The Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie Cichetti

Discover the secrets to successful Adaptive Reuse in Urban Development in this enlightening webinar. Experts will guide you through the essential aspects of this innovative approach, highlighting embodied carbon, financial strategies, community enhancement, strategic planning, and navigating project limitations. Dive into the world of adaptive reuse, where we balance heritage preservation with modern urban needs. What You Will Learn: Learn about reducing environmental footprints and enhancing sustainability through adaptive reuse of existing structures. Explore the strategic planning and flexibility of adaptive reuse for sustainable urban development. Discover the financial and community revitalization benefits of adaptive reuse in urban areas. Understand the challenges and limitations in adaptive reuse, including legal, structural, and financial factors. Bryce Gerritsen is a member of the Sustainability Consulting Team at Sustainable Investment Group (SIG) as a full-time Sustainability Consultant. In this role, Bryce oversees and manages multiple projects related to sustainable and healthy buildings for commercial real estate clients. Education Bryce holds a MS in Agricultural and Resource Economics from University of California – Davis and a BS in Environmental Economics and Policy from Oregon State University. His academic studies focused on measuring resource and environmental impact, economic analysis of resource and environmental policies, and ecosystem services valuation. While at OSU, Bryce worked with a multidisciplinary team as part of the EPA's P3 Sustainability Grant Competition to develop a web application for enhancing residential green infrastructure and community-based environmental management. Experience Bryce has worked with more than 50 organizations from a wide range of industries, both private and civil, to integrate sustainability into their processes and develop 5-year sustainability action plans. These plans have saved the organizations more than 56M kWh and $7.8M annually. Interests Bryce is most at home in the outdoors where he loves to spend time with the family hiking, camping, and spotting wildlife. When not in the mountains you will usually find him wrenching on a car. Monte Hilleman, comes to us as an expert in the green building industry with over 25 years of experience and a strong reputation for credible and authentic urban development that maintains the vitality and sustainability of urban spaces. Monte has built his legacy at the forefront of developing and advancing ESG goals to create social, ecological and economic transformation. Monte's leadership and experience in equitable economic and community development, including real estate transactions and finance, renewable energy infrastructure, workforce development, and sustainable urban design and development, is leading the industry towards a regenerative and equitable future. Trish Matthews, Principal at Matthews Design Group: MBA-HR LEED/ WELL AP/ FitWel/ RESET. Matthews Design Group Inc. is a niche firm focused on Human-Centered Sustainable Design. MDG advises developers/ building projects on healthy building certifications and rating systems, sourcing and securing green initiatives and grants. We believe that buildings are the first line of defense against illness, both mental and physical. Our approach is focused exclusively on the ways that buildings, and everything in them, can improve our comfort, drive better choices, and enhance, rather than compromise, occupant health, and wellness. We support our clients by implementing standards or certifications that put health first in the built environment. MDG is proud to be part of the global movement to transform our buildings and communities in ways that help people thrive. We believe in People above all. Show Highlights Green financing tools to promote sustainable practices and funding opportunities in the industry. Community impact and wellness, promoting concepts for occupants' health in repurposed spaces. Trends in regulatory frameworks, highlighting the need for stakeholder collaboration for successful implementation of sustainable strategies in adaptive reuse initiatives. Discussion on unlocking the potential of adaptive reuse and urban development with a focus on sustainability. Challenges in urban development and the importance of sustainable growth and cultural heritage preservation. Importance of prioritizing energy, transport, materials, and engaging the design team early in adaptive reuse projects. Overview of the green financing feasibility snapshot and its impact on project valuation. Community resilience and revitalizing communities through green building concepts. Case studies and their impact on community well-being. "Adaptive reuse helps with the BD+C credit site development through protection of existing vegetated areas and habitats. It helps us meet the fundamental commissioning and verification prerequisite by optimizing existing systems for efficient performance. Adaptive reuse can earn us LEED points through the following materials and resource credits: building life cycle impact reduction sourcing of raw materials and construction and demolition waste management LEED recognizes the creativity and forward thinking approach required for adaptive reuse projects. We can earn innovation points for energy efficiency, materials reuse, historic preservation, community impact, flexibility and adaptability, and collaboration." -Bryce Get the episode transcript here! Show Resource and Information Trish Matthews - Matthews Design Group Bryce Gerritsen Monte Hilleman on LinkedIn https://sigearth.com/bryce-gerritsen/ 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 © 2024 GBES

Simon Buckmasteris the Technical & Sales Services Manager for James Hardie UK, the world leader in the manufacture of high-performance fibre cement and fibregypsum building solutions. Simon has worked for James Hardie for over 10 years in a number of technical and operational roles, and is currently responsible for the UK Technical, Customer Support and office team. He's looking forward to being part of the Hardie® Plank Challenge to raise awareness around the Hardie® VL Plank range, in collaboration with a number of builders' merchants across the UK. The challenge runs until November this year when the 'fastest fixer' will be announced. In his spare time Simon is a Governor for St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School and enjoys taking part in triathlons across the country. Show Highlights Focus on reducing waste and improving efficiency in construction processes. Reducing waste in production and installation processes. Discussion on the impact of programs like LEED and BREEAM on the materials industry. Shift from cost-focused to sustainability-focused construction practices. Reach of James Hardie in Europe, covering multiple countries. Development of sustainable and long-lasting products Focusing on fiber gypsum Fiber cement cladding products. Development of new products and ensuring they meet regulations. Embrace new technologies and be bold and progressive. Importance of mentorship and continuous learning within the industry. Innovations in sustainable products "The main thing is just to embrace anything new. Don't get too wrapped up in the traditional side of it. We're really big in developing, redesigning and pushing the boundaries. We have a saying here which is to be bold and progressive. And I think that fits really well into the construction industry. The only way for somebody that's new in the industry to develop and grow would be to embrace the new things coming through the systems or new developments within the construction industry." -Simon Buckmaster Get the episode transcript here! Show Resource and Information LinkedIn James Hardie Building Products Hell Is Round the Corner 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 © 2024 GBES

Allison Hudock has over 23 years of professional experience while working for 3 highly respected, fast-paced, environmental consulting firms. Allison holds a B.S. in Environmental Policy, Institutions and Behavior from Rutgers University, in addition to her LEED AP BD+C, WELL AP, Living Future Accreditation, Fitwel Ambassador credentials. Allison has been a freelance contributor for GBES for several years, and puts her passion for sustainability and wellness to use in creating best-in-class continuing education content for GBES customers holding LEED, WELL and SITES credentials. Allison entered the sustainability space as a mid-career pivot. Her experience includes reviewing project documents and drawings, updating LEED and WELL project scorecards and credit trackers, attending internal and external meetings and project charrettes, and preparing project exhibits. She enjoys providing support on LEED and WELL projects that encourage healthy behavior and include healthy and/or lower carbon materials. Allison aspires to provide project support on projects that support communities and Living Building Challenge projects. Allison is a member of Mindful Materials and the International Living Future Institute. Show Highlights The challenges of finding mentors in sustainability and tips on how to find your own path. Trends for LEED v.5 and its new focus on recognizing resilience (resilience is not the same as sustainability) and equity. WELL projects and the importance of biophilic design and adaptive reuse. Mentions the influence of the TV show 'Greensburg' and Leonardo DiCaprio on her career path. Discusses the importance of continuous learning, webinars and online courses to prepare for the WELL AP and LEED exams. Allison's passion for pets and the wellness movement. Why stack credentials such as LEED AP, Fitwel Ambassador, and WELL AP. GBES on continuing education content and her involvement with Mindful Materials. "LEED v5: I'm super excited about it. I am so happy they've incorporated resilience. It is not the same as sustainability, and very important, also the equity, inclusion, and also, for someone like me, who's very heavily interested in materials, the fact that they have reorganized the materials category on the scorecard. I think is going to be very helpful going forward." -Allison Hudock Get the episode transcript here! Show Resource and Information Greensburg - Where to Watch and Stream Building a Resilient Tomorrow 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 © 2024 GBES

Joe MacDonald, Principal, Chief Energy & Sustainability Officer | Net Zero Carbon Strategist | Innovator | Data Driven | Climate Risks & Opportunities. Joe MacDonald is an internationally recognized executive and visionary architect, researcher, policy specialist, and climate subject matter expert advocate. Joe founded Urban A&O in New York while serving as an Associate Professor at Harvard University, his alma mater, and now serves as one of its principals. His mission is to revolutionize global project development, management, and delivery by harnessing the power of decarbonization, digitization, and enhanced data collection, delivering buildings of the future powered by renewable energy & automation. Joe is UA&O's Project Architect, and his current focus is on revolutionizing the data center industry by incorporating emerging clean tech solutions including SMRs, Pumped Storage Hydropower, Geothermal, and green hydrogen for maximum sustainability, blue hydrogen as a practical compromise, and natural gas for immediate deployment benefits. MacDonald designed Project Energos, a 150MW Data Center achieving carbon neutrality by combining a solar array of 100MW and a geothermal plant. Project Energos is the largest green development in the USA powered by hybrid energy. Joe has been a thought leader in the net zero space for over a decade.He played a pioneering role in advancing smart city principles and data center innovations across Scandinavia, the Americas, and the EU. Joe was an early adopter on the net-zero development space across America, EU, and MENA regions.He secured and delivered a phased 2,000 multi-family home zero emissions development in the Hudson Valley, a $245M suburb development in San Francisco focused on circularity principles, and has worked with various asset management firms taking advantage of the IRA to provide net-zero middle to low income housing in the Texas Triangle. He lectures worldwide on impact investing, climate change, the UN's 17 SDGs, circular economies and the drive to net zero strategies.Joe serves as an ambassador within the international sustainability and UNFCCC climate action spheres, delivering keynote addresses in Bangkok, Dubai, London, and Copenhagen. He leverages his influential platform to forge profound connections with industry leaders. Show Highlights Joe outlines his firm's core competencies: carbon neutral data centers, eco resorts, smart cities, green roofs, and plant walls. Pro tips on how to transition from a local office to a global workforce. Remote work with regular Zoom meetings and use of WhatsApp for efficient communication. Discussion on the significance of policy in driving sustainability. Comparison of US and EU policies, and the role of corporate mandates. Emphasizes the importance of patience, creativity, and grit. Focus on carbon neutrality and net zero projects, Passive House in Texas and Smart City in Colombia Be progressive and stay on the cutting edge of new technologies with federal funding. "I've seen many colleagues, both young people and also mid-career people, make this switch [into Green Buildings], and they're so thrilled that they did because the net of making that switch is that you do end up making a real impact in this space. So I encourage everybody who's interested to really take a crack at it." -Joe MacDonald Get the episode transcript here! Show Resource and Information LinkedIn The Sixties Unplugged Urban A&O NYC, 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 © 2024 GBES

Sanitary and Environmental Engineer from the Universidad Pontificia de Bucaramanga, Colombia, with a Master Degree in Civil Engineer Consulting from the Universidad Politécnica de Valencia, Spain. LEED AP BD+C since July 2012 and LEED AP ND since May 2014. With 15 years of experience in environmental consulting, working in Spain on issues related to urban and industrial wastewater treatment plants, environmental planning, water management and water resources. From July 2011 to September 2018 as Lead Project Engineer specialized in plumbing, architectural, landscaping and construction systems in Commissioning, LEED Consulting and Sustainability processes. Instructor in corporate courses, non-formal education and invited to teach master's degree modules at the Universidad de Los Andes - Colombia. Currently as Senior Technical Specialist of the Colombia Green Building Council, leading projects and initiatives related to health and well-being, construction materials, sustainable operation and LEED. Show Highlights Innovation for sustainable construction solutions amid challenges. ​​Green building projects in Colombia, South America and the emphasis on passive design strategies, efficiency, and well-being. Current projects and training at CCCS and the Colombia Green Building Council, including LEED workshops and sustainability-related topics. Tatiana's work at CCCS, involvement in various sustainability projects, and training workshops on LEED and sustainability. Anticipated market trends with LEED O+M and LEED v5. Emphasis on sustainability integration in academic curricula. Focus on resiliency and the importance of existing building sustainability. ​​Advice on thinking outside the box and embracing sustainable practices. "Denzel Washington said, don't confuse movement with progress. I think that's really amazing because in the times we're living right now, we are really busy. We're doing a lot of stuff. But he said, being busy or being active doesn't necessarily mean that meaningful progress is being made. So that made me think a lot about all the things I'm doing. What is really doing something or accomplishing something, not just doing stuff like moving around. Also, moving around makes you tired but gets you nowhere." -Tatiana Carreño Get the episode transcript here! Show Resource and Information LinkedIn Our House The Leader Who Had No Title 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 © 2024 GBES

Simran Safer, WELL AP, LEED Green Associate | Wellness Real Estate Specialist at Solo Real Estate | Sustainable Designer, Social Impact, Health & Wellness, Energy Efficiency, Stakeholder Collaboration & Engagement. In a world striving for sustainability, breaking down silos is crucial. Interoperability holds the key, enabling collaboration and integration. Each day Simran's passions continue to guide her towards a clear set of goals that enhance my abilities through: Broadening Perspectives: She exposes herself to diverse experiences, knowledge, and viewpoints. This broadens her perspective to approach challenges with a more comprehensive understanding and find innovative solutions. Increasing Breadth: She explores different areas and acquires a wide range of skills and expertise to tackle interdisciplinary problems and make connections across various fields, amplifying my effectiveness. Amplifying Impact: By aligning her passions with her goals she channels her energy and efforts towards making a meaningful impact to create a ripple effect, multiplying the positive changes she can bring about. Show Highlights The impact of buildings on human well-being. Green building, and programs like LEED on sustainability efforts. Mention of the and its influence on her career path. Simran emphasizes the value of mentors, technical expertise, and seizing opportunities. Study strategies and practice test success tips for WELL AP and LEED GA exams. Focus on a holistic approach to real estate development. Discussion on the evolving narrative in the green building movement and future trends. ​​Notable focus on ecology and wellness in building design. "The beauty of this field is that you can implement it into your own life. You don't have to start your own business, and you don't have to wait for that glittery job you're hoping for. You can start implementing health and wellness, whether it's trees on the streets, whether it's assessing your own indoor air quality, and so much more. You can start to navigate in a way that allows you to start drawing your own little booklet, your little guide, because there's these big developments and then there's a lot of small scale incremental change that needs to happen." -Simran Safer Get the episode transcript here! Show Resource and Information LinkedIn The Lean Startup Playing Big Training Sustainable Leaders with Rob Fleming 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 © 2024 GBES

Jonathan Landry is the founder and CEO of ChaAC I+N+C, he leads a team of building performance specialists, ESG consultants, and green building certification consultants who are passionate about improving the urban environment. With over seven years of experience in the green construction industry, he has developed a strong expertise in whole building simulation, advanced HVAC design, optimizing energy efficiency, interior and exterior thermal comfort, and documentation for LEED certification. His mission is to promote the use of modeling from project inception to construction, and to make digital twins the center of an integrative building process. He uses specialized software such as IESVE, SketchUp, One Click LCA, ANSYS, and Pointwise to perform various computational simulations, such as BEM, CFD, LCA, daylighting and glare modeling. He also applied passive methods to achieve net-zero carbon buildings, and CFD modeling of pollutant and smoke dispersion. Show Highlights Energy-saving technologies for buildings. Impact of digital twins for energy efficiency and LEED projects. Application of digital twins in optimizing energy, natural light, and carbon emissions in buildings. Future of Green Building, and Digital Movement, including a shift towards reducing emissions. Importance of early involvement in design to optimize energy efficiency and lifecycle impact Trend towards electrification, reduced carbon emissions in construction and early expert involvement for effective designs. Action steps for a better future through eco-friendly practices in building design and operation. Entrepreneurial Journey in creating ChaAC I+N+C specializing in energy modeling, digital twins, and optimization for buildings. Use of energy models beyond compliance for existing building optimization. "I learned the hard way... and most people don't get it, you cannot do things by yourself. You should learn to delegate, ask for help, support yourself with great people that can help you go to as high as you aim to be, but you cannot do it alone." -Jonathan Landry Get the episode transcript here! Show Resource and Information LinkedIn CHAAC I+N+C - Green Building 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 © 2024 GBES

Today is a special episode - notes from Athens as well as LEED v5 preview. I talk about the amazing conference I recently attended in late April in Athens, Greece. The great folks that run GBCI Europe, Kay and Nicole Killmann and their entire team do such a great job promoting green buildings, especially programs like LEED, all through Europe. And every Spring, they host a LEED community reunion. About 400 attendees that really practice green buildings and especially LEED get together in one amazing city in Europe each Spring. This year was Athens, Greece. I had never been to Athens. It was an amazing trip! Last year was Barcelona, Spain. Two years ago I was in Munich, Germany. I want to tell you a little bit about what I saw, what I heard coming out of this amazing conference. And then one of the big topics of course, was LEED v5. We wanted to do this special episode and put some links to the latest information on LEED v5 for all of you to make sure you're reading up on it right now. There was an additional focus on healthy buildings and healthy communities and then really technical sessions on LEED v5. We were fortunate to hear from both Peter Templeton and Melissa Baker that came over from the U.S. Green Building Council to give us the latest information. It was great to see so many friends that practice LEED throughout Europe all in one place. ______________________________________________________ GBCI Europe Circle event is an annual community reunion which combines the best qualities of a retreat and a conference. It is an energetic space to connect, learn and discover – a blend of familiar faces and important ideas. LEED unites many who attend – property owners, investors, architects, entrepreneurs, engineers, consultants and more – but experience with LEED is not required, nor is our content exclusively about LEED. We discuss the topics most important to those building green and healthy in Europe, those transforming our built environment for the next generations. Show Highlights The event celebrated the growth of LEED in Europe, emphasizing sustainability in existing building real estate through benchmarking. European Green Building trends, programs, future Services and community focus and sustainable design. Introduction to a new platinum certification criteria to boost energy efficiency and renewable energy use while improving performance monitoring across the building lifecycle. The shift towards emphasizing actual green building performance over design aspects was recognized as a strategic move. Highlighting the focus on LEED v5 and healthy buildings. Overview of the central areas of impact for LEED v5 - decarbonization, quality of life, ecological conservation. LEED v5 Updates Development Areas: Decarbonization, quality of life, ecological conservation Key Changes: Modified scorecards, point weighting Development Cycle: Five-year cycle, update in 2030 Focus: Continuity across building lifecycle, green building performance Certification: New requirements for platinum certification Explanation of LEED's move to a five-year development cycle and continuity across the building lifecycle. The conference in Athens, Greece was a catalyst for positive change within the green building community, fostering a spirit of innovation and collaboration towards environmental sustainability and green building excellence. Get the episode transcript here! Show Resource and Information GBCI Europe Circle 2024 What's new in LEED v5 The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC) 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 © 2024 GBES

Jeff Hochberg is credentialed as a WELL AP, LEED GA, ActiveScore AP and Fitwel Ambassador, and has spent over 35 years in the fields of healthy building and wellness and population health management, serving in leadership roles within the corporate, hospital, health plan, public not-for-profit and consulting sectors. Along with Jeff's WELL AP credential, which signifies knowledge in human health and wellness in the built environment and specialization in the WELL Building Standard, Jeff is a member of the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) WELL Faculty. Jeff is a Fellow of the former Association for Worksite Health Promotion (AWHP), is passionate about building healthy, livable, and sustainable communities, and working to integrate total person wellness into the built environment. Show Highlights Sustainable buildings and well-building initiatives, underlining the importance of employee health in corporate environments. Exploring the role of analyzing health trends in organizations. Emphasizing the importance of a value proposition in sustainability for companies and mandates Initiatives with the International Wealth Building Institute focusing on integrating sustainability education in various disciplines. Collaborative program focusing on practical application of wellness concepts. Outlining steps to achieve the healthiest building and various certification credentials. Jeff highlights the need to align with organizational goals for successful implementation, ESG investments, and mental health impacts. Importance of well-building standards and certifications in the industry. Approaches to sitting down with prospective clients aim to alleviate feelings of being overwhelmed while also establishing clear expectations. "My mentors were really great in helping me take that passion, as you described, and say, 'Okay, but you've got to put good business sense behind it. You have to put a value proposition behind this.' That's what speaks to companies. Nobody disagrees that Wellness is a good thing, but somebody's got to make a decision to spend some money on it." -Jeff Hochber Get the episode transcript here! Show Resource and Information LinkedIn Body Keeps Score Healing Trauma Wellness Education Lab 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 © 2024 GBES