The Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie Cichetti

Architect, planner, and activist bringing design leadership, creative group facilitation, expertise and advocacy to organizations working to advance inclusive and equitable sustainable design solutions. Project types include academic and student life facilities for K-12 schools, colleges and universities, workplaces for mission driven organizations, and urban design and planning that advances equity, sustainability and resilience. With 30 years of experience designing high performance buildings, campuses and urban neighborhoods, I am a passionate advocate for the "next" sustainable design agenda, which integrates architecture and planning to find synergies between high performance buildings, infrastructure, and community development strategies that build equity and resilience. Lead author of two editions of "The HOK Guide to Sustainable Design," one of Wiley's best-selling sustainable design texts, and with work widely published in print and on the internet, I speak often at universities, conferences and industry events. Current research and writing focuses on the dual challenges of resilience and social equity. Specialties: Architecture, urban design, planning, visioning, programming, community engagement, sustainable design, EcoDistrict planning, resilience planning Show Highlights Why you never share more than 5 ideas or concepts at a time Building pedagogy. Buildings that are performing on multiple levels. Hear about the various projects from her career in green building How to redesign our communities now so that we're more resilient and prepared Downturns in the economy provided a big opportunity in Sandy's career. How she knew when to make changes. The challenge on the issues of sustainability and systemic inequality Sandy explains why general sustainability and reduction isn't a big enough impact. A good designer creates something that solves problems proactively and adds their voice to the solution "I think we need to look beyond individual buildings; into the patterns of development in the way neighborhoods are built. We have to find the way as architects, to not just work where the most resources are, but to also work where there aren't enough resources. We can unlock a lot of opportunity and a lot of great things through designs." --Sandy Mendler 118:Sandy Mendler Transcript Show Resources Sandy Mendler The Value of Everything: Sustainability | Chatham University The HOK Guidebook to Sustainable Design: 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

Laura joined ESG in Minneapolis after working for almost 10 years at a similar-sized firm in Dallas, specializing in mixed-use, multifamily housing and corporate office. Laura uses her various experience on complex projects to create an inspiring atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration. She also uses her leadership skills to develop and grow strong client and consultant relationships. Laura has served as the Chair of the AIA Dallas Committee on the Environment and on the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) North Texas Regional Council. She takes special care to include sustainability initiatives in the projects she works on. "My intention is to always make sure functionality in architecture and engineering come together in a holistic way," she explains, "to create long-lived projects with efficiency and durability." Laura's an avid listener, energetic, and extremely organized. She loves creating working relationships with clients and consultants, to build a team that works well together. "My intention is to work with the same clients over the years, so we come to know each other well, and can elevate our design goals with each new project." Laura graduated in 2010 with her Masters of Architecture from the University of Kansas and became a licensed architect in June 2013. In the past, she has been an active member in AIA Dallas, The Real Estate Council (TREC), and USGBC Texas. She is a graduate from the 2015 AIA Emerging Leaders Program and TREC's 2017 Associate Leadership Council (ALC) class. Show Highlights Track Laura's green journey from Missouri to Texas to Minnesota Laura makes a culture of sustainable building with less top down roles The best learning tool is having to build the requirements to get LEED and Passive House certifications Affordable housing is an integral part of urban density projects Why green builders need to add a level of commitment on all project requirements to include climate change What shift does GenerationZ , the younger generation want to see all inclusive? "Your passion can align with what you want to do with your career and there's always time to learn so much more so you can focus on that one thing." -Laura Eder Laura Eder Full Transcript Show Resources LinkedIn The Hard Thing About Hard Things A Company Of Owners: The Energy Bus - Amazon.com Studio 804 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

Gary Gene Olp was one of the handpicked students admitted to the University of Cincinnati known for Michael Graves and other prestigious architects. He received a chapter AIA award for his first professional project, a new clubhouse for a century-old revered country club in Ohio. Gary has been designing residential projects since the mid-1980s expressing his contemporary architecture in organic shapes, smooth surfaces, and accentuated by the warm tones and textures of the steel struts, beams, and elements allowed to oxidize. His homes are sited to capture the southeasterly breezes and soft east and north light and to shield the harsh west sun. Show Highlights Learning how to use a hammer (and its symbolism) and scavenging for materials Co-op program at the University of Cincinnati The story of building his first house The story of three all-nighters and a better design that resonates with a structure Passive Solar vs PV Solar power The first LEED Platinum certification in Texas Designing for zero ecological footprint The importance of preparing from the eyes of the builder "You can't build with bricks until you understand the brick." -Louis Kahn Full Transcript Show Resources Gun, Germs, and Steel The Botany of Desire The Devil in the White City Plagued by Fire: The Dreams and Furies of Frank Lloyd Wright Architecturally Significant Homes Gary on 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

Diego Ibarra is Principal and Founder of EA Buildings (formerly ENERGY ARQ), a consulting firm with offices in Boston MA, Santiago, Chile and Bogota, Colombia. EA Buildings specializes in sustainable design, building simulations and LEED® Consulting. Through his firm, Ibarra has been involved in over 80 projects with more than 20,000,000 SF, including commercial office towers, shopping malls, industrial facilities and academic institutions in North America, South America and Europe. Ibarra's expertise involves advanced building performance simulations and their application in an integrated design process. He has taught over 30 Building Performance Simulation and LEED Trainings in the U.S and internationally. He has worked as a Teaching Assistant and Teaching Fellow at Harvard University in over 10 courses, such as Building Energy Performance Simulations; Environmental Technologies in Buildings; Energy Technology and Buildings; Daylighting Buildings; Building Technology, Thermal Performance of Buildings Systems, among others. Diego has also worked as a LEED Reviewer, including review of ASHRAE compliant energy models. He has been a speaker at international conferences, such as, Greenbuild, International Radiance Workshop, and IBPSA's Building Simulation. Ibarra, a Fulbright Scholar, graduated with his Doctor of Design from Harvard Graduate School of Design in 2014. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Chile Green Building Council, IBPSA Chile, and a member of IBPSA-USA Boston Chapter Technical Committee. He also holds a Master in Design Studies in Environmental Technologies from Harvard University and is a LEED AP & ASHRAE BEMP. Show Highlights Diego tells you how to implement your knowledge at different levels, in terms of strategy surveying Creating a planning roadmap that assesses specific technologies helps clients navigate the sustainability transformation Diego talks about his journey to becoming a LEED Fellow The valuable insight you gain from tracking your time. Diego shares an app to help you allocate your time to maximize growth. Why it's imperative to find a mentor who has been through the green building journey. 3 big trends Dr. Ibarra says you should be reading up on now If you equip yourself with these key skills it will be easy to find professional opportunities "I try to dedicate the first half an hour to really plan the day and make a long list. I highlight what of those things to do actually match my priorities. The three big goals for the week. Really the whole point is try to avoid becoming reactive every day or our agendas get packed and we start putting out fires instead of really chasing the things that will push us forward." -Dr. Diego Ibarra Full Transcript 115: Diego Ibarra Transcript Show Resources Diego Ibarra Hard Thing About Hard Things Never Split the Difference 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

John A. Lanier joined the Ray C. Anderson Foundation as Executive Director in May 2013. Serving in this role has been an immense honor, and he feels privileged to work with his family to advance the legacy of Ray, his grandfather. Lanier's passion for environmental stewardship was sparked by Ray's example and story, and he never tires of sharing this story with others. For those that don't know, Ray Anderson was the founder and chairman of Interface. He was a pioneer in building product sustainability and proved how sustainability can make good business sense. Prior to joining the Foundation, John Lanier was an associate attorney with Sutherland, Asbill and Brennan, LLP, specializing in U.S. Federal taxation. He represented the interests of various Atlanta-based nonprofits, gaining experience in nonprofit formations, compliance and applications for recognition of tax-exempt status. During that time, the Ray C. Anderson Foundation was one of his clients. Lanier currently serves as Chair of the Board of Directors for Southface, the southeast's nonprofit leader in the promotion of sustainable homes, workplaces and communities through education, research, advocacy and technical assistance. Lanier was a member of the 2014 class of the Institute for Georgia Environmental Leadership (IGEL). Lanier earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Virginia School of Law, and he holds Bachelor of Arts Degrees in History and Economics from the University of Virginia. He is an Atlanta native who simply enjoys life. Lanier is blessed to be married to Chantel, a truly wonderful woman, and the two of them have two children, Joseph Ray (J.R.) and Cecilia. Show Highlights Learn Interface's journey as they climbed mount sustainability John shares his grandfather's insights on how a company could be profitable and responsible to the planet How business can be a force for good in the world. John lets you know if the current economic system that has generated more quality of life than any other is sustainable John explains how Atlanta's soccer club, Atlanta United represents the sustainability movement Why John says we need a systems level approach to sustainability, a redesign of our economic system "We need as many people understanding the intricacies, the nuances of what it takes to solve sustainability challenges as possible, and that requires people being willing to read and listen to podcasts like this and go deep on these issues. Becoming experts in as many different areas within sustainability as possible. It's hard work. It takes time, but it's a rewarding journey." -John Lanier Full Transcript GBMS With John Lanier Show Resources Ray Anderson TED Talk Mid-Course Correction Revisited Ecocentricity Blog LinkedIn Twitter Ray C. Anderson Foundation U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation 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

Michelle L. DeLora, AIA, LEED AP, is an Associate Principal at SchenkelShultz Architecture in Orlando, FL. A registered architect in Florida with more than 20 years of experience, DeLora joined SchenkelShultz in 2012 and is part of the firm's Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) general consultant team. She is certified as a LEED accredited professional and is a past U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) central Florida chapter chair. DeLora holds a bachelor's degree in architecture from the University of Oregon and is a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA). Show Highlights Michelle shares how to look for your passion and put roots into a lasting career Learn what technologies there are and how to leverage that technology to make a better build environment Consider what you're doing, where you should be, and what's the next thing to help pass your LEED exams Michelle makes sense of how to pursue a project, what strategies to look for in the beginning, and how to discuss your LEED boundary What is floating solar? Michelle predicts a move towards app based products because sustainability and technology go hand in hand Why WELL resonates with the clients today "Be agile. When I was younger I was a little bit more sedentary and a little more afraid, but just really think about being agile, evolving with the times and thinking about what you could do. Always search for the next what's next." -Michelle DeLora Full Transcript GBMS With Michelle DeLora Show Resources Confessions of a Radical Industrialist The Big Pivot: Radically Practical Strategies for a Hotter, Scarcer 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

Mandy Mahoney has served as president of the Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance (SEEA) since March 2013. Prior to that, she served as the organization's Vice President of Policy and Operations. Prior to joining SEEA in 2011, Mandy served as Director of Sustainability for the City of Atlanta under Mayors Reed and Franklin. She holds a master's degree in environmental management from Duke University and earned a law degree and a bachelor's degree in biology and environmental studies from Emory University. Selected to Georgia Trend's 2016 "40 under 40" list and the Atlanta Business Chronicle's 2014 "40 under 40" list, Mandy is also a graduate of LEAD Atlanta 2010; the Institute for Georgia Environmental Leadership 2010; and the 2011 American Council of Germany's Young Leaders Program. She serves on the boards of the Piedmont Park Conservancy, the Turner Environmental Law Clinic, the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE), Southeast Wind Coalition, and the Mississippi Early Learning Alliance (MELA). She and her husband Sean are the proud parents of Paul. Show Highlights Learn why some current laws aren't good enough in clean energy and climate change Mandy shares her green project highlights, as the first Director of Sustainability in Atlanta, that impacted the culture and policy Why you need to be risk seeking in terms of finding new opportunities to address sustainability Mandy explains what information to provide departments to empower, understand, and address climate change How Mandy upgrades existing infrastructure to have a resilient economic base and healthier population Essential resources that go beyond base level energy codes and predictions with net zero buildings and storm hardening Mandy cautions listeners that your success will be short lived if you don't bring together these two sides for durable gains "It's okay to want to be happy. Like it's okay to want to follow something that really gives you joy. Working in this field can be a slog and you need to follow something that sparks your interest every day that you want to learn about when you're tired, an event you want to go to just because it's fun and I think that that can serve you very well in this field." -Mandy Mahoney Full Transcript 112: Mandy Mahoney Show Resources Mandy Mahoney Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance Salt: A World History, Mark Kurlansky 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

Lindsey Perez is one of DLR Group's sustainable design experts and serves as a national resource on LEED, Green Globes, and Architecture 2030 project planning and certification processes. A passionate advocate for integrated design, she works with project teams to incorporate sustainable strategies in every project. Lindsey is highly proficient with communicating and maintaining open lines of communication between all parties, with personal attention to every detail. Lindsey has been involved with more than 500,000 SF of renovation projects for educational clients and is intimately familiar with the management and coordination of these K-12 and Higher Education projects. Show Highlights Moving towards environmental justice is an essential shift in green building. Lindsey explains how to be mindful of unintended consequences and global impact. Use your passion as a bridge between sustainability, personal and architecture built environments Lindsey describes sustainable project planning and management beyond a design perspective Lindsey describes how she applies pilot credits Listen to Lindsey's pro tips on minimizing the green building industry stressers Learn essential questions Lindsey's construction materials and methods curriculum focuses on Lindsey explains the significance of not becoming a lone wolf but look for allies and mentors "I am very passionate about education, sustainability, the built environment,and how they all come together. But, I'm extremely passionate about being a mom and how am I raising my kids to be more thoughtful of the environment in which we live, in the communities in which we are living, working, and learning." -Lindsey Perez Full Transcript GBMS With Lindsey Perez Show Resources Lindsey Piant Perez | DLR Group USG | Home My Brother Martin The Devil in the White City Wine and War: The French, the Nazis, and the ... - Lindsey Perez, AIA, LEED Fellow, GGP, Fitwell Amb. - LinkedIn Planting Seeds for Grassroots Agriculture ... - DLR Group 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

Andrew's primary areas of expertise are in low carbon buildings and renewable energy, both large and small scale. His professional and academic experience ranges from consultancy, programme management, technical and non-technical articles and publications, lecture and workshop delivery, and primary research. Andrew's main goal is to help organizations adopt and deliver low carbon solutions, particularly energy efficiency measures. Specialties: Passivhaus, low carbon construction, energy efficiency, low carbon technologies, PV, wind, sustainability lectures and workshops, study tours, programme management, certification, technology assessment methodologies, helpline management, thermal modelling, c programming, technical research. Show Highlights Andrew's commitment to the work carved his own path in the industry and created a company and energy standards. Unpacking the misconceptions and how Passive House can fundamentally be applied to any building type. Andrew shares what's realistically happening with projects pursuing both Passive House and LEED programs Are they complementary? When would you apply Passive House instead of LEED? Learn Andrew's unique way of tackling the cost question by steering the budget discussion differently Impactful targets to consider for industry transformation and the future of sustainability and green building. How partnering in the industry ensures a great project and out of the box thinking Andrew explains how routine meditation helps reshape your thinking to support creativity and why he doesn't take work that doesn't align with his mission or vision. "Get a vision for your life and your career. Like what really motivates you, what you are passionate about, and take action towards that despite what others may say. Carve your own path. There's always some level of realism, but do what you're passionate about. It's really about what do I want to be doing on a day to day basis. I've always had interesting projects that keep me engaged. I'm always learning. So always, always find opportunities to learn and grow." -Andrew Peel Full Transcript GBMS With Andrew Peel Transcript Show Resources Breaking-Habit-Being-Yourself-Create Andrew Peel Peel Passive House Consulting 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

Avneet has led the sustainability process for a portfolio of 18 Million+ square feet/ $8 Billion+ budget, projects certified at high performance thresholds. A passionate advocate with over 20 years experience, recognized for the delivery of sustainable resilient communities, both public and private. Driven to provide performance based holistic solutions targeting the triple bottom line, Avneet's international experience shows focus on critical regionalism. She draws from vernacular architecture across the globe, responsive to its climatic, social and economic fabric. Designing to maintain the balance of a fragile ecological system for the 2400 acre Indian Naval Academy Ehzimala Kerala, engendered her passionate commitment to sustainability. Show Highlights How Avneet's journey brings community and project work together to impact market change. The gamut of green building from pre design through construction of green systems. Avneet shares best practices and key routines to merge professional goals into a personal lifestyle. Entrenching in sustainability Taking risks and making leap of faith are essential Avneet's inspirational projects for sustainability that go above and beyond. How LEED and Carnegie Mellon propels her to be experimental and to push the envelope. "There is a line where you have to be really passionate to not just survive, but to actually begin to move the needle…communicate deep, passionate, get into it and really communicate that fire that you feel within you. I do." -Avneet Gujral Full Transcript (available on here and on the GBES website) Show Resources Death-Life-Great-American-Cities Modern-Man-Corbusier-Architect-Tomorrow Laurie-Baker-Life-Work-Writings Website 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