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The Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie CichettiEpisode 400: Charlie Cichetti on 8+ Years of Green Building Conversations That Matter📣 The Green Impact Report Quick take: In this milestone 400th episode, host Charlie Cichetti reflects on over eight years of interviewing green building pioneers. He shares timeless lessons, celebrates the community, and previews what's next in the world of sustainability storytelling. 👋 Meet Your Fellow Sustainability Champion Charlie Cichetti is one of the most credentialed experts in the green building world and a LEED Fellow. He's the founder and host of Green Building Matters, a passionate educator, and a leader in sustainability-driven entrepreneurship. 🌱 Breaking Ground on Better Building In this special solo episode, Charlie flips the script to reflect on how Green Bui...
2025-10-0129 min
The Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie CichettiSpecial Episode: Top 10 Ways to Green Your Construction Site 2024Jennifer Taranto brings more than 20 years of experience in the commercial real estate and construction industry. She joined Structure Tone in 2001, where she served as a superintendent and project manager before becoming STO Building Group's Vice President of Sustainability. She ensures that environmental, social and governance (ESG) principals are incorporated into client projects and STOBG organizational strategy. As a passionate advocate for reducing the environmental impact of the built environment, Jennifer gets involved in the early stages of design and construction to define the client's ESG goals and help the project team create an internal roadmap to achieve them. With...
2024-10-0957 min
The Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie CichettiInterior Designer and greenList Founder Megan Thompson[smart_track_player url="https://traffic.libsyn.com/gbespodcast/GBES_With_Lee_Newton_1.mp3" ] Megan Thompson is an entrepreneur who works tirelessly to educate the industry on more sustainable practices, from sourcing to implementation. After facing frustration with sustainable sourcing she began a project that allows designers to easily find vendors that meet rigorous sustainability criteria. Through the process of building the greenList platform. She was surprised to learn that over 80% of the residential designers do not have a formal education. And even those that do did not have sustainability as part of their curriculum. By creating a new platform...
2024-09-1823 min
The Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie CichettiSustainable and Healthy Environment Expert John MladeJohn Mlade, Director of Sustainable & Healthy Environments, LFA, WELL Faculty, LEED Fellow, Sustainability is more than a job; it is a way of thinking. Having practiced in a dedicated sustainability role within design, engineering, consulting, and construction firms for the better part of two decades, John has developed a command of both the science and art of sustainable design and construction. Inspired most by the opportunities that emerge when addressing challenges through a lens of sustainability, he promotes positive change in his work through the engagement of people using tools for systems thinking, reflective conversation, and visioning. He is a...
2024-08-2832 min
The Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie CichettiSpecial Episode: Regenerative Development is a Thinking Technology - with Emmanuel Pauwels and Charlie CichettiEmmanuel Pauwels is a Regenerative Practitioner. He is a highly communicative, practical, and reliable individual who lives in the world of the five senses. He is curious and needs mental variety in life. He has an analytical and critical side and is an eternal student, enjoying rapport and exchanging ideas with people. He is ambitious, enjoys material comfort and everything sensual and nature-related. When we look at the way we design and build our buildings, the only way forward is by creating good green buildings. Buildings that lead to improved health for homeowners, reduced impact on the environment and profit...
2024-04-2420 min
The Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie CichettiSpecial Birthday Episode - 2024 Look-AheadThis is a special episode of the Green Building Matters podcast. We started a tradition around the end of January each year, in part because that's my (Charlie's) birthday, January 27th, it's a great time to look back and then predict ahead. My team asked me to reflect on 2023 and then to walk through some things that I'm excited about for 2024 in this Green Building Movement. And, in general, share some encouragement with all of you, our loyal listeners. First, thank you for listening to the Green Building Matters podcast. Some of you have been listening for years. It's just...
2024-01-2414 min
The Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie CichettiTwo New LEED Fellows: Nick Kassanis and Asa Posner, of SIGAsa Posner, LEED Fellow, is a green building and sustainability consultant in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area currently working as the Vice President of Sales for Sustainable Investment Group (SIG), a full-service sustainability, wellness, and ESG consulting and engineering firm. He has extensive experience in green building design/construction and operations, energy and water conservation, and building occupant comfort. Asa is a LEED Accredited Professional with specialties in BD+C and O+M, a member of the U.S. Green Building Council's (USGBC) Minnesota Chapter, and serves the Market Leadership Advisory Board (MLAB). He has worked as a green building...
2023-12-2731 min
The Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie Cichetti300th EpisodeCharlie Cichetti, CEO, LEED Fellow and WELL AP, is one of the leaders in the green building industry. He's built a career around green building services/education/and technology, and has co-founded multiple companies that hold sustainability leadership as core values. His career has evolved from a strong construction background, to real estate, to early LEED expertise, to starting his own business, to buying a business, and now to co-founding two technology companies - all in the built environment. ESG | Decarbonization | ClimateTech | EdTech | LEED Charlie is invested in the success of the green building industry. He works with people and...
2023-11-0114 min
The Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie CichettiHead of ESG, Real Estate at Bain Capital - Alvis YuenAlvis Yuen is an ESG and Sustainability professional with expertise in ESG reporting, building decarbonization, energy systems, sustainability policy, investor relations, strategy, and project management. He has strong analytical and scientific background, recent sustainability portfolio oversight with the largest landlord in NYC, and currently leading Bain Capital's Real Estate ESG initiatives. Alvis is a graduate of the City College of New York, earning his Master's degree for Sustainability in the Urban Environment. His interest in the interaction of the environment and business interest began during his undergraduate studies at NYU where Alvis pursued dual majors in biochemistry and economics. This...
2023-10-1839 min
The Balancing Act with Andrew Temte, PhD, CFABuilding for the Future (with Charlie Cichetti)Charlie Cichetti joins us this week on the podcast to discuss all things green building! We even get into a conversation about ESG investing and why ESG is getting a bad rap in our hyper-polarized political environment. Charlie is the CEO of Green Building Education Services and is also CEO and co-founder of Sustainable Investment Group. Tune into episode 104 to hear Charlie's story, his 'rocket booster' moment, and his thoughts on the world of LEED and green building education.
2023-08-2428 min
The Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie CichettiPSA Podcast - Recent AEC Conference Takeaways + Networking TipsFor today's GBM Podcast, we want to talk about conferences. Let's talk about, in particular, two AEC conferences, our host, Charlie Cichetti, attended in June 2023. We'll also share some networking best practices while you're at your own conferences. One of the first conferences our team attended to was at the very beginning of June, and the AIA Conference this year was in San Francisco. There were about 15,000 attendees! Another conference our technology team attended was NXT BLD / NXT DEV in London June 20th & 21st, hosted by AEC Magazine, with about 500 attendees. It was really unique to be in one room...
2023-06-2814 min
The Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie CichettiHappy Birthday Charlie! Podcast Journey, Green Building Career, and a Crystal Ball Look-AheadCharlie Cichetti, LEED Fellow + WELL AP Entrepreneur | Leader | Husband | Father To our legacy and new listeners: Over the last five years, we've produced over 250 Green Building Matters (GBM) Podcast Episodes! Amazing guests from all over the world. I still get lots of positive feedback all the time. Someone on LinkedIn will ping me and say "that was an amazing interview." Sometimes it is someone that's been in this industry a long time and they need that new spark. "Oh, man, I'm so glad I heard that from so and so." Or maybe it is a new to this industry, young...
2023-01-2533 min
The Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie CichettiDirector of Innovation - GM of Streetbond/GAF - Eliot WallEliot Wall is an entrepreneur at heart. He enjoys creating customer-driven solutions designed for ease of use and measurable benefit. Solving structural and behavioral problems is his passion and work. Experienced business operator and product leader helping to build and commercialize software, hardware, and process-based solutions. Strong growth orientation with knowledge of strategies and tools required to scale a business. In this podcast interview, Charlie & Eliot talk about advancements in sustainable pavement, roofing, and other products as well as the idea of "intrapreneurship." Outside of work, Eliot loves books (non-fiction or sci-fi), writing fiction, playing squash, skiing, rock climbing, and...
2022-09-1423 min
The Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie Cichetti"Goal Setting Tips. 2022, Here We Come."Show Highlights Reflection questions to create professional and personal goals to direct your year. Questions to consider and tips for effective communication. Planning tips to move from ideas to execution. How to bring Intention to 2022. Sometimes avoid lagging indicators when setting goals. Time vs Attention Episodes 9 or 200 will help establish habits Episode 152 how to build a company tips Call to Action to help the GBM Podcast Credentials and Education in 2022 to expand your skillset. Show Resource and Information Atomic Habits Episode 9: Alyson Laura interviews Charlie Cichetti Episode 152 : How I Built This | Charlie Cichetti & Drew Shula Talk Green Building Entrepreneurship Connect...
2022-01-0613 min
The Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie Cichetti200th Podcast - Special Edition!Show Highlights Our host, Charlie Cichetti, reflects on the GBM Podcast history Transitions in LEED and WELL from 2018-2021 for Green and healthy buildings. Green Building Education Services (GBES.com) for career access and improvement. Existing Buildings and "Is this a green portfolio or not?" Why are we in a recession resistant industry? List of career advice and pro tips notes from 4 years of podcasts. Listener Connection Podcast Challenge, favor request, and appreciation. "We can all agree that sustainability is here to stay. The green building programs we get to use are tools that help us all have the right...
2021-12-0212 min
The Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie CichettiGreenbuild Conference & Expo 2021 RecapGreenbuild International Conference and Expo is the in-person experience for sustainability in the built environment. It's for professionals in architecture, construction, engineering, planning, and interior design who depend on thoughtful and ethical solutions which promote wellness and resiliency in construction and urban development. By participating with Greenbuild, you can return to the field powered by the latest education and discoveries for the built environment. Sustainability is the foundation of Greenbuild; it impacts all activities, partners, vendors and participants. And its impact is visible from the sessions we present to the products on the show floor to the way the event...
2021-09-2911 min
The Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie CichettiSpecial Episode: How I Built This | Charlie Cichetti & Drew Shula Talk Green Building EntrepreneurshipThis is a special podcast episode where Charlie & Drew actually interview each other about how they built their green building consulting businesses. It has a style similar to NPR's How I Built This. Enjoy! Drew Shula is Founder & Principal at Verdical Group, a leading Los Angeles-based full-service green building consulting firm specializing in certification project management, net zero, commissioning, energy modeling, and program management. Verdical Group is a certified B Corporation and 1% for the Planet member company. In addition to managing some of the highest profile green building projects in California, including LEED Platinum and Living Building Challenge projects (such...
2021-05-1253 min
The Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie CichettiSPECIAL LEED FELLOW 2020 & GREENBUILD ANNOUNCEMENTToday is a special episode with our one and only, Charlie Cichetti, with a special announcement regarding the "2020 LEED FELLOWS and GREENBUILD ANNOUNCEMENT." Show Highlights Greenbuild International Conference and Expo 2020 Green Business Certification Inc. Celebrates the 2020 Class of LEED Fellows | U.S. Green Building Council 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...
2020-11-1211 min
The Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie CichettiSustainable Principal Jean Hansen of HDR ArchitectureJean is HDR's Sustainable Principal for the firm globally. She is based in San Francisco, California with 30+ years of experience in interior design, departmental planning and sustainable design. Ms. Hansen is responsible for advancing HDR's sustainability initiatives in project and research work for healthcare, commercial and institutional environments. She served on Kaiser Permanente's High Performance Building Committee to develop national sustainable design standards, led a team in the development of a USGBC Volume Build Pilot Program for Wells Fargo Bank in 39 states and was a green consultant with the University of New Mexico's new Children's Hospital and Critical Care Pavilion...
2020-08-1941 min
The Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie CichettiJason Hainline, AIA, LEED Fellow of Dake Wells ArchitectureDake Wells Architecture is a progressive architectural practice with an emphasis on design as problem solving. Their work is experiential and attempts to define memorable spaces through architectural means while respecting the contextual influences of site, program, the environment, and economy. Jason Hainline has tremendous experience in the green building industry and is a LEED Fellow, the highest honor. In this podcast episode, Charlie finds out more about Jason's background, his work for client's like Bass Pro, and more. Show Highlights How to create a marriage between design and sustainability on your projects Hiring a dream team to create a...
2020-08-1233 min
The Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie CichettiDr. Kath Williams - From Montana to India, Taiwan, and MoreDr. Kath Williams, LEED Fellow, is an experienced business leader with a demonstrated history of working in the green building industry globally. Sustainability Consultant for 20+ years. Skilled in Green Building Rating Systems (especially LEED, WELL and SITES Projects). Supports corporations in meeting and documenting their SDGs. Strong business development professional with a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) focused in Conflict Resolution, Adult and Higher Education from Montana State University-Bozeman. Show Highlights Lessons Learned of what not to do in a project launched Kath's firm into becoming a world resource for sustainability. Kath built her business with a golden "Rolodex" and...
2020-08-0545 min
The Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie CichettiFounder of Living Building Challenge: Jason McLennanJason F. McLennan is an architect and prominent figure in the green building movement. He is the Founder and the board of the International Living Future Institute and Cascadia Green Building Council, a chapter of both the U.S. Green Building Council and the Canada Green Building Council. He is the CEO of McLennan Design, his own architecture and planning firm that does work all over the world. McLennan is also one of the creator of Pharos, an advanced building material rating system, Declare, an ingredient disclosure label for building products, and JUST, a social justice transparency platform for organizations...
2020-07-2929 min
The Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie CichettiImportance of Micro-Grids and Regenerative Design with Nancy ClantonNancy E. Clanton, PE, FIES, FIALD, LEED Fellow Nancy is CEO of Clanton & Associates, founding the sustainable lighting design firm in 1981. Nancy speaks throughout the nation on topics relating to sustainable design, energy efficiency, and light pollution, and has been an instructor at the University of Colorado at Boulder. Her notable work includes: Served as the Lighting Group Leader for the 2009 C40 meeting in Seoul Korea Topic editor for the 9th Edition IESNA Lighting Handbook and her committee was responsible for the production of the IES Recommended Practices on Outdoor Lighting Group leader for the "Greening of the White House"...
2020-07-2227 min
The Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie CichettiInterview with Atelier Ten's Nico KienzlNico is a founding director of Atelier Ten's New York City office and member of Atelier Ten's US and international leadership group. He consults on a wide variety of large scale residential, commercial and institutional buildings, as well as on masterplan and renovation work in the United States, Europe, South America and Asia. Nico specializes in the application of advanced building analysis including facade optimization, daylight and shading analysis, and in the optimization of building systems. Recent work includes, among others, the first LEED Platinum condominium high rise in New York City, the sustainability framework and first two significant buildings...
2020-07-1539 min
The Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie CichettiMid-2020 Check-In: Green Building Stats, Trends, & EncouragementBe sure to check out the Green Building Matters Community where you can have unlimited exam prep for any of the professional credential exams. You're tackling next as WELL as putting your continuing education on autopilot, saving time with GBES reporting your hours on your behalf. Check it out https://www.gbes.com/join. Today's gonna be a little different format. I'm actually just going to give a PSA, a public service announcement. I can't believe it, we're halfway through 2020, what a wild and crazy year it has been for all of us. What I want to cover today is...
2020-07-0923 min
The Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie CichettiSustainability Manager at Recycle Track Systems (RTS): Hannah MoskowitzHannah is the sustainability and sales operations manager at Recycle Track Systems (RTS). She is an experienced senior sustainability programming and training professional who manages and executes comprehensive sustainability and waste diversion data analysis and programming for RTS' Mid-Atlantic Region. Hannah earned her MA in Environmental Resource Policy from George Washington University and has a LEED AP O+M Accreditation. Show Highlights Hear how Hannah molded her policy degree to focus on internal company policy compared to federal policy. Give yourself permission to discover your place in the green building movement by learning to use internships, certifications, and collegiate experiences...
2020-07-0126 min
The Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie CichettiBeijing City's Charlie Zhu (LEED Fellow) and Sustainability TechnologyFor over 12 years as a LEED consultant, Mr. Wenmin Zhu has dedicated himself to creating and promoting green and sustainable buildings. Through exceptional projects, leadership, education, and advocacy, he has become a prominent voice for the green building development in China. Mr. Zhu started his green building career as an Energy Simulation Specialist with Beijing Das Daring Energy Technology Co., Ltd. back in 2007. As the Deputy General Manager of Das Daring from 2017 through today, Mr. Zhu has continuously led the green building consulting units of the company for over 10 years. Mr. Zhu works directly with business leaders, universities and policymakers...
2020-06-2427 min
The Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie CichettiFrom Sustainability in Hospitality in San Diego to now Skyscrapers in New York: James ToshJames brings project management, commissioning and sustainability consulting experience to the Elementa Engineering team. His strong connection to water and nature, fostered by his love of surfing, led him to explore a career in sustainability. After implementing an award-winning sustainability program at Forbes-rated five-star hotel focused on energy and water efficiency, waste reduction, recycling, and sustainability education projects, James has transitioned to a career as a sustainability consultant and commissioning agent. James strives to support his clients by understanding their needs and developing strong relationships, resulting in buildings and spaces that are loved and enjoyed by those who occupy them...
2020-06-1731 min
The Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie CichettiCreating Innovative Tools for the Green Building Movement with SIG's Kristina BachKristina earned both her Master of Architecture and her Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee along with certificates in Sustainable Design and Historic Preservation. A LEED Accredited Professional since 2008, Kristina is also a self-proclaimed credential junkie. She was the fifth person in the world to obtain all five LEED AP specialties as well as being an early adopter in the WELL AP program. Kristina has a wide array of experience in sustainable design including traditional architectural practice/design, performing official LEED reviews while working at USGBC/GBCI, and acting as a sustainable consultant. Her ex...
2020-06-1038 min
The Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie CichettiFirst LEED AP (and later LEED Fellow) Real Estate Broker: Sally WilsonSally Wilson, LEED Fellow Exclusively representing tenants such as corporations, associations, and professional service firms in developing real estate solutions that fulfill organizational goals. Areas of expertise include portfolio and transaction management, site selection, lease and work letter negotiation, workplace, and carbon accounting. She was the first Commercial Real Estate (CRE) broker to achieve LEED AP, and is the only #CRE broker to be elevated to LEED Fellow. And, fun fact - her husband is a LEED Fellow, also! Show Highlights Learn why brokers are also the gatekeepers to sustainability projects Sally's journey in carving a path during the male...
2020-06-0339 min
The Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie CichettiSusan Heinking and Sustainability Innovation at Pepper ConstructionAs a licensed architect and LEED Fellow, Susan Heinking has over a decade of experience designing and managing sustainability programs and initiatives. She currently leads all of Pepper Construction's sustainable projects and is also an active advocate for sustainability in the Chicago and other regional markets. Her many initiatives include Chicago's Energy Benchmarking Ordinance, the AIA2030 Chicago Working Group, co-chairing Chicago's AIA COTE knowledge group, participating in RETROFIT Chicago, and working with the Chicago Biomimicry Group. In addition, she leads over $2.4 billion in high-performance projects. Some of my top accomplishments include designing the first biophilic Walgreens flagship store in Northwestern...
2020-05-2729 min
The Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie CichettiSenior Sustainability Consultant from Atlanta: Allison CunninghamLEED AP BD+C, LEED Project Reviewer, WELL AP: Allison Cunningham Prior to joining Ecoworks Studio, Allison took a leap and moved from her home state of Indiana to Atlanta, GA to pursue her passion for sustainable design as a consultant for a well-established and nationally recognized sustainable consulting firm. There she quickly assumed the role of primary project manager for several significant projects varying in size, location, LEED Rating System, and LEED Certification level. Currently, as a long-time project manager for Ecoworks Studio, Allison brings a wealth of knowledge from past projects and uses a collaborative and practical approach...
2020-05-2028 min
The Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie CichettiDirector at Three Consultoria in Mexico - Lourdes SalinasLourdes ("Lu") Salinas has more than 10 years of experience in Evaluation of Sustainability Strategies. She has developed multidisciplinary knowledge in energy, emissions, water, and environmental quality. Since 2008, she earned the LEED AP BD+C credential and since then has participated in more than 60 LEED projects and eight Green Star certifications. She has been a volunteer for the Mexican Council for Sustainable Building, now SUMe, since 2006 and has organized events in conjunction with the World Green Building Council. Lu developed her experience working in the United States and later in Australia, performing environmental certifications, energy modeling and design of passive systems...
2020-05-1338 min
The Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie CichettiStrategic Sustainability Planning With Sandy Mendler, LEED FellowArchitect, 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...
2020-04-2935 min
The Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie CichettiSustainable Design Director at ESG - Laura EderLaura 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...
2020-04-2228 min
The Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie CichettiSensitivity to Place and the Environment with LEED Fellow Gary Gene OlpGary 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...
2020-04-151h 07
The Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie CichettiDr. Diego Ibarra - From Harvard Back to ChileDiego 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 h...
2020-04-0833 min
The Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie CichettiRay C. Anderson Foundation's Executive Director John LanierJohn 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...
2020-04-0129 min
The Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie CichettiLEED v4 Campus at Orlando Airport with Michelle DeLoraMichelle 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...
2020-03-2526 min
The Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie CichettiEnvironmental Policy Questions Answered with Mandy MahoneyMandy 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...
2020-03-1833 min
The Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie CichettiSustainable Design Expert and LEED Fellow Lindsey PerezLindsey 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...
2020-03-1128 min
The Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie CichettiPassive House Consulting with Andrew PeelAndrew'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...
2020-03-0437 min
The Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie CichettiAvneet Gujral - LEED Fellow and Sustainable Design ConsultantAvneet 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...
2020-02-2640 min
The Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie CichettiSustainability in New Mexico with Noreen RichardsNoreen is a Principal Architect, LEED Fellow, and LEED AP BD+C with Verdacity, LLC. She has extensive experience in coordinating and integrating building systems, regulatory and programmatic requirements, and other criteria to support performance, efficiency, and health. Her expertise in green building project management, green criteria for rating systems, energy analysis, and developing strategies for meeting high-performance benchmarks provides a solid foundation for working with clients to achieve their goals. Additionally, Noreen was a facilitator in the implementation of State of New Mexico Executive Green Building Executive Order and served as faculty at the University of New Mexico School...
2020-02-1945 min
The Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie CichettiSustainability in the Country of Turkey with Emre IlicaliEmre is from Istanbul, Turkey. After graduating from Bogazici University Civil Engineering Department, Emre completed Master of Science program in Engineering Management at University of New Orleans in He also has M.A. degrees in Financial Economics and Statistics. He is currently working on his Ph.D. Dissertation and he is a part-time faculty in Istanbul Technical University, Department of Architecture-Construction Sciences program. Emre has 14 years of experience working in several sectors, including Construction, Real Estate, Transportation and Sustainability Services as an engineer, project manager and consultant. Through his professional life, he has been involved in many projects located in...
2020-02-1237 min
The Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie Cichetti50 LEED Platinum Apartments with Jeremy KnollJeremy is a designer with a deep passion for sustainable building, social equity, and service-learning. As a Project Manager with BNIM, he completed the Bancroft School Apartments, a Kansas City development of 50 LEED Platinum affordable apartment units with a large community-center, built based on a public interest design process with the local Neighborhood Association. He has built on the lessons from this and other projects to transform the architecture industry through developing a network and standards of practice for Public Interest Design, a system which prioritizes community vision. Through his volunteer leadership with Historic Green and the US Green Building...
2020-02-0534 min
The Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie CichettiAustin Energy's Sarah TalkingtonToday's episode features Sarah Talkington of Austin Energy. Sarah is a Texas native and has been a part of Austin Energy for over 13 years. She is a green building and energy expert and a recently minted LEED Fellow! Austin Energy offers year-round rebates and incentives to help offset the cost of making energy-efficiency improvements to homes or businesses in the Austin, TX area. Sarah Talkington manages the Commercial Austin Energy Green Building team. In this position, Sarah coordinates with local developers, owners, design teams and other building professionals to find best practice, sustainable design & construction solutions for Austin. She is...
2020-01-2926 min
The Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie CichettiIndia's Green Building Progress with Deepa SathiaramToday's episode features an interview with LEED Fellow Deepa Sathiaram. Deepa is a leading international green building, HVAC, and building systems design professional. Deepa has been named as one of "India's Top 15 Nature's Keepers" for actively spearheading India's green building movement. She was in the early USGBC LEED Fellow Class of 2013, and also is recognized as an India GBC Fellow and WELL Faculty. She founded En3 which has operations in the U.S., India, the Middle East, and Africa. Her work includes 600+ green buildings covering over 250 million square feet of green projects worldwide. Her work includes many industry firsts including...
2020-01-2233 min
The Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie CichettiSustainability Leadership Within 87,000 Employee AECOM with Kim LombardToday's episode features Kim Lombard. Kim's adaptability has allowed her to be part of a variety of project types which include education, healthcare, commercial, and federal. She has had a professional focus on sustainability and creating green buildings. She has developed an interest in how suitability of the built environment can affect the purpose for which projects are built. Kim sees projects through from scorecard development to the award of the LEED plaque. Her fluency with the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED rating system and its many version has positioned her as a subject matter expert. 3 Reasons to Listen...
2020-01-1527 min
The Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie CichettiFounding Partner at 7group, John BoeckerAbout the Episode In today's episode we are joined by John Boecker. He is a green building expert with over 20 years of experience in the industry. John will be helping us understand some important things regarding green building and regenerative practice. He will also share with us his journey to becoming a green building expert. Stay tuned to learn more. Key Talking Points Getting to know John Boecker John's first green building project John's turning point in his career Who does John consider a mentor in his life? Cool accomplishments in John's career Getting to know the Seven Group better...
2020-01-0831 min
The Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie CichettiHappy New Year & What I've learned about 100 episodes!Today's episode is a special one with Charlie Cichetti. Charlie shares a high-level summary of what he's learned over the last 100 shows. And a big THANK YOU for being a regular listener of the podcast and HAPPY NEW YEAR 3 Reasons to Listen Why right now is a great time to join the green building movement The importance of hope Career advice for those new to green building Full Transcript (available on the website) Show Resources Join our community Use the code "GBMPODCAST" for $100 off Tier 1 membership Use the code "GBMPODCAST2" for $200 off Tier 2 membership Book recommendations from the podcast Connect...
2020-01-0121 min
The Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie CichettiSolutions for Meaningful Results with Alan ScottAbout the Episode In this episode, we have Green Building professional Alan Scott. We will talk about the early days in Philadelphia and the early days with the living building challenge. Alan is a successful leader and works with many groups of individuals in the green building and sustainable sector striving for meaningful results. Tune in to this episode to hear more about Alan's journey. Key Talking Points Getting to know Alan Living in Oregon Alan's journey in Architecture Sustainability of Green building movement Alan's special gift Routines and Rituals Career Advice and word of encouragement Key Milestones of the...
2019-12-1833 min
The Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie CichettiAdvocating for Green Building and Social Sustainability Adaption with Robert PhinneyAbout the Episode In this episode, we talked to Green Building Professional Robert Phinney. Robert is an architect specializing in creativity and sustainability. In this episode, we talk about his journey to green building and sustainability. Robert talks about his passion for creativity and what he does at the DLR group. He also talks about his turning point after learning about sustainability and the importance of the environment in design. Stay tuned to learn more about Robert's journey. Key Talking Points Getting to know Robert Joining the Sustainability building and mentor Robert mentors Building a career in sustainability Robert's proudest...
2019-12-1141 min
The Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie CichettiLEED and Well Training in other Countries with Charlie CichettiAbout this Episode Today's episode is about training on LEED and Well in other countries. Charlie would like to get some feedback on the podcast from his listeners and he will provide some of the latest statistics from around the world. Take time to email Charlie at charlie@gbes.com to share your feedback. Key Talking Points Intro to PSA Share Feedback w/Charlie Statistics for Green Building International Programs Links to several resources Key Milestones of the Episode [00:17] Introduction to training, feedback and statistics [01:07] Asking to share feedback from listeners [02:34] Two Amazing trips [06:20] Train Well Consultants [11:50] Green Building Statistics [13:23...
2019-10-3020 minThe Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie CichettiTips for Greenbuild (Conference & Expo) with Charlie CichettiAbout this Episode Today's episode is about the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo. Charlie tells some stories from some of his past conferences as well as "pro tips" on how to get the most out of this event each year whether you are a first time attendee or have been to several! About 20,000 green building professionals from all over the world get together each year with rotating host cities/venues. This year's Greenbuild will be at the Georgia World Congress Center, November 19-22 in Atlanta, GA. Greenbuild is the world's largest conference and expo dedicated to green building. It provides...
2019-09-2514 min
The Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie CichettiWhy a Mindshift is Vital for Growth in the Sustainability Industry with Shan AroraAbout this Episode On the Podcast today, Charlie Cichetti visits with Shan Arora, Director of The Kendeda Building for Innovative Sustainable Design at Georgia Tech. They discuss Shan's journey in sustainability, career highlights, mindset strategies, and regular habits that have helped him get to this next chapter. Key Talking Points Shan has over a decade of sustainability sector experience under his belt. He has served at various organizations such as Deloitte Tax and Southface Institute. At Southface, Arora honed his experience in the sustainability industry, developing content and working on urban sustainability issues, sustainability planning, stakeholder engagement, and clean energy...
2019-08-0744 min
The Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie CichettiFrom Living Buildings to SF Environment with Eden BrukmanAbout this episode In the Green Belt Movement Podcast today, Charlie engages Eden Brukman, who leads the Living Building Challenge. Eden Brukman is formally trained as an architect, and also a creative writer, with a strong bias in creating children's books. Eden shares her journey as an architect until she took a significant shift in her career to education advocacy in sustainability development by leaving the architectural practice. Key Talking Points Eden's backstory in architectural practice. Eden Bruk's transition in career to sustainability development. Eden's opinion on the architectural industry. The future in the sustainability industry. Key Milestones of the...
2019-07-3137 min
The Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie CichettiPassive Houses and Zero Net Energy with James GeppnerPassive Houses and Zero Net Energy with James Geppner About this Episode In this episode, Charlie talks with James Geppner about zero net energy and how we adjust our behaviors and adjust as a society. James is the Executive Director for Erase 40 in New York and has lived there for the last 30 years. Key Talking Points James's journey in the film industry to sustainability and zero net energy. Working with behaviorists to develop programs to launch Zero Building Industry Contrast of consumer behavior How our point of view can be incredibly inaccurate of what our needs will be Why wasn't...
2019-07-2540 min
The Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie CichettiHaving Researchers on Staff | A Discussion with LEED Fellow Z SmithAbout this Episode In this episode, Charlie talks with Z about his very unique career through the green building industry after earning multiple degrees. Z Smith decided to get his Master's degree in Architecture after he already had a Bachelor's in Physics and PhD in Electrical Engineering/Computer Science. Yes, you read that right. His career also includes a variety of experiences with pioneering brands and countries including Xerox, RCA Labs and the Japanese government. Key Talking Points Why Z Smith became interested in the "green" movement The journey Z Smith took from physics through electrical engineering and computer science...
2019-07-1741 min
The Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie CichettiFuture of the Industry with Brad Pease of Paladino & Co.About this Episode In this episode, Charlie talks with Brad Pease about his 16-year career as a green building expert with Paladino and Company. Brad shared how he got into the sustainability industry, why he chose to work (and continue to work) with Paladino and Company, and his thoughts of the future of the sustainable building industry. Key Talking Points Brad's reasons for jumping from history to architecture and then to the sustainable building industry Architecture's relationships - Brad shares his unique perspective on architecture The shift in sustainability What's needed in the sustainability industry right NOW Key Milestones of...
2019-07-1029 min
The Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie CichettiLEED Progress in Mexico with Cesar Ulises TrevinoCesar Ulises Trevino is the General Director of Bioconstrucción y EnergÃa Alternativa, a pioneering consulting firm and leader in sustainable building in Mexico and Latin America. He has developed emblematic projects including the first LEED-NC Gold and LEED-NC Platinum certifications in Latin America.Cesar has been the keynote speaker at multiple conferences in America, Europe and Asia. He is a member of the Advisory Group on Sustainable Building of the Commission of Environmental Cooperation for North America. Additionally Cesar is an editorial collaborator in various magazines and specialized magazines. Cesar Ulises Trevino - Get To Know Cesar Cesar gr...
2019-06-1230 minThe Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie CichettiA More Sustainable and Resilient City with Mike HessA More Sustainable and Resilient City with Mike Hess Mike Hess is the Smart City Project Director in Orlando, Florida. He was born and raised in southeastern Wisconsin. He graduated from the Milwaukee School of Engineering. Mike spent most of his life in Wisconsin and then was recruited by an engineering company in Orlando and focused on mechanical/electrical/plumbing engineering for buildings. "My background is in mechanical engineering but I quickly switched to an energy and sustainability focus early in his career." -Mike Hess Mike's Aha Moment Mike remembers bumping into the CEO at the coffee machine where they...
2019-06-0519 min
The Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie CichettiThe Importance of Sustainability with Susan KaplanBuildingWrx is a firm founded by Susan Kaplan for the purpose of providing collaborative solutions for greening buildings, sites, cities and businesses, and finding more equitable solutions for all design, planning and community endeavors. Clients have included GSA, Community Environmental Center, Perkins Eastman Architects, NYSERDA (via Sustainable Performance Consulting, Inc.), Federal Reserve Bank and The RockefellerGroup. Susan Kaplan - Get To Know Susan Before her company went all-in on green, Susan worked on a few eco-minded projects and didn't fall in love right away. Susan said landscape architecture didn't really inspire joy at this point, but this feeling was temporary...
2019-05-2928 min
The Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie CichettiSustainability & Interior Design with Susan El-NaggarSusan El-Naggar is a LEED Green Associate and WELL AP and along with her husband, Tarik, AIA both are principals at Healing Environments. Susan has over 20 years of experience as an interior designer. She received her education for interior design at The International Academy of Design & Technology in Chicago and completed additional studies in Portugal, Egypt, Israel, and Montreal. She has worked on a variety of projects in Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, and California. Susan is an NCIDQ certified interior designer and a registered interior designer in Indiana and Illinois. Susan has been recognized in Who's Who in Entrepreneurs, participated in...
2019-05-2227 min
The Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie CichettiLeveraging Lighting and Sustainable Design with Mark LoefflerMark Loeffler is a professional member of the International Association of Lighting Designers and a LEED Fellow and has practiced lighting and sustainable design consulting for more than 30 years. Based in the New Haven area, Mark enjoys working with innumerable architects, engineers, organizations, and institutions across the Northeast US on a wide range of ambitious and notable projects of every type and scale. Mark collaborates with architects, engineers, planners, and facility managers to help them better leverage their own lighting and sustainable design talents and resources to deliver inspired and vital buildings. From hourly consulting on individual project challenges to...
2019-05-1532 minThe Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie CichettiLeveraging Lighting and Sustainable Design with Mark LoefflerMark Loeffler is a professional member of the International Association of Lighting Designers and a LEED Fellow and has practiced lighting and sustainable design consulting for more than 30 years. Based in the New Haven area, Mark enjoys working with innumerable architects, engineers, organizations, and institutions across the Northeast US on a wide range of ambitious and notable projects of every type and scale. Mark collaborates with architects, engineers, planners, and facility managers to help them better leverage their own lighting and sustainable design talents and resources to deliver inspired and vital buildings. From hourly consulting on individual project challenges to...
2019-05-1532 minThe Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie CichettiCalifornia Green Building Movement with Dan BurgoyneDan Burgoyne is the Sustainability Manager for California's Department of General Services (DGS), where he develops and helps implement policies improving California's sustainable buildings, energy, water and resource efficiency. Dan is a California-licensed architect and LEED Fellow, with over 26 years of experience in the design and construction industry, and green building policy. Dan led the development of California Governor Jerry Brown's green building Executive Order B-18-12, and now leads its implementation under the direction of the Governor's office, pushing California toward Zero Net Energy buildings, LEED certified buildings, reduced emissions, improved energy and water efficiency, and sustainable building operations...
2019-05-1034 minThe Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie CichettiGBMS with EcoDistricts AP Kenyona PierreKenyona Pierre is currently a Sustainability Consultant with Energy Cost Solutions Group, LLC (ECSG,LLC). She is still involved with the USGBC Florida Chapter, GBES' Green Building Matters Community, and Habitat for Humanity Young Professionals. Her goal and passion for green buildings and sustainability remain the same. Kenyona Pierre - Early Career Kenyona is a native to Miami, Florida. She was introduced to engineering in high school and at that time wanted to be an architect. She was open minded about it and decided she would do both. So Kenyona pursued architectural engineering at Tennessee State and then upon graduation...
2019-05-0132 minThe Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie CichettiGBMS with Erik RingErik Ring has a breadth of experience in engineering, consulting, design, analysis, and commissioning for green building projects. Erik is a Principal and the Director of Engineering at LPA, Inc., an integrated design firm specializing in sustainable design for commercial, educational, civic, sports and recreation, and health care projects. Erik has provided MEP systems design, energy modeling, LEED documentation coordination, energy efficiency consulting, and commissioning services to numerous green building projects, including over fifty completed LEED-NC and LEED-CI projects. Erik Ring - Early Career Erik grew up in a college town named Lawrence in Kansas. He wanted to see another...
2019-04-2435 minThe Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie CichettiCombining Smart Business with Sustainability with Rosalind WyattRosalind Wyatt is a consultant that helps companies develop the right 'SUSTAINEGY' by combining smart business strategy with sustainability to achieve a strong triple bottom line. She believes the key is to balance the goals of making a profit, protecting the planet, and meeting the needs of stakeholders. Rosalind is a Marketing educator that helps current and future business leaders understand the importance of achieving the triple bottom line and the role that marketing plays in helping companies develop more sustainable business practices. The Path Ros Followed Ros started out at Prairie View A & M University in Texas and earned...
2019-04-1751 minThe Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie CichettiA Manifesto on Working with Water with Engineer Chris WebbChris Webb is a licensed professional engineer (civil) in the States of Washington, Oregon, California, and a LEEDâ„¢ Fellow and Accredited Professional (ND & BD+C) whose passion and technical expertise is focused on providing civil engineering designs that demonstrate the highest degree of sustainability and are based on ecological principles. Chris is a frequent speaker on the technical aspects of sustainability as it is applied in civil engineering. Chris' sustainable development project experience includes working with many local and state governments, private and public entities, utilities, and non-profit groups.He works as part of diverse design teams across the spectrum of...
2019-04-1033 minThe Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie CichettiGBMS with Holley HendersonHolley Henderson is the founder of H2 Ecodesign which has led over 4 million square feet of successful green building certifications worldwide including several firsts in China and Thailand. She has served in a variety of leadership positions for the National U.S. Green Building Council's (USGBC) LEED Steering, Market, and Education Committees. Holley is author of the book "Becoming a Green Building Professional." A frequently sought speaker on sustainable design issues, Holley provides engaging presentations and trainings for numerous annual meetings, conferences, companies, professional associations, and universities. The Early Days with Holley Holley grew up in Birmingham, Alabama. She went...
2019-03-2734 minThe Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie CichettiSustainability Director at Lake | Flato ArchitectsHeather Holdridge is the Sustainability Director at Lake|Flato Architects. Leveraging her mechanical engineering background, she directs all Lake|Flato teams in establishing and achieving sustainability goals by devising strategies and systems under programs such as LEED, the 2030 Challenge, and the Living Building Challenge. Heather works closely with teams to evaluate passive systems and performs energy modeling throughout the design process. As an active Board Member for the United States Green Building Council, Heather has been instrumental in establishing LEED standards and is Co-Chair of the San Antonio AIA Committee on the Environment. Early in Heather's Career Heather is a...
2019-03-2029 minThe Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie CichettiThe Green Engineer: Chris ShaffnerChris Shaffner, Founder and Principal with The Green Engineer, Inc., a sustainable design consulting firm providing LEED Project Management, Building Performance Analysis, and Sustainable Design Consulting. Chris grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio but went to MIT in Boston where he earned his mechanical engineering degree. "If I was going to do it again, I would've gone to architecture school instead of engineering. But the nice thing about being an engineer is you've got a lot of tools that you can apply to a lot of different problems and a lot of different ways." - Chris Shaffner Energy and Sustainability Minded...
2019-03-1326 minThe Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie CichettiSustainability in Panama - David RodriguezDavid Rodriguez, LEED AP BD+C has a philosophy that provides, in principle, buildable, practical projects with a sense of aesthetics and belonging. David grew up in Panama spending a lot of summers in Europe. He received his Bachelor's degree in Architecture and his Master's degree from the University of Notre Dame. He returned to Panama and eventually started Rodriguez and Toledo Architecture and Design in 2007. "Sustainable architecture focuses on the commitment to minimize the environmental impact of the projects we design and develop on the environment for present and future generations. This commitment is applied at the urban level...
2019-03-0628 minThe Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie CichettiUrban Apostles from Australia: Jason TwillJason Twill has a career spanning over 20 years in urban development. Jason has been at the forefront of built environment transformation. His career experience includes delivery of sustainable mixed-income housing projects throughout New York City, delivery of Vulcan Inc.'s South Lake Union Innovation District in Seattle, Washington, and serving as Head of Sustainability and Innovation for Lendlease in Australia. In 2016, Jason was appointed as an Innovation Fellow and Senior Lecturer within the Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building at the University of Technology Sydney and leads research into regenerative urbanism, housing affordability, and property economics. Jason was designated a...
2019-02-2739 minThe Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie CichettiLEED Fellow: Steven Guttmann, PESteve Guttmann is a Principal and the Director of Quality Assurance at Guttmann & Blaevoet (G&B). With more than two decades of leadership in integrated building design, energy conservation, and sustainable and healthy building design, he has been a Principal since 1991. G&B is a mid-sized consulting engineering firm in California that has received national and regional ASHRAE awards for innovation in sustainable design. The firm's Sacramento office was named Sacramento Sustainable Business of the Year in 2007, and again in 2012. Engineer and Environmental Studies Steve is a native San Franciscan. He is a 1983 graduate of the University of California, Santa...
2019-02-1329 minThe Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie CichettiGreen Super Bowl Town Hall with Tim TrefzerTim Trefzer is a Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility Manager at the Georgia World Congress Center. With his team, he creates and establishes the CSR strategy not only for the GWCC but also for, the Centennial Olympic Park, Mercedes-Benz Stadium and the Savannah International Trade and Convention Center. "Green building has definitely leveraged sustainability. It has affected all aspects of organizations aside from the building environment." - Tim Trefzer Green Super Bowl This podcast is featuring a new format at GBMS Headquarters in Atlanta, GA. Today is a Town Hall and Tim is going to take us through how the Super...
2019-02-0642 minThe Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie CichettiFederal Reserve Bank of AtlantaAnnouncement Starting on January 1, 2019, GBMS will begin rolling out it's new membership community. Members will be given access to some of the guests on the podcasts that you can ask project questions to, if you are preparing for an exam there will be more insurances that you will pass your next exam, you will be given cliff notes if you are a member and so much more. Dan Carney & Brett Taysom, both of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta join Charlie Cichetti live at the Fed. Dan Carney grew up outside Boston and moved around quite a bit as a...
2019-01-2337 minThe Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie Cichetti"Always Look Behind You" with Amanda Madrid of Cushman & WakefieldAmanda Madrid is a Commercial Property Manager with 25+ years of experience in managing property operations to minimize costs and maximize income while achieving excellent client satisfaction. Amanda is a high-energy leader with excellent communication and negotiation skills who works effectively with staff, clients and fellow executive team members alike to consistently achieve or exceed operational objectives. Amanda Madrid – Early Adopter of LEED for Existing Buildings Amanda was an early adopter of LEED for existing buildings and help Charlie get his start on the LEED consulting side. Being Energy Star since 2008 the next logical step was to look at how you ca...
2018-09-2628 minThe Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie CichettiHow to Keep Up Your Credentials with Charlie CichettiCharlie Cichetti, host of Green Buildings Matters, shares a public service announcement on how you keep up your credentials. Charlie discusses LEED and WELL AP credential maintenance to clear up any confusion, and he also answers frequently asked questions. Charlie Cichetti – LEED Exams Around 2009, professionals were rushing to take the LEED AP exams for fear they would get more difficult. These professionals were wanting to be grandfathered in; therefore, Charlie's company was doing a lot of training preparing individuals for the exams. The following 2009 credentials are still in place today. Tier 1 LEED GA (Green Associate), Tier 2 LEED AP (Accredited Professional), LE...
2018-09-1218 minThe Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie CichettiSustainability in Mexico and Beyond with Jorge LopezJorge Lopez, Founder and current Chairman of Eosis, Inc., joins Charlie Cichetti. Jorge received the LEED Fellow recognition from the U.S. Green Building Council in 2016. He spends his time between Austin, Texas which he calls home and Mexico where he is from and has several sustainability projects. Eosis is a independent high-performance energy-modeling and LEED consulting firm, based in Austin, Texas. Jorge Lopez – Traveling, Sharing and Learning Jorge studied architecture and graduated from ITESO (Universidad Iberoamericana) specializing in sustainable design and construction. He then graduated from the Architectural Association in London, receiving a Masters degree in Housing and Urbanism. In...
2018-09-0537 minThe Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie CichettiThe Importance of Passion for Sustainability with Jenn MahonJenn Mahon, Sustainability Consultant with Sustainable Investment Group (SIG), joins Charlie Cichetti. Jenn is based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota. She is not only a LEED expert but is also out in front of the New Wellness Real Estate movement. Jenn Mahon - Sustainability Radar Jenn went to the University of Minnesota. She has a Bachelor's of Design in Architecture and a Minor in Sustainable Design. Sustainability became a hot topic her sophomore year of college during her minor program. Eventually the university built programs around sustainability. Jenn had an early interest in architecture and grew up sustainability minded. Her career...
2018-08-2924 minThe Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie CichettiTop 10 Tips to Make Your LEED Project a SuccessToday is a special episode where host Charlie Cichetti shares his "Top 10 Tips to Make Your LEED Project a Success." Many of the tips focus on new LEED projects, but the principles can be applied to some older projects too. Listen to the entire episode to hear Charlie unpack each tip for you! Top 10 Tips to Make Your LEED Project a Success Decide to go for LEED early. IPD. Set expectations of each team member on the design + construction iteam early. Don't just chase LEED points and check boxes. Use the Energy Model as collaboration after getting modeler up to...
2018-08-2221 min
Building HVAC ScienceEP26 Where does LEED lead you? A Chat with Charlie Cichetti of GBES.comWhat is LEED? Who is involved in LEED? Why should I care about LEED? Â In today's episode, Bill Spohn welcomes one of the leaders in the green building industry, Charlie Cichetti, Owner of Green Building Education Services (www.GEBS.com) and the Sustainable Investment Group (www.SIGEarth.com). Â Charlie covers the history of LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) as well as recent changes and where things are headed in the future. We hear about the shift in focus from buildings to the people that work, li...
2018-08-1735 minThe Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie CichettiBrothers in SustainabilityMichael Cichetti, Director of Marketing and Sales at Green Building Education Services (GBES), joins Charlie Cichetti in this episode. Residing in Atlanta, with an entrepreneurial spirit, he is passionate about sustainability in the green building industry. Michael and Charlie are brothers and share the same passion for focusing on the green building movement and environmental sustainability. Michael Cichetti - Early Inspiration Growing up in Blue Ridge, Georgia, Michael fell in love with the outdoors. Most importantly he enjoys the natural wonders of the mountains and the area he grew up in. As a result, he went to college at Georgia...
2018-08-1534 minThe Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie CichettiSustainability from North to South with Josh RadoffJosh Radoff is a Senior Vice President at WSP. In today's episode, he joins Charlie Cichetti to share his sustainability journey, including growing a respected green building consulting firm that has since merged with a larger company. Josh also discusses some pretty advanced projects he is working on and gets us thinking about what's around the corner in this green building movement. Josh Radoff - The Origin Story Boston-born, Josh came from the East Coast, moved to Connecticut when he was three, but eventually ended up in Colorado. He went to college in Maine. With his upbringing, Josh leaned more...
2018-08-0842 minThe Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie Cichetti2018 Halftime Green Building Industry TrendsToday's show is a special release. Host Charlie Cichetti takes some time today to pause halfway through 2018 and look at the Green Building Industry Trends he sees. Charlie discusses: Statistics in 2018 LEED trends WELL trends Are the LEED exams changing? Resources from today's show: International WELL Building Institute FitWel Green Building Certification, Inc. (GBIC) 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 If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes...
2018-08-0121 minThe Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie CichettiSneeze Twice A Week, Energy Savings, and More w/ Bill SpohnBill Spohn is a mechanical engineer and the President and CEO of TruTech Tools. The company serves technicians in the HVAC&R and Energy Audit Industries by providing them with advanced tools and instruments. In this episode, he chats with Charlie Cichetti to discuss HVAC, Passive House, building science, and more. "I'm gonna commit to sneezing twice a week, and what I mean by that is: I want to spread the 'germs' of the idea of responsible use of energy and good home performance to one consumer and one technical professional a week." - Bill Spohn Bill Spohn - The...
2018-07-2524 minThe Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie CichettiGreen From New Orleans to India with Daniel DreherDaniel Dreher, Founder and Principal of Tecreation, LLC, joins Charlie Cichetti. Although primarily located at New Orleans, Daniel has projects in regions as far as India. Throughout his career, he has completed multiple projects with great partners and also has been able to overcome the challenges of hurricane Katrina. "Sustainability is a shift in consciousness. It's an evolution in our consciousness as individuals and as a collective. And when that starts to happen, other things start to follow." - Daniel Dreher Daniel Dreher - Sustainability Consultant Daniel's passion for sustainability traces back to his college years. He was studying Architectural...
2018-07-1135 minThe Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie CichettiA Culture of SustainabilityLeslie Montgomery, Education Director at Green Building Alliance (GBA), joins Charlie Cichetti in this episode. Residing in Pittsburgh, she helps host events in the region to promote high-performance green buildings. Leslie is also an educator who shares the same love for teaching and sustainability as Charlie. "I am sort of one of those green building nerds who's so much in awe of the people who innovated this industry and championed sustainability and green building." - Leslie Montgomery Leslie Montgomery - A Child of Nature Leslie lived in Baltimore, Maryland until college when she went to Winthrop University in South Carolina...
2018-07-0433 minThe Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie CichettiLEED and WELL Credentials: History + StatisticsIn this episode, Charlie Cichetti talks about LEED and WELL history and statistics. Along with a bit of storytelling, he discusses the latest numbers, trends, and LEED professional exams. By listening in, he hopes you can take the next step towards becoming part of the LEED movement. "Maybe you have a colleague or a friend… or a student you know needs a little nudge to finally go ahead, study, take the exam, pass it, and advance their career." - Charlie Cichetti LEED AP Exam: A History There's been about eighteen years' worth of LEED projects, but the first LEED Accreditation Pr...
2018-06-2723 minThe Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie CichettiStaying Ahead of All of The CertificationsLEED and WELL AP Lauren Wallace has been the Certifications Department Manager at Epsten Group since 2010. Her team has tremendous experience with Architecture (including Zoo Projects), LEED Consulting, Third-Party LEED Reviews, Commissioning, and more. Not just LEED, she is out in front with SITES, TRUE, and more rating systems/certifications. Today, she shares the story of her architectural journey as well as her love for a community running on sustainability, with our host, Charlie Cichetti. Lauren Wallace - A Series of Changes Originally from Long Beach, California, Lauren grew up mostly in San Diego. Over 25 years ago, though, she transferred...
2018-06-2049 minThe Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie CichettiNature-Adaptive Design with Fernando AriasFernando Arias is the Director of Sustainability at Clark Construction Group. The firm has been named as one of the greenest contractors in the US, with a tremendous amount of completed LEED projects. In today's episode, Fernando shares with Charlie Cichetti the story of his colorful childhood that helped shape the sustainability-minded professional that he is now. A Child of Nature Colombia-born, Fernando was surrounded by the fertile land of the City of Eternal Spring. Coffee plantations, flower farms, and a variety of butterflies are among his earliest childhood memories prior to his family's big move to New York. "I've...
2018-06-1347 minThe Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie CichettiWELL vs Fitwel: Rising Rating SystemsWELL and Fitwel are two programs gaining momentum in the marketplace for the Wellness Real Estate movement. They've been out for about three and a half years, setting up the standard for advancing health and wellness in today's buildings. Charlie gives us cliff notes on what these programs are, the building types that are easier fits to each program in their current form, and how they can be used as guidelines in their own right. "This is where all the research shows we should be focused on when it comes to health & wellness and what we design, build, and operate."...
2018-05-1639 minThe Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie CichettiGreen Building Updates for 2018Part of our job here at Green Building Education Services (GBES) is to stay out in front of the green building industry changes and then keep you updated on what you really need to know. LEED is really growing in the internationally. Apart from the United States, which has the highest number of LEED buildings (and professionals), there is rapid LEED growth in China, India, the Middle East, and Europe. Listen to this (short) Green Building Updates for 2018 episode, where we discuss major LEED and WELL updates that are coming our way. "40% of all LEED projects registered to pursue a...
2018-04-2516 minThe Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie CichettiAlyson Laura interviews Charlie CichettiCharlie is proud to be one of the leaders in the green building industry. Today, Alyson Laura interviews Charlie Cichetti. They are long-time friends and colleagues. She's a sustainability maven excited to put him in the hotseat and find out what green building means and how it matters to Charlie. "You're a risk taker, you started a business in an emerging industry." - Alyson Laura "Calculated risk...the industry was still strong even during the recession." - Charlie Cichetti Charlie and Alyson's Backstory Charlie and Allison's friendship began in the early 2000's soon after college at Georgia Tech. Go Jackets...
2018-03-1434 minThe Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie CichettiPrescription Water Technologies with Trace BlackmoreTrace Blackmore is an expert in energy savings through better water treatment. His career is rooted in educating his clients so they better understand the full impact of water treatment and the real value of efficient water treatment. "Water treatment is one of the most misunderstood...in the building world." - Trace Blackmore Trace Blackmore - Defining Water Treatment Defining and explaining water treatment is not always easy. Most people in his industry do a very poor job of explaining it. Trace tries to make a career of educating his customers to know enough to hold me accountable so then...
2018-03-0725 minThe Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie CichettiEmerging Technology Transforms WELL Building StandardsGBMS 006 Peter Smith Emerging Technology Transforms WELL Building Standards Peter Smith is the Sr. VP at International WELL Building Institute IWBI where he works to transform buildings in ways that help people thrive. On today's show, Charlie and Peter discuss the ways that buildings, and everything in them, can enhance and not compromise, our health and wellness. "As sensors become more sophisticated, cost effective, and more consumer oriented, we will see an immediate shift...and have to be more responsive to air quality demands by occupants." Peter Smith The Road to Green Building Peter has always had a passion for...
2018-02-2829 minThe Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie CichettiSTART HERE: Welcome to the Green Building Matters Podcast!Start Here: Welcome to the Green Building Matters Podcast! This year is just about to get more exciting as Charlie Cichetti brings you the Green Building Matters Podcast! Get to know what it is and how you can tune in! "This podcast is gonna fuel your fire no matter where you are at with your green building career journey." - Charlie Cichetti Meet Charlie Cichetti For more than 10 years already, Charlie has dedicated himself to the green building movement. He has a solid background in commercial construction and the real estate. Later on, he founded his own consulting firm and...
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