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EP14 Achieving efficiencies through technology and changing the way we see paint

Lisa Stine, Marketing manager at Autodesk: In this 2 part episode we hear first from Lisa Stine. Leveraging a degree in Civil Engineering and a love of technology to improve the sustainability of construction, Lisa Stine leads the marketing efforts for Autodesk and its partners. Lisa's background, and work with Autodesk, allows her to explore the landscape of the built environment through the lens of technology, and to deliver some unique insights into the efficiencies it can deliver.
Then NTD Paints join us for part 2
Based in the United Arab Emirates, NTD Paints has innovated the paint industry by introducing the world’s only safe substitute for titanium dioxide . In doing so, they are changing the global paint industry with a sustainable, high-performance,  toxic-free solution, to change the way we see paint. 

EP13 What our buildings exhale as emissions we inhale as humans

Jack Noonan, Vice President APAC for the International Well Building Institute: Join Jack Noonan as we explore the changing definition of both High-Performance Buildings and Sustainability, and the key to measuring this for the benefit of owner, tenants and communities as a whole.

EP12 Technologies and approaches reshaping the built environment

Brian Skripac, Director of Virtual Design and Construction, for Design Build Institute of America: Join Brian Skripac, as we explore the power of combining BIM with virtual design and construction to increase project profitability and support sustainability, and as we consider some of the game changing technologies that are reshaping design, construction, and asset management across the built environment.

EP11 Achieving total decarbonisation for the built environment

Matthew Black, Programme Manager at WorldGBC: There are currently 255 billion square metres of buildings existing in the world, and a city the size of Paris is constructed every week. With the construction sector one of the largest contributors to global emissions, tackling sustainable practices in the built environment is critical to climate mitigation and the achievement of net zero targets. Join Matthew Black, Programme Manager for WorldGBC’s Advancing Net Zero initiative, as he takes us through the work Green Building Councils are doing globally to advance the Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment. 

EP10 Investor sentiment has changed towards buildings

Joanna Frank, President & CEO at Center for Active Design: Recent investor research covering 5.7 trillion of assets under management demonstrates a significant change in investor sentiment and points to the impact, the design and physical attributes of a building can have on its financial performance. Join the conversation as Joanna Frank, CEO Center for Active Design, explores the ways in which designing a building for the health of its occupants can positively impact its occupants, owners, and investors. 

EP09 Transforming buildings and how they are designed, built and operated

Ben Evans, Federal Legislative Director for the US Green Building Council: Ben Evans shares his insights into why the green building movement is critical to mitigating the climate crisis, the increasing demand from investors and consumers and the importance of green building affordability and equity for all. 

EP08 Why Buildings Matter for economy, for climate and for social well being

Lotte Schlegel, Executive Director at Institute for Market Transformation (IMT): Based in Washington, D.C. the Institute for Market Transformation (IMT)  leverages its expertise in the intersection of real estate and public policy to make buildings more productive, affordable, valuable, and resilient. Join the conversation as Lotte Schlegel Executive Director takes us through how IMT are helping building owners, and industry members join the dots to build high performance buildings through performance aligned leasing. 

EP07 The role of wood and mass timber for sustainable construction

Rachael Jamison, VP at American Wood Councils: As the building industry comes under scrutiny for its contribution to carbon emissions turning to natural resources is providing a sustainable solution for the built environment. Join with Rachael Jamison Vice President Markets and Sustainability as we explore the American Wood Councils role in delivering sustainable solutions and discover some surprising health benefits associated with the use of this sustainable material.

EP06 Health and Well Being the greatest driver of productivity

Jason Hartke, Executive VP External Affairs for the International WELL Building Institute: We spend 90% of our lives inside buildings. Our places, and spaces, have a greater bearing on our state of health than our access to healthcare, our lifestyle, our behaviours, and our genetics combined. The built environment has never been so important. Join the conversation with Jason Hartke Executive Vice President of External Affairs for the International WELL Building Institute, to find out the transformational role buildings of today are making for the workplaces, communities, and cities of tomorrow.

EP05 Digitalization’s role in supporting net zero

Eugene Bible, Project Engineer at Oceanic Companies: Paul Laycock spent time with Eugene Bible host of This Sustainable Life; Solve through Nature podcast series, sharing his thoughts on how digitalization supports sustainable building practices and the importance of connecting data through the building lifecycle to reduce waste and step towards net zero.