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Neutral Podcast
by Nate Helbach
Neutral is a Regenerative Development Company: We orchestrate a harmonious convergence of people, profit, place, and planet by uniting visionaries across sustainability, design, and well-being. Through the thoughtful integration of these principles, we cultivate thriving communities that enrich the lives of residents, deliver lasting alpha returns to investors, enhance the surrounding neighborhood, and contribute to a healthier planet. neutralpodcast.substack.com
Episodes
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Neutral Podcast Ep 27 – Kohler WasteLAB & Neutral Partnership | Matthew Sanchez
Have you ever considered where industrial waste goes? What if the dust from a factory or the runoff from a pottery studio could be transformed into a beautiful, handcrafted sink in your home? We’re on-site in Kohler, Wisconsin, at the innovative Kohler Waste Lab with Matt to discuss how they are...
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Neutral Podcast Ep 26 – Neutral Farm Vision for Multifamily | Tommy Stauffer
When you see a strawberry in the grocery store in the middle of winter, have you ever stopped to ask how it got there? And why it can last for weeks when a fresh one from a local farm is best eaten in days? We’re on-site at Vitruvian Farms, just outside Madison, Wisconsin, with co-founder Tommy...
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Neutral Podcast Ep 25 – Short term stay and Hospitality Focused | Jaja Jackson
Your home should be more than just a place to live. What if it could adapt to your life, whether you’re staying for a night, a month, or a year? In this conversation, we sit down with a leader from ICONIQ Capital and Sentral to walk through the evolution of renting. He shares his journey from...
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Neutral Podcast Ep 24 – Fire Protection for Mass Timber | David Barber
Episode #24 In this episode of the Neutral Podcast, Nate sits down with David Barber, a leading fire safety engineer, during a live three-hour fire test for the Edison Project—a groundbreaking 31-story mass timber tower in downtown Milwaukee. With the roar of the furnace in the background, they...
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Neutral Podcast Ep 23 – Wellness & Multifamily | Dr Allan Mottram & Peter Kraus
You’ll meet Peter Kraus, a trainer-turned-entrepreneur who’s spent years building spaces that make movement second nature. From modeling gigs to training elite performers—from Ironman competitors to professional sports teams—his path led to one idea: health should live where you do. Dr. Allan…
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Neutral Podcast Ep 22 – Branding Neutral | Mick McConnell
Welcome to today's episode! I'm excited to introduce our guest, Mick McConnell, currently the Head of Space at Airbnb and a true pioneer in creative leadership and branding. With over 25 years of experience transforming major brands through innovation and design, Mick has been the driving force...
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Neutral Podcast Ep 21 – Zero Carbon Aligned Housing | Jennifer Castenson
Learn More at: https://www.neutral.us In this episode, Jennifer Castenson and Nate discuss sustainable housing and the concept of Zero Carbon Aligned Housing. The conversation explores urban sprawl, density, and the influence of climate change on housing patterns. In the latter half of the…
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Neutral Podcast Ep 20 – Innovation in Real Estate | Daryl Patterson
Learn More at: https://www.neutral.us Daryl Patterson, former CPO of Lendlease, joins Nate in this episode of The Neutral Podcast to discuss construction's shift toward digitization and industrialization. The conversation with Nate explores Lendlease's Podium platform, which connects developers,...
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Neutral Podcast Ep 19 – Structural Engineering for Mass Timber | Josh Dortzbach
In this episode, Josh Dortzbach, CEO and Co-Founder of Forefront Structural Engineers, shares his journey into architecture, focusing on adaptive reuse and mass timber construction. Listen as we dive into and discuss the cost-effectiveness and sustainability of adaptive reuse projects, the...
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Neutral Podcast Ep 18 – Promoting Wellbeing in Built Environments | Lindsay Baker
In this episode, we sit down with Lindsay Baker, CEO of International Living Future Institute (ILFI), to explore her fascinating work in regenerative building design and certification. Starting with her work on the LEED rating system as an early member of U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC),...
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Neutral Podcast Ep 17 – Real Estate Finance and Sustainability | Chris Timmins
Send us a text What drives disadvantaged communities to tolerate higher pollution levels, and can sustainable housing be the answer to urban inequality? This episode promises to unravel these complex questions with the expertise of Chris Timmons, a leading professor from UW-Madison. Chris, who…
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Neutral Podcast Ep 16 – Design-Driven Real Estate | Troy Harris
Send us a text Unlock the secrets of sustainable forestry and timberland management with our special guest, Troy Harris, Managing Director of Timberland and Innovation Wood Products at Jamestown. With over three decades of experience in the industry, Troy takes us on a journey from his early days...
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Neutral Podcast Ep 15 – Multifamily Fitness Innovation | Peter Kraus
Send us a text Ever wondered how a modeling career could lead to a thriving fitness empire? In this episode of the Neutral Podcast, we chat with Peter Krause from PK Fitness, who shares his captivating journey from strutting runways around the globe to becoming a fitness mogul in Madison. Peter's...
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Neutral Podcast Ep 14 – Passive House Facades | Asta Fivgas
Send us a text Discover how cutting-edge design and sustainability practices are revolutionizing modern architecture. Join us as we welcome Asta Fivgas, Director of Pre-Construction at Reflections Window and Wall, to provide an insider's look at the innovative Passive House rated glass facade for...
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Neutral Podcast Ep 13 – Developing With Mass Timber | Dan Whalen
Send us a text Ready to uncover the secrets behind sustainable real estate development? Join us on the Neutral Podcast as we sit down with Dan Whelan from Harbor Bay Ventures. Dan shares his remarkable journey from aspiring sports journalist and professional football player to becoming a leading...
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Neutral Podcast Ep 12 – Sustainable Cities | Jeff Risom
Send us a text Can the design of our cities actually impact our health and well-being? Join us for an enlightening conversation with Jeff Rizmo, partner and CIO at Gale, as we unravel the complex interplay between urban design, sustainability, and public health. From his multicultural roots in...
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Neutral Podcast Ep 11 – Sustainable Cities | Cara Eckholm
Send us a text Embark on a journey with Cara Elkhorn, a trailblazer in sustainable urban development, as she shares her expansive knowledge and experience in transforming cityscapes into eco-friendly spaces. From Beijing's sprawling urbanity to the green initiatives of Copenhagen and New York…
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Neutral Podcast Ep 10 – Designing Neutral Edison | Ray Hartshorne
Send us a text In this episode of The Neutral Podcast, we sat down with Ray Hartshorne, Co-Founder and Partner at Hartshorne Plunkard Architecture ("HPA"). He and his team at HPA are leading the design for The Neutral Project's historic development in Milwaukee, The Edison. Join us as we discuss...
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Neutral Podcast Ep 09 – Financing Mass Timber Developments | Douglas Lyons
Send us a text Embark on a captivating journey through the landscape of sustainable real estate development and investment with our esteemed guest, Douglas Lyons of Promark. His impressive career arc, from intern to Managing Principal, weaves a story of innovation and adaptation in an industry…
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Neutral Podcast Ep 08 – Mass Timber Adoption | Ricky McLain
Send us a text Venture into the green frontier of construction with Woodworks' Ricky McLean as we uncover the transformative world of mass timber, a material that's reshaping our urban landscapes. Witness the sustainability revolution through Ricky's lens, from his pivotal work on groundbreaking...
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Neutral Podcast Ep 07 – Mass Timber Manufacturing & Adoption | Thomas Mende
Send us a text Prepare to unlock the secrets of sustainable forestry and the timber industry with our esteemed guest, Thomas Mende, the visionary leader of Binderholz Timber. Through his lens, we journey from the roots of a modest family sawmill to the towering success of a global lumber...
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Neutral Podcast Ep 06 – Industrialized Construction | Oliver David Krieg
Send us a text In this episode, we are joined by Oliver David “OD” Krieg, CTO at Intelligent City, to discuss the topics of building design automation, dissecting the intricacies of breaking buildings down to their constituent elements, and exploring the delicate balance between designing for...
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Neutral Podcast Ep 05 – Mass Timber Manufacturing & Adoption | Johannes Habenbacher
Send us a text In episode 5, we welcomed Johannes Habenbacher Chief Technology Officer of KLH Massivholz, which also happens to be the supplier of mass timber for The Neutral Project’s Bakers Place. In this episode we discuss the pioneering role of KLH in the rise of mass timber construction…
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Neutral Podcast Ep 04 – Sustainable Cities | Ben Stevens
Send us a text In our latest episode, we welcomed Ben Stevens, author of "The Birth of a Building," to explore the dynamic realm of real estate development. Our discussion navigated the delicate balance between merchant and long-term hold development strategies and weighed each approach's pros…
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Neutral Podcast Ep 03 – Mass Timber Architecture | Andrew Waugh
Send us a text Unlock the transformative power of sustainable architecture as we sit down with Andrew Waugh, the visionary behind Waugh and Thistleton Architects, and delve into the remarkable two-decade journey of mass timber construction. This episode promises to unpack the environmental...
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Neutral Podcast Ep 02 – Industrialized Construction | Jerker Lessing
Send us a text In this episode, we had the pleasure of hosting Jerker Lessing, Adjunct Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Stanford. Our conversation delved into the transformative realm of industrialized construction and how it compares to traditional construction methods.…
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Neutral Podcast Ep 01 – Mass Timber Architecture | Michael Green
Send us a text Learn More at: https://www.theneutralproject.com Michael Green, Founder and Principal of Michael Green Architecture (MGA), and the man who is credited for coining the term “mass timber”, joins us to discuss an array of topics, from responsible forestry, to insights into the...
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Neutral is a Regenerative Development Company: We orchestrate a harmonious convergence of people, profit, place, and planet by uniting visionaries across sustainability, design, and well-being. Through the thoughtful integration of these principles, we cultivate thriving communities that enrich the lives of residents, deliver lasting alpha returns to investors, enhance the surrounding neighborhood, and contribute to a healthier planet.
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