The Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie Cichetti

Nancy E. Clanton, PE, FIES, FIALD, LEED Fellow Nancy is CEO of Clanton & Associates, founding the sustainable lighting design firm in 1981. Nancy speaks throughout the nation on topics relating to sustainable design, energy efficiency, and light pollution, and has been an instructor at the University of Colorado at Boulder. Her notable work includes: Served as the Lighting Group Leader for the 2009 C40 meeting in Seoul Korea Topic editor for the 9th Edition IESNA Lighting Handbook and her committee was responsible for the production of the IES Recommended Practices on Outdoor Lighting Group leader for the "Greening of the White House" initiative and received the 1999 "Contribution to the Built Environment Award" from the Colorado North Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Received the International Clean Design Award 2013 Received ACEC Colorado Outstanding Woman Engineer Award 2013 Served as a final editor for the Advanced Lighting Guidelines, California Energy Commission Chairperson for the IES Lighting of Public Spaces committee Past chairperson for the IES Outdoor Environmental Lighting Committee, Mesopic Committee and joint IDA/IES Model Lighting Ordinance Task Force Past member of the Board of Directors of the International Association of Lighting Designers Past member of the Board of Directors International Dark Sky Association (IDA) Past member of the Board of Directors of the Illuminating Engineering Society Voting member of the ISO TC 205 WG7 Past member of the USGBC EQ TAG Nancy obtained her Bachelor of Science Degree in Architectural Engineering with an emphasis in Illumination from the University of Colorado at Boulder. She is a registered Professional Engineer in the states of Colorado and Oregon. She is a Fellow of the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IES), International Association of Lighting Designers, Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) and the United States Green Building Council (USGBC). Show Highlights Nancy shares what it was like to be part of the first charrette. Understanding the importance of daylighting and bringing back what electric lighting should be. Hear how Nancy is preparing the States to get cities ready to become "smart cities." Nancy's essential questions every green builder should ask themselves will motivate and transform your career. World designing guidelines in helping educate and bring back green design to every single project. Number one, but access to views and daylighting number two. Learn what's important to people's productivity to create new design and how the shape of buildings function. "Go for it. Question. Question things. Question the way they've always been done, and explore brand new ways of doing it, but also get feedback after you've designed something. Go back and talk to people that are using your buildings." -Nancy Clanton Nancy Clanton Transcript Nancy Clanton's Show Resources and Information Sustainable Nation: Made to Stick: LinkedIn Clanton & Associates, Inc. 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

Nico is a founding director of Atelier Ten's New York City office and member of Atelier Ten's US and international leadership group. He consults on a wide variety of large scale residential, commercial and institutional buildings, as well as on masterplan and renovation work in the United States, Europe, South America and Asia. Nico specializes in the application of advanced building analysis including facade optimization, daylight and shading analysis, and in the optimization of building systems. Recent work includes, among others, the first LEED Platinum condominium high rise in New York City, the sustainability framework and first two significant buildings for Columbia University's new Manhattanville Campus, the U.S. Embassies in Nairobi and Brasilia, the Masterplan and Phase 1 for the Fulbright University Vietnam campus, the new wing for the American Museum of Natural History in New York and the new LEED Platinum-target Comcast Research and Innovation Center tower in Philadelphia. Nico has held teaching engagements at Harvard GSD, Pratt Institute and Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture Planning and Preservation with a focus on building systems integration and sustainability. He is a LEED Fellow, and served as an industry representative member on the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Green Building Advisory Committee from 2011-2016. He also serves on the board of Urban Green Council and Storefront for Art and Architecture. Nico holds a Dipl. Ing. in Architecture from the Technical University in Munich, an M.S. in Building Technology from MIT and a DDes from the Graduate School of Design at Harvard University. Show Highlights Nico embraces being both technical and creative as a leader in sustainability in Germany and the US. Essential questions on performance and design that help influence Nico's career and move the industry forward. What it is like to work for Atelier Ten and clients who want to push the envelope with environmental design and energy systems to be more "human centric." Why the LEED Silver and Gold levels have really become a baseline for projects. Nico shares why architects will need to educate themselves with the dynamics of the utility grid. Nico breaks down the plan, obstacles, and shifts for electrifying buildings and decarbonizing our grid. Why building trust and building relationships takes both technical prowess and social skills. "Trust in a design team is incredibly important because everybody's taking risks all the time because nobody's ever done this before (on a highly advanced sustainability project). So the importance of personal relationships and really being aware of that and understanding stakeholders and people I work with on the client side on a deeper level." -Nico Kienzl Nico Kienzl Transcript Nico Kienzl's Show Resources and Information Thermal Delight in Architecture LinkedIn Atelier Ten Local Law 97 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

Be sure to check out the Green Building Matters Community where you can have unlimited exam prep for any of the professional credential exams. You're tackling next as WELL as putting your continuing education on autopilot, saving time with GBES reporting your hours on your behalf. Check it out https://www.gbes.com/join. Today's gonna be a little different format. I'm actually just going to give a PSA, a public service announcement. I can't believe it, we're halfway through 2020, what a wild and crazy year it has been for all of us. What I want to cover today is just some stats, some trends in the green building and now healthy building movement. We want to make sure you understand what's happening on the LEED front, WELL, FITWEL and other programs. We want to talk about credentials, credential trends, and online learning. Want to tell you a little bit about how my company's in this green building movement have been innovative during the pandemic time. I want to open up for some feedback on the podcast. So first, I know everyone's been impacted a little differently here with the pandemic and COVID-19, I hope you're okay. I hope you and your family are healthy. I hope your carriers and jobs are intact. I know some have been drastically affected much more than others. I know, I'm still working from home. My boys are out of school now for the summer. I'm based here in Atlanta, Georgia, and we're definitely fortunate to be able to keep most of our work. Most of our projects, most of our learning going both from remote work and we're doing the best we can on all fronts. I know we're still in the middle of the pandemic as we record this podcast, but I just want to give you some encouragement and just say, I hope everything is okay with you. Show Highlights Learn the latest on LEED LEED Professional Count Speciality Credential Growth Big news on LEED and WELL exams WELL and healthy buildings Accredited Professional Which version of WELL is on the exam? Credential count updates WELLness real estate programs How to become a Fitwel Ambassador. Projects LEED square footage certified statistics Protip for registrations Best practices and protocols from each program WELL came out with a Health Safety Rating Our Top 10 COVID-19 resources Innovations during the pandemic GBMS July 2020 PSA Transcript Show Resources and Information LEED professionals at a glance COVID-19 Resources WELL certification Fitwel.org U.S. Green Building Council Infographic: What do LEED-certified cities and communities do WELL Health-Safety Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC) GBES.com charlie@gbes.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

Hannah is the sustainability and sales operations manager at Recycle Track Systems (RTS). She is an experienced senior sustainability programming and training professional who manages and executes comprehensive sustainability and waste diversion data analysis and programming for RTS' Mid-Atlantic Region. Hannah earned her MA in Environmental Resource Policy from George Washington University and has a LEED AP O+M Accreditation. Show Highlights Hear how Hannah molded her policy degree to focus on internal company policy compared to federal policy. Give yourself permission to discover your place in the green building movement by learning to use internships, certifications, and collegiate experiences to build a career you love. The benefits of Recycle Track Systems (RTS) to divert from landfills. Hannah's pro tips from the broad range of clients from stadiums, office buildings and being part of the first university in the US to reach carbon neutrality. How to increase diversion rates by creating long term education programs to fit the clients and tenants needs. Exciting new technology available that fits the big picture in a circular economy. Sustainability is less of a battle in United States because of two factors. "What's exciting now is that you can find a job basically anywhere in any industry that's focused on sustainability. I think it is such an exciting time to be in. If you're interested, you can find a sustainability sports job or find a sustainability education job. There's so many different ways that you could be part of the green (building) movement in all different aspects." -Hannah Moskowitz Hannah Moskowitz Transcript Hannah Moskowitz's Show Resources and Information Educated 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 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

For over 12 years as a LEED consultant, Mr. Wenmin Zhu has dedicated himself to creating and promoting green and sustainable buildings. Through exceptional projects, leadership, education, and advocacy, he has become a prominent voice for the green building development in China. Mr. Zhu started his green building career as an Energy Simulation Specialist with Beijing Das Daring Energy Technology Co., Ltd. back in 2007. As the Deputy General Manager of Das Daring from 2017 through today, Mr. Zhu has continuously led the green building consulting units of the company for over 10 years. Mr. Zhu works directly with business leaders, universities and policymakers on issues related to LEED certification, high-performance design, net-zero building, green building policies. Show Highlights What it's like to work with clients under mandatory regulations. Conversation with Charlie Zhu, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design During Charle Zhu's postgraduate studies, he learned and used energy pass building performance stability simulation software to analyze micro and HP systems. Determined the need to pursue green building path through various projects and recognized it was the way of the future. Number of green building projects doubled that year in China Charlie discusses the different green building programs like RESET Charlie's projects leave a big impact in China Rejuvenation of Cities: Renovating pre-existing buildings and incorporating green building concepts to create new offices, hotels, apartments, etc. Way to jumpstart sustainability. Charlie Zhu's time management rating system for accountable productivity "The first thing is I think we're in a good industry. It's very new in comparison to other industries. So there are a lot of potential and opportunities in this industry. I hope that young people can join this industry and find a lot of fun and success in this industry." -Charlie Zhu Charlie Zhu Transcript Charlie's Show Resources and Information Linkedin Top energy.cn Das Daring Energy Technology Co Sustainable Design: 40 Sai No Tame No 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

James brings project management, commissioning and sustainability consulting experience to the Elementa Engineering team. His strong connection to water and nature, fostered by his love of surfing, led him to explore a career in sustainability. After implementing an award-winning sustainability program at Forbes-rated five-star hotel focused on energy and water efficiency, waste reduction, recycling, and sustainability education projects, James has transitioned to a career as a sustainability consultant and commissioning agent. James strives to support his clients by understanding their needs and developing strong relationships, resulting in buildings and spaces that are loved and enjoyed by those who occupy them. He enjoys the challenge each project brings, from water and energy efficiency to healthy materials. He has worked on many "deep green" projects including the Living Building Challenge targeted Gulf State Park Interpretive Center and Zero Net Energy targeted TreeHouse Sustainable Home Improvement Store. Show Highlights Surfing after the rain brought James to sustainability. The significance of USGBC meetings and local chapters on your career. Taking the untraditional path to success. James created Net Zero water calculator. The changes and priorities you can expect regionally. How James straddles new and existing builds? The impact of the Green Financing Program from multifamily builds. "When I was younger I didn't take chances on things because I didn't think I was prepared and I was maybe afraid of failure. I look back now and I see how much that held me back because anytime I've taken on a big challenge, it's really just taught me how much I'm capable of and you have to be your own champion. You have to believe in yourself." -James James's Show Resources and Information LinkedIn The Happiness Advantage: Shawn Achor: TED Talks Grit: Angela Lee Duckworth | TED Talks 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

Kristina earned both her Master of Architecture and her Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee along with certificates in Sustainable Design and Historic Preservation. A LEED Accredited Professional since 2008, Kristina is also a self-proclaimed credential junkie. She was the fifth person in the world to obtain all five LEED AP specialties as well as being an early adopter in the WELL AP program. Kristina has a wide array of experience in sustainable design including traditional architectural practice/design, performing official LEED reviews while working at USGBC/GBCI, and acting as a sustainable consultant. Her experience includes work on both new construction projects as well as existing buildings and spans the gamut of the commercial real estate sector including offices, higher education, healthcare, and community buildings. Kristina has successfully led over 100 projects to achieving their LEED certification goals and has also worked on a variety of projects pursuing WELL and LBC certification. Kristina serves as the Chair of the Minnesota Wellness Collaborative, an industry volunteer group aimed at developing market demand and industry capacity for wellness in the built environment. Kristina Bach serves as Vice President of Innovation with Sustainable Investment Group (SIG). In this role, she provides insights into emerging trends, software and technology within the built environment. Her focus is on developing new resources for SIG's consultant teams as well as cultivating new opportunities to better support our clients in meeting their sustainability initiatives. Kristina utilizes her background in the traditional architectural design and construction realm to help clients integrate sustainability practices within their projects. Her pragmatic approach to certification ensures that clients are incorporating the practices that will best serve their organization's needs and goals. As a former LEED Reviewer for GBCI, Kristina has helped hundreds of projects achieve LEED certification. Additionally, her project management experience extends to guiding projects through various other sustainability systems including WELL, Living Building Challenge and local standards. Kristina's wealth of project experience and in-depth knowledge/background in the nuances of sustainability certifications enables her to be a strong resource to project teams and individuals wishing to get more involved with the sustainability movement. Show Highlights Pros and cons of being a credential junkie Linking the construction realm for new projects with functional designs Avoid getting pigeonholed by challenges different industries and sectors face Changes the current pandemic climate is making on the industry Ways to leverage best practices to benefit the clients Sneak peak into what Kristina's working on industry Learn valuable tips from LEED reviewer "Figure out what you can do to move the sustainability needle just a little bit for every client. We help move the industry by pushing on that frontage as opposed to just the jewel projects that get all the resources thrown at them." -Kristina Kristina Bach Transcript Kristina's Show Resources and Information Kristina on LinkedIn Kristina I. Bach Sustainable Investment Group Managing to Change the World: Alison Green: work advice columnist 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

Sally Wilson, LEED Fellow Exclusively representing tenants such as corporations, associations, and professional service firms in developing real estate solutions that fulfill organizational goals. Areas of expertise include portfolio and transaction management, site selection, lease and work letter negotiation, workplace, and carbon accounting. She was the first Commercial Real Estate (CRE) broker to achieve LEED AP, and is the only #CRE broker to be elevated to LEED Fellow. And, fun fact - her husband is a LEED Fellow, also! Show Highlights Learn why brokers are also the gatekeepers to sustainability projects Sally's journey in carving a path during the male dominated years in architecture and real estate The benefits of organizations like CREW Sally's tips on educating landlords to negotiate green leases that drive market transformation New market standards to consider on the healthy building side The top priorities for the mature tenant market and forming a transparent partnership with the landlord/owner Pro tips from a pioneer in multiple facets of green building and commercial real estate "I would say my gift is, I just care. I care so much about the environment, the earth, other people, and the human condition, so that's my gift." -Sally Sally Wilson Transcript Sally's Show Resources and Information LinkedIn Facebook Drawdown The Overstory: Sally Wilson Newmark Knight Frank 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

As a licensed architect and LEED Fellow, Susan Heinking has over a decade of experience designing and managing sustainability programs and initiatives. She currently leads all of Pepper Construction's sustainable projects and is also an active advocate for sustainability in the Chicago and other regional markets. Her many initiatives include Chicago's Energy Benchmarking Ordinance, the AIA2030 Chicago Working Group, co-chairing Chicago's AIA COTE knowledge group, participating in RETROFIT Chicago, and working with the Chicago Biomimicry Group. In addition, she leads over $2.4 billion in high-performance projects. Some of my top accomplishments include designing the first biophilic Walgreens flagship store in Northwestern Hospital, managing the Google Chicago headquarters sustainability efforts, designing the first functional Net Zero construction trailer and currently working to make the world's first net-zero zoo in Cincinnati. Her work at Pepper enables her to put design into action, provide decision-making tools that determine investment paybacks and reduced operating costs, lead Pepper's projects to their sustainability goals, assist clients with their corporate environmental compliance during construction, and put existing buildings on a path to sustainability. Her vision for Pepper includes expanding the high-performance perspective to create greater value through building performance and human performance. This includes enhancing existing efforts with energy modeling, ROI analysis, and local utility incentives as well as building on Pepper's healthy jobsite initiative "Nothing Hits the Floor" program and promoting the use of healthy building materials and construction practices to protect the long-term health of construction workers. She holds a Master of Architecture degree from the University of Oregon and is an active presenter at multiple national sustainability conventions. Show Highlights Susan shares how a mentor is an important asset in boosting your career Understand the process of how to sell sustainability to clients How to avoid being a line item in a budget and clarify the green benefits Learn Susan's Four Solutions strategy to every building and other valuable programs The benefits of shifting the conversation from sustainability to high performance and building functionality "I really look at architecture and building as just another form of art in the community. The fact that buildings impact so many people, people that you're probably never going to meet, I think that you have a personal tie into everything that you touch, that you design, that you build. Then, you can, drive down the road and just point out to your kids, "You know, mom built that or mom was part of that project. There's that pride factor." -Susan Susan Heinking Transcript Susan's Show Resources and Information LinkedIn Twitter Susan Heinking - Pepper Construction Drawdown: slide:ology: Resonate: 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

LEED AP BD+C, LEED Project Reviewer, WELL AP: Allison Cunningham Prior to joining Ecoworks Studio, Allison took a leap and moved from her home state of Indiana to Atlanta, GA to pursue her passion for sustainable design as a consultant for a well-established and nationally recognized sustainable consulting firm. There she quickly assumed the role of primary project manager for several significant projects varying in size, location, LEED Rating System, and LEED Certification level. Currently, as a long-time project manager for Ecoworks Studio, Allison brings a wealth of knowledge from past projects and uses a collaborative and practical approach to guide her projects to reach their sustainability and certification goals. Allison is a member of the USGBC Georgia Chapter and is an on-going member of the USGBC Georgia Chapter Atlanta Branch Outreach Committee where she aids in organizing volunteer opportunities and events to promote sustainability and education in the Atlanta and greater Atlanta communities. She also has an Interior Design degree from Purdue University and prior to graduation completed the Industry Cooperative Education Program working for a furniture dealer and interior design firm in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Show Highlights Learn creative sustainability solutions to integrating concepts that are in the standards. Allison provides valuable tips on intent of credit when working on large scale and unique projects. Allison shares complexities from her various projects for location and building type. Why you need to utilize the USGBC and GCBI to find alternative solutions that fit LEED and WELL standards The Pandemic parallel impact on green building How to pursue a holistic approach to sustainability by forming a bridge between LEED and WELL "...when I was new in my career, the expectation of me (and kind of often) was when you're being graded, when you're going through school, is to be perfect or to try to be perfect, 100% right? I don't think that's how the real world works and you're going to make mistakes, but sometimes those mistakes often turn out to be the things that you can learn the most from and you result in growing the most. So don't be afraid to make a mistake." -Allison Cunningham GBMS With Allison Cunningham Allison's Show Resources and Information LinkedIn Cradle to Cradle: Ecoworks Studio usgbc.org/ (USGBC) (USGBC Chapter Georgia) 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