Best Human Synergistics Podcasts (2025)

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Kayleigh Houde on computational opportunity and climate progress 34:50

3d ago34:50

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Kayleigh Houde is an Associate Principal and Global Computational Projects Lead at Buro Happold, where she is responsible for the harmonized development of new technologies within the open-source coding platform BHoM. Her leadership extends to chairing the MEP 2040 Commitment, participating in the ECHO Project and ASHRAE Center of Excellence for Bu…

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Creating a World that Glows: Dan Roosegaarde's Journey from Fine Arts to Sustainable Innovation 1:02:52

3d ago1:02:52

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Send us a text When Daan Roosegaarde speaks of light, he's not talking about lumens or lux—he's describing a language that shapes human experience. "I see light as a language," he explains. "What do people remember when they wake up the next morning? That's what I want to design." This conversation reveals the mind of one of today's most innovative…

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Navigating the AI Revolution in Design: A Conversation with Sahil Tanveer 1:03:24

11d ago1:03:24

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Send us a text Imagine having a creative partner that never sleeps, never gets bored, and can brainstorm with you endlessly about your latest design challenge. That's the reality Sahil Tanveer discovered when he first encountered ChatGPT, launching him from traditional architecture into the fascinating world of AI-enhanced design. In this illuminat…

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Kritika Kharbanda on evidence-based design and storytelling 44:56

17d ago44:56

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As the Head of Sustainability for Henning Larsen, Kritika Kharbanda spearheads the global sustainability team’s initiatives, goals, and growth. She serves on the ULI New York’s Climate and Sustainability Council and is the co-chair for AIA New York’s Building Science Committee. We talked about her journey from India to Japan, Denmark, and the U.S. …

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Krista Egger on healthy, resilient housing for all 41:39

24d ago41:39

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As VP of Building Resilient Futures at Enterprise Community Partners, Krista Egger stewards the nonprofit’s national environmental programs, including Green Communities, Health Action Plan, Resilience Academies, and Decarbonization Hubs. Krista went to Oberlin and and studied physics and architectural history. After college, a stint with AmeriCorps…

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Human Creativity Meets Artificial Intelligence: A New Era for Lighting Designers 56:48

1M ago56:48

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Send us a text The architectural lighting industry stands at a fascinating crossroads where human creativity meets artificial intelligence. In this thought-provoking conversation, Martin Klaasen sits down with Faraz Izhar, an architectural lighting designer with two decades of experience, who has emerged as a trailblazer in integrating AI into prof…

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Amazing Aminos - The Rewards of Resilience 2:14:04

2M ago2:14:04

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In this compelling episode of the Nutrition Farming Podcast, host Graham Sait dives deep into the principles of regenerative agriculture, nutrient density, and microbial solutions for sustainable farming. With expert insights and engaging discussions, this episode offers practical strategies to boost soil health, crop resilience, and farm profitabi…

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Upali Nanda on design for human health and perception 54:46

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Dr. Upali Nanda is Partner and Executive Vice President at HKS. As the firm’s Global Sector Director, Innovation, she oversees HKS’s Research, Advisory, Sustainable Design and Cities & Communities services. Based in Ann Arbor, Upali has extensive experience leading research projects in design practice with a focus on the impact of design on human h…

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Shannon Goodman on building reuse and building community 46:24

3M ago46:24

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Shannon Goodman is the Executive Director of the Lifecycle Building Center in Atlanta, which has redirected nearly 13 million pounds of usable materials away from landfills and generated over $6 million in community savings, including 450 in-kind material grants to nonprofits. Shannon also serves as Board President for the nonprofit Build Reuse, re…

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Alison Mears and Jonsara Ruth on collaboration and healthy materials 47:12

3M ago47:12

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Jonsara Ruth is co-founder and Design Director of Healthy Materials Lab (HML) at Parsons School of Design, where she is an Associate Professor and Founding Director of the MFA Interior Design program. Alison Mears is Associate Professor of Architecture, Director and Co-Founder of HML and Director/Co-Founder of HML EU. Alison and Jonsara published “…

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Meghan Lewis on embodied carbon, research, and policy 43:59

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Meghan Lewis is the Program Director of the Carbon Leadership Forum (CLF), where she leads strategy, research and resource development to execute CLF’s mission to eliminate embodied carbon in buildings, materials, and infrastructure to create a just and thriving future. Meghan joined CLF in 2020 to lead their efforts to inform public policies targe…

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Billie Faircloth on transformation and platform shifts 38:01

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Billie Faircloth, FAIA, is a design leader and educator who has transformed practice-integrated research and earned a reputation for demonstrating its value, methods, and outcomes. Billie was a partner and research director at the Philadelphia-based practice KieranTimberlake, where she guided the collaborative development of award-winning studies, …

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Joel Todd on understanding the whole and working synergistically 41:17

4M ago41:17

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Joel Todd has been working in the green building field for more than 30 years, most recently as a USGBC Senior Fellow focused on social equity. Her career focused on green building methods and metrics development; she contributed significantly to LEED’s earliest versions and co-founded the LEED Society Equity Working Group (an effort for which she …

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The Synergistic Acquisition of Klaasen Lighting Design by Nulty 15:22

5M ago15:22

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Send us a text What truly fuels a successful business acquisition? Join us as we uncover the intriguing story behind Nulty's acquisition of Klaasen Lighting Design, featuring insights from this conversation between Martin Klaasen and Paul Nulty. This episode isn't just about business strategies; it's about the magic that happens when two companies …

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Efrie Escott on research and bringing in more people to scale progress 35:48

5M ago35:48

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Efrie Escott is the Decarbonization Technical Program Leader for Digital Energy at Schneider Electric. As a licensed architect and life cycle assessment practitioner, Efrie’s previous experience in reducing carbon in the built environment was as an environmental researcher within the KieranTimberlake Research Group, where she was a core member of t…

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Unlocking the Secrets of Phosphate: An in-depth exploration 2:44:28

5M ago2:44:28

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Welcome back to The Nutrition Farming Podcast. In Episode 3 of Series 5, I will be taking an in-depth look at phosphate. Here, the focus will be upon phosphate efficiency and phosphate recovery from frozen reserves. We will explore microbes and minerals that release both soil reserves of P, and improve the solubility and plant availability of natur…

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My Path from Serendipity to Global Lighting Influence 58:53

6M ago58:53

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Send us a text This is a conversation about an unexpected journey. As founder of Klaasen Lighting Design, I stumbled into the world of lighting design through a serendipitous encounter at Philips. I share how this encounter transformed my career and ignited a passion that led me from industrial design to become a global influencer in lighting desig…

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Myrrh Caplan on sustainability in construction and leading with passion 40:45

8M ago40:45

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For our latest podcast, we talked to Myrrh Caplan, who is Senior VP for Sustainability at Skanska and leads the construction company’s national sustainability team. Since joining Skanska as a Project Manager in 2005, Myrrh has helped shape Skanska’s national approach to sustainable building. She established the company’s first national Green Constr…

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Mae-ling Lokko on biogenic materials and practices 51:15

8M ago51:15

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Dr. Mae-ling Lokko is an Assistant Professor at Yale University’s School of Architecture and Yale’s Center for Ecosystems in Architecture (Yale CEA) and the founder of Willow Technologies Ltd., in Accra, Ghana. As an architectural scientist, designer, and educator from Ghana and the Philippines, her work focuses on the design and integration of bio…

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Lu Salinas on consulting and doing what's right for the most people 39:37

8M ago39:37

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Lu Salinas has been working in the green building industry since 2006 -- with firms and on projects in the US, Australia, Southeast Asia, and Mexico, where she works today. Her consulting firm, THREE Environmental Consulting, has worked on everything from small affordable housing projects to large infrastructure projects such as the New Internation…

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Empowering Young Designers: The Power of Mentorship in Lighting Design 2:53

9M ago2:53

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Send us a text Blogpost Reading What if sharing your expertise could shape the future of an entire industry? In our latest episode of Light Talk, I recount my journey through mentorship in the lighting design field and the profound impact it has had on both my career and the lives of those I've guided. From my blog post "Pay It Forward," this episo…

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Cristina Gamboa on quantifying the benefits of a decarbonized economy 46:01

9M ago46:01

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Cristina Gamboa is CEO of the World Green Building Council, an influential local-regional-global network focused on “the transformation to sustainable and decarbonized built environments for everyone, everywhere.” She is an economist with a background in sustainability, policy, and multi-stakeholder partnerships; as such, she is a trusted convener …

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How to Grow Unforgettable Food 2:55:27

10M ago2:55:27

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In Episode 2 of Series 5 of the Nutrition Farming Podcast, host Graeme Sait shares a range of tips and strategies to grow truly memorable food with enhanced medicinal qualities and less need for chemical intervention. We take an in-depth look at the exciting potential of humic and fulvic acid, particularly when combined together in a single formula…

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Stephanie Phillips on valuing materials and a silo-busting mindset 41:33

11M ago41:33

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Stephanie Phillips leads the City of San Antonio's Deconstruction & Circular Economy Program. Housed in the Office of Historic Preservation, the program prioritizes building material reuse as a tool for affordable housing repair, traditional trades revival, economic innovation, equitable access to high-quality resources, and cultural and community …

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Sandeep Ahuja on technology tools for sustainability 33:34

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Sandeep Ahuja is co-founder and CEO of cove.tool, an AI-first consulting platform that aims to break down barriers in the design and construction cycle, creating a new network of shared information, interoperability, and accountability across projects and teams. In addition to running cove.tool, Sandeep has recently co-authored a book with Patrick …

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Nora Rizzo on materials and ethics 43:45

12M ago43:45

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Nora Rizzo is Grace Farms Foundation’s Ethical Materials Director. She works to advance the Design for Freedom movement to eliminate forced and child labor from the built environment. For the past two decades, Nora has been dedicated to creating change in the built environment through sustainability, resilience, and social equity work. Nora describ…

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Mastering the Subtlety of Lighting Design with Martin Klaasen | Uni-Olympics Presentation at Unios HQ 1:17:34

12M ago1:17:34

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Send us a text Ever wondered how lighting can transform an entire space without you even noticing the lights themselves? That’s exactly what I uncover, taking you through my journey from setting up Philips' project lighting division in Asia Pacific to my own lighting design practice Klaasen Lighting Design. This episode promises to enrich your unde…

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Alyssa-Amor Gibbons on cultural heritage and resilience 48:14

1y ago48:14

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Alyssa-Amor Gibbons designs environmentally conscious, energy-efficient, and resilient architecture that reflects a deep reverence for nature and human interconnectedness with the world. She has degrees in structural engineering and architecture and specializes in Building Information Modelling. She also works as an advisor for the Spinnaker Group,…

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Janice Barnes on climate adaptation as part of design 49:01

1y ago49:01

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Dr. Janice Barnes is founder of Climate Adaptation Partners, a NYC-based partnership that focuses on climate adaptation. With technical training in architecture and organizational behavior, she helps clients to understand risks and evaluate adaptation pathways and link these to design and financing options. She works at the intersection of climate …

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Synergistic Strategies and their Profit Potential 2:03:05

1y ago2:03:05

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In this episode, the focus is upon synergy. We will explore a hugely important synergy involving the profound relationship between boron, silica and calcium. I will share some innovative techniques to address this trio. In a new segment called 'Gold From the Vaults', we will review the legacy of the iconic US consultant, Jerry Brunetti. We will als…

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Paula Melton on green building knowledge and education 48:15

1y ago48:15

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Paula Melton is the Editorial Director at BuildingGreen, which supports the international sustainable building movement with learning resources, community building, and other services. She works with editorial teams to develop and deliver webcasts, long-form analysis, and other guidance on BuildingGreen.com and LEEDuser.com. “We have problems that …

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Laurie Schoeman on climate risk, resilience, and finance 45:17

1y ago45:17

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Laurie Schoeman is the Director of Climate for Enterprise Community Investment and has served as senior advisor at the Council on Environmental Quality in the Executive Office of the President. Her aim is to develop and implement innovative policies and solutions that enhance the climate adaptation and physical resilience of communities across the …

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Noorie Rajvanshi on sustainability as part of everyday work 39:14

1+ y ago39:14

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Noorie Rajvanshi is Director of Sustainability and Climate Strategy at Siemens USA, part of a multinational technology company. Noorie talked to us about her family’s sustainability roots, her mechanical engineering background, and how her fascination with quantifying environmental impact led to her role at Siemens. She is proud of her work on perf…

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Veena Singla on environmental health and justice 41:54

1+ y ago41:54

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Dr. Veena Singla is Senior Scientist with the People & Communities Program at the NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council). She seeks to address health disparities linked to harmful environmental exposures using an interdisciplinary approach, incorporating environmental health, exposure science, public health, and policy expertise. Her research inv…

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Empowering Conversations: Women in Lighting, Sharon Stammers & Martin Lupton 21:46

1+ y ago21:46

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Send us a text In this special episode, Martin Klaasen of Klaasen Lighting Design (KLD) welcomes the dynamic duo, Sharon Stammers and Martin Lupton from Light Collective, as they bring the Women in Lighting Initiative to Singapore. As ambassadors for gender diversity and inclusivity in the lighting industry, Sharon and Martin L visit the KLD office…

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Seema Bhangar on human health, data, and buildings 41:00

1+ y ago41:00

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Seema Bhangar is a Healthy Buildings & Communities Principal at the US Green Building Council; she focuses on research and innovation. She is also a visiting scholar at UC Berkeley’s Center for the Built Environment. If you are interested in the field of human health and buildings, Seema advises you to “collect data and be curious and discerning an…

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Annie Bevan on materials and thinking about impact holistically 44:39

1+ y ago44:39

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Materials maven Annie Bevan is a facilitator, consultant, and collaborator focused on creating large-scale change and leveraging sustainability as a strategic business enabler. She’s effecting this through two roles: she is CEO of SMS Collaborative and CEO of mindful MATERIALS. The mindful MATERIALS organization began as steward of a library tool. …

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Alejandra Menchaca on design analytics and opening windows 44:40

1+ y ago44:40

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Through her consultancy, AIRLIT studio, Alejandra Menchaca provides expertise in mechanical engineering and building science to owners and design teams. One of her current projects will be the first performing arts facility in the US with full natural ventilation. Ale holds a PhD in mechanical engineering and has taught at MIT and Harvard GSD, wher…

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Victoria Burrows on decarbonization and proving the possible 46:41

1+ y ago46:41

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Victoria Burrows is a manager of portfolio development and industry partnerships at Kompas, an early-stage venture capital firm backing innovations for decarbonizing the built environment and manufacturing. Decarbonization has been the focus of Victoria’s career to date (her prior role was leading Advancing Net Zero at the World Green Building Coun…

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Ariane Laxo on the broadening impacts of design 43:15

1+ y ago43:15

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Ariane Laxo is Sustainability Director at HGA, an architecture and engineering firm of 1,000 people in 12 offices. We talked to Ariane about her work, what she draws on to lead, and how she finds strength in the purpose of sustainability. She advises others to listen to the curiosity that pulls them and cultivate an introspective mindset. In additi…

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pH Power - Mastering Management of Soil Acidity and Alkalinity 1:33:19

2y ago1:33:19

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In this episode, we are set to dive deep into the intricacies of soil pH. What are the mechanics of this soil test parameter? How are plants and soil microbes impacted by acidity and alkalinity? You will discover that this measure of soil health can have a profound impact on crop production and soil health. Additionally, you will learn how to best …

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Mary Ann Piette on feedback between building design and operations 42:42

2y ago42:42

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Mary Ann Piette is the Interim Associate Lab Director of the Energy Technologies Area at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. She manages a research enterprise comprised of 700 staff and affiliates, including 120 principal investigators working across a broad set of technology R&D programs to accelerate decarbonization ranging from demand-side en…

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Sarah Ichioka on regenerative models, integration, and reality-based thinking for the future 57:06

2y ago57:06

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Sarah Ichioka is an urbanist, strategist, curator, and writer currently based in Singapore. She leads Desire Lines, a strategic consultancy. Her latest book, Flourish: Design Paradigms for Our Planetary Emergency, co-authored with Michael Pawlyn, proposes a bold set of regenerative design principles for addressing environmental and social challenge…

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A Synergistic Partnership - Dr. Chau Trinh-Shevrin Shares the Benefits of her Dual Role as IRB Chair and Researcher 16:51

2y ago16:51

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For this episode we have Dr. Chau Trinh-Shevrin here. Dr. Trinh-Shevrin is a professor for the NYU Langone Health Depts of Population Health and Medicine, Section for Health Equity, Vice Chair for Research in the Department of Population Health, and serves as chair for the NYU Langone Health Institutional Review Board. She joins our host, Robert Ma…

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Renée Cheng on agency and equity in the built environment 45:38

2y ago45:38

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Renée Cheng is an architect and dean of the College of Built Environments at the University of Washington. She pioneered research surrounding the intersection of design and emerging technologies and is a leader in the American Institute of Architects around equity in the profession and practice. She led the research effort for AIA guides for equita…

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Fiona Cousins on technical knowledge and cross-disciplinary collaboration 46:34

2y ago46:34

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Fiona Cousins, a mechanical engineer by training, is the Americas Chair for Arup, guiding a 1,900-person engineering, design, consulting, and planning firm with a focus on collaborating and innovating to shape a better world. Fiona and her teams take a broad view as they pursue value for clients, considering climate change, social equity, and biodi…

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Marnese Jackson on the power of ordinary people and energy equity in the Midwest 46:35

2y ago46:35

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Marnese Jackson is an environmental and climate justice activist, advocate, trainer, and educator in Pontiac, Michigan. This mother of two is the co-director of the Midwest Building Decarbonization Coalition, which focuses on inspiring and educating Midwesterners to end new installations of fossil fuel equipment in residential and commercial buildi…

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Holistic Nutrition for Plants and People 3:12:01

2y ago3:12:01

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In Season 4's premiere, we continue our deep dive into a holistic approach to profitable food production, planetary wellness, and the health of you and your family. You will be amazed to hear about the benefits of addressing cobalt nutrition when this micronutrient is so commonly ignored. You will discover the many benefits of humates and learn how…

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Stephanie Greene on buildings electrification and the climate challenge 44:14

2y ago44:14

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Stephanie Greene has just stepped down from a role as managing director at RMI, where she led the Buildings Program. She also helped launch RMI's building electrification initiative, which is focused on enabling a cost-effective, sustainable, and equitable path to building decarbonization, with work spanning the U.S., China, and India. We talked to…

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Davida Herzl on data, health, and informed climate action 40:31

2y ago40:31

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Davida Herzl is co-founder and CEO of Aclima, where she leads a team pioneering a new way to diagnose the health of our air and track pollution. A Public Benefit Corporation, Aclima measures air pollution and greenhouse gasses with block-by-block resolution. The company's enterprise software, Aclima Pro, translates billions of scientific measuremen…

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