

The Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie Cichetti
Charlie Cichetti
Do green buildings matter to you? This podcast fuels your fire with inspiring interviews from industry and nonprofit leaders across the built environment.
Not sure if green building matters? Listen to the personal stories of our guests and let Charlie’s passion help convince you why green buildings are essential to our shared future.
Each episode illustrates a unique journey through sustainability and towards resilience. Charlie explores the challenges and celebrations of the movers and shakers in the green building industry.
Hear behind the scene stories from the inner world of green and healthy building design, construction, and management.
Not sure if green building matters? Listen to the personal stories of our guests and let Charlie’s passion help convince you why green buildings are essential to our shared future.
Each episode illustrates a unique journey through sustainability and towards resilience. Charlie explores the challenges and celebrations of the movers and shakers in the green building industry.
Hear behind the scene stories from the inner world of green and healthy building design, construction, and management.
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Nov 16, 2022 • 57min
Updates on ESG and UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) - Special Episode
According to the International Energy Agency, the construction industry is responsible for 39% of global energy and process-related emissions and 36% of worldwide energy demand. This sector also accounts for 40% of drinking water consumption and 23% of air pollution. Our industry is also facing environmental issues such as air pollution, water shortages/contamination, and a shrinking supply of fossil fuels. With each passing year, the construction industry is reimagining the future of the built environment and is steadfast in curbing global carbon emissions. One framework the industry uses to benchmark its performance, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDG), include 17 interconnected global goals to promote development that balances social, economic, and environmental sustainability. This webinar will help you understand the UNSDG, how they relate to green building, and how you can integrate the UNSDG directly into your business processes. What You Will Learn: What are the UNSDGs? How do the UNSDGs relate to green buildings? How can the UNSDGs integrate into your business processes? Amritpal Virdee is a member of the ESG Team at as a Senior ESG Consultant. His main responsibilities include identifying ESG material issues and engaging with clients to create compelling ESG Frameworks. Furthermore, he also works with clients to adopt the GRESB, GRI and other ESG initiatives such as the UN SDG Benchmarking. Amritpal has worked as an Economist in London where he advised clients on the impact of macroeconomic trends on their financial portfolios and educated companies on how to integrate ESG into their corporate decision-making processes. Additionally, Amritpal has experience working in the United Nations conducting sustainable finance policy research and working with former UN Chief Economist Elliott Harris on how to increase sustainable development funding in the world’s Least Developed Countries. Amritpal’s favorite hobby is sailing and he regularly spends summer weekends up and down the North East coast. Amy D’Angelo is the Director of ESG for . In this role, Amy provides leadership to the ESG and Energy Star departments and works with some of the country’s largest REITs to identify and manage risks that pertain to environmental, social and governance issues. She also is leading our Corporate Sustainability Program with a particular focus on the “S” – empowering women within our organization and ensuring that we can have the greatest impact in the communities where we live. Amy spends her free time outside and enjoying the natural resources in the community where she lives, kayaking, biking or just walking on the beach. When she isn’t outside, you can find her cooking for her family, playing with her dogs or tending to her vast collection of indoor plants. Show Highlight The SDGs push global policy sustainability goals for cities/countries/companies and more. Amrit shares how exactly green buildings relate to certain SDGs. Gain awareness on the learning objectives and very diverse and wide range 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) categories. * What are the UN SDGs? * How do the UN's SDGs actually relate to green building? * The direct importance on how the UN SDGs can be integrated into your business processes. * Economic growth, housing solutions, water safety and lower construction costs * Why integrate the UN SDGs into your business? Learn about a great resource called the C40 Cities Initiative, which highlights how local entities are taking very bold steps for sustainable growth. How are SDG goals applicable towards residential and commercial building or is it? SDG data partnership and metrics to map out your connection to LEED, WELL and other rating system scores. Additional benefits to SDGs * Subset of social impact bonds called SDG bonds, * WELL building standard has embraced UN SDGs Show Resource and Information Don’t forget to catch more episodes and resources for all of your green building news at the website. 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 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 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 © 2022 GBES

Nov 9, 2022 • 33min
From Architecture to Construction with John Ambert
John Ambert, RA, NCARB, LEED Fellow, GPRO, LFA | Architect & Green Building Specialist. John Ambert is a licensed architect, LEED Fellow, and sustainability subject matter expert with DPR Construction. Since 2006, John has worked to integrate sustainability solutions for more than 100 of the highest performance residential, commercial, mixed-use, office, higher education, health care, and corporate projects in the US. With a deep background in high-performance materials, healthy indoor environments, and low carbon design, John works to implement sustainable construction approaches to minimize the environmental impact of the construction process. A graduate of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, John holds a Bachelors of Architect with a focus in Sustainable Environments. Speaker & Presentation Experience 2014: NAVFAC “Wounded Warrior Campus – The first LEED Platinum buildings for the US Military” 2016: SDGE: High Performance Water Solutions for Buildings in So Cal 2017: Designing for High Performance & Zero Energy 2019: Net Zero 2019: “Murph Zero” 2019: SDGBC Conference: “Murph Zero” 2021: SD Living Future Collaborative: Webinar Series – 8 total 2022: San Diego Green Building Conference + Expo: DPR + JUST label Show Highlights John shares the evolution of his unique sustainability career and the fellowship that comes with being a LEED Fellow. DPR’s influence in quality sustainability to make zero harm to people and the planet. Pathways for people to explore natural building materials not typically found to create different building types that minimize harm from the traditional ways of building. Tips to overlap green values as a team, as a state, a nation, as a world. Flow state at work - explained. Avoid getting pigeonholed by a narrow perspective in your education and/or career. Understanding the various routes and opportunities to a prosperous career. Policy support of sustainability will be the environmental catalysts for the industry. COVID forced health to the forefront of design criteria to rethink how we live and work in buildings. “I'm personally very excited about this revival around health centered design, this focus on making buildings for people, not just buildings for buildings sake. We've been designing buildings in the same way for too long and we aren't focused on making them spaces for people to connect with the world around them, to be productive, and to be happy.” -John Ambert 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 © 2022 GBES

Nov 2, 2022 • 38min
Discussing ESG Across REITS with Fulya Kocak
Fulya Kocak Gin is Senior Vice President of ESG issues for Nareit, which is a national association representing real estate investment trusts and publicly traded real estate companies. As an award-winning sustainability thought leader, instructor, and author, Fulya provides guidance, oversight, and innovation for Nareit’s sustainability initiatives, publications, and programming within the REIT industry, which is one of the 11 GIC sectors. In her previous role with Clark Construction, Fulya developed the company’s corporate sustainability strategy, coordinated environmental responsibility efforts, and assisted building owners and developers meet their sustainability goals cost effectively. Her specialties include: ESG Issues, Sustainable Investments, Corporate Social Responsibility, ESG Reporting, Sustainable Construction, Sustainability Strategy, Green Building Certifications, Project Management, Life Cycle, Community Outreach, Sustainability/LEED Education, Subcontractor and Shareholder Buy-in, Best Practices, Material Sourcing, Business Development. Fulya has authored sustainability books and instructed sustainability and LEED workshops. Fulya is a regular speaker at multiple conferences, including Greenbuild, REITworld, REITworks, Montgomery County Energy Summit and academic conferences. She also has served on multiple boards, councils and committees, including the District of Columbia’s Green TAG, working on the first DC Green Building Codes, Chairwoman of USGBC National Capital Chapter Board, and Chair of Maryland Governor’s Green Building Council. Show Highlights Pressures facing real estate portfolio, real estate and ESG. Understanding the benefits and the differences in getting an Architectural Engineering degree. Volunteering is an integrated part of the work you will do in the industry to take your performance and success to the next level. Fulya breaks down what ESG means for environmental stewardship, social responsibility and good governance practices. Useful ESG Bible for readers with documents and tools on ESG reporting frameworks and top ESG key performance indicators. Scope three emissions tips you need to hear to prepare for the future. Why specialization is key to standing out among the competition. “Creativity is huge. I encourage my children to do creative things that will help them in the future. Most people may say, ‘Hey, just work on your academics.’ But I tell my kids,”Create, keep creating. It doesn't matter what it looks like because that's going to help you in the future as a professional or even in life when you're dealing with problems that you solve’.” -Fulya Kocak Gin 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 © 2022 GBES

Oct 26, 2022 • 40min
Public Service Announcement: Sustainability Challenge: Fall 2022
On this week's episode of the Green Building Matters podcast, we've actually taken some of our Sustainability Challenge education and pulled out some hot topics. First, we're going to zoom out and talk about "State of the Sustainability Union" and even some really big mandates from certain countries from all around the world, all the way down to local laws in certain cities. And where we're at with our buildings and their impacts on our overall Greenhouse gas emissions. Next, we are going to give you some of the latest cliff notes on LEED, WELL, Fitwel, GRESB, and BREEAM updates. Lastly, we have to continue to revisit the difference between "Operational Carbon vs. Embodied Carbon". We've pulled in a couple of subject matter experts from our team to make sure they can really help clear that up on a high level. Show Highlights State of the Sustainability Union Greenhouse gas emissions problems and opportunities. Energy efficient commercial buildings increase value for developers, tenants and investors more. Meet climate standard targets for builders, designers and operators by 2030-2050 timeline. Global big picture legislation and mandates. “Design Build Sustainability” will help to achieve green building goals. Streamlining information and requirements into content that you and/or your firm can prepare for design,construction and operation. LEED/WELL/Fitwel/GRESB Updates LEED for existing buildings can be achieved by two pathways. WELLness Real Estate Operating and building a healthy space certification testing in the field Pandemic Response programs for WELL and LEED for your real estate portfolio Attract investors for GRESB with tips to increase your green portfolio. How to prepare for the Net Zero Readiness Plan BREEM is more than an alternative to LEED. Learn the benefits, resources and popularity of this system Defining Operational vs Embodied Carbon: Talking points for operational and embodied carbon. Understand the evolution of the carbon story and the challenge with the linear fashion for buildings. Carbonizational strategies and tips to understand buildings are living things. Building decarbonizing trends and global government's response to crises. Pathway to net zero for building with architectural design, mechanical design, leveraging building envelope and occupancy scheduling. Leveraging energy models and best practices using the latest technology. Carbon impacts and footprint throughout each phase of the entire building cycle. Show Resource and Information Experts 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 © 2022 GBES

Oct 19, 2022 • 30min
Clean Energy Discussion with EarthKind’s Ron Kamen
Ron Kamen, represents commercial organizations in clean energy projects that reduce energy costs and lower carbon footprints. He started the AWESome EarthKind podcast to generate hope & empower families with the tools to have a positive impact. For 3 decades, he’s worked with large and small businesses, governments & non-profits to identify achievable clean energy goals, create strategies, and deliver next-generation cost-saving climate solutions. His career began with fixed-income seniors who had to choose to "heat or eat" due to astronomical utility cost increases. He came to realize that energy was also the major source of air, water & land pollution. (In my home state, energy is responsible for ~ 90% of greenhouse gases). Climate disruption became personal in 1998 when an upstate NY tornado severely damaged his home and his family narrowly avoided catastrophe. Since then, climate-induced weather disasters have become commonplace, with Superstorms, massive flooding, droughts, wildfires, and polar vortices shutting down electric grids and threatening lives (even in "climate-change-denying" southern states), EarthKind Energy Consulting brings this commitment, experience, and expertise to every project. Our successes include reductions in electricity, heating, & transportation costs; improved carbon footprints; outstanding financial returns; and zero cash down projects that provide immediate and long-term savings. There is nothing better than working with good people and organizations who aim to have a positive environmental impact - and realize that they can save money doing it. As a public speaker, he also makes public presentations that educate, inspire, and empower both young and old to "Go Clean & Save Green". The AWESome EarthKind podcast promotes that women and mankind - all EarthKind - are Forces of Nature. We are the 5th Element, and we are literally changing the work. We CAN make a real difference (and save ourselves money) when we focus on clean energy for our homes, businesses, communities, and nation. Show Highlights Ron shares his work with clean energy, clean tech, renewables and more in the greater New York area and beyond. Energy is the answer to a lot of our economic environmental issues. Figuring out how property owners, commercial buildings, nonprofits, government, can make transitions to clean energy to have environmental cost efficient benefits. EarthKind is a small boutique consulting company targeting clients who want to tap into the opportunity to save a really dramatic amount of money for the environment. Build awareness for geothermal exchange, where it becomes most cost effective, and what’s holding the technology back. Grid evolution with distributing storage, being a generation source, electric vehicle supplying battery storage and use as a revenue source. The technology that supports environmental policy and pockets to drive economic decisions. Benefits of building an infrastructure with renewable vs fossil fuels when promoting new construction. “The problem with fossil fuels and with things like nuclear is that they're very cost excessive and cost always increases. Whereas when you take a look at renewables, the great thing about renewables is that once you build the infrastructure, all you have to do is maintain it. The water flows, you get free electricity. The wind blows, you get free electricity. The sun shines, you get free electricity.” -Ron Kamen Ron Kamen’s 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 © 2022 GBES

Oct 12, 2022 • 46min
Principal & Co-Founder at RODE Architects - Eric Robinson
Eric Robinson, AIA, LEED AP, began studying design at North Carolina State University’s College of Design in Raleigh, North Carolina where he graduated with a Bachelor degree in Environmental Design in 1994. Eric then participated in a two-year internship with BCW+H Architects in Richmond, VA. Following this internship Eric attended the University of Virginia, successfully finishing his Master of Architecture in 1999. Upon completion of his Masters, Eric was offered a position at Charles Rose Architects (formerly Thompson and Rose) where he worked as a Senior Designer/Architect for 9 years. His diverse body of work includes projects at the University of South Dakota, the University of Massachusetts – Dartmouth, the Florida Gulf Coast Museum of Art, the Federal Port of Entry in Del Rio, TX, residences on Martha’s Vineyard, and a summer camp in Wyoming. Eric’s projects at Charles Rose Architects have received multiple professional awards. Eric and Kevin Deabler founded RODE Architects in 2005. Since 2006, Eric also has served as a visiting lecturer at Northeastern University. Eric is a LEED Accredited Professional and brings to the firm an integrated, design-oriented approach to the profession. Show Highlights Eric shares his experience creating a business and selecting the right partner and team. Understanding the changes and impact to community building in Boston’s established neighborhoods. Highlights of RODE Architects' projects and approaches to keeping sustainability and benefits to the community at the forefront of design. Tips to stay up to date and include diverse skill sets on different projects. Holistically design projects with different disciplines in mind. Pillars to make sustainability more approachable for your firm and the consumer to avoid outsourcing. Trends to personalize construction to be more modular and efficient in a controlled environment. Understanding your role to create connections with your clients. “Clients appreciate us for who we are and what we do. We are not a cookie cutter architecture firm. We're a firm that thinks about sustainable design as a sort of transformational tool. We want to do work that is engaging and sort of thoughtful.” -Eric Robinson Eric Robinson’s 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 © 2022 GBES

Oct 5, 2022 • 33min
Director of Sustainable Design at LMN - Kjell Anderson
Kjell Anderson, FAIA, LEED Fellow, practices architecture and serves as a Principal and the Director of Sustainable Design at LMN Architects, working with all of LMN’s clients to set and exceed sustainable design goals. He wrote the first architect-centered book on energy modeling, co-authored AIA’s first policy statement on climate change, and has spoken extensively on energy, water, materials, and embodied carbon. He founded the Seattle Hub of the Carbon Leadership Forum and serves on the AIA National Committee on the Environment and the Washington State Building Code Council where he chairs the Energy Code Technical Advisory Group (TAG). Kjell is a conceptual thinker who understands that details are often the only difference between success and failure. To ensure he continues to understand and apply sustainability at all phases, his time is split between Project Architect and Sustainability roles. A lifelong Washingtonian, he lives in Seattle with his wife and two daughters and enjoys playing music and soccer. Show Highlights Understanding what the scope is for sustainability to achieve certification goals. Different programs for retail spaces. Why the conversation around electrification is easier to have than solar resources in Washington. Kjell shares the path for Zero Carbon, his team is working on. University of Washington Founders Hall project analysis on carbon. Transitioning from energy use to carbon is not a direct translation and demands a different conversation. Sustainable action plans need to be updated for the future to include all the forms of carbon emissions associated with the environment. We need great interactivity in our buildings to reduce the cost significantly by having grid friendly buildings. The Inflation Reduction Act addresses climate action and climate justice to expand conversation surrounding inclusivity and practices. “I would say working directly with clients who have expressed interest in sustainability, and all of a sudden they realize they can do it. And then they're like, ‘Of course I want that. I thought it was beyond my reach to get there.’ Getting a client to go from LEED Silver to LEED platinum, that's a big deal…” -Kjell Anderson Kjell Anderson’s 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 © 2022 GBES

Sep 28, 2022 • 34min
USGBC’s Director of LEED - Wes Sullens
Wes Sullens, LEED Fellow has direct experience in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. He specializes in green building projects, policy, materials, and codes & standards development. He’s been a LEED AP since 2002 and has worked directly on over 100 green projects seeking LEED and other environmental labels, including the coordination of the first LEED Version 4 Platinum EB project in the world (StopWaste Headquarters, 2014). Show Highlights Wes talks about technical committees, guidelines, and tracking materials. All things LEED, upcoming version, and the big plans for the future. Criticism about what LEED needs to do in the future. Solid climate focused solution. Committees, volunteering, and technical advisory groups for LEED. Carbon storing materials and the science of how you sequester carbon in products and materials. Requirements about reducing embodied carbon. The ripple effect for creating buildings to be part of the solution for better environments and better communities. Avoid being blindsided by climate change. The importance of circularity and the challenges of executing a circular economy. Doubling down all kinds of products with packaging. Wes shares what it was like to be at the table early in the movement and how he is continuing to help scale up the green (building) code to make it mandatory in more places. “Don't worry so much about where you get on this bus on this journey towards sustainability, towards regenerative environmental issues. Just get on. Pick your place, see that you're good at something, and enter.” -Wes Sullens Wes Sullens’ Show Resource and Information The Queen of Greenwich Village 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 © 2022 GBES

Sep 21, 2022 • 28min
Authentic Green Building Work with WSP’s Mohammad Abbasi
Mohammad H Abbasi has been honing his expertise on health and wellness in the built-ecology environment. His background in architecture, sustainable design, and building sciences makes him an integral member of WSP’s built ecology group for which he specializes in design assistance, LEED and, WELL coordination, energy, daylight modeling, and material consultancy. Mohammad’s goals are to help clients achieve exceptional performance and to drive innovative ways of applying future technologies to enhance outcomes provided from a building’s architectural and engineering systems. He’s a Building Performance Analyst at WSP, a leading global sustainability and engineering services company with offices worldwide. Mohammad has a Bachelor of Architecture from University of Art, Tehran, and a Masters in Architecture from Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago. He is skilled in energy modeling software like eQuest and IES as well as enclosure simulation software - WUFI and THERM. In addition to being a RESET AP, Mohammad is also a LEED AP, CPHC and a WELL AP. With knowledge in different aspects of sustainable architecture from healthy materials, air quality to energy analysis, his goal is to help architects establish an integrative design process to achieve their sustainability goals. Show Highlights The substance behind acquiring credentials to enhance technical ability, to learn the process, career placement, and client connection. WSP’s impact as one of the biggest engineering companies in the world. The value of teaching the services of a healthy building and not just designing a healthy space for occupants. Understanding the importance of transferring the “how” and the “why” sustainable choices are inclusive for everyone. Mohammad shares managing multidisciplinary services to show the concept of office and home are changing and related. Policies, projects and requirements changing the industry in every project getting built. Managing career advice with your personal goals. Mohammad shares his expertise of all things healthy building. “What I like to do the best includes having authentic engagement and communication with my clients and the people I work with. I believe sustainability is day to day problem solving and unique cases. I like to be that person problem solving in an authentic, unique way on a specific case.” -Mohammad H Abbasi Mohammad H Abbasi’s 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 © 2022 GBES

Sep 14, 2022 • 23min
Director of Innovation - GM of Streetbond/GAF - Eliot Wall
Eliot Wall is an entrepreneur at heart. He enjoys creating customer-driven solutions designed for ease of use and measurable benefit. Solving structural and behavioral problems is his passion and work. Experienced business operator and product leader helping to build and commercialize software, hardware, and process-based solutions. Strong growth orientation with knowledge of strategies and tools required to scale a business. In this podcast interview, Charlie & Eliot talk about advancements in sustainable pavement, roofing, and other products as well as the idea of “intrapreneurship.” Outside of work, Eliot loves books (non-fiction or sci-fi), writing fiction, playing squash, skiing, rock climbing, and is an avid baseball fan. Show Highlights Looking into city systems influence to design better outcomes for the people living in them. Pushing creativity to solve problems looking past the status quo. A tangible, systematic way to make a quality difference in healthy buildings at a larger scale. Making the connection to value all aspects involving quality health care and urban environments. Opportunities to make a difference where it matters most with man made structures to protect healthy living. Entrepreneurship is a wonderful opportunity to live your best life. Tips to make hardscapes and surfaces eco-friendly. New innovation and visions to craft a solution to tackle the problems with electric vehicles, pollutants, energy harvesting, etc. “Find the problem you want to wake up solving every day regardless of what else goes on in your life professionally. Something that when you wake up, as hard as a job can be, as annoying, and as small things might end up being. As long as you love solving that problem, that's your true north.” -Eliot Wall Eliot Wall’s 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 © 2022 GBES