spent a lot of time to experience and learn through many positions and departments. Becoming the Deputy General Director, he came up with reform strategies, contributing to the strong development of Long Thanh Plastics.Let's join our host Miro Nguyen to hear more about Mr. Minh Nhựa's role at the company as well as the development strategy Long Thanh Plastic is pursuing!Listen to this episode on YouTube And explore many amazing articles at the website vietcetera.com.Feel free to leave any questions or invitations for business cooperation at team@vietcetera.comBig thanks OfficeHaus for making this podcast possible!OfficeHaus marries German quality with functional design resulting in a future-proof concept blending sustainability, passion, and international standards. Inspired by Bauhaus design and the minimalist, OfficeHaus is the modern-day answer to a burgeoning city's and Gen Z's needs. A Modern, efficient, inspirational spaces that help attract and retain sharp workforces while increasing productivity and efficiency, thereby reducing operational expenses. OfficeHaus, the perfect solution for your modern office needs.

[English description below]Ngô Minh Hiếu, hay còn được biết đến với tên gọi Hiếu PC sẽ là khách mời của tập Vietnam Innovators (Tiếng Việt) tuần này. Hiện anh đang là Chuyên viên giám sát Trung tâm giám sát An toàn không gian mạng Quốc gia (NCSC) và là đồng sáng lập Chống lừa đảo (ChongLuaDao.vn).Dự án phi lợi nhuận "Chống lừa đảo" được ra mắt vào tháng 11/2021, bao gồm website và các group trên các nền tảng mạng xã hội. Đây là tâm huyết của anh cũng như đội ngũ thành viên với mong muốn nâng cao nhận thức bảo mật của người Việt trên không gian mạng, cảnh báo những website không an toàn.Ở nước ta, dường như người dùng Internet chưa thật sự quan tâm đến các hình thức bảo mật thông tin cá nhân. Theo báo cáo của Bộ Công an, trong hai năm 2019-2020, đã phát hiện gần 1.300 GB dữ liệu cá nhân bị rao bán. Vậy làm thế nào để tự bảo vệ chính mình cũng như những người xung quanh khỏi lừa đảo? Cùng lắng nghe cuộc trò chuyện giữa Ngô Minh Hiếu và host Miro Nguyễn nhé!Đừng quên có thể xem bản video của podcast này tại YouTube.Và đọc những bài viết thú vị tại website vietcetera.comNếu có bất cứ góp ý, phản hồi hay mong muốn hợp tác, bạn có thể gửi email về địa chỉ team@vietcetera.comCảm ơn OfficeHaus đã đồng hành cùng podcast!OfficeHaus là sự kết hợp giữa chất lượng Đức và thiết kế mang tính ứng dụng. OfficeHaus mang đến một khái niệm mới về tương lai, khi tính bền vững được phối hợp hài hòa với niềm hứng khởi và các tiêu chuẩn quốc tế. Đạt chứng nhận LEED Gold, đồng thời lấy cảm hứng từ các tòa nhà mang phong cách Bauhaus tối giản và có tính ứng dụng cao, OfficeHaus là giải pháp hiện đại cho những yêu cầu của một thành phố đang phát triển và lực lượng gen Z đang gia tăng.  ---Ngo Minh Hieu, also known as Hieu PC will be joining this week's episode of Vietnam Innovators (Vietnamese edition). Currently, he is a Supervisor of the National Cyber Security Monitoring Center (NCSC) and a co-founder of Chongluadao.vnThis non-profit project was launched in November 2021, including websites and groups on social media platforms. This is the passion of him as well as the team members with the desire to raise the security awareness of Vietnamese people in the cyberspace.In our country, it seems that internet users are not interested in personal information security. According to a report by the Ministry of Public Security, in the two years of 2019-2020, nearly 1,300 GB of personal data were exposed for sale. So how to protect yourself and those around you from scams? Let's hear from Ngo Minh Hieu and host Miro Nguyen to find out!Listen to this episode on YouTubeAnd explore many amazing articles at the website vietcetera.com.Feel free to leave any questions at team@vietcetera.com Thank OfficeHaus for making this podcast possible!OfficeHaus marries German quality with functional design resulting in a future-proof concept blending sustainability, passion and international standards. Inspired by Bauhaus design and the minimalist, OfficeHaus is the modern-day answer to a burgeoning city's and Gen Z's needs. A modern, efficient, inspirational spaces that help attract and retain sharp workforces while increasing productivity and efficiency, thereby reducing operational expenses. OfficeHaus, the perfect solution for your modern office needs. 

Atlantic Beach LEED Gold; 'True Crime Nation'; Jacksonville mayoral race; Mobile Giving Machine

In 1998, Tom founded AWeber Communications to help small business around the world better more effectively communicate and build relationships with customers and prospects using permission based email marketing. Having organically grown AWeber from 0 to over 300,000 active clients Tom's focus is strategic planning, market strategy, business development, and team building. Recognized as one of Pennsylvania's Best Places to Work for the past 10 consecutive years (2021-2012), Tom believes in creating a unique work place lifestyle unlike that of most companies. With a culture driven by five core values we are constantly growing our talented team of 100 team members to take on new, unique challenges in pursuit of growing millions of small businesses around the world. AWeber Core Values: * Create Remarkable Experiences * Foster Respect and Cooperation * Listen to What People Say About Us. Invite Feedback. * Learn. Educate. Innovate. * Don't Take Ourselves Too Seriously; Have Fun. Member * Young Presidents' Organization (YPO) * Messaging Anti-Abuse Working Group (MAAWG) Awards: * PA Best Places to Work 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2009 * Stevie Awards: Customer Service Department of the Year - 2020 bronze, 2019 Silver, 2018 bronze, 2017 bronze * Timmy Awards: 2018 1st Philadelphia's Best Tech Culture, 2018 2nd Best Tech Workplace for Diversity * National Customer Service Association - Small Business Service Team of the Year 2017 * SmartCEO Marcum Innovator of the Year Finalist 2015 * Philadelphia's Best Places to Work 2012 & 2013 (Philly Business Journal) * Philly.com Best Places to Work 2012 & 2013 * Eastern Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year 2012 * LEED Gold environmental standards for our Chalfont office design * International Interior Design Association (IIDA) People's Choice Award 2013 * Green Build Award from the Associated Builders & Contractors Association 2013 Specialties: entrepreneurship, product strategy, business development, mentoring, team building, email marketing, email deliverability, product managementIn 1998, Tom founded AWeber Communications to help small business around the world better more effectively communicate and build relationships with customers and prospects using permission based email marketing. Having organically grown AWeber from 0 to over 300,000 active clients Tom's focus is strategic planning, market strategy, business development, and team building. Recognized as one of Pennsylvania's Best Places to Work for the past 10 consecutive years (2021-2012), Tom believes in creating a unique work place lifestyle unlike that of most companies. With a culture driven by five core values we are constantly growing our talented team of 100 team members to take on new, unique challenges in pursuit of growing millions of small businesses around the world. AWeber Core Values: * Create Remarkable Experiences * Foster Respect and Cooperation * Listen to What People Say About Us. Invite Feedback. * Learn. Educate. Innovate. * Don't Take Ourselves Too Seriously; Have Fun. Member * Young Presidents' Organization (YPO) * Messaging Anti-Abuse Working Group (MAAWG) Awards: * PA Best Places to Work 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2009 * Stevie Awards: Customer Service Department of the Year - 2020 bronze, 2019 Silver, 2018 bronze, 2017 bronze * Timmy Awards: 2018 1st Philadelphia's Best Tech Culture, 2018 2nd Best Tech Workplace for Diversity * National Customer Service Association - Small Business Service Team of the Year 2017 * SmartCEO Marcum Innovator of the Year Finalist 2015 * Philadelphia's Best Places to Work 2012 & 2013 (Philly Business Journal) * Philly.com Best Places to Work 2012 & 2013 * Eastern Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year 2012 * LEED Gold environmental standards for our Chalfont office design * International Interior Design Association (IIDA) People's Choice Award 2013 * Green Build Award from the Associated Builders & Contractors Association 2013 Specialties: entrepreneurship, product strategy, business development, mentoring, team building, email marketing, email deliverability, product management

In Money Conscious Episode 11: The Story of Thornburg Investment Management's Extraordinary LEED Gold Certified Headquarters, my guest is Sergio Silva, Facility Manager at Thornburg Investment Management's 100,000 square foot certified LEED gold headquarters in Santa Fe. Sergio joined the company in 2015 and currently oversees all aspects of building and grounds maintenance, including physical infrastructure, security, testing and inspections, environment, and health and safety requirements. Recently at a conference hosted by Thornburg, Sergio gave me a tour of the headquarters. I was absolutely fascinated as he described the foresight and comprehensive planning that went into the design, construction, and ongoing maintenance of this green building, and how the development of new technologies means that over time the energy efficiency is increased, and the environmental impact of the building grows lighter.     I asked Sergio to share with my listeners what makes this building such an excellent example of the extraordinary efficiency that can be achieved when businesses choose to make their buildings green.  In today's episode, Sergio and I share the highlights from my tour, including how: The building was designed to use 47% less energy and 43% less water than a facility of a typical size. This building has achieved 100% carbon neutrality. The rooftop installation of solar panels produces a surplus of energy annually, directing the unutilized power from the building back to the local power grid. This clean energy counters Thornburg's carbon emissions and offsets its carbon footprint. Passive water harvesting, an underground cistern and an outdoor porous paving system allow the headquarters to reduce outdoor water use and direct cleaner water back into the community. Significant environmental elements are integrated into the interior and exterior of the building.  Noteworthy interior features include a highly efficient underfloor air delivery system, sensor-controlled T5 lighting, operable windows, low-emitting materials and extensive controlled daylighting to make use of solar energy.  The building honors the beauty of Santa Fe's natural environment while incorporating the latest in building technology and design. And much, much more! Show Notes: Please review the Thornburg Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Annual Report released in June 2022 - link: https://www.thornburg.com/pdfs/csr-annual-report-2022. It contains additional insight on the building and Thornburg's approach to the environment and sustainability. Pages 20-21 are specific to the building, with additional details throughout the report. In every episode of Money Conscious, host Sacha Millstone talks with exciting, knowledgeable guests about what it means to invest our money consciously. The title Money Conscious reflects two priorities we're passionate about at The Millstone Evans Group: putting your values where your money is, and raising consciousness about money matters in an easy, personal and relatable way.  After you've listened to the podcast, share your feedback about the podcast and future topic suggestions with us. Please also share the podcast link with your family, friends and colleagues. And if you like the show, please leave a 5-star review so others can find it, too. Thank you! Visit The Millstone Evans Group website for more information about the company.

In this episode of This Must be The Place, Shawna chats with the inimitable Ross Elliot. Known as “Mr. Energy”, he is an award-winning and sought-after energy design consultant for contractors and homeowners (even in retirement!). In 2014 he received the EnerQuality Hall of Fame award for lifetime achievement in making a lasting impact on energy efficiency and green building. In this episode: • Why building better is actually cheaper. • What he learned while building his own LEED Gold, R-2000, Net-Zero Ready homestead that uses 73% less energy. • The common myth about houses and efficiency that still baffles him. homesolbuildingsolutions.com (Ross is now retired and has since sold his business.) Host/Producer - Shawna Henderson shawna@bluehouseenergy.com Producer - Tanya Chedrawy tanya@tanyamedia.com Technical Producer - Michael Boyd michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com Social Media – Anita Kirkbride www.twirp.ca A Production of: Blue House Energy bluehouseenergy.com/ Tanya Media tanyamedia.com Podcast Atlantic podcastatlantic.com/ Blue House Energy's Website by R & G - The Sustainability Agency https://www.rgstrategic.com/ Music from Arches Audio - https://archesaudio.com/ Title of Song - "Road Trip"

Architect Jim Collins talks about the URI campus quad which are comprised of different buildings. CBLS represents the first phase of the North District at URI, a new science and technology hub which transforms a series of irregular campus spaces into two, well-defined campus quadrangles bordered by a new pedestrian promenade. The highly cost-effective, LEED Gold building accommodates 30 faculty members and their research groups, in addition to teaching labs, classrooms, a 300-seat auditorium, a genomics lab and a GSL-3 lab for life sciences education.  The relationship that these buildings have to the quad and to each other holds them together as an academic ensemble of buildings.

In this episode, Cherise is joined by Don Copper, Managing Principal, and Ryan Von Drehle, Principal at GREC Architects. Don and Ryan share their experience and insights working on 5 MLK, a 450,000 SF mixed-use building in Portland OR. The development consists of 230 rental residences on eleven levels, above five levels of commercial office space, two levels of retail space and 3 levels of below-grade parking. Residential units are configured to maximize stunning views of the Willamette River valley and downtown Portland, the bucolic East Side, as well as Mounts Hood and Saint Helens. Landscaped terraces at each office level offer a unique natural outdoor amenity and city views to tenants. To see project photos and details discussed, visit https://www.arcat.com/podcast (arcat.com/podcast) This project provided unique challenges and opportunities - the building has been certified for LEED Gold, Salmon Safe and Fitwel, during site excavation a subterranean stream was found, the project employs a complex rainwater capture system that cleans water as it waterfalls down the landscaped roof terraces, and much more. If you enjoy this show, you can find similar content at https://gablmedia.com/ (Gābl Media).

With the school year now complete, the old Pentucket Regional Middle/High School has been turned over to the construction management company for environmental abatement, then demolition.A new building replaces the Pentucket Regional Middle and High Schools. The School District Building Committee said the 66-year-old middle school and 55-year-old high school suffered from cracks in its foundation, corroded plumbing and a maxed out electrical system. Pentucket Regional School Superintendent Justin Bartholomew, a recent guest on WHAV's morning program, said a lot of people have been nostalgic, asking for a brick, or a locker. Most of the building, however, is going to be recycled.“So, it's not everything goes into one container and goes in a landfill. They take all of it, or 90-95% of it. They take it and they recycle it. So, the bricks go off to a different place to get reused or to get smashed up to be used as, whatever it is they use it as, but it's really innovative. It's part of the bid process for sure, but we're also going for a LEED Gold. We'll be LEED Silver but we're going for LEED Gold which means we have to meet certain requirements. We try to renew and reuse as much as possible that it's, one, good for the environment and definitively good for our bottom-line number.”To obtain LEED—which means Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design— Gold status, the new Pentucket Regional Middle/High School will have a state-of-the-art HVAC system and solar roof panels, which will reduce the building's energy footprint and lower carbon emissions. It's estimated items will save $2-million dollars in energy costs over the next 20 years.The $146.2-million project was designed by Dore & Whittier, of Newburyport, with Vertex, of Weymouth, serving as the project manager and W.T. Rich, of Newton, as the Construction Manager.Bartholomew said athletic fields and parking will replace the old buildings.Support the show

Ralph Bicknese, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, LEED Fellow is a nationally recognized sustainable design leader with over 40 years of experience and is a principal and co-founder of Hellmuth + Bicknese Architects. His expertise has been demonstrated throughout his career starting with sustainable community committee work with the City of Ames, Iowa in 1980 and most recently on several pioneering projects seeking certification to the Living Building Challenge and/or the LEED Green Building Rating System. Mr. Bicknese has significant experience in all phases of the architectural process including as a principal with complete project responsibility. Ralph's objective is for every act of design and construction to enrich life.   His role as sustainability consultant for The Gateway Arch National Park Arch Visitor Center & Museum is his largest project to date at over $130 million in project cost. It involved a complex international team, and achieved LEED Gold certification in January 2019.   Ralph assisted in the founding of the U.S. Green Building Council - Missouri Gateway Chapter where he served as Chair, Past Chair, Program Chair, Government Advocacy Chair, and as the chapter's Green School Advocate. He was a juror on the USGBC-Minnesota Chapter's 2011 Leadership in Sustainability Awards, served on two Greenbuild Session Selection Committees, the Greenbuild 2005 Program Committee, USGBC Advisory Committee on Haiti Recovery, initiated, helped organize and facilitate the Katrina Charrettes at Greenbuild 2005, and was a contributor to The New Orleans Principles. Ralph is a former board member of the Institute for Market Transformation to Sustainability (Washington, DC) and Vice Chairman of the SMART Sustainable Building Product Committee (Washington, DC), served on the Maplewood-Richmond Heights School District Sustainable Futures Committee, serves on the Maplewood, MO Sustainability Commission, is 2019 Co-chair and Chair-elect of the AIA Materials Knowledge Working Group, a member of the AIA Sustainable Leadership Group and is a frequent mentor, juror, panelist and lecturer for architectural and sustainability courses. He served on Missouri Governor Jay Nixon's Home Building and Residential Energy Efficiency Panel in 2009, served as an Advisor on the State of Missouri MDNR-Department of Energy Missouri Energy Stakeholder Process in 2011, was a peer reviewer for the Public School District's Adherence to Guidelines For Environmentally Sound Practices in 2010 and the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy's Missouri's Energy Efficiency Potential: Opportunities for Economic Growth and Energy Sustainability in 2011, and worked with State Legislators to establish the Missouri Green Schools Legislative Caucus in 2009.   Ralph is an ardent champion and advocate for transformative green building at local, state and federal levels. He has served and continues to serve on several boards and committees dedicated to widespread sustainability, has participated in several publications and is a frequent mentor, juror and panelist for students at K-12 schools, universities and colleges and frequently lectures on numerous facets of green building. Show Highlights Benefits and support of various trade organizations. Volunteering tips to transform sustainability and your career.  Sneak peek into the AIA and Mindful Materials presentation at the AIA Chicago Conference.  Ralph reflects on some pioneering projects and tackling earlier energy crises.  ​​Ames Sustainability action plan is a model for others to follow. AIA's resources and action committee to “Propel the bell” for practitioners to adopt sustainability. Materials Equity Climate action Framework for design excellence Ten principles Choosing less harmful products to protect “fence line” communities and people within buildings.  Climate Action Equity for a holistic approach and material selection pledge.  EC3 tool and common materials framework to select carbon content products and lifecycle analysis. Ralph's vision of where buildings, regenerative design, and materials will go using nature as a model.  “A huge driving factor is that we really need to be addressing climate action through design. It has to do with operational energy, embodied carbon, and equity. We have to do a better job of making designs more equitable…” -Ralph Bicknese Get the episode transcript here!   Ralph Bicknese's Show Resource and Information Linkedin Tyson Research Center - Washington University in St. Louis Climate Action Plan | City of Ames, IA AIA National Geographic  Scientific American Magazine  The New Yorker Centennial Hawaii Shoal of Time: A History of the Hawaiian Islands Chesapeake Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln  Connect with Charlie Cichetti and GBES Charlie on LinkedIn Green Building Educational Services GBES on Twitter Connect on LinkedIn Like on Facebook Google+ GBES Pinterest Pins GBES on Instagram   GBES is excited our membership community is growing. Consider joining our membership community as members are given access to some of the guests on the podcasts that you can ask project questions. If you are preparing for an exam, there will be more assurance that you will pass your next exam, you will be given cliff notes if you are a member, and so much more. Go to www.gbes.com/join to learn more about the 4 different levels of access to this one-of-a-kind career-advancing green building community!   If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes.  We have prepared more episodes for the upcoming weeks, so come by again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Green Building Matters Podcast! Copyright © 2022 GBES

https://entrearchitect.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/HeadshotThomasGluck.jpg ()Why Architect-Led Design/Build is Better Thomas Gluck is a principal at GLUCK+ in New York City. Named by Fast Company as one of the top 10 most innovative companies in architecture, GLUCK+ has been recognized for their unique approach to Architect Led Design Build: single-source responsibility with architects leading the building process. The practice is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of design together with real-world expertise to craft bold, innovative and conceptually unique architecture. GLUCK+ presented Thinking Making Making Thinking, in The Architectural League of New York's Current Work series. The firm was featured in Architectural Record The New Master Builders, The Architect's Newspaper Inside Architecture's One-Stop Shop, and Architect Best Practices: Engaging in Architect Led Design Build. Notable award-winning projects include the Cary Leeds Center for Tennis & Learning, hailed by The New York Times as one of the city's best new works of public architecture, Bridge, a LEED Gold high-rise mixed-use development in Philadelphia which received an AIANY Award of Merit in Sustainability, and Tower House, selected for Architectural Record's Record Houses in 2013. GLUCK+ also designed and built The Stack, the first prefabricated steel and concrete modular residential development in New York City, which received an AIANY/BSA Housing Honor Award. Recent projects include 145 Central Park North, a new condominium development at the top of New York City's iconic Central Park and Malt House, the sensitive renovation and expansion of an early twentieth century brewery complex into a new commercial mixed-use development in the heart of Harlem. Thomas Gluck received a Bachelor of Arts with a concentration in Visual and Environmental Studies from Harvard College and a Master of Architecture from Yale University. Thomas also serves on the Board of Trustees for Keewaydin Camp. This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, Why Architect-Led Design/Build is Better with Thomas Gluck. Connect with Thomas online at https://gluckplus.com (GLUCK+), or find him on https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-gluck-65023720/ (LinkedIn). Please visit Our Platform Sponsors http://BQE.com/masterclass (BQE) makes it easy to manage your projects and people, for maximum productivity and ultimate profitability. Register now for the next Designing Your Business Masterclass at http://BQE.com/masterclass (BQE.com/masterclass). https://arcat.com (ARCAT) is the online resource delivering quality building material information, CAD details, BIM, Specs, and more… all for free. Visit ARCAT now and subscribe to http://arcat.com (ARCATECT Weekly and ARCATAlert). http://EntreArchitect.com/Freshbooks (Freshbooks) is the all in one bookkeeping software that can save your small architecture firm both time and money by simplifying the hard parts of running your own business. Try Freshbooks for 30 days for FREE at http://EntreArchitect.com/Freshbooks (EntreArchitect.com/Freshbooks). Visit our Platform Sponsors today and thank them for supporting YOU… The EntreArchitect Community of small firm architects. The post https://entrearchitect.com/podcast/entrearch/why-architect-led-design-build-is-better/ (EA457: Thomas Gluck – Why Architect-Led Design/Build is Better) appeared first on https://entrearchitect.com (EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects).

Ottawa's energy ecosystem is unique, with long-standing localized and green generation. In fact, did you know Hydro Ottawa is the largest municipally-owned producer of clean, renewable energy in Canada? Bryce Conrad, Hydro Ottawa President and CEO, joins Dan and Rebecca to discuss the company's commitment to making its entire operations net zero by 2030. Related links LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryce-conrad-2ab1b352/ https://hydroottawa.com Check out our new Think Energy Podcast website To subscribe using Apple Podcasts To subscribe using Spotify: To subscribe on Libsyn: --- Subscribe so you don't miss a video: YouTube Podcast Library Keep up with the Tweets at Think Energy Twitter Check out our cool pics on Instagram More to Learn on Facebook Transcript:   Dan Seguin  00:06 This is the energy. The podcast that helps you better understand the fast changing world of energy through conversations with game changers, industry leaders, and influencers. So join me, Dan Seguin, and my co host, Rebecca Schwartz, as we explore both traditional and unconventional facets of the energy industry.   Dan Seguin  00:30 Hey, everyone, welcome back.   Rebecca Schwartz  00:32 To refresh our listeners, or in case they missed it in December, our organization Hydro Ottawa announced that it will make its entire operations net zero by the time 2030 rolls around. And by my calculations, that's only eight years away. In order to achieve net zero, you have to remove as much greenhouse gas emissions or more than you're currently putting into the atmosphere.   Dan Seguin  00:54 Now, to put it into further perspective, Ottawa's electricity grid stretches 1100 square kilometers. It's essentially Ottawa's largest machine. Add to that our fleet of bucket trucks and other vehicles, various work centers across the city and more than 700 employees, you start to realize that this is no small endeavor.   Rebecca Schwartz  01:23 Our President and CEO likes to call it our moonshot after the Apollo 11 mission where we sent a man to the moon in the 1960s.   Dan Seguin  01:31 Actually, the timeline to achieve both is pretty similar. President Kennedy announced his ambitious goal to Congress in 1961. By 1969, a man was on the surface of the moon. In those short, eight years, it must have seemed impossible to many.   Rebecca Schwartz  01:54 While Canada's putting as much pollution into the atmosphere, unfortunately, as it did a generation ago- 730 million tons to be exact. Canada's electricity industry is one of the cleanest in the world. In fact, 80% of the electricity in Canada comes from non emitting resources.   Dan Seguin  02:11 And Ontario's electricity sector is even more impressive. With 94% of its electricity we produce completely free of greenhouse gas emissions, some experts say that fully decarbonizing the electricity industry will be the key climate change solution for Canada.   Rebecca Schwartz  02:31 Here's today's big question. What will it take to get Hydro Ottawa to net zero by 2030? And what inspired the decision to be the first municipally owned utility in Canada to do it? We've been building an impressive resume here at Hydro Ottawa when it comes to environmental sustainability. Most recently, we even won the Canadian Electricity Association's Sustainability Electricity Company Designation in 2021. But we'll get into all of that with our special guest later today.   Dan Seguin  02:59 Bryce Conrad has been the President and CEO of Hydro Ottawa since 2011. Under his leadership, Hydro Ottawa has become one of the most innovative utilities in Canada, regularly winning awards and accolades for its customer oriented services and its commitment to environmental sustainability. It is the largest municipally owned producer of clean, renewable energy in Ontario. He's also my boss, Bryce, welcome to the show. Now Hydro Ottawa recently made a net zero by 2030 commitment, and there's a lot of momentum in that direction in corporate Canada. Generally, what's your view on its importance? What makes for truly credible and meaningful net zero commitment?   Bryce Conrad  03:53 Collectively, we, as a society, have been talking about this for, quite frankly, too long. I mean, when I did this presentation to the board, any reference back to Kyoto and the Kyoto protocols, and then Paris, Montreal, I mean, every four or five years, they get around to having another meeting and collectively agreed to do something, but never do anything. So there's a whole lot of talk and nothing else much. So, from our perspective, as a company, it's time to start taking responsibility for our own house, and the impact that we have collectively on our own environments. That we can and will do better, that we can be part of the solution. And, I'd say this, as someone who spent time in the federal government, who's worked 15 years working in federal provincial relations. I mean, the answer to climate change is not going to come from some magical central government telling us what to do or what not to do. It's not going to come from a provincial government. The solutions are going to be local, they're going to come from the ground up, and they're going to be you and me doing the right thing each and every day. Changing our own behavior, recognizing that the behavior, that the path that we're on today is unsustainable, and being willing to make those changes. I love the idea that there's still some expectation that there is going to be some sort of savior that's going to come in and fix everything for us. And if you look at Jeff Bezos, you look at Elon Musk, I mean, the two wealthiest men in the world and they're trying to get off the planet faster than they can stay on the planet. So, by building rocket ships and stuff, so the answer is not there. What I do like about this time, what I do think is different this time, is, for the first time, at least from my perception, the first time is that it's not simply going to be the government's making commitments. You're actually starting to see the private sector come to the table with money and solutions. When you see people like Larry Fink, and you see OMERS, in the big pension funds, and the big banks, the big insurance companies - When you start seeing these massive multibillion dollar business, stepping up to the table and saying, we're gonna put our money where our mouth is, and we're gonna start to change behavior. That's kind of special. That's the secret sauce, it's necessary to solve this problem. And the perfect example, and I've used this before, and I'll use it again, is the largest public sector pension fund in the world, is a Norwegian pension fund, which effectively is the Canada Pension Fund for Norwegians. And they've got 1.6 $1.8 trillion under management. And the source of that funds, the genesis of that fund was essentially selling the offshore oil rights for Norwegian oil development in the North Sea. And now they're saying we no longer will invest in companies that produce fossil fuel. So, isn't it ironic that a company that a pension fund, the largest in the world, that's sourced began via fossil fuel money is now turning their attention to green technologies? That's new. That's different. That's something we haven't seen before.   Dan Seguin  07:49 Okay, here's a follow up question. Can you maybe expand on what you mean, when you say net zero is our 'moonshot'? What is behind the comparison of the Apollo 11 mission that inspired you? So on YouTube, you can go back and dial up all these old speeches and watch them and watch them anew. But look, if you go back to JFK in 1961, so he does this speech before for the joint House and Senate. And, it's not a long speech. So I'd encourage everyone to go watch it. There's, it's about a minute long, the clip that that's relevant anyway. And in that speech, he says, we are going to go to the moon before the end of the decade. So he's doing this in '61. Obviously, they went to the moon 69. So as part of that, he does something that people don't do enough of these days, right, he literally says - We're going to go to the moon. So that's our objective. And I have no idea how we're going to get there. I'm paraphrasing, obviously, I have no idea how we're going to get there, the technology doesn't exist, the fuel doesn't exist, the booster rocket technology doesn't exist. And that kind of the capsule necessary to get someone to and from the moon doesn't exist today. So he's making this bold announcement without having,  and then acknowledging that he doesn't know how they're going to do it. And, and I thought that's just so, quite frankly, refreshing in this day and age where everything is kind of pre packaged, right. Like, we know what we're going to do this next two years, but we already know that we've got it in the bag, and here's how it's going to be done. I like the idea of setting the big, hairy, audacious goal for the company and saying, I've said this to the management team. I have no clue how we're gonna get there. I don't know. Like, I I know what we need to start doing. But I don't know what the answer is. But I work with some of the smartest people in the game and I know that if they're empowered to do this, and we put our minds to this, we will do this. Like, that's what Kennedy counted on '61. And that's lo and behold what happened. So, when I liken it to the moonshot, it's just that- it's the it's the big, hairy, audacious goal, without any real clear roadmap as to how to accomplish that goal. And I think quite frankly, that's what served us best is when we don't necessarily have the answers, we have to make up. We have to figure our way through this stuff. And I see that every day of the company, right? If you look back at what we how we handle the tornadoes, if you look back at the way we handle the floods, if you look at the way we handle our system. Yeah, there's a lot of prescriptive stuff. Yes, there's a lot of this is how we do things. But there are a lot of days we throw out the rulebook, you throw out the manual, and you have to figure your way forward. And that's when this company is at its best. So, that's the that's the moonshot.   Rebecca Schwartz  10:53 Now, how concerned are you about climate change and environmental damage? What does the energy transition mean for Hydro Ottawa as it exists today, and for you personally, as we look to the future?   Bryce Conrad  11:05  So let's just state categorically that climate change is real. As I sit here, today, it's like minus 27,000 degrees outside. People go 'oh if it is global warming why is it so damn cold', and of course, you just want to smack people that say things like that. But, God's honest truth is climate change is not about the day to day weather, it's about weather patterns. It's about how, in the past, we've had wind storms and ice storms, we've had eight tornadoes, including one in downtown to Nepean. We've had a one in 100 year flood, followed by a one in 1000 year flood. We've had heat waves that have stretched and taxed our system. And all of this is just like, quite frankly, within the past five years. So that's what climate change means. It means unpredictable, changing, dramatically changing weather patterns. And if you run a utility, like I do, or like we do,you don't like that. You know, our infrastructure is built to withstand X. It's not built to withstand x plus 30%, or x plus 50%. So, you know, when a windstorm comes through, you know, the infrastructure is ready to sustain winds up to 90 miles an hour or something like that? Well, you know, we all saw what happened when tornadoes came through, you know, 130 miles, or 160 miles an hour, right? Those poles snap like twigs. That's what climate change means. So, you know, it's terrifying. It's absolutely terrifying. And you know, it's something that we have to start to build into our plans as to how do we build better in the future? So are we building our infrastructure to withstand 90 mile an hour winds? Are we building them to withstand 150 mile an hour winds? Well, there's a cost difference to that. Obviously, the answer is, yeah, we've got to do a better job of building stronger, more resilient infrastructure. If you saw during the floods, our Chaudiere facility, our generating asset, Chaudiere Falls. You know, you were seeing for the first time in history, all 50 of the gates of the ring dam were open. I mean, and there was more, I think it was two Olympic swimming pools passing through the gates every second. The waterfall, the water, the speed, and the waterfall was faster than the Niagara Falls, like, I mean, these are things that shouldn't be happening in downtown Ottawa, but have happened, you know, three times since I've been here. And that's 10 years. So if anyone wants to have a debate about whether or not climate change is real, call me up. Let's have that conversation. Because it's, it's very real, and it's going to dramatically impact our future. In terms of the energy transition, I think I talked a bit about it. But, you know, when we bottomed out, and look at what our future looks like, 50 years from now, our infrastructure looks fundamentally different than it does today. It's in fundamentally different places than it is today. You know, we're gonna rely upon artificial intelligence, machine learning. You know, each and every one of those, like, everything will be censored up. So, you know, the idea is that, as opposed to us rolling a truck to fix something that's broken or down, we can sort of simply reroute it from the control center. So yes, we still have to get out there and fix what's broken but for you, the customer of Hydro Ottawa, you actually won't notice the impact because the power will have switched over to another source instantaneously. That's the goal. I think, you know, you'll see more and more people, and I've been telling people this for 10 years, right? The day in and the age of, you know, my grandmother who used to sort of wait patiently in the mailbox for the bill to come in so she could open it up that day, write a check, and put it back in the mailbox the next day. Those days are gone. And those people are gone. The people that are our customers today, they want to interact, they want more, they want to understand how they can measure utility, they want to understand how they can manage their energy consumption. Particularly if you start to put the onus on them with respect to climate change and what they're doing. So they're going to want to know, like, you know, do I plug my electric car in? If I plug it in? Now? You know, do I wait and charge it between two and 4am? Or do I charge it now? You know, can I charge my house with my car, you know, they're going to be part of this and will be part of the solution. But they're also gonna have expectations of us as a provider to be transparent, authentic, reliable, managing the costs. So that energy transition is going to be huge for us. And it's only going to get more complicated. And I haven't even talked about the downside, right? I mean, the more you open the kimono, and you allow the customers to sort of engage with you directly, the more opportunity you're giving for nefarious actors to sort of engage in the things that we don't want to be happening, things like cybersecurity.   Dan Seguin  16:54 Okay, let's talk energy now, Bryce. We've got an interesting energy ecosystem here in Ottawa with long standing localized and green generation. We had distributed energy resources before it was a thing. Is there a model here that can be applied more broadly?   Bryce Conrad  17:13 Yeah, you know what, so I always like to think that Hydro Ottawa was at the cutting edge of these sorts of things. So, we were doing distributed energy resources before for the term for it. We were cool before we knew it was cool. So short answer, yeah, we've got massive generating assets in our backyard, which theoretically, can be used as distributed energy resources. As we go forward, my expectation is that. And I'd be the first to admit that having Chaudiere and the big generating assets is a massive advantage for the company. But, where we haven't done so well with our customers is with respect to some of the other DER activity. Like, the local homeowner that wants to put up solar, solar panels and stuff like that. And the God's honest truth is, those little installations are a real pain. They're a pain to manage. They're all kind of one-offs. Every one of them is individualized, everyone requires a lot of time and attention. But that's not the right answer. The right answer is we should be treating these things as gifts. We should be doing everything in our power to support them and roll them out even further. So, my expectation is over the course of the next 5-10 years, you're going to see us serve as a catalyst role for further DERs in the community. So that's the first one I would say is if you're waiting to install solar panels, or you need to - you want t- - give us a call, we're here to help you support it. But one of the projects that I think stands out is kind of unique, certainly in Canada, and one that we're particularly proud of, just given the role we played, is down at the Zibi community. Which is, for those who don't know, sort of, well, it's on an island. No man's land between the two provinces. So half of it is in Quebec, the other half is in Ontario. Andthe developer down there, kudos to them. They are partners in dream properties, I guess, four or five years ago, six years ago with the idea of using these developments, which is 34 acres on the waterfront and turning it into a one planet, one world kind of community where it's zero carbon. You know, they could have just asked us to run pipe or run power lines, but we thought, here's an opportunity for us to get in on the ground and see how this actually works. So it's up, it's running, condos are being built for people living there today. There's the heat and cooling - the heat coming from effluent discharge under the Kruger paper plant over on the Gatineau side. So. essentially this is a waste product that's being pumped back into the pipes so we can heat the homes. Conversely, in the summer they're using the Ottawa River to sort of cool it. And again, it's it's a real, full scale model of what a zero carbon energy system would look like. And there's no reason you can't take that same model and apply it on a broader scale and even broader scale. Which is something that we're keen to replicate where, if and when we get the opportunity, but it's truly unique and we're quite proud of it. Again, we got in on the ground floor and said, this is something that we're interested in, so how can we help you. And full credit to the development team, they saw the opportunity to work with us and gave us an opportunity.   Dan Seguin  21:22 Now, a lot of focus is on national targets. But here in Ottawa, we see a central role for ourselves in working with the city, customers, and other stakeholders to help drive down emissions. How much of climate action needs to be local? How important do you see Hydro Ottawa's role being to affect change?   Bryce Conrad  21:46 Yeah, well, like I said earlier, I think if we're going to stand around waiting for the Federal government or the province, or some other larger national entity, to sort of tell us how to solve this problem, I think we'll still be standing around waiting for a few years. So, my perception is that all politics is local. And that the solution to this problem is local. And I just gave you an example of the Zibi community,  where that is a local project that has been done. It's been done locally, not because someone said at the Government of Canada," thou shalt build a zero carbon community". They did it because it was the right thing to do. And they felt they could do it in that environment. Again, no direction from the feds of the province. It was purely local. So the answer, as I said, is local. It's going to be local, it's going to be you and me and Rebecca, and everybody else coming up and making decisions on our own, that we want to leave this place in a better place for our kids. It's that little expression, ou Chair reminds me a lot on a daily basis. You know, leave the campsite in a better place than you found it kind of thing, right! So, that's our goal. That's, that's my goal coming to Hydro Ottawa was to leave the company in a better place that I found it. That should be our collective goals. So, the City of Ottawa has declared a climate emergency, they have announced their targets, they're ramping up a series of climate change initiatives to meet those targets. Our job is to support them, they're our shareholders. So, if we can bring our money, our expertise, to help support them deploying carbon free energy solutions, or just things that can help curb carbon, then that's what we'll do. I think we've got a pretty good track record, quite frankly, the fact that we've announced that we're going to be carbon neutral by 2030 is one thing to say, but we're doing it and we're on our way.  And that garnered the attention of other organizations in town who were saying, well, if Hydro Ottawa was going to do this, maybe they can help us do the same thing. Now, is 2030 an audacious goal for some of them? Yeah, it's probably unrealistic for some but, the point is, at least we're doing it and obviously it would be inconceivable for the City of Ottawa model to get there by 2030. But isn't it nice to know that they can count on a partner that is going to be carbon neutral by 2030 to help them achieve their objectives going forward? So look, we're an innovative company. We're the largest producer of green renewable energy in Canada. We've got a first rate utility, and we've got an energy solutions company that's there to support our customers, our businesses, and our shareholders. And we will deploy all three to that benefit. So, I think my expectation is that as we go into this next municipal election, climate change  will be -if it's not going to be number one or number two, on the agenda, I'll be shocked. Like, I honestly think it's risen to that level of importance for the citizens of Ottawa. So yeah, taxes are always there, but I think climate change is going to be right up there with it.   Rebecca Schwartz  25:33 So Bryce, as you know, we're in the distinctive position at Hydro Ottawa of having cross border assets in Ontario, Quebec and New York. How important is it that Canada's electricity system, as a whole, becomes more integrated across provincial boundaries? And what key steps can we expect will be taken in that direction?   Rebecca Schwartz  25:53 Yeah, yeah. I mean, it's a great question, Rebecca. And I think what people don't really appreciate is just how, how amazing the electricity grid actually is. It is a fully integrated machine that works from one side of the continent to the other side. I mean, it's just truly magical that you can sort of walk into your room and turn on a light 99.999% of the time and that lights are gonna come on. And that's a credit to the people that built the system in the first place. So, the good news is that it is a fully integrated grid, Canada - US. Unfortunately, it's a little too north-south for my liking at the moment. Most of the grid runs north-south. So, power gets bought and transferred between Quebec and Manitoba. But, if you look at sort of the large clean energy supplies coming out of Quebec, most of them are directed south, into the US for export markets. Going forward, that's obviously going to have to change. Canada is capable. If you look at the Ontario grid, we're 90%, clean and green. When you look at something like Saskatchewan, or Nova Scotia or Alberta, which still heavily reliant on coal or natural gas or other fossil fuels, the answer is we have to share amongst our brotherhood, so that we have to get that clean power from Quebec and Ontario and British Columbia going east- west. And I should say, Yukon, Northwest Territories the same way- but access to more difficult but still access to sort of clean, green renewable. The point, that system has to sort of be brought to bear on a national level, so that the inter ties between Ontario and Quebec are more plentiful. The power gets shifted into Nova Scotia, so that we can, so that our energy system can be truly clean and green. And it shouldn't take that long. Unfortunately, what's gonna get in the middle of that is your classic nimbyism, right. Where no one wants to build or  have these transmission lines running through their backyard kind of thing, for obvious reasons. But we built the railroad and the railboard built the country, St. Lawrence Seaway. We've done some,incredibly impressive things from an infrastructure perspective, and I just think that's the answer going forward. We need to sort of build that infrastructure at a national level. So that, again, the power from Churchill Falls is flowing to Regina. And in Edmonton and Calgary and, yeah, that's my answer.   Dan Seguin  28:49 Okay, let's talk capacity. Getting to net zero by 2050 will mean roughly doubling clean electricity production in Canada. By one estimate, that's clean energy Canada. What do we need to be doing today to make that achievable?   Bryce Conrad  29:08 Well, again, the first step in the 12 step program is admitting that you have a problem. So, we have a problem. If you just step back and look at the politics, we can't build a pipeline in this country to save our lives. Now, whether you think that's the right thing or not, it's, it's a proxy for what's necessary. So okay, we're not going to build a pipeline, but you need to build big transmission lines east to west or west east or vice versa. So yeah, if you're gonna double the electricity, the clean electrical energy, which  is eminently doable. We've got plenty of sources and we've got lots of supply, we've got more thatwe can tap. You just need to sort of start to work together, collectively. Province to province, federal government with the provinces, to sort of make this happen. And again, I have hopes, because at the end of the day we're one country, we built some amazing infrastructure - the St. Lawrence Seaway is a perfect example. And, you know, the rail lines, we've done this stuff before. There's no reason we can't do it again. Faced with a face of the future where the costs of climate change are real. And they're only getting higher on an annual basis. It's only a matter of time before the politicians wake up and realize that this is the solution, and they have to do something, and they have to act. And it's in our best interest to do so as a nation. So, I'm hopeful.   Dan Seguin  30:55 Now, Bryce, I'm curious, what are the three most innovative sustainability projects that you're most proud of right now? That maybe people don't know Hydro Ottawa is doing or involved with?   Bryce Conrad  31:10 Sure. I can probably give you four. And I know, yes, you asked for three. But I'll give you four! The first, that I don't think people fully appreciate, is how significant our generating assets actually are. We're not talking about small run of the mill, solar facilities, we're talking about large, 150 megawatts of clean green, renewable energy - on both sides of the border, capable of powering well over 100,000 homes. We've grown that production by 500% since 2012. So we are a real player in this business. And these are assets that are carbon free. So, talking about future proofing your generating fleet, right, these are the things that everybody's gonna want when they realize that there is no such thing as clean coal. Or when they realize that fossil fuels are not the answer going forward. So, we have these assets and they're spectacular. And I'd encourage anybody in Ottawa, if you want to see some of them in action, to go check out the ones at Chaudiere Falls, which are a dam. Rebecca, I'm not sure if you've seen it but Dan sure has. I mean, just breathtaking to watch, particularly in the summer  -wouldn't go there today when it's minus 12,000 degrees because the wind coming off would be horrifying -but lovely in the sun. If you wait for Bluesfest, there's no better place to listen to the music than Chaudiere Falls! You get all the benefits of Bluesfest without paying or dealing with crowds. Anyway, so that's number one, our generating fleet. Number two is the thing I spoke about earlier, the Zibi community funding. Again, 34 acres of prime development down there, carbon free, and we were part of that solution to make it happen. And hoping to replicate it making bigger, better elsewhere. But just taking something which was otherwise a science project or a concept and sort of bringing it to reality, something that we're immensely proud of. And I think Ottawans will be as well. The third, just because my kids love it, is we've got this, this new substation going out, or transformer station going out in south Ottawa in the Barrhaven area, which is growing like a weed, obviously. With 10 or 12% growth every year. So, we had to build the new station out there. And we bought the necessary land for the station. It's called Cambrian station. It's going online sometime between now and June, I think. In fact, it's being tested as I speak. But the point is, we bought enough land up there that we've been able to donate 15 acres for a pollinator meadow to bring back the butterflies and plant some trees. So again, no real cost to us other than the land that was used that we bought for the transformer station itself. But here's another opportunity for us to do the right thing. And last but not least, the fourth one, which I'm very proud of is the role that we played in the conversion of the streetlights. So, Ottawa had high pressure sodium street lights, like every other municipality. And over the course of four years, we were able to convert all 56,000 lights to LEDs, saving the city a massive amount of money somewhere in the range of $6 million a year. And those are continuous savings, right? So, that's right to the bottom line. So these are street lights that are better, they're all IP addressable so, if the Sens win the Stanley Cup, we can flash red and white, whatever we want. The point is, they're good for a long time. And those energy savings will pay for them. Well, they already paid for the project once over already! Now, all the savings go right through to the taxpayer, so I am very proud of us.   Rebecca Schwartz  35:42 Another thing we're doing is targeting an entirely non emitting grid by 2035. What sort of changes will that mean for electricity, utilities and customers?   Rebecca Schwartz  35:52 Yeah, this is going back to the moonshot, Rebecca. In the sense that we're talking about it. And obviously, we're committing to do these sorts of things, but we don't necessarily have a clear cut perspective on how it's going to be done. So look, as I said earlier, in Ontario, the grids 92%, clean and green right now. The other 8% is natural gas. So yeah, we need to turn the grid into an automated grid by 2035. utilities like ourselves are going to have to invest in trying to find ways of managing line losses and just transmission. You know, the transmission of electricity from point A to point B emits ghgs, and that needs to be curtailed. So how do you do that? Well, I mean, there's technology that hopefully we brought to bear. I mean, today's minds are better than the lions 10-15 years ago. So I mean, I think the answer there is going to be technological change. The good news is we have a lot of smart, smart, smart people. Both academically within utilities, within the association's working on trying to solve this problem. But yeah, it' a challenge for us. And I don't necessarily have the right answer. I don't have an answer for you right now. As I explained to my Board, the iPhone is 12 years old this year. So, imagine what life -think back to where we were in 2008. I can't even imagine what my life, what our lives would be like if we didn't have an iPhone in our pocket, right? So, that's a technological change. That's made a fundamental difference in our life and in our society. Some good, some bad. But surely, the hope is that technological change will help us get to an automated grid by 2035 in an affordable way.   Dan Seguin  38:05 Now back in 2019, Hydro Ottawa opened its new office building, centralizing your operations, while ensuring a new building with a greener footprint. Can you tell us about this decision to move and how you've incorporated sustainability into your building operations?   Bryce Conrad  38:24 I joined Hydro Ottawa on August 15 2011. On August 16th 2011, we had a Board meeting, where they authorized the company to move forward with what is called ubiquitously The Real Estate Strategy. Which was effectively:  Look, you know, as a result of amalgamation we had buildings all over the place. We inherited Gloucester Hydro, Ottawa Hydro, Nepean Hydro and Kanata Hydro. So, we had all these buildings all over the place that we inherited. Some of them were in pretty good shape, others were absolute pig. Thinking of the one at Albion road would be the prime example. The point was there, they were in all the wrong places from an operational perspective. They were just in the wrong place. So we developed a plan and a strategy to sort of recapitalize our buildings, and we knew that, quite frankly, for every dollar I spent on Albion road, it was $1. I lost, because the value is not in the building, the value is in the land. I use the term value loosely. We made that decision and the Board exported it, the Ontario Energy Board, as part of our applications, endorsed the idea that we needed new facilities.So we launched the plan in 2014 with a couple of stutter steps along the way, trying to find the right lands. Finally we landed on the right places for us as a company. If you look at our headquarters we built, we opened in 2019. All the new buildings are built to LEED Gold standards. Both facilities have significant on site renewable energy, they have solar facilities on sites. We didn't want them to be ostentatious or flashy, we wanted them to be functional. We want them to be low maintenance to the extent that we possibly could. We wanted to do what we could on our GHGs and also environmentalism. And that came directly from our employees. As we're doing the builds and designing, we're constantly reaching into our workforce to see what was important to them, what they want to see. One of the things everybody obviously wants to light. So, if you've been to the facilities, you know they're wide open, everybody has access to fresh, good quality air. Everyone has access to daylight for the most part. So they actually turned out fantastic. It's exactly what we want. So, we installed a whole bunch of different environmental things. Solar solar charging stations at our headquarters, we've got electrical charging stations at the headquarters, we've got a lot of reduction facilities in place. So I think we're using 55 or 60% less water than we otherwise used to. We use the gray water return that gets used back into the gardens and stuff like that. I think we're diverting 90-95% of our non hazardous waste. Our kitchen supplier has  access to a dehydrator which allows them to dehydrate the food waste, reduce, and to use it as compost. From the design perspective, health and wellness was factored into it from day one. So we've got a, I wouldn't say world class gym facility, but it's pretty damn good. Got lots of ergonomically designed workspaces, the meeting rooms are flexible, we've got collaboration spaces everywhere. So the whole point was, I think Steve Jobs used to refer to them as collision points, where an employee could walk would bump into another employee and an idea would germinate. That's kind of the way we built the place. So throughout the building, there's collaboration spaces, both inside and outside. We've even got a walking path on our property. So, all of those have been done because we're the right things to do. They were the right things to do now. Post pandemic, or in the middle of a pandemic, I will tell you, all these open spaces are not our friends. There are points where you'd like to put up some walls again and close the doors, but it is what it is. And we'll get past this and get back to normal. And we'll be happy with what we got.But, facilities are great!  We love them.  I honestly haven't heard anybody complain about facilities which if you work in the utility industry is shocking.   Rebecca Schwartz  43:47 It seems every couple of months, we're hearing about an innovative new example of electrification of other economic sectors. Here in Ottawa, we're seeing multiple modes of public transportation transitioning to electric, for example: e scooters - Which I have to say, I use a lot in our super fun - to everything else, such as chainsaws and lawn mowers seem to be up for grabs when it comes to electrification. What's the coolest example of electrification that you've come across Bryce?   Bryce Conrad  44:18 I got like 15 answers to this one. So I love those electric scooters. I used them for the first time when I was in San Diego, whipping along the waterfront in San Diego on an electric scooter was one of the coolest things in the world. Of course I didn't look so graceful I fell, but so be it. So those are really cool. I've seen electric surfboards, which I think are really cool, too. I'm terrified to even conceive of how to get on one, but it's this kind of a wakeboard that you get elevated up in the air. So, you're you're surfing on top of the water, and it's purely electric powered, but that looks pretty cool. My neighbor here has one. I'm jealous when I see him out there on it. But honestly, the coolest one, quite frankly, is still the cars. There used to be a car that came out of the US military, it was called a Hummer. And Arnold Schwarzenegger, when he was governor of California, had a Hummer and he made his electric. A great personal expense to him, I'm sure. But these are cars that have a massive big V 12 engine. When you turn on the gas, and you turn the car on, you could literally see the ozone layer deplete behind you, that's how much these things were. And they were just pigs on gas. I don't even know whether they would get up to a gallon, probably like three kilometers to a gallon of gas back in the day. But they were just enormous. And so much like everything else, they went the way in the dodo bird, they got sold off and then shut down. Well, then lo and behold, they're coming back. So 2022, is the first year of the electric Hummer. And it is 1000 horsepower, it weighs 10,000 pounds, or close to 10,000 pounds. Tt goes zero to 60 in 2.8 seconds. And again, it weighs 10,000 pounds!  Like it's amazing what they're capable of doing. It's going to have a range of 580 kilometers or whatever, whatever it will be. But just the sheer improvements in these electric vehicles is -  I mean, Dan knows he's got two of them! - But we're a long way from when these first electric cars came out. Hydro Ottawa I had one of the very first electric cars and I would tell you, you know, cuz I used to park next to it in the garage. There would be weeks that go by where I wouldn't see that car because it was in the garage being fixed or something was wrong. I drove it one day and my teenage daughter who's probably 13 at the time, was in the backseat thinking she's really cramped in the backseat, because the whole damn thing is a big battery. So you just think about where that car was relative to the cars that we're seeing out there today. And I'm not even talking about the Tesla's, I'm talking about, you know, the Hyundai's  and sort of the traditional car makers, and the efforts that they're making in the space. Like, it's truly exceptional what they're doing and full credit to them. Dan referenced the Audi electric e tron, I mean, it's the coolest car in the world! And all these cars are just incredible. So my answer is yeah, as I was saying with the e-scooters, at least I don't fall out of my car!   Dan Seguin  48:01 With Hydro Ottawa customers, making it very clear that climate change is important to them and they want you to continue being part of the solution and pushing the organization to do more. How are you planning to assist customers in reducing their carbon footprint?   Bryce Conrad  48:21 It's a great question. And it'spart of the moonshot, right. I don't actually know what they need until, until we start dialing this in and getting a workout. But what I know is that they want to interact with this differently. They want information, they want access to information in a way that nobody else has ever asked us, right? They are interactive. It used to be that the average Canadian thought of their electrical company, nine minutes a year, when they're paying the bills. That's not the case anymore. When they're making decisions with respect to appliances, they're thinking about their consumption, and they're making decisions with respect to their cars and they're calling us. One of our affiliates, Envari, one of the services we offer is electric vehicle readiness assessments for small commercial and condo buildings. Because for example for Dan to live in his house and install car chargers, no problem. But if you're living in a condo corporation with 400 units, how do you build out the electric car charging asset? Is a bill to the house to the person that owns the electric car? Or are they sort of shared resources? So I mean, these are some of the challenges that we're dealing with and our customers are dealing with firsthand. So, our job is to help. Our job is to try to help navigate those issues and concerns and provide them with the information. And sometimes they'll make the right decision. Sometimes they'll make the wrong decision, but at least they're making an informed decision if nothing else. So that's an example. The electric bus initiative here in Ottawa, is another one that we're quite proud of. We're gonna partner with the City of Ottawa to sort of deploy and roll out 400+ electric vehicle buses. So if you've ever seen these buses, I mean, they are sleek, they are noiseless. They are, quite frankly, enjoyable to ride. You don't have that diesel smell, that's everywhere. You're not on Slater street looking down a canyon of diesel spewing buses anymore. So, those are all the things that we're going to do to help our community and our customers. And quite frankly, they're probably 15,000 other things that we're going to be doing as we get into this fight.  As we get into this and start climbing this challenge or responding to this challenge, we're going to find other things that they're going to want. And what I do know is that we've got a good brand, we've got social license within our community. If they are going to turn to anybody, they are going to turn to us for solutions, and it's our job to help them.   Rebecca Schwartz  50:58 So Bryce, as a community asset, will Hydro Ottawa pursue netzero, outside the confines of its own operations? And if so, what's your plan in terms of playing such an instrumental role in the broader progress of Ottawa towards becoming netzero? And or any other sorts of electrification programs?   Bryce Conrad  51:20 Yeah, yeah, I mean, let's be clear, that's one of the reasons we're doing a netzero commitment.  We made a commitment and the Board was very clear, we're not just doing this so that we can feather our own cap, we're not doing the sit here and put a banner that says mission accomplished in 2030. We're going to do this because we want to support our community in our city in moving to being netzero, whether that by 2040, or 2050, we want to get there. Hydro Ottawa actually becomes a catalyst to helping them achieve these things. And that means, you know, partnering with the city on their energy evolution file, working with the city on the electric bus stuff I talked about. Helping them look at their municipal buildings and say, okay, you know, the Nepean sportsplex - is it time for this thing to go through a deep retrofit so that we can sort of make it more energy efficient? I mean, the city's got massive real estate holdings, and a lot of buildings that predate me and predate you and predate us, which are in dire need of retrofitting. It's the low hanging fruit, isn't it. We've swapped out the light bulbs already. Like for us to make a difference and to sort of hit those targets that the city has set for itself we got to start doing some real meaningful stuff. Like, we got to start doing some deep retrofits to buildings we got to start doing with the city on the bus, you gotta start doing some big bold things. And we're there to help them do that.  So the true answer to your question, Rebecca, is yeah, we're there. We're there. We'll be there. We'll be partnering with them. We'll use our technology. We'll use our budget if necessary.   Bryce Conrad  53:04 Okay mon ami. How about we close off with some rapid fire questions? Since you've already been a guest on our program? We've come up with some special new ones for you, Bryce, are you ready?   Bryce Conrad  53:17 I'm good.   Dan Seguin  53:19 What are you reading right now? Bryce?   Bryce Conrad  53:21 It's a book by Congressman Jamie Raskin. It's called Unthinkable but January 6, last year, I guess. So Jamie Raskin is a Congressman from Maryland whose son tragically committed suicidelike days before January six. And then he, Jamie Raskin, went on to serve as the the head of the impeachment proceedings against former President Trump as a result January 6, so it's a book about that. So that's really depressing, but it's a fantastic book and terrifying at the same time. But I just finished reading the book by Mark Carney which I recommend to anybody and everybody I thought was really really well done. So if you haven't read that should read that too. Little more cheery.   Dan Seguin  54:13 Now, what would you name your boat if you had one?   Bryce Conrad  54:18 So, the short answer is I think all boats should be called the Enterprise. But I actually saw a boat on the and the Rideau, it was parked in front of the convention center this year. It was just a massive boat. And the boat's name was Size Matters, which was pretty funny. I'll stick with Enterprise!   Dan Seguin  54:43 Wondering if you could share with us who is someone that you truly admire?   Bryce Conrad  54:49 I mean, look, how can you not admire somebody like Nelson Mandela or you know, I think Winston Churchill is probably the greatest leader the world has ever seen. So out I'll go with Winston Churchill on Nelson Mandela and leave it there.   Dan Seguin  55:03 Now, what is the closest thing to real magic that you've witnessed?   Bryce Conrad  55:09 I haven't a clue, pass.   Dan Seguin  55:12 What has been the biggest challenge to you personally, since the pandemic?   Bryce Conrad  55:17 Before the pandemic, I probably logged, I don't know, 75,000 miles a year on the plane flying from one place to another. A lot of it out of it for meetings and stuff, but the lack of travel, the lack of contact, from a professional perspective, Whether it was going to CS Week or Distribute Tech, or any of these other meetings, you go to them and you'd come back kind of rejuvenated on the one hand, but also kind of inspired by the things that we were doing relative to our peers. And then you'd always pick up one or two little things that you thought the answer was cool. I wish we could do something like that. And quite frankly, it's been two years since I've been able to do that. And, you know, Zoom calls are great, but they just don't capture the same, you don't get the same benefit. Right. So I would say that, obviously, and just just day to day social interaction, it'd be nice to actually be able to have people over without worrying about whether they've been vaccinated and boostered. And all that nonsense, but I'm hopeful.   Dan Seguin  56:30 We've all been watching a lot more Netflix and TV lately. What's your favorite movie or show?   Bryce Conrad  56:39 Well, the greatest movie of all time is the Godfather. So that's the one that no matter what time of day or night it's on, if I, if I flipped by and said it's on, I will watch whatever's left of it. So that's just it. And then my favorite TV show - sounds stereotypical -  I love the Sopranos. I re-watched every Sopranos over the holidays, because David Chase came out with that new movie, The Saints of Newark, which I want to refresh my memory on all things Tony Soprano before I watch that.   Dan Seguin  57:10 And lastly, Bryce. What's really exciting you about the electricity sector right now?   Bryce Conrad  57:16 What's not exciting, right? The biggest challenge facing our country are the people, this generation, this climate change and how we respond to climate change. And where else do you want to be in the middle of a fight then right in the middle of it, right? So climate change is the challenge and electricity as the answer. And the electrical sector is going to be front and center in that fight. So, I can't think of a better place to be. I, like lots of people, have had other opportunities presented to me over the last few years, but there's no place I'd rather be than at the head of Hydro Ottawa as we go into this climate change. In fact, I just think the opportunities are fantastic. I think the impact is fantastic if we can get it right. And I'm just bullish on the sector. I think our  sector is the answer. Whether it be electric, transportation, or heating and cooling. It's going to be electricity. That's the answer. And it's just a question trying to find how do you fit it all together in a formal way that people can understand?   Rebecca Schwartz  58:35 Well, Bryce, that's it. We've reached the end of another episode of the thinkenergy podcast. Thanks again, Boss for joining us today. We hope you had a good time!   Bryce Conrad  58:44 Had a great time thanks, guys.   Dan Seguin  58:46 Thanks for tuning in for another episode of The think energy podcast. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review wherever you're listening. And to find out more about today's guests or previous episodes, visit think energy podcast.com I hope you'll join us again next time as we spark even more conversations about the energy of tomorrow.  

Architect Morris Adjmi talks about The High Line Building. 450 West 14th Street was one of the primary architectural features along the first phase of the High Line's development. Utilizing brick, steel, stainless grating balconies, and factory-sash windows, the design reflects the industrial aesthetic of the High Line and the Meat Packing District. This historic Art Deco meatpacking plant straddling the former rail bed has been restored and modernized, creating a solid base that sits in juxtaposition to the new glass and steel tower that floats above it. The building reflects the sustainability principles put forth by the creators of the High Line in utilizing green building technologies and is presently awaiting LEED-Gold certification from the USGBC.

Stacie Wong is a Principal at GLUCK+. Named by Fast Company as a top 10 most innovative companies in architecture, the firm is recognized for Architect Led Design Build. Stacie's considerable design and construction experience began 26 years ago with the Yale Building Project's design-build of a single-family residence in New Haven. Ever since, she has been involved in educational, commercial and residential work across the United States. Stacie brings expertise in leading strategic planning, research, programming, and community stakeholder engagement with private and public institutional clients, as well as stewarding the design and construction for the successful completion of many technically complex projects. She has been an advocate for architects' involvement in construction to increase their agency in the building process and impact on the design of the physical environment, including features in Metropolis Magazine, Wallpaper* and Architectural Design (UK). Notable award-winning projects include ONStage at Kaufman Astoria Studios in New York City, Pilkey Lab, a LEED Gold science research building for Duke University Marine Laboratory on their coastal campus; Artist Retreat in Upstate New York; and The East Harlem School in New York City. Current projects in progress include Van Sinderen Plaza, affordable housing in East New York and City Seminary of New York's campus in Harlem. Stacie received her Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from the University of California at Berkeley and a Master of Architecture from Yale University.   In this episode we talk about: Stacie's desire to become a complete architect, and know how a building actually gets put together, led to her interest in design-build projects How GLUCK+ scaled up its design-build work to include both single-family residences and public institutional work Stacie's experience working as a Superintendent on a construction site Advice for emerging professionals on navigating construction sites and Construction Administration  Why there's no shame in not knowing everything, and the best way to learn How GLUCK+ is set up so everyone works on both the design and construction side Why there is less liability in design-build than people may think - We want to hear from you! Please send your feedback to hello@designvoicepodcast.com and follow the show on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/designvoicepodcast.

This episode is supported by Brizo • Monograph • Miele • Graphisoft Peter L. Gluck is founder and principal of GLUCK+ in New York. Named by Fast Company as a top 10 most innovative companies in architecture, the firm is recognized for Architect Led Design Build. The practice is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of design with real-world expertise to craft bold and conceptually unique architecture. The firm's approach has been featured in Architectural Record "The New Master Builders," The Architects Newspaper "Inside Architecture's One-Stop Shop, and Architect "Best Practices: Engaging in Architect Led Design Build." The diverse portfolio of work is consistently recognized through national and international design awards and publications. Notable award-winning projects include California House, an updated take on the Arts & Architecture Case Study Houses; Bridge, the first LEED Gold high-rise development in Philadelphia; Pilkey Laboratory, a LEED Gold science research facility for Duke University; The Stack, the first prefabricated steel and concrete modular residential development in New York City; and Cary Leeds Center for Tennis & Learning, hailed by The New York Times as “one of the city's best new works of public architecture.” A frequently invited guest lecturer and keynote speaker on the work of GLUCK+, Peter Gluck also has spoken widely on the responsibility of architects to change the profession. Peter received both a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Architecture from Yale University. He and others in his class were the catalyst for what would become the Yale Building Project. He has taught at Columbia and Yale schools of architecture and curated exhibitions at the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Milan Triennale. The Modern Impulse: Peter L. Gluck and Partners, the firm's monograph, was published in 2008.  SUBSCRIBE  • Apple Podcasts  • YouTube  • Spotify CONNECT  • Website: www.secondstudiopod.com • Instagram • Facebook • Twitter  • Call or text questions to 213-222-6950 SUPPORT Leave a review :) EPISODE CATEGORIES  •  Interviews: Interviews with industry leaders.  •  Design Companion: Informative talks for clients.   •  After Hours (AH): Casual conversations about everyday life.  •  Design Reviews: Reviews of creative projects and buildings.  •  Fellow Designer: Tips for designers.

The U.S. Secretary of Education visits Henrico County; the county seeks input about its comprehensive plan; new COVID cases drop slightly; a local restaurant chain offering COVID vaccinations today; another Henrico facility earns LEED Gold status; a traffic alert for the area near the airport.(Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County CSB Prevention Services and Chess Counselor LLC.)Support the show (http://www.henricocitizen.com/contribute)

Dr. Kirk Wheeler has been the STS Head of School since July 2005 and has been in education for thirty years. Previously, he served as the Preschool – 12 Curriculum Coordinator and Lower School Principal at the American School of Rio de Janeiro, a classroom teacher at Vail Mountain School, and supervisor for the summer mountain program for the Town of Vail. His teaching experience includes physical education, Spanish, first through fourth grades, and middle school language arts. His leadership philosophy is embodied in the phrase, “Educational Leadership through Partnership.“ Dr. Wheeler believes that two elements define 21st century schools: relationships and ”edgework." Dr. Wheeler is a former member of the Board of Governors for the Northwest Association of Independent Schools (NWAIS) and founding member of the Rubicon Educational Foundation Board of Directors. He currently serves on the Accreditation Committee for NWAIS and the CustomED Board of Directors. Dr. Wheeler holds a Doctorate in Education, with an emphasis in Policy and Administration, Master of Arts, with an emphasis in international education, and Bachelor of Arts, with an emphasis in Elementary Education. As a recipient of the Klingenstein Fellowship for School Heads, Dr. Wheeler has continued to pursue his passion for developing schools and brings together emerging schools of thought, collaborative experiences, and a sense of history to create powerful partnerships for 21st century education. He is proud to have the opportunity to collaborate with an exceptional leadership and teaching team at STS, which has resulted in the School being recognized as being one of 33 Microsoft Showcase Schools worldwide, LEED Gold certification, and WA Green School status. St. Thomas School founded in 1951, preschool through 8th grade How to have spiritual growth even though they are not affiliated to a church anymore. Our role is to affirm families' values and beliefs. 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The US Green Building Council Council's LEED certification has been a sustainability standard in the design and construction industry for decades, providing performance-based measurements on the design, construction, maintenance and operation of commercial buildings. The more newly established WELL standard from the International Well Building Institute (IWBI) focuses solely on the building's end-user and which factors affect people's health and comfort. Together, they provide an inclusive framework for a more sustainable future. When Madison-based Strang Architects planned their move to a new office environment, they approached the tenant buildout guided by the principles of both WELL Building and LEED certification. Kraus-Anderson served as the construction manager for the 8,730-square-foot tenant improvement project, which achieved LEED Gold certification, also became the first WELL Gold Certified project in the state of Wisconsin. Strang Architects Director of Integrated Control Systems Katie Lowery, Senior Interior Designer Connie Nankee, and Kraus-Anderson Senior Project Manager Nate Yahn discuss the principles of sustainable design and the challenges that come with implementing them.

In this episode, Commissioner Tim Echols goes on the road to the Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center, a LEED Gold facility. In the 2nd half, Tim talks about the Innovator of the year award with Juliet Shavit.

This is a special podcast episode where Charlie & Drew actually interview each other about how they built their green building consulting businesses. It has a style similar to NPR's How I Built This. Enjoy!   Drew Shula is Founder & Principal at Verdical Group, a leading Los Angeles-based full-service green building consulting firm specializing in certification project management, net zero, commissioning, energy modeling, and program management. Verdical Group is a certified B Corporation and 1% for the Planet member company. In addition to managing some of the highest profile green building projects in California, including LEED Platinum and Living Building Challenge projects (such as the first Energy Petal certified project in California), Verdical Group hosts the world's largest annual Net Zero Conference. Shula is a Founding Steering Committee member of the Living Building Challenge Los Angeles Collaborative and a frequent speaker on net zero and high performance buildings including at Cornell University, The 2 Degrees Symposium on Climate Change, and the Living Future unConference. Shula has appeared in USA Today, Forbes, USGBC+ Magazine, and the International Living Future Institute's Trim Tab. He holds a 5-year professional degree in Architecture from the University of Notre Dame. Charlie Cichetti is the CEO of several small giants in the Green Building industry: Sustainable Investment Group (SIG), Green Building Education Services (GBES), Blue Ocean Sustainability, and Aetos Imaging. Over the course of his career Charlie has personally taught and trained over 10,000+ professionals in-person about LEED, the green building movement, and how to pass LEED exams. His green building education company GBES has over 130,000+ professionals around the world who use their study tools and CE materials to help maintain their credentials after Charlie and his team helped them pass their exams. Charlie also advocates for LEED and the green building movement to thousands of people monthly as they tune in to listen to his weekly podcast, Green Building Matters. Charlie is an expert in both the designing of green buildings and the operations of green buildings. Charlie has led many projects (over 50 Million SF of LEED/Energy Star/Cx-RCx) to LEED Gold, and even a few to the highest mark: Platinum, and is a master trainer on sustainability topics.   Show Highlights Focused on decarbonizing the built environment. Verdical Group's three buckets.  Join the largest net zero building event in the world.  A template for folks just coming up in the industry and thinking about starting their own businesses in the future.  Accomplishing the Triple Bottom Line.   One of the problems with the industry.  Education, innovation and software tools to help with the evolution of the movement to capitalize on the moment to impact the future. The drive  to become social entrepreneurs and how to chase opportunity. How Charlie and Drew are building companies to make a positive environmental and social impact on the world?  Forecasting the future to be part of building equitable solutions Success versus luck. Understanding entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship and knowing when you go through the window.  “I don't know how you do it, Charlie. You are an entrepreneur's entrepreneur with all your startups. It's really incredible. You're like the Elon Musk of the green building world and you drive a Tesla to boot, so kudos to you with all the amazing things you're working on.” -Drew Shula    Drew Shula's Show Resource and Information Verdical Group  Net Zero Conference How I Built This with Guy Raz – NPR Podcast Patagonia Outdoor Clothing & Gear LinkedIn   Drew Shula Transcript   Connect with Charlie Cichetti and GBES Charlie on LinkedIn Green Building Educational Services GBES on Twitter Connect on LinkedIn Like on Facebook Google+ GBES Pinterest Pins GBES on Instagram GBES is excited our membership community is growing. Consider joining our membership community as members are given access to some of the guests on the podcasts that you can ask project questions. If you are preparing for an exam, there will be more assurance that you will pass your next exam, you will be given cliff notes if you are a member, and so much more. Go to www.gbes.com/join to learn more about the 4 different levels of access to this one-of-a-kind career-advancing green building community! If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes.  We have prepared more episodes for the upcoming weeks, so come by again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Green Building Matters Podcast!   Copyright © 2021 GBES

Inspiring and heartwarming shares about Zappos, a customer-centric online retailer obsessed with delivering happiness! Includes shares from a conversation between the late Tony Hsieh and Simon Sinek, their LEED®-Gold certification for the Las Vegas headquarters and the awesome Zappos for Good initiatives.

本集主題：「新Z世代辦公室設計診斷書：留住90好人才」介紹 訪問作者：何大為 內容簡介： 扳倒三觀的超狂辦公間設計 風格OUT、固定OUT、環境情緒IN 玩樂式工作環境逆勢稱王 Z世代，你所不知道的他們，正在刷新未來的場域設計觀! 求神問卜找人才， 不如設計好辦公空間創造高KPI 90、00後是未來生產主力，他們行動全看一顆奇檬子決定 加薪可以留人但留不住心，90後上班族更愛能實現自我的創作空間 老闆們/主管準備好GETCHA “90後”了嗎？ 動不動就「裸辭」？ 階級觀、大目標已經過時了 一天到晚旅行亂花錢？這才是真我的生活 被電子產品毀掉的一代？ 傳統OA家具將瀕臨絕種 總是以自我為中心？ 包容他的「自我實現」，絕對帶來新氣象 又佛又喪、只知道及時享樂？ 玩樂創造力、突破舊有商業模式 這才是Z世代深藏不露的真特質，足以顛覆過去100年固化不動的辦公室設計思潮。 設計師一定要懂的Z世代心理方程式 觀察90後的社會現象、分析心理行為， 全面反應出我們需要新的設計觀! 既要符合功能效率，又要掌握員工情感，企業主、公司主管、室內設計師都必須了解90後、拉攏他們，創造出能抓住他們感情、提升雙方創意與產值的工作環境設計： 【情感式】：快樂第一、成長第二，90後忌諱情緒勒索，工作環境卻愛「感情用事」，環境氣氛要有fu，不對會哭哭~ 創造一個能抓得住他的歸屬環境! 【顏值式】：可以隨時玩樂，認真上班也能開外掛，浩呆辦公桌椅退流行，90後追求美感家具，把公司當夢幻遊樂園。 連咖啡茶水間都能往外移動，變成企業展示間! 【共享式】：年輕海豚型組織，大公司裡的小社區個體戶，游牧聚落般的移動式上班法。 創造各種空間中的空間，平面規劃要大解放! 【智能式】：新世代求快速，行動辦公室隨時隨地開張 桌面、隔屏尺寸變小，自由區開始擴大，強調創意、多變的設計方式! 【環保式】：90後愛自由更有社會道德感，願意為美好環境改變生活習慣，自己的工作場 所不環保，會心存芥蒂。 環境中要展現自然與質樸相關的設計，連氣味都要照顧到! 【模糊式】：是工作也希望是玩樂，不害怕權威、重視自我價值，一抬頭被主管看見最好。 使用的建材要具備「輕、短、快」，代表管理層與部屬關係直接、明快! 理解90後的心理需求，創造最潮的工作環境 ‧90後+00後的天生網美性，在玩樂也樂在工作 ‧無關風格只管特色，夠自由才有行動效率 ‧大公司小聚落，走到哪office就在哪，衛生間也能開工 10個精心研究設計解方 X 10大亞洲公司實務設計 ‧空間不靠「風格」定義，「環境情緒」才是未來。 ‧「拍照、上傳、打卡」，才是90後認定「夠美」的標準。 ‧「愈顛覆、愈自由」的格局設計才是王道，公司內要到處都可開工。 ‧茶水間OUT!休閒感、購物才in!甚至搬到公司門面的咖啡茶水間，沒有甚麼不可能。 ‧建築內要有「第二空間」，養成「公司內小聚落」，隨時可以跨部門合作。 ‧桌子愈來愈小、隔屏愈來愈低，最重要的是椅子的設計。 ‧「輕、短、快的材料」大量使用，能夠拆卸、重複組裝更好。 ‧燈光不只是照明用途，變成造型的一環才高明。 ‧有智慧機能、能對談的新創意都能抓住他們的眼球。 ‧環保全面性，從材料、視覺到呼吸通通要顧到。 作者簡介：何大為 中原大學建築系畢業 英國愛丁堡大學University of Edinburgh, UK 建築設計碩士 現任 大為建築設計（台北/北京）有限公司負責人。 經歷 中原大學室內設計系碩士班講座講師，央視CCTV2 «空間榜樣» 及北京電視台BTV 專題採訪，同時也是TEDx演講人。擁有二十年豐富的環保建築及室內規劃設計經驗，特別對當前Z世代90後辦公環境設計有獨到見解。 獲獎 英文版 INTERIOR DESIGN , 100 Big Ideas 年度世界百大創意 美國LEED Gold 綠建築金獎 Bloomberg 亞洲最佳辦公室獎 日本Good Design獎 台灣建築獎 金外灘獎、艾特獎、金堂獎、紅星獎、華鼎獎等等。 或者，你也可以這樣認識他－－倒著來的斜槓設計師： 20歲學建築， 30歲做牧師; 40歲前往英國學設計， 45歲開始真正做室內設計師， 50歲公司結束，所以創業， 現在認真寫下這一本書……… 出版社粉絲頁： 風和文創+美化家庭 YouTube頻道，可以收看 https://goo.gl/IQXvzd podcast平台，可以收聽 SoundOn　https://bit.ly/3oXSlmF Spotify　https://spoti.fi/2TXxH7V Apple　https://apple.co/2I7NYVc Google　https://bit.ly/2GykvmH KKBOX　https://bit.ly/2JlI3wC Firstory　https://bit.ly/3lCHDPi 請支持六個粉絲頁 李基銘主持人粉絲頁：https://www.facebook.com/voh.lee 李基銘新聞報粉絲頁：https://www.facebook.com/voh.twnews 李基銘的影音頻道粉絲頁：https://www.facebook.com/voh.video 漢聲廣播電台「fb新鮮事」節目粉絲頁：https://www.facebook.com/voh.vhbn 漢聲廣播電台「快樂玩童軍」節目粉絲頁：https://www.facebook.com/voh.scout 漢聲廣播電台「生活有意思」節目粉絲頁：https://www.facebook.com/voh.life

In this podcast I talk with Martin Nielsen about his design philosophy, his belief that sustainable design is no longer enough, that we must now be designing to create truly regenerative buildings - buildings that improve the ecosystems they are part of. We also talk about what gives Martin hope when things are looking dark. Martin is one of those truly inspiring individuals whose energy and enthusiasm for green design is contagious, and he is a magnet to all of the young DIALOGers passionate about learning how to design buildings that improve their environment and make a real difference in reducing CO2 emissions. He is both a registered architect and a mechanical engineer, and brings over two decades of experience and leadership to the DIALOG’s urban design, mixed-use development, higher education, and transportation projects. He is passionate about developing regenerative design solutions that are socially, economically, and environmentally responsible, with a portfolio of work that has been recognized with awards for planning, architecture, and innovation. Martin’s recent project work includes the new LEED® Gold certified Campus Energy Centre, the new Exchange Residence, and the Bus Exchange at the University of British Columbia. He led the sustainable design strategy and LEED® certification process on the University of Calgary’s U-District neighbourhood, the largest ND Platinum project in Canada. And he is currently leading the rezoning of the Heather Lands, a 21-acre development in Vancouver with the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Watututh nations, in partnership with Canada Lands Corporation. You can read more about this podcast in the podcast’s Show Notes.    Please Support this Podcast: The Twenty First Century Imperative podcast is ad-free and relies entirely on user support. If you find it valuable please consider supporting us by becoming a patron at our TFCI Patreon Page.

Author and entrepreneur Steve Melink joins Earth911 to talk about making the conservative case for clean energy. His new book, Fusion Capitalism, is a call for conservatives to recognize the dangerous reality of climate change and invest in a rapid transition to renewable energy. His company, Melink Corp. pioneered energy efficiency and renewable energy solutions for commercial buildings in Ohio -- it also build the first LEED Gold-certified building in the state. "Shame on us" for denying as a party the reality of climate change. While younger Republicans care about the environment in numbers as great as their Democratic peers, they have not taken control of their party. He believes that's the next evolution of a conservatism that preserves the planet and not just traditional values.Melink argues that business and free choices by consumers based on accurate information can accelerate the move off fossil fuels and to wind, solar, and geothermal alternatives. He calls the solar-powered home a "small power company" that grants the homeowner independence from the fossil fuels industry. Adding that oil companies continue to receive unjustifiable subsidies, he also argues that the cost of climate change is being unfairly passed along to society. Capitalism is the "best system in the world to get out out of this problem," Melink argues, and the U.S. is now engaged in a race to the circular economy that, if it loses, will cost its global economic leadership. "We've got to get our mojo back," Melink says.This interview was recorded just before the 2020 Presidential election. Melink's call for environmental responsibility by conservatives may be perfectly timed to help bring the center-right together with the center-left community around a shared goal of creating a green economy.

Author and entrepreneur Steve Melink joins Earth911 to talk about making the conservative case for clean energy. His new book, Fusion Capitalism, is a call for conservatives to recognize the dangerous reality of climate change and invest in a rapid transition to renewable energy. His company, Melink Corp. pioneered energy efficiency and renewable energy solutions for commercial buildings in Ohio -- it also build the first LEED Gold-certified building in the state. "Shame on us" for denying as a party the reality of climate change. While younger Republicans care about the environment in numbers as great as their Democratic peers, they have not taken control of their party. He believes that's the next evolution of a conservatism that preserves the planet and not just traditional values.Melink argues that business and free choices by consumers based on accurate information can accelerate the move off fossil fuels and to wind, solar, and geothermal alternatives. He calls the solar-powered home a "small power company" that grants the homeowner independence from the fossil fuels industry. Adding that oil companies continue to receive unjustifiable subsidies, he also argues that the cost of climate change is being unfairly passed along to society. Capitalism is the "best system in the world to get out out of this problem," Melink argues, and the U.S. is now engaged in a race to the circular economy that, if it loses, will cost its global economic leadership. "We've got to get our mojo back," Melink says.This interview was recorded just before the 2020 Presidential election. Melink's call for environmental responsibility by conservatives may be perfectly timed to help bring the center-right together with the center-left community around a shared goal of creating a green economy.

Helen has worked on over 80 LEED projects in various roles leading the design and construction team to develop more sustainable projects. On most projects, she is the primary LEED consultant and Project Team Administrator. In addition to leading the LEED process, we provide energy efficiency/energy modeling and commissioning consulting. In recognition of our technical abilities, HJKessler Associates has been recognized as a LEED® Proven Provider™ for the Building Design and Construction rating system family by the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI). LEED Platinum projects have included Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management and Kresge Centennial Hall, Legacy Charter School in the North Lawndale neighborhood of Chicago (K-8), Exelon's Headquarters Project, which, at the time it was certified, was by far the largest LEED Commercial Interiors project to achieve Platinum; the Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation of Evanston, the first house of worship to achieve LEED Platinum; the Chicago Center for Green Technology, the first LEED Platinum municipal building; Sarah E. Goode STEM Academy, a Chicago public high school; Bousfield Hall, a residence hall at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign; and some Interpretive Centers. LEED Gold projects have included projects at Northwestern University, many schools and libraries for the Chicago Public Building Commission, municipal facilities such as police and fire stations, office buildings, and many others. Current projects include schools, university facilities, hotels, office buildings, and other project types. Her goal is always to encourage and facilitate an integrative approach to design and to encourage teams to go as far beyond the LEED requirements as possible. Specialties: Sustainable design, LEED and energy efficiency consulting Commissioning process management Facilitation Regenerative Development.   Show Highlights    How to turn Silver into LEED Platinum at relatively little or no extra costs? Helen's career is made up of “disparate parts” that have made a tremendous impact on energy efficiency and sustainability in our world.  Hear her tips on what to study for an impactful career.  Using energy models as a design tool will make a valuable resource and significant difference.  Embodied Carbon is making a come back into conversations. Helen explains why you can't have a regenerative design or buildings without considering these essential factors.  How LEED became a very important tool in transforming the market? To solve issues on climate change society needs to become more creative and develop technologies related to human and social development.   “I've also been educating myself about racism and especially that history of our country. I am more convinced than ever that we won't create a sustainable world until we create a sustainable society that gives everyone an equal opportunity.” -Helen Kessler Helen Kessler Transcript Helen Kessler's Show Resource and Information   Drawdown by Paul Hawken  The Regenerative Life by Carol Sanford The House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende A Long Petal of the Sea by Isabel Allende About Ta-Nehisi Coatess  Toni Morrison: Books    Regenesis Group  Carol Sanford Institute CREW Chicago - Home Chicago Build Expo HJKessler Associates LinkedIn hjkessler@hjkesslerassociates.com    Connect with Charlie Cichetti and GBES Charlie on LinkedIn Green Building Educational Services GBES on Twitter Connect on LinkedIn Like on Facebook Google+ GBES Pinterest Pins GBES on Instagram   GBES is excited our membership community is growing. Consider joining our membership community as members are given access to some of the guests on the podcasts that you can ask project questions. If you are preparing for an exam, there will be more assurance that you will pass your next exam, you will be given cliff notes if you are a member, and so much more. Go to www.gbes.com/join to learn more about the 4 different levels of access to this one-of-a-kind career-advancing green building community! If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes.  We have prepared more episodes for the upcoming weeks, so come by again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Green Building Matters Podcast!   Copyright © 2020 GBES

This episode features a conversation with Architect, Rasheda Tripp, and Developer, Morgan C.B. Miles. They were the only other two black women in my graduating architecture class at UVA and have been dear friends of mine for almost 20 years. We talk about our careers, what brought us to architecture and how we navigate white, male spaces as black women. Quote: "The function, the very serious function of racism is distraction. It keeps you from doing your work. It keeps you explaining, over and over again, your reason for being." - Toni MorrisonLinks:Tangible Remnants on InstagramTangible Remnants on FacebookThe WharfBios:Rasheda TrippRasheda Tripp received her BS in Architecture in 2006 from the University of Virginia. She earned her M. Architecture degree in 2012 from Washington University in St Louis.Rasheda is currently a Project Architect for GuernseyTingle in Williamsburg Va. She’s been with the firm since 2013 and has continued to work remotely from Charlottesville since 2017. Her project types range from retail, multi-family residential and government facilities at all levels.Rasheda is passionate about designing affordable and equitable housing. She frequently stops to admire the ceilings and doors of spaces. She’s mother to 2 boys and a wife to a husband who no longer judges her for stopping to look at random building details.Morgan C.B. Miles Morgan C.B. Miles serves as the Senior Manager of Development for Strategic Property Partners (“SPP”) where she oversees entitlements, design, and construction of the $171 million, 388-unit luxury residential building as part of the first phase of the Water Street Tampa development. Integrating principles of walkability, sustainability, connectivity, design quality, and wellness, SPP will create, own, and operate the $3.5 billion, 9-million-square-foot mixed-use waterfront development in Tampa, Florida.Morgan joined SPP from Hoffman & Associates and worked on The Wharf – a $2.5-billion world-class, mixed-use waterfront redevelopment in Washington, DC comprised of 3.2 million square feet of residential, hotel, office, restaurant, retail, marina, and public uses including waterfront parks, promenades, piers, and docks. Morgan managed the development of North America's first Canopy by Hilton (a 175-key signature, lifestyle hotel) and DC’s first Hyatt House (a 237-key extended-stay hotel). As the Senior Development Manager, she was responsible for all aspects of this 9-time, award-winning $194 million hotel development including zoning, entitlements, design, permitting, hotel brand management, investor relations, financing, construction management, retail and master site coordination, furniture procurement and installation, LEED Gold certification, sales & marketing, concept creation and branding for the rooftop bar/lounge, pre-opening operations, and transition to asset management. During her time on the Wharf project she also led the development of the $190 million, 96-unit ultra-luxury condominium building, designed by world-renowned Rafael Viñoly Architects P.C. with interiors by Thomas Juul-Hansen, LLC.A LEED Accredited Professional, Morgan holds a B.S. in Architecture from the University of Virginia and an M.B.A. in Real Estate and Finance from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. This past November, Morgan was selected as one of the 10 Florida Winners of Connect Media’s Third Annual Women in Real Estate Awards Program.

So many of the materials that form smart, high-performing buildings are never seen by the naked eye. Listen in to learn about how “invisibilis” drives smart performance. In this episode, we'll look at mineral wool as a continuous insulation in Indiana's first LEED Gold hospital. Sponsored by Owens Corning

La empresa Facebook anunció que construirá un centro de datos mundial en DeKalb, Illinois, con una inversión de más de $800 millones de dólares, que dependerá de la energía renovable y traerá alrededor de 100 empleos operativos a la región noroeste del estado, así como cientos de trabajos de construcción. La compañía tiene otros 15 centros de datos a nivel mundial, pero el de DeKalb es la primera instalación de este tipo en Illinois y se encontrará entre los más eficientes en cuanto al consumo de energía y agua del mundo, informó Facebook en un comunicado. El sitio se construirá en un terreno propiedad de Facebook de 505 acres, donde se proyectan cinco edificios, dos de ellos se completarán para el 2022, aunque a medida que pase el tiempo la compañía decidirá si tiene sentido que siga expandiéndose, dijo Rachel Peterson, vicepresidenta de estrategia de centro de datos para Facebook. Los 100 empleados previstos incluirán técnicos, ingenieros, gerentes de construcción, gerencia de instalaciones, profesionales de logística y personal de seguridad. Una vez en línea, este centro de datos será parte de una red que conecte a personas de todo el mundo. Además, cientos de trabajadores de la construcción trabajarán en el sitio durante varios años. Facebook eligió a DeKalb, en los suburbios del oeste de Chicago, debido a su acceso a energía renovable, a su grupo de talentos, instituciones de educación superior, y a sus fuertes socios comunitarios, y una infraestructura sólida. Se prevé que el centro acelere las oportunidades para que la comunidad atraiga empleos calificados, al tiempo que aumenta la ventaja digital competitiva de la región noroeste. Esta instalación de 907,000 pies cuadrados será el centro de datos número 12 de Facebook en los Estados Unidos, tendrá un respaldo de un 100% de energía renovable, utilizará un 80% menos de agua que el centro de datos promedio, y una vez completado contará con la certificación LEED Gold, proyecta el gigante de las redes sociales. 9.-Autorizan vuelos de prueba al 737 MAX de Boeing La compañía Boeing, con sede en Chicago, recibió la aprobación de la Administración Federal de Aviación (FAA) para iniciar vuelos de prueba de su avión 737 MAX, y confirmar que puede volar de manera segura con el nuevo software de control de vuelo. El regulador de aviación de Estados Unidos autorizó iniciar los vuelos de prueba formales para el 737 MAX de Boeing, los cuales se realizarán durante varios días, atravesando una serie de posibles escenarios de emergencia, informó la FAA. El primer vuelo de certificación despegó de Seattle la semana pasada y cumplirá varias horas. El año pasado se determinó que el avión 737 MAX, el más vendido de Boeing, permaneciera en tierra después de dos accidentes que dejaron 346 muertos, en vuelos pertenecientes a Lion Air y Ethiopian Airlines, con cinco meses de diferencia. El fallo desencadenó una crisis financiera en la compañía de 103 años de antigüedad, provocó demandas de las familias de las víctimas y planteó preguntas sobre cómo Boeing y la FAA llevaron a cabo su proceso de aprobación de seguridad. Los investigadores culparon a las fallas en el sistema de control de vuelo, que Boeing ha estado revisando durante meses para cumplir con las nuevas demandas de seguridad. El año pasado se planearon vuelos de prueba, pero las investigaciones descubrieron una serie de nuevos problemas de seguridad que han retrasado el regreso al servicio. Las pruebas serán realizadas por pilotos de la FAA, y evaluarán los sistemas clave, incluida una versión revisada del software de control de vuelo que estuvo implicado en los dos accidentes. Se cree que el sistema original anuló los comandos de los pilotos y obligó a ambos aviones a realizar inmersiones catastróficas. Después de las pruebas, podría pasar semanas de análisis de los datos de los vuelos. Pero incluso si este proceso es exitoso y las pruebas resultan correctas, se necesitarán meses de más controles...

Learn how Drew Pedrick (AIA, LEED AP), Founding Principal of McTigue Architecture, figured out how to use cost savings as leverage for energy savings before efficiency was even a thing. He and I discuss his work designing everything from award-winning cruise ship terminals in Hong Kong to the LEED Gold-certified LAPD headquarters in downtown LA (and everything in between!) How can we design buildings with a higher purpose in mind? What does building “flow” really mean? How do we work together with city officials and legislators to push for cleaner energy, materials, and better-performing buildings? What tools and technologies are available today for creating a positive user experience? How can we use silkworms to organically grow buildings? Listen and find out! Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2V8eCd2NTsQEpisode Sponsor - www.sustainablehomesofthefuture.comContact Host - info@shfbuild.com About Drew: With a career spanning 35+ years, I've learned much from my clients, benefited from each team and enjoyed the process and results of each commission. All projects have their unique conditions, journey and outcome. I enjoy my clients and value their needs, goals and all that they invite us to consider together. My greatest enrichment comes from collaborating, discovering and innovating in order to create and witness people responding positively. The results of an inspired team with great talent and ingenuity are long-lasting. (www.mctigue.net)  Show Notes: Conscious Capitalism - www.consciouscapitalism.orgCooper-Hewitt Museum - www.cooperhewitt.orgMIT Mediated Matter - https://mediatedmattergroup.com/neri-oxman 

Steve Glenn, CEO of Plant Prefab and LivingHomes (right here in Santa Monica!) drops by the podcast to discuss factory-built modular homes and why he started a tech company instead of following his childhood dream to become an architect. Prefab is unique in its ability to shorten the timeline for many building projects, including custom single-family homes, multi-family, and affordable housing. We also talk about other benefits of prefab, including reduced waste, lower labor costs and increased quality control. Episode Sponsor - www.sustainablehomesofthefuture.comContact Host - info@shfbuild.com Steve Glenn is the founder and CEO of Plant Prefab, the first prefabricated home factory in the nation dedicated to sustainable construction, materials, processes, and operations. All Plant projects are prefabricated in the company’s 62,000-square-foot home factory in Rialto, CA, with a patented building system that reduces build time by at least 50% over traditional construction while minimizing construction’s negative impact the environment. Plant was born out of LivingHomes, the award-winning design agency Glenn founded in 2006 that now serves as Plant’s in-house studio. Glenn’s ultimate goal is to define a new standard in residential home design and construction, helping individuals, architects, and developers alike efficiently design and build high-quality, cost-efficient, healthy homes. Glenn holds two patents and his company’s work has garnered many of the industry’s top honors, including the AIA Top Sustainable Award and the Sustainable Quality Awards Grand Prize. Twenty-seven LivingHomes have been certified LEED Platinum and five more LEED Gold, making the company one of the most experienced designers of homes at the highest level of LEED certification. The company has also received other awards including Architizer’s Jury andPeople Choice Awards, Green Builder Magazine’s “Home of theYear,” Business Week’s “Architectural Wonders of the World,” and Steve has been deemed Clean Tech “CEO of the Year,” “Environmental Entrepreneur of the Year” by LA City Council/Faith2Green, and Huffington Post “Greatest Person of the Day.” Steve also sees prefab building as the solution to the country’s affordable housing crisis. Plant built seven single-family, LEED Platinum certified homes in LA’s Atwater Village and has also built homes for the Make It Right Foundation in New Orleans and the Ft. Peck Indian Reservation in Montana. A recent collaboration with Brooks + Scarpa Architects was chosen as a winner in the LA County Housing Innovation Challenge, seeking scalable housing projects to address the county’s homeless population. Before LivingHomes and Plant Prefab, Glenn was founder and CEO of PeopleLink, a leading provider of enterprise e-community solutions; founding partner of idealab, a business incubation firm that raised and invested $1 billion in a number of successful companies; co-director of the Virtual Reality Studio at Walt Disney Imagineering; and co-founder of Clearview Software, which was sold to Apple Computer in 1988. Glenn is also a co-founder and chair of the Sustainable Business Council, co-founder of the Kaia Parker Dance Endowment, and a co-founder and former board member of Hope Street Group and the Brown University Entrepreneur Forum. Glenn holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Brown University, studied Urban Planning at Harvard Graduate School of Design, and was a Coro Fellow.  Show Notes:Nest Project w/ Brooks + Scarpa - https://www.plantprefab.com/models/brooks+scarpa-nest-livinghome-toolkit

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GI Partners and Stream Data Centers sit down to discuss their data center in Montreal. GI Partners acquired this LEED Gold facility in 2017 and the site can support up to 20 MW with an extremely low power cost. ------ Thank you for watching this video. I am appreciative of your thoughts and comments - and thankful for the opportunity to serve the industry through datacenterHawk. ------ Learn more about the data center industry at www.datacenterhawk.com ------ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel at: https://www.youtube.com/c/datacenterHawk?sub_confirmation=1 ------ Follow us online here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datacenterhawk_/ LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidliggitt/ LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/9488532/admin/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/d_liggitt Twitter: https://twitter.com/datacenterhawk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/datacenterhawk/ SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/datacenterhawk

Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards. -Soren Kierkegaard If anyone could write a book for understanding life in the housing market, it’s Jeff Bentley. His understanding comes from many years of living the experience forwards, in a variety of roles.   Carpenter, builder, rater and realtor, this self-identified kid in the classroom that always asked why, Jeff Bentley has developed a keen understanding of what goes into making a high-performance home and which aspects uniquely interest prospective buyers. Jeff is a 4th generation home builder turned realtor who has personally supervised the construction of over 4,000 homes in the Dallas-Fort Worth market. He acutely understands that buyers buy on emotion, yet they justify the costs (money and time) with logic.   Jeff has assisted clients in designing and building high performance, energy efficient homes. Including the first LEED Gold home in Frisco, TX.    He shares with us his five rules: take care of the customer, train continuously, top down commitment, verify the work, be willing to evolve.   In his writings, he suggests that every superintendent and operations person should be energy rater certified, so that energy raters wouldn't need to be the “kW police”.  He believes these concepts, many of which are embodied in RESNET standards, have changed homebuilding forever.   He stresses the importance of air sealing and accountability of the trades yielding work properly completed the first time and the concept that quality is still free!    His experience and capabilities guide his clients in selecting architects, home builders, lots, lenders and subcontractors or suppliers. His clients enjoy a high-performance home while the maximizing the benefits of energy tax credits, utility rebates and supplier discounts. Jeff shares what he has learned within his company and at national appraisers’ conferences. You can reach out to Jeff at jdbentley27@yahoo.com   RESTalk: To the RESNET community, we hear you and want to engage.   Pros can learn more at www.RESNET.us/professional  Consumers can learn more at www.RESNET.us Or for more info on this topic contact RESNET at INFO@RESNET.US

Sylvia Hood Washington, PhD, ND, MPH, CLT-LANA, BCTMB, HTCP, RYT-500, is an interdisciplinary trained and Board Certified Lymphatic Therapist. Born with congenital Lymphedema, Sylvia is dedicated to working with patients suffering with this disease, along with lipedema, chronic venous insufficiency, and those with compromised immune systems and suffering from diseases like Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Diabetes. She offers services in Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD-Vodder) and Decongestive Therapy, Lymphatic Drainage, Reflexology Lymphatic Drainage, Lymphatic Yoga and Lymphatic Breath-Work and Naturopathic Coaching and Counseling. She is also a prenatal and postnatal massage (BCTMB, LMT) therapist for moms experiencing pain, edema and congestion. Dr. Sylvia is the Editor in Chief of the International environmental health journal, Environmental Justice. She is the published author of two books on environmental health disparities and over a dozen articles and chapters on the impact of environmental pollution and climate change on public health. A former award winning journeyman Electronic Controls Engineer for NASA, Dr. Sylvia operates out of an environmentally healthy building known as The Green Buddha Sustainability Center that is a registered LEED Gold building project.

GuestsMelissa Burr, Vice President of Winemaking, Stoller Family EstateKate Payne-Brown, Assistant Winemaker, Stoller Family EstateKatie Santora, Winemaker, Chehalem WinesWinery Bios:Stoller Family EstateStoller's LEED Gold and LIVE certified winery combines progressive, environmentally-friendly design with gentle, traditional winemaking practices that minimize their environmental impact. Their gravity flow process offers a more gentle approach to winemaking, allowing a reduction in the amount of energy required for wine production. These factors make them one of the premier sustainable wineries in the Pacific Northwest, and they are proud to be the first LEED Gold Certified winery in the world.They harvest, process, ferment and age each individual section of fruit separately. This process allows the ability to highlight the unique characteristics and extraordinary diversity of flavors created by the age of the vines, vine density, and micro-climate within each individual section.The goal is to produce elegant wines that reflect the individuality of the site as well as their place within the Dundee Hills. Their wines are beautifully textured and layered with fine, silky tannins, bright red fruit, hints of earth and spice, mouthwatering acidity that will help age the wines for many years to come.See what Stoller Wines Vineyards is up to on Instagram! Chehalem WinesChehalem boasts a rich history of innovation, sustainability, and exceptional quality. Known for their single-vineyard Pinot Noirs and a progressive approach to white wines, they firmly believe that outstanding wine should accompany every course of a meal.Their wine quality is determined by the cool macro-climate of the Willamette Valley, vintage, soil profiles, vineyard micro-climates, and winemaking style. Their job is to let the terroir speak and to make the winemaker imprint as transparent as possible.The climate and winemaking style reveal wines that emphasize balance, elegance and texture. This openness allows the vintage and three terroirs on which they farm to express themselves as wines of startling distinction.Their objective is to blaze a trail towards a future that is stimulating, exciting and beautiful—such as it must have been generations ago for the Calapooia, overlooking their “valley of flowers.”See what Chehalem Wines is up to on Instagram!

Mark Loeffler is a professional member of the International Association of Lighting Designers and a LEED Fellow and has practiced lighting and sustainable design consulting for more than 30 years. Based in the New Haven area, Mark enjoys working with innumerable architects, engineers, organizations, and institutions across the Northeast US on a wide range of ambitious and notable projects of every type and scale. Mark collaborates with architects, engineers, planners, and facility managers to help them better leverage their own lighting and sustainable design talents and resources to deliver inspired and vital buildings. From hourly consulting on individual project challenges to more comprehensive involvement in strategic planning, Mark assists with architectural lighting, day lighting, and sustainable design workshops, concept development, performance criteria, analytical requirements, peer review, and benchmarking readiness.   Mark Loeffler - Get To Know Mark Mark grew up in Austin, Texas in the 1960s and 1970s. He started off at the University of Texas as a novelist but became an assistant lighting designer of Austin Ballet Theater.  He then finished his degree in Humanities but focused on lighting as a career. In 1987, Mark and his wife moved to New Haven, Connecticut and finished with an MFA in Agricultural Lighting. Very quickly, Mark started integrated lighting and agricultural lighting, then got involved with energy efficiency and design. “I went to work for a woman who started her own firm that started integrated lighting and agricultural lighting and that's where I really got involved with energy efficiency and sustainable lighting design in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s, well before LEED.” - Mark Loeffler      Early Sustainability Journey Mark made the change from theatrical design to agricultural pretty quickly. Mark took what he knew from theatrical design and applied it to his agricultural practice. Mark admired that people respond to lighting in different ways and the combination of natural and artificial lighting is where he found his passion. Mark uses this as a framing tool to approach a design for his projects.  Mike eventually worked for Howard J. Brown who let him explore this passion and taught him how to do better with less. “Howard Brown was a huge influence and gave me the opportunity to practice lighting design as part as early sustainable designs environmental management systems for corporations, which would become a big part in the sustainable movement.” - Mark Loeffler      Proudest Achievements Mark has had the pleasure to work on very notable buildings around the Connecticut area. He has been blessed with the opportunity to work on over 100 projects at Yale University and led the early beginnings of the sustainable movement on campus. He helped with the Brain Museum which was their first LED project and won Sustainable Project of the Year from the Illuminating Engineering Society. Mark was the founding member of the New Haven office that led the design team for the Brain Museum.    “I've had the privilege to work on a lot of notable buildings since the 2000s, especially here in New Haven. Working at Yale University, we have been able to save 29% of their energy and have them use LEED Gold. So, over the years I've been able to work on over 100 projects.” - Mark Loeffler   Book Recommendations Operating Manual for Spaceship Earth by Malcolm Wells   Tune into this podcast to listen to the rest of Mark Loeffler's journey in this podcast hosted by Charlie. Connect with Mark Loeffler: Linkedin   Connect with Charlie Cichetti and GBES: Charlie on LinkedIn Green Building Educational Services GBES on Twitter Connect on LinkedIn Like on Facebook Google+ GBES Pinterest Pins GBES on Instagram   GBES is excited our membership community is growing.  Consider joining our membership community as members are given access to some of the guests on the podcasts that you can ask project questions. If you are preparing for an exam, there will be more insurances that you will pass your next exam, you will be given cliff notes if you are a member, and so much more. Go to www.gbes.com/join to learn more about the 4 different levels of access to this one-of-a-kind career-advancing green building community! If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes.  We have prepared more episodes for the upcoming weeks, so come by again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Green Building Matters Podcast! Copyright © 2019 GBES

If you’re ever wondered what kind of salt it takes to move the needle for multi-family passive house projects, look no further than the story of architect and developer Hank Keating. We all have under utilized power in our professional roles. Join Kristof for a discussion with Hank about the work he’s done in Massachusetts to make way for passive house buildings - from codes, to renter occupants, to design - this episode’s got it all.__________________________Hank Keating, AIAMr Keating is a registered architect with more than 30 years of experience in the design and construction of multifamily affordable housing projects. Recently retired from Trinity Financial, (but consulting back on select projects) Mr Keating completed over nine affordable housing developments totaling over 1500 units in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut and New York City while at Trinity. For the last 10 years Mr Keating has been engaged with the Passive House movement and designed and completed a passive house for himself while pushing to move Trinity’s large scale affordable projects toward the Passive House Standards. He managed the Bristol Commons / Lenox Green project in Taunton which created 160 affordable units built to near the passive house standard– 4 years of data tracking demonstrates that the project is using 80% less heating energy that comparable LEED GOLD projects in Massachusetts. Since retiring, he has been consulting with Trinity during the design of 425 Grand Concourse, a 26 story, 270 unit, affordable passive house project in NYC. Mr Keating is currently on the Passive House Massachusetts Board of Directors and has been leading the efforts of its Public Policy Committee to get passive house incentives included in the upcoming EEAC Three-Year Plan for utility company incentive programs. In addition, he is on the MassCEC Passive House Challenge Selection Committee and has been working with DHCD to encourage the addition of QAP bonus points for passive house projects._______________________Green Builder Article On Hank“This unique home’s smart and solar bells and whistles reduce its ecological footprint even more.Building a home up to standards required to be deemed “passive” might make some builders cringe. But when the Valle Group received such a request, it was almost par for the course. The Cape Cod, Mass.-based builder specializes in carefully planned, energy-efficient homes.”_________________________________Passive House MassachusettsPassive House Massachusetts is a member-based non-profit organization that promotes a healthy and comfortable built environment that significantly reduces energy consumption and lowers carbon emissions by utilizing the Passive House building standard and other high-performance building strategies, focusing on education, training, outreach, and advocacy.We regularly host meetings, trainings, tours, and other events related to Passive House design and construction and serve as a hub of knowledge for high-performance design in the state and region.PHMA members include designers, builders, engineers, policy makers, students, community leaders, and all those interested in high-performance, energy efficient buildings. From regular member meetings and educational programming to tours and special events, there are plenty of way for members to become involved and membership support is essential to our work promoting and expanding the use of Passive House and high-performance building.

My guest today has been a big inspiration to me and has been a leader in regenerative design, pretty much before that was even a term. Bill Reed is an internationally recognized practitioner, lecturer, and authority in sustainability and regenerative planning, design and implementation. He is a principal in both Integrative Design, Inc. and Regenesis – two organizations working to lift green building and community planning into full integration and evolution with living systems. Bill is also the author of many technical articles and contributed to many books including the seminal work, “Integrative Design Guide to Green Building.” He is also a founding director of the US Green Building Council and one of the co-founders of the LEED Green Building Rating System. Bill has consulted on over two hundred green design commissions, the majority of which are LEED Gold and Platinum and Living Building Challenge projects.  He is also a keynote speaker at major building and design events as well as a guest lecturer to universities throughout Europe and North America including Harvard, MIT, Princeton and the University of Pennsylvania. I've been looking forward to connecting with Bill for quite some time and this interview did not disappoint. We talk at length about Bill's design process and the perspective needed to remain open to the full scope and context that a design might affect. Bill warns of the dangers of going into a design job looking for problems to solve and projects to implement before understanding and listening to the place and the people in it. The insights from this interview were quite profound for me and I hope this will spark a larger conversation about what regenerative design is and has the power to do Resources: Regenesis Group website Guide to LEED building certification US Green Building Council

Tim Trefzer is a Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility Manager at the Georgia World Congress Center. With his team, he creates and establishes the CSR strategy not only for the GWCC but also for, the Centennial Olympic Park, Mercedes-Benz Stadium and the Savannah International Trade and Convention Center. "Green building has definitely leveraged sustainability. It has affected all aspects of organizations aside from the building environment." - Tim Trefzer   Green Super Bowl This podcast is featuring a new format at GBMS Headquarters in Atlanta, GA.  Today is a Town Hall and Tim is going to take us through how the Super Bowl is going to be a very sustainable event even though we can't see that while watching on television.  The Mercedes-Benz Stadium is the first platinum LEED professional sports stadiums in North America. It is one of the greenest sports facilities in the world. Being green brings business to Atlanta and provides more efficient events. “I like to think that we are one of the greenest places in the world for events, conventions, and sports.  It's definitely a complex campus with a lot of LEED event space.” - Tim Trefzer   Waste Waste helps get LEED points and Atlanta is growing in this area.  Convention Industry standpoint they are one of the leaders. They compost their food waste which is a big part of their waste stream and they donate food and materials when they can and have great relationships with the non-profits.   “We have a lot of construction demolition type material so we work closely with our contractors to separate that material to make sure it is recycled.” - Tim Trefzer   Construction Projects Renovation of Centennial Olympic Park and have a giant sculpture of the Olympic rings-a new selfie spot has just been finished.  An underground cistern has been added to help with water and the water features recycling. In addition, it has been made more pedestrian friendly.  A new hotel, 1,000 rooms, will begin construction in Q4 and will be a LEED Gold facility. Q & A Tune into this podcast in it's new Town Hall format to listen to the Q & A session hosted by Charlie and Tim.   Connect with Tim Trefzer: Georgia World Congress Center Linkedin Email Mercedes-Benz Stadium & Sustainability   Connect with Charlie Cichetti and GBES: Charlie on LinkedIn Green Building Educational Services GBES on Twitter Connect on LinkedIn Like on Facebook Google+ GBES Pinterest Pins GBES on Instagram   Announcement:  Starting on January 1, 2019, GBMS will begin rolling out it's new membership community.  Members will be given access to some of the guests on the podcasts that you can ask project questions to, if you are preparing for an exam there will be more insurances that you will pass your next exam, you will be given cliff notes if you are a member and so much more. If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes.  We have prepared more episodes for the upcoming weeks, so come by again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Green Building Matters Podcast! Copyright © 2019 GBES

Announcement Starting on January 1, 2019, GBMS will begin rolling out it's new membership community.  Members will be given access to some of the guests on the podcasts that you can ask project questions to, if you are preparing for an exam there will be more insurances that you will pass your next exam, you will be given cliff notes if you are a member and so much more. John Harrison is the store development services manager for the innovation & sustainability support group at Starbucks Coffee Company. He is a licensed architect and LEED Fellow with over 25 years of diverse experience in private practice, and as an owner/owner's representative. As a part of the company's high performance building team, he co-authored the Starbucks LEED for Retail Volume Build Program and leads the execution team responsible for sustainable strategies and LEED certifications. To date, the program has certified 1,615 CI and NC projects in 20 countries/US territories across the globe including stores in Europe, the UK, North America, South America and Asia. In addition to leading the programs global development, he has worked with directly with teams in China, the U.S., Japan, Taiwan, the Philippines, Korea, Singapore and Thailand to certify Starbucks stores. Before joining Starbucks, John spent 13 years at Mithun, Inc. in Seattle working with a variety of retail, commercial and institutional clients including: REI, Seattle Coffee Company, Precor, Mirival and the IslandWood Environmental Learning Center. John Harrison- Love for Drawing Led to Architecture John grew up in a small town in southeast Idaho in a farming community.  John was the first person in his family to graduate from a university. Finding that he loved to draw, he went to the University of Idaho to become an architect.  John moved to Seattle in the spring of 1990 and has been there ever since. He has been with Starbucks for the past 11 years. “I looked at my dad's hands when I was about 10 or 11 years old and decided that I would be going to college.” - John Harrison Sustainability Minded John's sustainability mindedness began in Environmental Control System and Design classes in school.  His professor, Bruce Haglund, an offspring of a movement in the late 70's early 80's where it was about integrating both active and passive systems to heat, cool, provide daylight.  This was not a time when sustainability was a keyword in architecture. “So it's something that has been implanted in my since I was 19-20 years old so ever since then it has been about integrating architecture and engineering systems to some degree.” - John Harrison Mentors Burt Gregory, CEO at one time of Mithun and is still there as a partner.  John first worked with him on the REI flagship store in Seattle which was a groundbreaking project in sustainability.  Burt also taught John how to get projects done and that the architect doesn't have to be passive but an active member of projects.  Rob Deering, another mentor was a huge influence by being a hard worker with high expectations for quality. At Starbucks, Tony Gail is the mentor who pulled him into the current sustainability. “When I came here to Starbucks, Tony Gail who was the corporate architect became another mentor was the one who pulled me into the program we built at Starbucks, the sustainability program.” - John Harrison Achievements John is a LEED Fellow which is a culminates years of work and he highly recommends that you take advantage of this.  REI built a flagship just outside of central Tokyo, Japan. While it wasn't that successful financially for the company, the building itself was. One of the best integrated both active and passive sustainable projects that John has ever done.  At the same time he was working on a project on island with the Environmental Learning Center on Brambridge Island and it ended up being on of the first 5 LEED Gold projects in the world. Listen to the podcast to hear more achievements. "At the time we really didn't know what LEED was about it was just one of these things emerging and it was on the cutting edge but we decided to try it and it ended up being a groundbreaking experience for us." – John Harrison Pro-Tips/Routines/Rituals John is really relationship driven and gets a lot out of peer connection.  He loves doing presentations, podcasts to share and to learn from others. John also believes that everyday that you need to try and learn something.   “A job is a job, but a career is a highly orchestrated and random things at the same time where you need to take in information; it may not mean anything for 6 months or 6 years but it eventually turns into something that you can utilize to make progress. ” - John Harrison To hear more about John's journey with sustainability, download and listen to the episode! Book Suggestions: The Curious Incident of the Dog and the Night-Time by Mark Haddon Epitaph for a Peach by David M. Masumoto Learn more about John Harrison: Linkedin Starbucks celebrates 1,000 LEED-certified stores Connect with Charlie Cichetti and GBES: Charlie on LinkedIn Green Building Educational Services GBES on Twitter Connect on LinkedIn Like on Facebook Google+ GBES Pinterest Pins GBES on Instagram Announcement:  Starting on January 1, 2019, GBMS will begin rolling out it's new membership community.  Members will be given access to some of the guests on the podcasts that you can ask project questions to, if you are preparing for an exam there will be more insurances that you will pass your next exam, you will be given cliff notes if you are a member and so much more. If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes.  We have prepared more episodes for the upcoming weeks, so come by again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Green Building Matters Podcast! Copyright © 2019 GBES

The Building Science Podcast got a couple of Press Passes and went to New York City last week for the AIA Conference on Architecture, 2018. What an incredible conference it was! We had the opportunity to connect with so many thoughtful and visionary architects who want to build a better, healthier future. We're psyched. One of the most thoughtful conversations we had was with Corey Squire and Tate Walker about the new Committee On The Environment's new Toolkit. It's a resource-rich document that helps firms and projects of any kind measure their progress against benchmarks of sustainability without restrictive prescription pathways, while keeping outcomes at the central focus.COREY SQUIRELEED AP O+MSustainability Process Manager, Lake|Flato ArchitectsCorey works with all Lake|Flato teams to establish sustainability goals, analyze designs with simulation software, and collects post-occupancy performance data. He received a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies from Oberlin College and a Master of Architecture from Tulane University. In 2012, Squire was awarded the Eskew+Dumez+Ripple Research Fellowship to study building post-occupancy energy performance and sustainable design processes.Tate WalkerAIA, LEEP AP BD+C, Sustainability Director, OPN ArchitectsAs an architect focused on energy and sustainability in the built environment, he steers OPN’s sustainability initiatives, focusing on energy research, technology evaluation, and high performance design. He regularly writes and presents on issues relating to energy, technology, building science, and promoting environmental awareness through design. His experience includes integrating teams, design charrettes, building systems, and sustainability initiatives on capital projects.Tate has worked nationally for clients such as Northwestern University, National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and Iowa State University. He served the United States Green Building Council in various capacities since 2008 and has been a leader within the Wisconsin Green Building Alliance since 2005, including serving as the organization’s vice president in 2009.At OPN, Tate led the adoption and administration of the 2030 Challenge to transition to net zero energy buildings. He also is chair of the firm’s annual Green Day event and an internal sustainability committee.He is currently leading the sustainable design for the new Advanced Teaching and Research Building for the Biosciences at Iowa State University, which is targeting LEED Gold. The 115,000 square foot, $52 million project will be an anchor building on campus, incorporating innovative site, water, advanced materials and daylighting components to support a unique, sustainable experience for its users.About The Committee On The EnvironmentCOTE MissionThe Committee on the Environment (COTE) works to advance, disseminate, and advocate—to the profession, the building industry, the academy, and the public—design practices that integrate built and natural systems and enhance both the design quality and environmental performance of the built environment. COTE serves as the community and voice on behalf of AIA architects regarding sustainable design and building science and performance.COTE reflects the profession’s commitment to provide healthy and safe environments for people and is dedicated to preserving the earth’s capability of sustaining a shared high quality of life. The committee’s mission is to lead and coordinate the profession’s involvement in environmental and energy-related issues and to promote the role of the architect as a leader in preserving and protecting the planet and its living systems.COTE provides the AIA with knowledge about environmental issues and advises the Institute on environmental policy matters affecting the practice of architecture. The committee supports cooperation with educators and institutions of learning, manufacturers, government agencies, environmental organizations, and industry groups in advancing environmentally sound design processes and standards as well as environmentally innovative materials and integrated systems.COTE Goals-To advance the importance of sustainable design to our fellow architects, within the Institute, and to the broader public.-To educate architects about the environmental and energy-related impacts of design decisions & about how to incorporate sustainable design into daily practice.-To define and promote the cutting edge of sustainable design for our profession.-To foster leadership among architects in all facets of environmental decision making.-To recognize environmental leadership of architects in practice, education, industry, and government.-To influence the direction of architectural education to place more emphasis on ecological literacy , sustainable design and building science-To maintain, refine, and strengthen alliances with professional and trade associations and other leaders in environmentally responsible design to coordinate our sustainable agendas to make our message stronger.-To maintain, refine, and strengthen alliances with other AIA Knowledge Communities and committees, and serve as a resource to Institute initiatives and projects that promote sustainability in the built environment.-To green AIA convention venues and meetings.-To communicate the AIA’s environmental and energy-related concerns to the public and private sectors and influence the decisions of the public, professionals, clients, and public officials on the impact of their environmental and energy-related decisions.-To educate architects on regulatory, performance, technical and building science issues and how those issues influence architecture. Educate the architectural profession on programming, designing, and managing building performance.-To investigate and disseminate information regarding building performance best practices, criteria, measurement methods, planning tools, occupant-comfort, heat/air/moisture interfaces between the interior and exterior of buildings.-To promote a more integrated practice in order to achieve environmentally and economically efficient buildings. One of the tools we will plan to promote to achieve this integration is Building Information Technology (BIM).COTE Toolkit Please check out this resource rich document. It's absolutely incredible and this is only Version 1! More great improvements to come. If you're not an AIA member and can't access it, write us and we'll see what we can do about getting you a copy. The more people who can work with the tools provide here, the better outcomes our projects will be. podcast@positiveenergy.pro"Why We Let Ourselves Do Mediocre Work"Great article from Building Green Magazinethat dispels the myth of the "unicorn client" that will come around and make all your wildest dreams come true to design and build sustainably.The Shape Of GreenDoes going green change the face of design or only its content? The first book to outline principles for the aesthetics of sustainable design, The Shape of Green argues that beauty is inherent to sustainability, for how things look and feel is as important as how they’re made.In addition to examining what makes something attractive or emotionally pleasing, Hosey connects these questions with practical design challenges. Can the shape of a car make it more aerodynamic and more attractive at the same time? Could buildings be constructed of porous materials that simultaneously clean the air and soothe the skin? Can cities become verdant, productive landscapes instead of wastelands of concrete?Drawing from a wealth of scientific research, Hosey demonstrates that form and image can enhance conservation, comfort, and community at every scale of design, from products to buildings to cities. Fully embracing the principles of ecology could revolutionize every aspect of design, in substance and in style. Aesthetic attraction isn’t a superficial concern — it’s an environmental imperative. Beauty could save the planet.The Last Auto MechanicGreat blog post by Tom Price (renewable energy entrepreneur. A-EV cheerleader. Founder Black Rock Solar. Recovering journalist, middling mountain biker. Formerly of Capitol Hill, SLC, & BRC) about the ways America’s transportation economy and landscape is about to be utterly transformed into a world beyond driving. Or drivers. Or even car mechanics. Enjoy the ride.Game of ThronesNew Yorker article about the intricate design of seating on commercial flights and the impacts it has on travelers.Habits of High Performing FirmsAIA Committee on the Environment (COTE) released a report called “The Habits of High-Performance Firms” which follows up on the previous “Lessons from the Leading Edge," which is a comprehensive study of two decades of AIA COTE Top Ten Award winners. Launched in 1997, the annual awards are the profession’s longest-running and “best known recognition program for sustainable design excellence,” according to the AIA.Biophilic Design Biophilic Design is an innovative way of designing the places where we live, work, and learn. We need nature in a deep and fundamental fashion, but we have often designed our cities and suburbs in ways that both degrade the environment and alienate us from nature. The recent trend in green architecture has decreased the environmental impact of the built environment, but it has accomplished little in the way of reconnecting us to the natural world, the missing piece in the puzzle of sustainable development. Come on a journey from our evolutionary past and the origins of architecture to the world’s most celebrated buildings in a search for the architecture of life. Together, we will encounter buildings that connect people and nature - hospitals where patients heal faster, schools where children’s test scores are higher, offices where workers are more productive, and communities where people know more of their neighbors and families thrive. Biophilic Design points the way toward creating healthy and productive habitats for modern humans.Architecture 2030Edward Mazria, FAIA, Hon. FRAICFounder and CEOEdward Mazria is an internationally recognized architect, author, researcher, and educator. Over the past decade, his seminal research into the sustainability, resilience, energy consumption, and greenhouse gas emissions of the built environment has redefined the role of architecture, planning, design, and building, in reshaping our world. He is the founder of Architecture 2030, a think tank developing real-world solutions for 21st century problems, and host of the AIA+2030 Professional Education Series and 2030 Districts movement in North American cities.Mazria issued the 2030 Challenge and introduced the 2030 Palette, a revolutionary new platform that puts the principles behind low-carbon/zero carbon and resilient built environments at the fingertips of architects, planners, and designers worldwide. In 2014 he presented the Roadmap to Zero Emissions at the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development and UN Framework Convention on Climate Change calling for zero emissions in the built environment by 2050, and drafted the 2050 Imperative, endorsed by professional organizations representing over 1.3 million architects in 124 countries worldwide. In 2015 he launched the China Accord, which has been adopted by key international firms pledging to plan, design and build to carbon neutral standards in China; and delivered the opening presentation at the UNFCCC COP21 “Buildings Day” titled The 2 Degree Path for the Building Sector.Recently, he developed Achieving Zero, a framework of incremental actions that cities and governments can put in place to ensure carbon neutral built environments by mid-century, and the Zero Cities Project (with the Carbon Neutral Cities Alliance, Urban Sustainability Directors Network, New Buildings Institute, and Resource Media) to implement the framework.Mazria speaks nationally and internationally on the subject of architecture, design, energy, economics, and climate change and has taught at several universities, including the University of New Mexico, University of Oregon, UCLA, and the University of Colorado-Denver.Mr. Mazria’s awards include AIA Design Awards, American Planning Association Award, Department of Energy Awards, American Solar Energy Society Pioneer Award, Equinox Award, National Conservation Achievement Award, Mumford Award from Architects/Designers/Planners for Social Responsibility, inaugural Hanley Award, Distinguished Career Award from Pratt Institute, Zia Award from the University of New Mexico, Game Changers Award from Metropolis Magazine, 2011 Purpose Prize, and the 2015 Kemper Award from the American Institute of Architects. He is a senior fellow of the Design Futures Council, Honorary Fellow of the RAIC, and received an Honorary Doctor of Architecture degree from Illinois Institute of Technology.COTE Toolkit ContributorsTate Walker, AIA, Project Co-Lead OPN Architects, Madison, Wisconsin, COTE Advisory GroupCorey Squire, AIA, Project Co-Lead Lake|Flato Architects, San Antonio, Texas, COTE Advisory GroupAnne Hicks Harney, FAIA, Long Green Specs, Baltimore, MarylandBetsy del Monte, FAIA, Cameron MacAllister Group, Dallas, TexasDavid Hincher, AIA, Kieran Timberlake, Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaGunnar Hubbard, FAIA, Thornton Tomasetti, Portland, Maine, COTE Advisory GroupHelena Zambrano, AIA, Overland Partners, San Antonio, TexasMary Ann Lazarus, FAIA, Cameron MacAllister Group, St. Louis, Missouri, COTE Advisory GroupStephanie Horowitz, AIA, ZeroEnergy Design, Boston, Massachusetts, COTE Advisory GroupStephen Endy, AIA, Mahlum, Portland, OregonVikram Sami, AIA, Olson Kundig, Seattle, Washington, COTE Advisory GroupZ Smith, FAIA, Eskew+Dumez+Ripple, New Orleans, Louisana

Tim Trefzer is head of environmental sustainability and corporate social responsibility for the Georgia Dome, Georgia World Congress Center, Centennial Olympic Park, and the Savannah International Trade and Convention Center since 2010, Tim has overseen improved facility operations, reduced impacts of hosted events, and worked with stakeholders to improve the well-being of the community. As a LEED Accredited Professional, he administered the GWCC’s LEED Silver certification in 2014 and an anticipated LEED Gold recertification in 2017, making it the largest LEED certified convention center in the world. In 2017 he also guided the Savannah International Trade and Convention Center to LEED Gold certification. Since 2015, he has consulted for the College Football Playoff and Super Bowl, managing various aspects of the sustainability efforts placed around these mega sporting events. For the 2018 College Football Playoff National Championship and Super Bowl 53 in Atlanta, Tim is sustainability chair for the Atlanta Football Host Committee and Atlanta Super Bowl LIII Host Committee. Tim is a Faculty Associate at Arizona State University where he teaches the Global Context of Sustainability courses of the online Master’s for Sustainability Leadership program. He earned a Bachelor’s degree from Florida State University and a Master’s degree from Arizona State University.

Episode 244: ControlTalk NOW — Smart Buildings VideoCast and PodCast for week ending November 5, 2017 features interviews with industry experts, Steven Guzelimian, President, Optergy, and Belimo’s Manager of Sensor Solutions, David Alliband. The Active Cyber Defense Certainty Act now allows for the hacked — to hack back.  Lynxspring is on the move with their JENEsys® Edge 534 Controller; take Belimo’s Americas Lab Tour and sign up for their Sensor Webinar; Contemporary Controls releases their BASemulator; Optergy takes Alarm Management and Building Demand to the next level; Tridium’s 2018 Niagara Summit returns to New Orleans; SkySpark in the News; Ken Sinclair’s November Automated Buildings; and much more! The Active Cyber Defense Certainty Act (ACDC) amends the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act to Make Limited Retaliatory Strikes Against Cyber-miscreants Legal in America. The Active Cyber Defense Certainty Act (ACDC) amends the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act to make limited retaliatory strikes against cyber-miscreants legal in America for the first time. The bill would allow hacked organizations to venture outside their networks to identify an intruder and infiltrate their systems, destroy any data that had been stolen, and deploy “beaconing technology” to trace the physical location of the attacker. ControlTalk NOW’s first guest interview is Steven Guzelimian, President, Optergy, who makes products for building optimization and energy management. Steve discusses Optergy’s efforts to build a global brand, by solving the scaling and language challenges associated with the 4.6 million building without BMS or EMS, as well as Optergy’s simple and scalable solution for these issues. ControlTrends is the source for HVAC and Smart Building News News From Lynxspring. You have heard about the soon to be released JENEsys Edge 534-N4, our fully programmable Niagara 4 controller with 34 IO built in and expandable IO available. Taking Niagara 4 to the edge with real-time control—the JENEsys Edge 534-N4 utilizes the same familiar ProBuilder/Workbench software, Niagara 4 programming tools and Fox Protocol you are currently using today. We are in the final release stages and will be releasing it for purchase the first week of November. ControlTalk NOW’s second guest interview is with Belimo’s David Alliband, Manager of Sensor Solution. David gives our ControlTrends Community an in depth insight to Belimo’s corporate philosophy and their most recent initiative to reinvent sensor technology and how with their phase one release, Belimo has already raises the industry bar for sensors. David also tells us a little more on Belimo’s future product road map that includes a serious venture into wireless technology and zoning. Belimo Americas Lab Tour — Take a Look at Exceptional Innovation and Quality from Mt. Belimo! Belimo Americas new energy-efficient headquarters is located at on a hillside overlooking picturesque southwestern of Danbury, Connecticut. The 200,000 square foot building is registered with the certification goal of LEED® Gold and serves as a showcase for Belimo and our valued customers. View Belimo’s state-of-the-art HVAC control valve design and testing laboratories – one of North America’s largest! Thinking about Selling Your Business? Read this First. Ken and I often speak of the “new realities” that face all businesses including those in the Smart Building Controls Industry. With changes coming at all of us faster than a 110 mph fastball with a nasty spin, just like good baseball hitters, we have to try and get an edge by anticipating the next pitch. ControlTrends is about trying to “steal the signs” and give our community an advantage, be it regarding new technology, or new business trends. Lots of Cool Smart Building Controls Tricks from Contemporary Controls — Just in Time For Halloween. Contemporary Controls has just released its BASemulator which replicates on a PC the operation of the company’s BAScontrol series of open unitary controllers, thereby allowing sequence of operation (SOO) verification without having the actual controller. Using a PC, specifying engineers can now view the same program that will be used on the job to verify that it meets the engineer’s intended sequence of operation. Lets do Smart Building Control Alarms Right Optergy: A Better Way to Explain Alarms. When limited information can be used to generate alarms, there is limited ability to add context so that a user can interpret what the alarm means. The higher the alarm count, the higher the frustration levels and the more alarms become ignored. This is a common problem which can be solved with Smart Contextual Alarming. Discover how this can be achieved on your building now at info@optergy.com. How to Take Control of Your Building Demand Charges. Thanks to Steve Guzelimian, from Optergy, for providing us with this informative post. Demand charges can be confusing. It is an invisible variable that can be costing big bucks when it comes to electricity bills. Even though invisible, it is not out of your control. Most of us understand charges when it comes to Kilowatt Hours (kWh). For example, a motor has a 300kw rating, and therefore every hour it runs at full capacity, it uses 300kWh. An electricity bill then breaks down what parts of the day that energy has been used, and the charges incurred for usage at those times. Mark Your Calendar For the Niagara 2018 Summit. Dear valued member of the Niagara Community, Mark your calendar and plan to join us in historic New Orleans for Niagara Summit 2018, April 15-17 at the New Orleans Hyatt Regency. Every two years the Niagara Community comes together at the Niagara Summit to learn about Niagara Framework® advancements, get the latest technology news and trends, and network and learn from peers. Attendee registration is expected to open later in November, along with event sponsorships requiring tradeshow booth selections. ControlTrends Breaking News SkySpark In The News – Recognized for Technology and Financial Results for Building Owners. With deployments across a wide range of applications, SkySpark continues to be recognized as both a leading edge software platform for IoT applications, and a leading data analytics solution for fault detection & diagnostics and energy management. The articles, research papers and DoE reports highlighted below demonstrate the financial results attainable as organizations use SkySpark to transition to data-driven facilities management. Ken Sinclair’s Automated Buildings November, 2017 Theme: “Agile Adaptive Autodidactic Autonomous Accepted Actions.” In his November edition of Automated Buildings, Ken Sinclair introduces the concept of Lygometry, a process of quantifying things you know that you don’t know, and his collection of “A” words, the six words we need to embrace and make part of the IoT journey we all are on. Plus, Ken Sinclair’s and Therese Sullivan’s amazing “Time line Smart Building Automation Evolution with over 100 events linking 1000’s articles of history.” Keep reading! Rewards are great! Many critically important insights from some of the sharpest minds in the HVAC and BAS industry. Belimo Webinar: The Importance of Measuring Pressure in Commercial Buildings, Wed, Nov 15, 2017 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST. This Belimo webinar will be conducted by Clayton Plymill, Sensor Application Specialist, will explain why and how to effectively measure air pressure in commercial buildings ensuring occupant comfort. Topics of discussion include the forces that affect pressurization, methods of optimization, installation, and choosing the right pressure sensor. Pressure sensors from Belimo are capable of measuring high and low pressures in a variety of applications with precision to ensure optimal HVAC system performance. The post Episode 244: ControlTalk NOW — Smart Buildings VideoCast and PodCast for Week Ending November 5, 2017 appeared first on ControlTrends.

Heritage Radio Network and Full Service Radio were at the scene at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History Food History Gala as chef Rick Bayless was presented with the second ever Julia Child Award from the Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy and the Culinary Arts. HRN Producer-at-Large Jack Inslee spoke with chef Rick Bayless and Eric W. Spivey, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Julia Child Foundation. Tune in to hear how Julia influenced Rick's career and what the award means to him! from the Julia Child Foundation website: Many Americans may know Rick Bayless from winning the title of Bravo’s Top Chef Masters, beating out the French and Italian with his authentic Mexican cuisine or from his highly rated Public Television Series, Mexico–One Plate at a Time, which wrapped its 11th season. In 2012, Rick was nominated for a Daytime Emmy for Best Culinary Host. Rick has written nine cookbooks. His second book, Mexican Kitchen, won the International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) cookbook of the year award in 1996, and his fourth book, Mexico–One Plate at a Time won James Beard Best International Cookbook of the Year award in 2001. Fiesta at Rick’s spent a number of weeks on The New York Times' bestseller list. Rick’s side by side award-winning restaurants are in Chicago. The casual Frontera Grill was founded in 1987 and received the James Beard Foundation’s highest award, Outstanding Restaurant, in 2007. The 4-star Topolobampo served its first meals in 1991. The wildly popular, LEED GOLD-certified, fast-casual Xoco has been around since 2009, serving wood-oven tortas, steaming caldos, golden churros and bean-to-cup Mexican hot chocolate. Rick’s quick-service Tortas Frontera have changed the face of food service at O’Hare International Airport, while Frontera Fresco has brought Frontera flavors to several Macy’s stores and Northwestern University. In May 2016, Rick opened Leña Brava and Cruz Blanca Cervecería. His award-winning Frontera line of salsas, cooking sauces and organic chips can be found coast to coast. Rick and his staff established the Frontera Farmer Foundation in 2003 to support small Midwestern farms. Each year, grants are awarded to farmers for capital improvements to their family farms, encouraging greater production and profitability. To date, the Foundation has awarded nearly 200 grants totaling nearly $2 million. In 2007, Bayless and his team launched the Frontera Scholarship, a full tuition scholarship that sends a Mexican-American Chicago Public School student to Kendall College to study culinary arts. In 2007 Rick was awarded Humanitarian of the Year by the IACP for his many philanthropic endeavors. Rick has received a great number of James Beard Award nominations in many categories, and he has won seven: Midwest Chef of the Year, National Chef of the Year, Humanitarian of the Year, Who’s Who of American Food and Drink, Best Podcast, plus two for his cookbooks. The Government of Mexico has bestowed on Rick the Mexican Order of the Aztec Eagle–the highest decoration bestowed on foreigners whose work has benefitted Mexico and its people. Rick recently played a sold-out 5-week run on stage at Chicago’s Looking Glass Theatre, where he created “Cascabel” – offering theater goers the story of a meal, told through flavor, memory, song, dance and amazing physical feats.

T&C's Sustainability Director Tony D'Onofrio explains the good news about the completely redesigned Town & Country Market in Bainbridge that earned a gold award for green features that make a difference for the environment and climate ... and for the enjoyment of the food shopping experience. In this 21-minute podcast in BCB's "Going Greener" series, Tony explains how this award for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design follows from the company's values and commitment to sustainability. Some highlights of T&C's rebuild achievements are: 120 rooftop solar panels 50 percent reduction in total electricity use (even though the square footage increased) Purchase of green energy LED lighting inside and outside Use of natural day light Low-VOC materials, so you can smell the fresh food and not the paints and finishes Maximum filtration of interior air Low-flow toilets and sinks Refrigeration that uses half the greenhouse gases of traditional refrigeration Storm water filtration Vestibule entry lowers escape of heat from the building 95 percent of the construction waste materials were recycled Increased natural planting areas Significant energy cost savings Tony also mentions his prior career as a chef, before he came to Bainbridge 18 years ago and earned an MBA is Sustainable Business Practices from Bainbridge Graduate Institute (now called Pinchot University). The architect for the T&C store rebuild is Johnson Squared Architecture (of Winslow), and the construction was performed by Abbott Construction. The LEED Gold award puts T&C in a comparable category with the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art which is in the running for a LEED Gold award for its building. Credits: BCB host, audio editor and social media publisher: Barry Peters.

T&C's Sustainability Director Tony D'Onofrio explains the good news about the completely redesigned Town & Country Market in Bainbridge that earned a gold award for green features that make a difference for the environment and climate ... and for the enjoyment of the food shopping experience. In this 21-minute podcast in BCB's "Going Greener" series, Tony explains how this award for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design follows from the company's values and commitment to sustainability. Some highlights of T&C's rebuild achievements are: 120 rooftop solar panels 50 percent reduction in total electricity use (even though the square footage increased) Purchase of green energy LED lighting inside and outside Use of natural day light Low-VOC materials, so you can smell the fresh food and not the paints and finishes Maximum filtration of interior air Low-flow toilets and sinks Refrigeration that uses half the greenhouse gases of traditional refrigeration Storm water filtration Vestibule entry lowers escape of heat from the building 95 percent of the construction waste materials were recycled Increased natural planting areas Significant energy cost savings Tony also mentions his prior career as a chef, before he came to Bainbridge 18 years ago and earned an MBA is Sustainable Business Practices from Bainbridge Graduate Institute (now called Pinchot University). The architect for the T&C store rebuild is Johnson Squared Architecture (of Winslow), and the construction was performed by Abbott Construction. The LEED Gold award puts T&C in a comparable category with the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art which is in the running for a LEED Gold award for its building. Credits: BCB host, audio editor and social media publisher: Barry Peters.

In this podcast, two employees of Town & Country Market describe the remarkable results of the 18-month renovation of the iconic downtown Winslow Way food market. And they preview the celebratory open house party that's set for Thursday September 17th, from 6pm to 8pm. Stop by for free food samples amidst music from a local jazz combo. We hear from Steve Vadset, assistant to store manager Rick Pedersen, and Becky Fox Marshall of the T&C marketing team. They describe the new store features that resulted from the very extensive renovation, and talk about the experience of keeping the store open to shoppers while the store transformed itself. Among the new in-store features are: the new Recipes Bar, with the ability to consult thousands of online recipes for dishes demo'd in the store; a staffed sushi bar that will open soon; customer seating for more than 100 so you can dine on what you buy in the store; an open-oven flatbread cafe, near the coffee-espresso bar and not far from the open bars for salads, olives and hot dishes; a flavor aisle with bulk spices and herbs; and a draft beer station where you can bring your glass growler jug for a refill. Behind the scenes, it's a story of remarkable energy savings. On the roof, there are 120 new solar panels. There's now 49 percent less energy used per square foot. T&C was the first private-sector project to use an energy-conservation bond from the state Housing Finance Commission. And T&C is seeking a LEED Gold green-building certification. Racks supply lockable spaces for dozens of bicycles, and many new trees have been planted. Electric cars will find two recharge stations. Credits: BCB host, audio editor and social media publisher: Barry Peters.

The Eastgate office building in Edmonton is colorful, bright, energy efficient and oh yeah, has a 153 kilowatt solar system on the roof. The building, which will soon become an outpost for Environment Canada, was a developer led project that was seeking LEED Gold status. In order to get the necessary energy efficiency points they went with the simplest, cheapest, most cost effective technology - solar power. This is just the start as solar continues to get cheaper and cheaper.

The $33.6 million, 60,000-square-foot facility is expected to set a new standard for alumni centers nationwide. It features an interpretive center filled with touch-screens and UO lore, and an energy-efficient design expected to result in LEED Gold certification. It offers office and meeting room space for the UO Foundation and the university’s alumni association, student orientation services and development department. The Ford Alumni Center is adjacent to Matthew Knight Arena and completes the new east campus gateway. It is expected to become the primary place to welcome alumni back to campus and also to greet prospective UO students. The university expects to host more than 17,000 visitors at approximately 600 recruitment and information sessions in the coming year.

John L. Martin has served as Airport Director of SFO since 1995. Prior to becoming Director, he served as the Airport’s Deputy Director for Business and Finance and has worked for the Airport Commission since 1981. He received a Masters Degree from Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government and his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Lawrence University. During his tenure as Airport Director, Mr. Martin oversaw one of the largest public works projects in the country at the time – the $2.4 billion SFO Master Plan, which included the construction of the now iconic International Terminal, a BART station linking the Airport to the Bay Area and a light-rail system connecting all terminals. Recent SFO accomplishments include the completion of Terminal 2, the first and only LEED Gold terminal in the United States, being designated by the San Francisco Business Times as the healthiest places to work among large companies in the San Francisco Bay Area and being named one of the best airports in North America by the international Skytrax survey.

Barry Westbrook founded DocAir in 2002 to make buildings work better. Since 80% of all the homes that will be in service 30 years from now are already constructed, DocAir provides diagnostic and remediation services to improve the performance and sustainability of residential homes and commercial buildings. For new construction DocAir also offers a one stop source for an integrated high performance building package that includes HVAC design and testing, thermal insulation, and storm water management. Mr. Westbrook has a Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering Physics and has attained a number of professional credentials including Professional Engineer, Certified Industrial Hygienist, Certified Safety Professional, and Certified Healthcare Environmental Manager. His 30 year career includes stints as construction superintendent, Licensed Master Plumber, industrial process engineer, and environmental consultant. Today, Barry considers his role to be primarily that of building scientist and consumer advocate for better construction quality. He also provides expert witness services in litigation cases involving mold, toxic exposures, and building systems evaluation. Mr. Westbrook is a regular speaker at technical seminars for home builders, building codes officials, architects, engineers, and attorneys. DocAir was also an integral part of the team that achieved the first LEED "Gold" rating for an existing home in Tennessee. We look forward to having Mr. Westbrook join us this week on IAQ Radio so that we can LEARN MORE about the specialized package of services he provides.

Barry Westbrook founded DocAir in 2002 to make buildings work better. Since 80% of all the homes that will be in service 30 years from now are already constructed, DocAir provides diagnostic and remediation services to improve the performance and sustainability of residential homes and commercial buildings. For new construction DocAir also offers a one stop source for an integrated high performance building package that includes HVAC design and testing, thermal insulation, and storm water management. Mr. Westbrook has a Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering Physics and has attained a number of professional credentials including Professional Engineer, Certified Industrial Hygienist, Certified Safety Professional, and Certified Healthcare Environmental Manager. His 30 year career includes stints as construction superintendent, Licensed Master Plumber, industrial process engineer, and environmental consultant. Today, Barry considers his role to be primarily that of building scientist and consumer advocate for better construction quality. He also provides expert witness services in litigation cases involving mold, toxic exposures, and building systems evaluation. Mr. Westbrook is a regular speaker at technical seminars for home builders, building codes officials, architects, engineers, and attorneys. DocAir was also an integral part of the team that achieved the first LEED "Gold" rating for an existing home in Tennessee. We look forward to having Mr. Westbrook join us this week on IAQ Radio so that we can LEARN MORE about the specialized package of services he provides.

Today's topics: community colleges grapple with sustainability, how universities make sustainable thinking real for students, and connecting to communities through partnerships. First up, Drs. Smith and Simpkin are co-advisors/chairs of the College of Southern Idaho Sustainability Council. This is a unique organization comprised of students, faculty, and staff members. The Council has been active in promoting the construction of a LEED Gold certified building on campus, enhancing campus wide recycling efforts, and promoting sustainable curricula. >>> At the 30 minute mark, Kazi Javed joins us. He is an associate professor of chemistry at KSU. Javed holds a PhD and MS in chemical engineering from Clarkson University. His current research interest is in the area of nanoscience and nanotechnology, particularly synthesis and characterization of multiwalled carbon nanotubes. He directs the KSU Center for Environmental Education, which is a member of the Kentucky University Partnership for Environmental Education, a joint partnership between all eight of Kentucky’s public universities. >>> Anil Pahwa, Professor in Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. His interests include renewable energy and computer control systems. http://ece.ksu.edu/~pahwa >>> Email us your questions for the guests to onair@sustainable1000.com, Tweet us at @sustainable1000, IM on Gtalk @ vannShane or call-in your questions or comments to (347)996-3601. Sustainable 1000 Radio is part of the eco road trip to explore 1000 stories across 48 American states in 222 days. Stop by Sustainable1000.com for hundreds of other thought provoking videos or listen to more interviews here on our Blog Talk Radio station.