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Do green buildings matter to you? This podcast fuels your fire with inspiring interviews from industry and nonprofit leaders across the built environment. Not sure if green building matters? Listen to the personal stories of our guests and let Charlie’s passion help convince you why green buildings are essential to our shared future. Each episode illustrates a unique journey through sustainability and towards resilience. Charlie explores the challenges and celebrations of the movers and shak ...
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Richard Harpham has more than 20 years of experience launching products into international markets for both start-up ventures and enterprise organizations. Currently he is a co-founder of Skema, Inc. Richard has experienced most of the highs and lows of bringing disruptive technology to developers, designers and contractors. He was an early hire at…
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It's a new season and new format. In this episode, The Voice of The People, Sheri and Allison discuss the Paris Olympics now underway and learn more about Professor Harrison, Associate Dean at The University of Missouri, a member of the Jamaican diaspora and more.By Allison Harrison
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Marco Valerio Ceccotti, Italian sustainability consultant and LEED AP. His background includes many of the first LEED v2.2 and v2009 certified projects in Italy, collaborating with design and construction companies. Graduated in Economics and specialized in Environmental Management, I’m fully involved in the Italian Green Building Movement since 20…
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Jeffrey Johnson, PhD, PE operates at the intersection of expertise, innovation and technology to advance sustainability efforts that will revolutionize the water industry while protecting the future of generations to come. Tapping in-depth knowledge of domestic and global water issues honed through business and academic experience, Jeffrey leads gr…
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TITLE: Green Building and Sustainability Leader John Harrison (Returning Guest) John Harrison, FAIA, RDI, LEED Fellow. John is a sustainability innovator and licensed architect with extensive and diverse experience in both project and enterprise level certifications and design standards. He is one of the world’s foremost experts on the global appli…
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Andrea Valentini, Architect, LEED AP BD+C,ID+C, WELL AP, ENV SP,Fitwel Amb.,USGBC Pro. Architectural Firm with broad experience gained in green building design,construction management and real estate development of high- end residential buildings He graduated from the Venice Architecture Institute in March 1986 with a score of 110/110 with a degree…
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Discover the secrets to successful Adaptive Reuse in Urban Development in this enlightening webinar. Experts will guide you through the essential aspects of this innovative approach, highlighting embodied carbon, financial strategies, community enhancement, strategic planning, and navigating project limitations. Dive into the world of adaptive reus…
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Simon Buckmasteris the Technical & Sales Services Manager for James Hardie UK, the world leader in the manufacture of high-performance fibre cement and fibregypsum building solutions. Simon has worked for James Hardie for over 10 years in a number of technical and operational roles, and is currently responsible for the UK Technical, Customer Suppor…
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Allison Hudock has over 23 years of professional experience while working for 3 highly respected, fast-paced, environmental consulting firms. Allison holds a B.S. in Environmental Policy, Institutions and Behavior from Rutgers University, in addition to her LEED AP BD+C, WELL AP, Living Future Accreditation, Fitwel Ambassador credentials. Allison h…
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Joe MacDonald, Principal, Chief Energy & Sustainability Officer | Net Zero Carbon Strategist | Innovator | Data Driven | Climate Risks & Opportunities. Joe MacDonald is an internationally recognized executive and visionary architect, researcher, policy specialist, and climate subject matter expert advocate. Joe founded Urban A&O in New York while s…
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Sanitary and Environmental Engineer from the Universidad Pontificia de Bucaramanga, Colombia, with a Master Degree in Civil Engineer Consulting from the Universidad Politécnica de Valencia, Spain. LEED AP BD+C since July 2012 and LEED AP ND since May 2014. With 15 years of experience in environmental consulting, working in Spain on issues related t…
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In Episode 12, the season finale, we discuss Road Rehabilitation Experience, Jamaica Invitational Meet, Former KC Athlete Faces Deportation, Nigy Boy Graduates, Cannabis Reclassification, Vaginal Revenge? and more. Wha Dis? (What is this?) is a storytelling space where hosts Allison, M-Boogie and the Voice of the People discuss current affairs and …
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Simran Safer, WELL AP, LEED Green Associate | Wellness Real Estate Specialist at Solo Real Estate | Sustainable Designer, Social Impact, Health & Wellness, Energy Efficiency, Stakeholder Collaboration & Engagement. In a world striving for sustainability, breaking down silos is crucial. Interoperability holds the key, enabling collaboration and inte…
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In Episode 11, we discuss - Accessing Healthcare at Princess Margaret Hospital, Indian Nationals Arrive In Jamaica, Bomb Threats In Schools, Jamaican Party Names, Jamaica's Relay Culture, Man vs Bear, Ice Spice and more. Wha Dis? (What is this?) is a storytelling space where hosts Allison, M-Boogie and the Voice of the People discuss current affair…
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Jonathan Landry is the founder and CEO of ChaAC I+N+C, he leads a team of building performance specialists, ESG consultants, and green building certification consultants who are passionate about improving the urban environment. With over seven years of experience in the green construction industry, he has developed a strong expertise in whole build…
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In Episode 10, we discuss - Rasheda Green Advances In Miss Universe Competition, 52 Year Old Dr Sandra Swaby Advances In Miss Universe Competition, Suicide In Ramble St Thomas, Fake Curry, Portland Lashed By Heavy Rains, Heritage Site In Bull Bay? Water Schedule. and more. Wha Dis? (What is this?) is a storytelling space where hosts Allison, M-Boog…
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Today is a special episode - notes from Athens as well as LEED v5 preview. I talk about the amazing conference I recently attended in late April in Athens, Greece. The great folks that run GBCI Europe, Kay and Nicole Killmann and their entire team do such a great job promoting green buildings, especially programs like LEED, all through Europe. And …
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In Episode 9, we discuss St Thomas Native & The Prime Minister's Youth Awards, Rasheda Green Places In Miss Universe East, Violence In Schools, DPP's Tenure Cut Short, Water Woes and more. Wha Dis? (What is this?) is a storytelling space where hosts Allison, M-Boogie and the Voice of the People discuss current affairs and trending stories coming ou…
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Jeff Hochberg is credentialed as a WELL AP, LEED GA, ActiveScore AP and Fitwel Ambassador, and has spent over 35 years in the fields of healthy building and wellness and population health management, serving in leadership roles within the corporate, hospital, health plan, public not-for-profit and consulting sectors. Along with Jeff's WELL AP crede…
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Emmanuel 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 mate…
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In episode 8, we discuss Luxury Tourism For St Thomas, St Thomas Municipal Council, NIS Office Experience in St Thomas, Morant Bay Urban Centre Expansion, Western Westmoreland Water Woes and more. Wha Dis? (What is this?) is a storytelling space where hosts Allison, M-Boogie and the Voice of the People discuss current affairs and trending stories c…
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Jon Berkoe, PE, named to Builtworld’s Top 50 Tech Adopters in 2021.The current built environment is confronted by unprecedented challenges to planning and delivering projects on time and on budget, which is why his passion is putting technology into practice to lower cost and reduce risk. He’s led digital transformation initiatives at the executive…
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In episode 7, we discuss The Passing of a loved one, The Morant Bay Urban Centre, Jamaica's Dry Spell, Carnival in Jamaica, Solar Eclipse, Leoda Bradshaw and more. Wha Dis? (What is this?) is a storytelling space where hosts Allison, M-Boogie and the Voice of the People discuss current affairs and trending stories coming out of St Thomas, Jamaica, …
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Alisha McFetridge, is the co-founder and CEO of Rainstick, a clean technology company committed to cutting residential water usage in half. Rainstick is a high-flow shower system of 3 GPM that saves 80% water and 80% energy through point-of-use recirculation and real-time cleansing. Alisha holds an MSc in Climate Change and Development and a Bachel…
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Mara Baum, LEED Fellow, is an architect and partner at DIALOG, an international, integrated design collaborative that builds stronger communities and a healthier environment. She is passionate about the intersection of ecological and health issues in buildings and cities. Her design solutions are two pronged: places that create healthier and happie…
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In episode 6 we discuss Constable Shayon Francis, Chronixx, House Speaker vs Clerk, P. Diddy, Kate Middleton, Tragedy At Baltimore Harbor and more. Wha Dis? (What is this?) is a storytelling space where hosts Allison, M-Boogie and the Voice of the People discuss current affairs and trending stories coming out of St Thomas, Jamaica, the region and t…
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Lynn N. Simon, FAIA, LEED Fellow, Principal and West Sustainability Services Leader at Arup, is a Global Sustainability & ESG leader, with more than two decades of influencing behaviors, shifting mindsets, and co-creating to reach climate and equity goals across tech, real estate, and AEC sectors. She excels in developing and retaining client relat…
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In episode 5 we discuss Rasheda Green and Miss Universe East, Kite Festival in Morant Bay, Church Corner Dump, St Thomas Exotic, LA Lewis, Leon Bailey, Cowboy Carter, Kate Middleton and more. Wha Dis? (What is this?) is a storytelling space where hosts Allison, M-Boogie and the Voice of the People discuss current affairs and trending stories coming…
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Today we're going to talk about the LEED professional credential exams. In particular, I'm going to give you some tips on how to pass these 100 question multiple choice exams. Get those letters after your name. Understand what's the latest with this green building movement. Understand how to work on LEED projects of all sorts, whether it's new cons…
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In episode 4 we discuss new developments surrounding the New Mayor For Morant Bay, Water woes continue, Vybz Kartel's Privy Council Ruling, Haiti's Future, the opening of the Budget Presentation and more. Wha Dis? (What is this?) is a storytelling space where hosts Allison, M-Boogie and the Voice of the People discuss current affairs and trending s…
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Paul Doherty, IFMA Fellow, DFC Senior Fellow, has been published by Forbes as “Changing the World.” Seen on Bloomberg TV and reported by CNBC as one of America's Business Titans, Paul is a Registered Architect and one of the global Industry's most sought after thought leaders, strategists and integrators of process, technology & business. Paul is t…
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In episode 3 we discuss the New Mayor For Morant Bay, International Women's Day, Miss Universe East, Lyssons Beach, Cannabis Babies and more. Wha Dis? (What is this?) is a storytelling space where hosts Allison, M-Boogie and the Voice of the People discuss current affairs and trending stories coming out of St Thomas, Jamaica, the region and the wor…
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Mercedes Oviedo has a MSc in Bioclimatic Architecture and Environment fromTechnical University of Madrid School of Architecture, a MSc in Environmental Engineering from the Technical University of Madrid School of Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Architecture. Her sustainability project management experience includes a range of LEED-certifi…
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Wha Dis? (What is this?) is a storytelling space where hosts Allison, M-Boogie and the Voice of the People discuss current affairs and trending stories coming out of St Thomas, Jamaica, the region and the world. Wha Dis? is reflecting the times. In episode 2 we discuss Water Woes...again, Local Government Election Recounts, Lost In Time Fest, Menta…
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Monte Hilleman, comes to us as an expert in the green building industry with over 25 years of experience and a strong reputation for credible and authentic urban development that maintains the vitality and sustainability of urban spaces. Monte has built his legacy at the forefront of developing and advancing ESG goals to create social, ecological a…
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Wha Dis? (What is this?) is a storytelling space where hosts Allison, M-Boogie and the Voice of the People discuss current affairs and trending stories coming out of St Thomas, Jamaica, the region and the world. Wha Dis? is reflecting the times. In this episode we discuss Jamaica's Local Government Elections, Water Woes, Unruly Fest, Morant Bay Urb…
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TITLE: Construction Tech Enables Sustainability with Jason Perez Jason Perez, is the CEO and co-founder of YARDZ, a construction technology company. Entrepreneur, Advisor, Forever Student and Mentor. Founder of a Construction Technology start-up and ATDC Accelerate company. “I love life, I love business and love solving industry problems through si…
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Erica Weeks, is a licensed architect who has dedicated her career to sustainability. Erica manages the Sustainability Services Sector at Hastings Architecture, where she works with owners, architects, engineers, and contractors across the country to facilitate sustainability rating systems. Erica has a keen ability to create synergies between disci…
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https://vimeo.com/894964769/03a5033360?share=copy "Unlocking the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) for Real Estate: Boosting Profits & Sustainability" where you will delve into the history and significance of the IRA. Discover how sustainable design principles are deeply embedded in this legislation and supported by guidance from key government agencie…
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Green Building Strategy and Communications with Brian Bollinger Brian Bollinger, MBA, CEM, WELL AP, LEED Green Associate With over 15 years of visionary leadership, Brian Bollinger is an operational executive known for strategic management and fostering innovative partnerships. As the Head of Communications for Green Building Holdings (GBH), Brian …
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This 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 …
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Hafsa Burt, LEED Fellow, previously worked at Frank Gehry & Associates and SOM before starting hb+a Architects. With an undergraduate, Masters Degree in Architecture & a minor in Electronic Design from SCAD she brings to her work an avant garde streak & a strong commitment to the triple bottom line. An environmentalist, she adopted and actively adv…
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Rob Winstead, LEED Fellow, is a nationally-recognized expert in learning space design and sustainability. Rob is an advocate for exceptional learning spaces that blend thoughtful design with high performance goals to deliver added value for clients and users. He is a frequent speaker at regional and national conferences and is the former chair of t…
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Geoffrey Brock, LEED Fellow, Director of Sustainability at IPS, has more than 15 years of experience in the AEC industry with roles in both sustainability and project management. He has supported dozens of LEED and WELL projects in the life sciences, healthcare and other industries. He also oversaw project and portfolio scale collection of energy, …
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Asa 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 o…
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Amy Pastor, LEED Fellow, PE, CxA, ENV SP is the Vice President of Sustainability at EXP. She leads a nationwide team of commissioning and sustainability professionals who deliver innovative and cost-effective solutions for their clients in various sectors. With over 18 years of experience in the industry, she has a proven track record of managing c…
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Eddy Santosa, is a LEED Fellow and a global leader in the delivery of sustainable building strategies and design, with over 24 years of experience including delivering high-performance sustainable design on over 300 building projects across the U.S. and globally. He has been recognized for his global industry leadership by the USGBC where he has be…
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