Best Greenbuild Podcasts (2024)

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I Built a House Out of TRASH and It's AMAZING! | Earthship Journey Ep.5 13:14

1M ago13:14

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Welcome to the craziest home build you've ever seen. Imagine a house that costs nothing to run, grows its own food, and is built from materials most people throw away. Sounds impossible, right? Well, it's time to believe in miracles, because you're about to witness exactly that. I'm Alex, and this is Chapter 5 of our Earthship journey. Today, we're…

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Reclaiming Earth Audiobook - Chapter 4 - Planning & Preparation 37:22

2M ago37:22

37:22

In this chapter, we delve into the crucial stages that set the foundation for Earthship Karuna. We explore the evolution of the design from an ambitious Fibonacci spiral to a practical and elegant roundhouse structure. You'll learn about the meticulous process of gathering materials, from sourcing hundreds of used tires to organizing community recy…

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RECLAIMING EARTH - CHAPTER 3. Finding Karuna Dham 11:45

2M ago11:45

11:45

In Chapter 3 of "Reclaiming Earth," join Alex Leeor on his captivating journey to find the perfect land for his Earthship dream in the heart of India. Witness his transformative experiences as he returns to the vibrant, ever-changing landscape of India, settling in Puttaparthy and discovering the serene hill station of Kodaikanal. Experience the un…

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RECLAIMING EARTH AUDIOBOOK - Chapter 2. Manifesting Dreams 11:14

2M ago11:14

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READ THE FULL BOOK HERE: https://mybook.to/reclaiming-earth Welcome to Chapter 2: Manifesting Dreams. In this chapter, we'll explore how a simple visioning exercise can spark profound life changes and set you on the path to realizing your deepest aspirations. As we journey from a web design office in Portland to the sun-baked mesas of New Mexico, y…

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Volumetric Building with Vaughan Buckley 23:08

11M ago23:08

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Art Schmon, Managing Director IWBC, interviews Vaughan Buckley, CEO of Volumetric Building Companies to discuss the advantages offsite modular building.It's the orchestration of bringing together:-Technology-enabled design process-Precision-driven manufacturing capabilities-Project-proven volumetric set and construction expertiseEnsures faster deli…

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Episode 3: An introduction to Andy Oding 41:00

12M ago41:00

41:00

Join Steph and I as we introduce Andy Oding Director of Building Science from Building Knowledge Canada.

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Episode 2: An Interview with Gord Cooke 35:32

12M ago35:32

35:32

Our guest today Mr. Gord Cooke talks us through how Building Knowledge came to be.

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Bamboo Building in Mexico 54:17

12M ago54:17

54:17

In the final podcast of this season, I sat down with Mexico-based architect, Lucilla Aguilar to talk about her experience in working with bamboo for post-earthquake relief and how she created systems for working with bamboo that are replicable and easy for non-bamboo carpenters to work with. In This Episode We Discuss: The Beauty Of Bamboo Architec…

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Building Bamboo Furniture 47:31

12M ago47:31

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We dive into the world of bamboo furniture production with Rebecca Reubens, the driving force behind Rhizome. From industrial design to bamboo furniture, Rebecca shares her journey of working with bamboo; empowering collaborations with local communities, NGOs, local governments, and craftspeople. We talk about everything from colonization, the issu…

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Episode 1: BKC Podcast Into 45:59

12M ago45:59

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Our very first dive into bringing the building industry the knowledge and expertise that you know and come to expect from Building Knowledge in Podcast form.

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The Future Potential of Bamboo Architecture 59:48

1y ago59:48

59:48

In This Episode We Discuss: Bamboo As A Building Material How Bamboo Sits Within The Spectrum Of Materials Creating Rules And Codes Of Practice For Bamboo The Properties Of Bamboo Incorporating Bamboo Into A Western Context Engineered Bamboo Zero Carbon Buildings How Bamboo Grows Harvesting Bamboo The Impact Of Bamboo On The Construction Industry R…

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From Conventional Materials To Bamboo Architecture 54:11

1y ago54:11

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In This Episode We Discuss: How the interest in bamboo came to be Visit to Bali and Green Village Harvesting and Treating Bamboo First Bamboo Project Building For Conscious Impact In Nepal Failures and Lessons Learned Bamboo In Nepal Starting Bambufolia Projects To Start With Elevating Bamboo The Biggest Challenge When Working With Bamboo Testing B…

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Digital Design, Augmented Reality, and Bamboo Architecture 47:59

1y ago47:59

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In This Episode We Discuss: Bringing High Tech Into Low Tech Areas From Digital To Reality HoloLenses On-Site Design With Augmented Reality (AR) Kristof’s Work With Bamboo The Golden Moon Bamboo Installation The ZCB Bamboo Pavilion in Hong Kong Using Complex Geometry For Creating Rigidity The Limiting Process Of Conventional Architecture And Buildi…

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Building Green School Tulum 40:06

1y ago40:06

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An exciting episode and topic for the future of bamboo architecture in the Americas. Jules De Laage is an architect, former Program Manager at Bamboo U and currently leading the team building Green School Tulum in Mexico. In this episode, we talk about what it’s like to bring bamboo designs into a new context that faces environmental challenges lik…

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Bamboo and The Circular Economy 58:08

1y ago58:08

58:08

The circular economy is a set of principles which serve as a guide in how we use our resources in an efficient and sustainable way. Felix Bock is the CEO and the Founder of ChopValue and we are honored to have him as a guest on today’s episode, to talk about turning waste into a resource and building a movement around the circular economy. In This …

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Starting A Bamboo Industry From Scratch 38:38

1y ago38:38

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Sanne is a Bamboo U Alumni and an architect from Amsterdam. Together with her team, she is working on building an entire bamboo industry in Uganda- from plantation and harvesting to government support and building structures. _______ In This Episode We Discuss: 4:05 Sanne’s First Bamboo Building Project 6:16 Building With Sustainable Materials In U…

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Bamboo As A Round Pole Or A Square Plank 54:12

1+ y ago54:12

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How do you build with bamboo in a context that is highly regulated? Jed Long began his journey of building with bamboo by constructing temporary structures at festivals and art installations for The Biennale of Sydney in Australia. Today, he has relocated to Bali to work on the manufacturing of cross-laminated bamboo with Indobamboo. He is passiona…

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Engineering For Bamboo 44:53

1+ y ago44:53

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We’re back with a brand new season, and we’re honored to have Luis Felipe Lopez as our first guest. Originally from Colombia, Luis is an expert bamboo engineer based in the Philippines where he works on sustainable social housing made using bamboo with his firm Base Bahay. In this episode we discuss: 03.21 Traditional Bamboo Buildings In Colombia 0…

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End to End with Design-Make-Build with Ben Talbot of Mitek 24:05

4y ago24:05

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End to End with Design-Make-BuildA conversation with Ben Tabolt, Director Plan Services, MiTekMiTek empowers its customers to improve the way they design,make and build. Listen to Ben Tabolt, MiTek’s Director of Plan Services, describe how Mitek is putting Design-Make-Build into action, with a holistic approach centered around digital design with o…

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How Can Artificial Intelligence be Used to Produce Timber Designs? 19:48

4y ago19:48

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How Can Artificial Intelligence be Used to Produce Timber DesignA conversation with Dr. Luke Whale, CoFounder of DAISY AI, Inc.Listen to Dr. Luke Whale describe an exciting new AI technology that promises to revolutionize timber design for manufacturing. The AI tool is called DAISY, acronym for Design AI Systems, and ituses genetic programming to f…

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Building Internet of Things & IAQ Financing Strategies 38:50

4y ago38:50

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In this episode Serene Al-Momen with Senseware PhD, Michele Pitale, and Devesh Nirmul with CouterpointSRE speak about the emerging challenges brought about by COVID-19 and its impact on the design of the buildings, impacts on human health and air quality, and other outcomes. In this digital age, it is important for building owners, managers, and de…

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Post COVID Mixed Use Developments & PACE Financing 38:43

4y ago38:43

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The pandemic has brought greater awareness to and appreciation of energy efficient building design. The C-PACE financing mechanism highlights an important metric: savings-to-investment ratio. Additionally, existing buildings are being repurposed and retrofitted to adapt to the "new normal" to maintain operations and keep tenants and guests safe. Ke…

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Leveraging Battery Storage & Electric Vehicles (Part II) 26:44

4y ago26:44

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In this week's episode we chat with Tosh Dutt of ChargeNet about the advantages of microgrids over larger utility grids, battery storage and the exciting future of electric vehicles. Tosh Dutt is a subject matter expert in distributed energy resources and EV charging, and has successfully built mature startups and new units in large companies. TOSH…

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Bamboo Farms in Europe 51:49

4y ago51:49

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This episode was recorded in Gozo, Malta in Dr. Friederich's home. Dr. Hans Friederich's blog: Hansfriederich.wordpress.com The Bamboo European Plantation Program: Bamboologic.eu The World Bamboo Organization: Worldbamboo.net International Bamboo and Rattan Organisation: www.inbar.intBy Rizal Abdulhadi, Orin Hardy, Dr. Hans Friederich

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Leveraging Battery Storage & Electric Vehicles (Part 1) 29:54

4y ago29:54

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In this week's episode we chat with Tosh Dutt of ChargeNet about the advantages of microgrids over larger utility grids, battery storage and the exciting future of electric vehicles. Tosh Dutt is a subject matter expert in distributed energy resources and EV charging, and has successfully built mature startups and new units in large companies. TOSH…

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Becoming a Bamboo Architect 52:23

4y ago52:23

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Jules works for Ibuku and is currently part of the team designing Green School in Tulum, Mexico You can also follow us on instagram @bambooubali This episode was recorded at Bambu Indah in Bali Indonesia. Sorry about the frogs in the background. Life in the jungle.By Orin Hardy, Jules Delaage, Rizal Abdulhadi

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Bamboo Carpentry in Bali 45:17

4y ago45:17

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If you want to meet Moko take a tour of the Ibuku factory or come to Bamboo U! If you liked this podcast and want to learn more about Bamboo U please check out our upcoming course here. You can also follow us on instagram @bambooubali This episode was recorded at The Kul Kul Farm in Bali Indonesia.By Ketut Sumerta, Rizal Abdulhadi, Orin Hardy

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Deep Energy Efficiency with Jason Gregory 33:22

4y ago33:22

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With regards to existing buildings, it is not usually the lack of suitable equipment that holds back deep energy efficiency. The two-part question posed by owners is often, “How can we justify the additional expense to build or retrofit a building to meet our goals, and how do we do it in a way that generates returns on invested capital?”In this ep…

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Building Championship-Winning Bikes With Bamboo 50:07

4y ago50:07

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Check out BooBike, BooHugger, and his factory Bamboo Master. If you liked this podcast and want to learn more about Bamboo U please check out our upcoming course here. You can also follow us on instagram @bambooubali This episode was recorded at The Kul Kul Farm in Bali Indonesia.By Orin Hardy, James Wolf, Rizal Abdulhadi

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Indoor Air Quality Transparency with RESET™ 45:17

4y ago45:17

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We can survive for weeks without food and days without water. Yet, we can only survive a few minutes without air. It comes at no surprise that the impact of air quality on health is significant. Healthy air leads to less sick days and higher productivity. Join us on the 3P Theory podcast this week with Stanton Wong as we discuss more on air quality…

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Reimagining Homes with Bamboo 1:04:56

4+ y ago1:04:56

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Please check out Elora's work at IBUKU.COM as well as her inspiring TED Talk. She was also just featured on Apple TV's new HOME series. View the trailer here, or check it out on Apple TV. You can also see her work on instagram @ibukubali If you liked this podcast and want to learn more about Bamboo U please check out our upcoming course here. You c…

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Occupant Health and Wellness Is Just Around the Corner 38:19

4+ y ago38:19

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Fitwel is one of the fastest growing health and wellbeing certifications. During difficult, uncertain times like we’re currently going through, focusing on the health and wellbeing of employees, tenants, and residents is crucial for maintaining business continuity. Join us for another episode with Jonna Frank with The Center for Active Design where…

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Training The Eye With Bamboo 44:10

4+ y ago44:10

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Scotts favourite book: Elements of Design: Rowena Reed Kostellow and the Structure of Visual Relationships, By Gail Greet Hannah If you liked this podcast and want to learn more about Bamboo U please check out our upcoming course here. You can also follow us on instagram @bambooubali This episode was recorded at The Kul Kul Farm in Bali Indonesia.…

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The "New Normal" for Health in Real Estate 39:35

4+ y ago39:35

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In this episode of 3P Theory we explore how people can effectively transition back into the workplace as the COVID-19 crisis hopefully begins to die down over the following months. Also discussed is how building owners and managers, tenants, and other occupants can come together to find solutions to make the workplace “safe” again in the new normal…

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1000 Bamboo Villages 54:25

4+ y ago54:25

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1000 Bamboo Villages Link Arief's Book: "Towards Resilient Bamboo Forestry: A Reference Guide for Improved Management of Clumping Bamboo for Timber Bamboo" by Arief Rabik, Ben Brown Arief's Bio: Trained in environmental sciences, Arief is considered as the world’s top bamboo forestry and harvesting expert. He founded Indobamboo and aims at combinin…

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Building the Future with Bamboo 45:59

4+ y ago45:59

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John's Website Green by John and Cynthia Green School Bambu Indah If you enjoyed this episode please check out what John Hardy is currently working on, instagram @greenbyjohn If you liked this podcast and want to learn how to build and design with bamboo and have an unique architectural tour of the Green School, join us at Bamboo U on our upcoming …

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Meet Your Host 16:24

4+ y ago16:24

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Bamboo U is more than a workshop, it is a place where we can create a better future. People come together here to reconnect. To work with their hands by making real bamboo structures, and by making their own bamboo designs come to life. We often see beautiful finished prototypes of lamps, chairs, intriguing art pieces, and detailed models of future…

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Making Sense of Water with Water First™ Engineering (Part II) 24:28

4+ y ago24:28

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On average, 50-60% of municipal water is being used for landscape irrigation purposes, and it is observed that is a staggering trend of overwatering in Texas alone. Due to this, governments will predictably increase prices on this vital resource. In order to effectively promote water conservation, it is important to use the vernacular of project de…

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Making Sense of Water with Water First™ Engineering (Part I) 24:01

4+ y ago24:01

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On average, 50-60% of municipal water is being used for landscape irrigation purposes, and it is observed that is a staggering trend of overwatering in Texas alone. Due to this, governments will predictably increase prices on this vital resource. In order to effectively promote water conservation, it is important to use the vernacular of project de…

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You Are What You Breathe: Improved Indoor Air Quality 28:46

4+ y ago28:46

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The US Environmental Protection Agency named indoor air quality as one of the top 5 health threats in the U.S. That’s because we are spending 90% of our time indoors. Are you aware of the benefits of bipolar ionization technology? Bipolar ionization is essential in our lives since it focuses on purifying the air as opposed to the filtration offered…

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The Value of Building Commissioning 38:42

4+ y ago38:42

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Commissioning ensures that each step of the design process is documented for the protection of the contractor, designers and owners in order to deliver a project that works from the beginning and can be operated by the building’s facilities staff. Obviously, commissioning is no small task and can have wide ranging effects on a project, so are you p…

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Leveraging Solar Co-ops for Community Solar 35:55

4+ y ago35:55

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Solar co-ops organize 50 to 100 neighbors in a group to go solar together. People love the community approach. Qualified experts support you through each stage of the solar process and members leverage bulk-purchasing power to get discounted pricing and a quality installation, while still signing individual contracts that ensure the right system fo…

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Commercial Solar with Aaron Wilson of Solar One 53:44

4+ y ago53:44

53:44

By Mike Brown, Aaron Wilson

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Energy, Environment and Law 48:41

5y ago48:41

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As environmental policies and energy codes around the US become more stringent and push the bar on energy efficiency, design firms are faced with the challenge of addressing high performance design while balancing client expectations to deliver projects under budget and on time. In some parts of the country mandatory building benchmarking & reporti…

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What You Need to Know About Air Quality 26:56

5y ago26:56

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Air pollution is perceived as a modern-day curse: a by-product of increasing urbanization and industrialization. It does, however, have a long and evolving history with interesting transitions in line with economic, technological and political change. Every time we drive to school, use our heater or air conditioner, clean our windows, or even style…

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Revisiting the Integrative Design Process 36:37

5y ago36:37

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The green building movement has both benefited and been harmed by the development of green building rating systems. The benefit is that the rating systems have introduced people to the issues of ecological design in easy to grasp pieces. The harm has occurred because people think that green design is about simply adding these pieces to a project; p…

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How is Modular Hotel Construction Financed? 14:38

5y ago14:38

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The availability of finance has been - and still is - a major challenge for modular construction. Many banks won’t touch modular projects for a variety of reasons and the challenge of financing has actually impeded the rate of adoption for modular building. But a solution is at hand!Hear from Kyung Kim, a Senior VP with AVANA Capital who has direct…

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Water Conservation in Commercial Buildings 42:34

5y ago42:34

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Most businesses rely on abundant water to operate. Access to uninterrupted water is expected to be as reliable as electricity. While energy conservation programs have become established and have documented cost savings to support them, water costs have remained low and water conservation has not been a major initiative for many companies. Energy co…

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Green Real Estate & Property Valuation 27:55

5y ago27:55

27:55

What is the best way for you to position your building from a valuation standpoint? Are there strategies that designers can use to collaborate better with developers & building owners to improve the market value of high performance buildings? Because these buildings are different, owners have had to change not only how they design, build, and marke…

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Untapped Potential: Commercial Incentives (Part II) 32:34

5y ago32:34

32:34

Most utilities have funds that are available for owners/developers to help offset the first cost premium of energy efficiency projects, while maximizing long-term operational savings. To encourage energy efficiency, governments, utilities and other organizations offer energy efficiency and other financial incentives to make energy efficiency more a…

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