Building Green

Are architects massively underestimating their value?  Jake Rudin, co-founder of Out of Architecture, explains why architects are capable of “almost anything” - yet so many end up trapped in careers that leave them financially and emotionally drained. From being an architect, then working at Adidas to helping 12,000+ architects rethink their future, Jake shares the biggest career mistakes architects make, why burnout often appears 15–20 years into practice, and how to actually build a sustainable career - in AND out of architecture. To explore more about Jake Rudin and his work, you can follow him on Linkedin, visit his website outofarchitecture.com, or join THE COLLECTIVE.Join me, Ladina, on this green journey, and don't forget to subscribe for more insightful conversations about sustainable living and architecture and drop us a review. If you have suggestions for future guests or topics, I'd love to hear from you on my socials!Let's explore the world of green architecture, one conversation at a time.Contact: Ladina ⁠⁠@ladinaschoepf⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠buildinggreenshow.comProduced by: ⁠⁠marketyourarchitecture.com⁠

What happens when you try to turn a 100-year-old home into a high-performance, sustainable space - without touching the exterior?Many of our cities are filled with buildings that are over a hundred years old. The question is no longer whether we keep them - but how we make them work for the future.Jenny Peysin, is an architect in New York who specializes in renovating historic homes while bringing them up to modern performance standards like Passive House.In this conversation, you’ll hear what it actually takes to turn an old building into something that feels healthier, quieter, more efficient, and more comfortable to live in. We talk about the tension between preservation and performance, how to make smart decisions when every inch and every dollar matters, and why sustainability is often just as much about quality of life as it is about energy use.If you’re renovating an older home, thinking about buying one, or designing residential spaces yourself, this episode will give you a much clearer sense of what to protect, what to upgrade, and where sustainability really starts.To explore more about Jenny Peysin and her work, you can follow her on ⁠Linkedin⁠ and ⁠Instagram⁠ @jennypeysinarchitecture, or visit her website ⁠jpeysin-architecture.com⁠Join me, Ladina, on this green journey, and don't forget to subscribe for more insightful conversations about sustainable living and architecture and drop us a review. If you have suggestions for future guests or topics, I'd love to hear from you on my socials!Let's explore the world of green architecture, one conversation at a time.Contact: Ladina ⁠⁠@ladinaschoepf⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠buildinggreenshow.comProduced by: ⁠⁠marketyourarchitecture.com⁠

What if surfboard waste could actually become the construction blocks of the homes we live in?David Sellers didn’t always believe climate change would be something he’d feel in his own lifetime.As an architect in Hawaii, he’d spent years thinking about sustainability as a future problem… Until one moment changed everything.Standing in the ashes of Lahaina after the fires - David realized something that most architects never fully confront… That they’re not just designing individual homes… they’re shaping entire communities, entire systems… and ultimately, the future.That moment forced him to rethink his role as an architect and led to the creation of Hawaii Off Grid - a company designing fully self-sufficient homes powered by renewable energy, built to operate independently from traditional systems.But what makes David’s work different is how far he’s willing to go - turning surfboard waste and construction trash into construction blocks, creating a circular system where one house quite literally becomes the next.Because for him, this isn’t just about sustainability. It’s about redesigning how we live - from the ground up.To explore more about David Sellers and his work, you can follow him on Linkedin, Instagram @hawaiioffgrid, or visit his website hawaiioffgrid.com. You can also watch his movie Journey Beyond the Grid and read Dezeen’s article on how his team is turning surfboard waste into sustainable construction materials in Hawaii.Join me, Ladina, on this green journey, and don't forget to subscribe for more insightful conversations about sustainable living and architecture and drop us a review. If you have suggestions for future guests or topics, I'd love to hear from you on my socials!Let's explore the world of green architecture, one conversation at a time.Contact: Ladina ⁠⁠@ladinaschoepf⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠buildinggreenshow.comProduced by: ⁠⁠marketyourarchitecture.com⁠

What if the only thing holding you back is… not being visible?In this episode, Maria shares how she went from a student with “not enough knowledge” to building a platform, interviewing real architects, and getting opportunities just by putting her work out there. She talks about why “visibility matters,” how to learn faster by asking questions, and why sustainable architecture should start with reusing what already exists.If you’re a student, creative, or just starting out, this is your reminder: you don’t need to know everything - you just need to start.To explore more about Maria Stasevich and her work, you can follow her on Linkedin, Instagram @mari_architecture and @media_oblik, subscribe to her Youtube channel, or visit her agency website media-oblik.tilda.ws.Join me, Ladina, on this green journey, and don't forget to subscribe for more insightful conversations about sustainable living and architecture and drop us a review. If you have suggestions for future guests or topics, I'd love to hear from you on my socials!Let's explore the world of green architecture, one conversation at a time.Contact: Ladina ⁠⁠@ladinaschoepf⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠buildinggreenshow.comProduced by: ⁠⁠marketyourarchitecture.com⁠

Why do great designs fail - even when everything is done right?Ariane Laxo, Director of Sustainability at HGA Architects & Engineers, has seen it firsthand: “people take their own customization into a space,” often reshaping even the most well-intended designs. In this conversation, she reveals why sustainability isn’t just about better materials or technology - but about behavior, trust, and the everyday choices people make inside a space.From testing ideas in small ways to understanding why “no one likes to be told what to do,” Ariane explains how real change happens - and why we are no longer designing for one predictable future. If you’ve never stopped to ask, “how could the changing climate impact my project?” - this episode might be the shift you didn’t know you needed.Resources mentioned in this episode- National Climate Assessment https://toolkit.climate.gov/NCA5- Resilient MA https://resilient.mass.gov/- Cal-Adapt https://cal-adapt.org/- University of Minnesota Climate Adaptation Partnership (MCAP) https://climate.umn.edu/- First Street https://firststreet.org/- AIA Trust Climate Factsheet https://theaiatrust.com/home/climate-factsheet/- Class 3 Technologies climate risk assessment https://www.class3technologies.com/- LOCA downscaled climate projections for North America https://loca.ucsd.edu/- WeatherShift https://weathershift.com/- Victor Insurance webinar: Navigating climate-related risks: Legal and practical strategies for design firms- HGA and MCAP study on the use of climate data in design https://hga.com/climate-forward/- Six Classes Approach to Reducing Chemical Harm https://www.sixclasses.org/- State and county climate action plans, resilience plans, and hazard mitigation plansTo explore more about Ariane Laxo and her work, you can follow her on Linkedin or visit her website at hga.com.Join me, Ladina, on this green journey, and don't forget to subscribe for more insightful conversations about sustainable living and architecture and drop us a review. If you have suggestions for future guests or topics, I'd love to hear from you on my socials!Let's explore the world of green architecture, one conversation at a time.Contact: Ladina ⁠⁠@ladinaschoepf⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠buildinggreenshow.comProduced by: ⁠⁠marketyourarchitecture.com⁠

What if the most “sustainable” building is still harming the planet? Bryn Davidson has spent the last two decades trying to make buildings better for people and the planet — not just through design, but through the boring-but-powerful stuff most architects avoid: policy, zoning, and building codes.He explains why a “green” building can still be a climate disaster, talks about the idea of the “carbon iceberg” hiding under our nicest projects, and shares one simple rule about daylight that could make apartments feel instantly more livable. And then we get into the real controversy: why “protecting neighborhood character” can accidentally break housing, push sprawl, and lock cities into car-dependence.If you’ve ever wondered why doing the right thing still feels hard - this episode will make you see the system behind it.To explore more about Bryn Davidson and his work, you can follow him on Linkedin, Instagram @lanefab , or visit his website lanefab.com.Join me, Ladina, on this green journey, and don't forget to subscribe for more insightful conversations about sustainable living and architecture and drop us a review. If you have suggestions for future guests or topics, I'd love to hear from you on my socials!Let's explore the world of green architecture, one conversation at a time.Contact: Ladina ⁠⁠@ladinaschoepf⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠buildinggreenshow.comProduced by: ⁠⁠marketyourarchitecture.com⁠

How do you go from being rejected by Greenpeace to interviewing the Vice President of the United States?Isaias Hernandez is an environmental influencer who’s built a huge platform by making climate topics feel human, clear, and actually worth paying attention to.You’ll hear how he went from finishing his environmental science degree and landing in the corporate world, to creating his own online platform  not by trying to sound like a “perfect expert,” but by being very openly himself and letting that strong point of view attract the right people. We talk about what universities don’t teach you: how to explain climate to regular people without making it feel like homework — and why storytelling, humor, and culture can sometimes land harder than facts alone.If you’ve ever felt like you don’t belong in the room, this conversation might change how you see your voice, your impact, and your role in the climate movement.To explore more about Isaias Hernandez and his work, you can follow him on Linkedin, Instagram, Youtube, or visit his website queerbrownvegan.com.Join me, Ladina, on this green journey, and don't forget to subscribe for more insightful conversations about sustainable living and architecture and drop us a review. If you have suggestions for future guests or topics, I'd love to hear from you on my socials!Let's explore the world of green architecture, one conversation at a time.Contact: Ladina ⁠⁠@ladinaschoepf⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠buildinggreenshow.comProduced by: ⁠⁠marketyourarchitecture.com⁠

Today’s guest is Ross O’Ceallaigh, and he’s here to ruin the idea that a green city is automatically a good one.In this episode, you’ll hear why perfectly cut grass can be bad for nature, why some cities accidentally kill biodiversity while trying to “save the planet,” and how letting places get a bit messier can actually make cities cooler, healthier, and safer during heatwaves and floods. Ross also explains why people sometimes rebel against nature projects — and what happens when communities aren’t told what’s going on.If you’ve ever thought trees on buildings look cool but wondered if they actually help… or if cities can fix climate problems without turning into jungles, this conversation will seriously change how you see urban life.To explore more about Ross O’Ceallaigh and his work, you can visit his website urbanwildinghub.com, listen to The Green Urbanist podcast, and read his newsletter on greenurbanist.substack.com.Join me, Ladina, on this green journey, and don't forget to subscribe for more insightful conversations about sustainable living and architecture and drop us a review. If you have suggestions for future guests or topics, I'd love to hear from you on my socials!Let's explore the world of green architecture, one conversation at a time.Contact: Ladina ⁠⁠@ladinaschoepf⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠buildinggreenshow.comProduced by: ⁠⁠marketyourarchitecture.com⁠

What if our buildings could survive earthquakes, floods, and climate change by learning from nature?Dr. Eugene Tssui explains why modern buildings are failing - and how studying creatures like the nearly indestructible tardigrade can lead to safer, stronger, and cleaner architecture. This episode challenges everything you think you know about concrete, glass, and the future of design.To explore more about Dr. Eugene Tssui and his work, you can follow him on Facebook  or visit his website eugenetssui.com.Join me, Ladina, on this green journey, and don't forget to subscribe for more insightful conversations about sustainable living and architecture and drop us a review. If you have suggestions for future guests or topics, I'd love to hear from you on my socials!Let's explore the world of green architecture, one conversation at a time.Contact: Ladina ⁠⁠@ladinaschoepf⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠buildinggreenshow.comProduced by: ⁠⁠marketyourarchitecture.com⁠

What if the future of building isn’t cutting forests down - but harvesting a plant that grows back every year?Jennifer Snyders, CEO of House of Bamboo and President of the Bamboo Society of Australia, shares why bamboo is an agricultural crop, (not like timber), how it regenerates itself, and why she believes sustainability only works when materials are beautiful and desirable. We talk about myths, real projects, and how bamboo could help solve housing supply problems without harming the planet.To explore more about Jennifer Snyders and her work, you can follow her on Linkedin, Instagram @house_of_bamboo_au, or visit her website houseofbamboo.com.auJoin me, Ladina, on this green journey, and don't forget to subscribe for more insightful conversations about sustainable living and architecture and drop us a review. If you have suggestions for future guests or topics, I'd love to hear from you on my socials!Let's explore the world of green architecture, one conversation at a time.Contact: Ladina ⁠⁠@ladinaschoepf⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠buildinggreenshow.comProduced by: ⁠⁠marketyourarchitecture.com⁠

Winka is the kind of architect who doesn’t just think in buildings—she thinks in systems, processes, performance, and the future. Trained in the Netherlands, and now leading the architecture studio Archi-Tectonics in the US, she’s spent three decades proving that design and sustainability aren’t separate disciplines—they're inseparable.From the sponge city masterplan for the Asian Games in China to small residential projects in New York City, Winka creates projects that breathe, cool themselves, and even host wildlife.What stands out most is her refusal to separate beauty from performance—or design from science.In this episode, we talk about what it means to build architecture that collaborates with nature, why working with manufacturers before contractors can radically change a building, and why she once designed a stadium with 8,000 unique shingles—all laser-etched, numbered, and bent into place.To explore more about Winka Dubbeldam and her work, you can follow her on Linkedin, Instagram, or visit their website www.archi-tectonics.com.Join me, Ladina, on this green journey, and don't forget to subscribe for more insightful conversations about sustainable living and architecture and drop us a review. If you have suggestions for future guests or topics, I'd love to hear from you on my socials!Let's explore the world of green architecture, one conversation at a time.Contact: Ladina ⁠⁠@ladinaschoepf⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠buildinggreenshow.comProduced by: ⁠⁠marketyourarchitecture.com⁠

Markus Roselieb is a doctor-turned-architect who traded bones for bamboo - and has since built some of the most jaw-dropping natural structures. Based in Chiang Mai, Thailand, he creates buildings that go above their function: they connect to the heart.What started as a favor to his wife when she asked him to “build her a school”, has become a revolution in sustainable architecture, blending beauty, functionality, and ancient materials like bamboo and earth into handcrafted forms that have won design awards across the world.In this episode, we explore why a smile is the most important metric in architecture, why functionality matters more than beauty - and why bamboo, often dismissed as weak, might just be stronger than steel (it’s not what you think).To explore more about Markus Roselieb and his work, you can follow him on Linkedin, Instagram @chiangmailifearchitects, or visit his website: bamboo-earth-architecture-construction.com.Join me, Ladina, on this green journey, and don't forget to subscribe for more insightful conversations about sustainable living and architecture and drop us a review. If you have suggestions for future guests or topics, I'd love to hear from you on my socials!Let's explore the world of green architecture, one conversation at a time.Contact: Ladina ⁠⁠@ladinaschoepf⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠buildinggreenshow.comProduced by: ⁠⁠marketyourarchitecture.com⁠

If we’re not trying to find the heart and soul of this project, then who will?After two decades as a sustainable architect in New York, Lucas Posada stepped out of traditional practice to co-lead the New York office of Bloom, one of the world’s leading architectural visualization studios.Today, Lucas helps tell the story of architecture—not by explaining it, but by making you feel it. He’s worked on everything from waterfront resiliency plans for Manhattan to the Climate Exchange on Governor’s Island, helping some of the world’s biggest firms like BIG, OMA, and SOM distill their vision into a few unforgettable images.In this episode, we explore what it means to “sell” sustainability through images and emotions, why good architecture always starts with courage, and how a single rendering can hold the power to shape a city’s future.To explore more about Lucas Posada and his work, you can follow him on Linkedin, and Instagram or visit their website https://www.bloomimages.de/Join me, Ladina, on this green journey, and don't forget to subscribe for more insightful conversations about sustainable living and architecture and drop us a review. If you have suggestions for future guests or topics, I'd love to hear from you on my socials!Let's explore the world of green architecture, one conversation at a time.Contact: Ladina ⁠⁠@ladinaschoepf⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠buildinggreenshow.comProduced by: ⁠⁠marketyourarchitecture.com⁠

Mikael Colville-Andersen planted trees and built entire parks  in the middle of a missile zone… and hundreds of people showed up to help him.Mikael is a Danish urban designer who’s spent the last three years doing something almost unthinkable—building community spaces in the middle of a war zone. In Kyiv, Ukraine, he turned an empty, concrete square into what became the world’s largest tactical urbanism project. He watched as hundreds of citizens stepped into a space they didn’t know they needed.He calls planting trees in Kyiv “medicine,” not just for the city, but for the soul. And when you hear him talk about bottom-up design, you realize - he’s not here to beautify cities. He’s here to humanize them.This is the story of how bikes, benches, and painted crosswalks can reclaim dignity, resistance, and joy - even during war.To explore more about Mikael Colville-Andersen and his work, you can follow him on instagram www.instagram.com/colvilleandersen, or visit his website www.colville-andersen.com.Join me, Ladina, on this green journey, and don't forget to subscribe for more insightful conversations about sustainable living and architecture and drop us a review. If you have suggestions for future guests or topics, I'd love to hear from you on my socials!Let's explore the world of green architecture, one conversation at a time.Contact: Ladina ⁠⁠@ladinaschoepf⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠buildinggreenshow.comProduced by: ⁠⁠marketyourarchitecture.com⁠

Most buildings are heating water no one’s using and you’re paying for it. Somehow in 2025, we’re still designing bathrooms like it’s 1960 - why?If you’re a developer or an architect, you’ve probably had this thought: Why are we doing the same complicated work on every project, especially for something like bathrooms? In this episode, we look at how bathrooms have quietly become one of the biggest time-wasters in construction - and how a Swiss company is fixing that with standardized, pre-fabricated bathroom wall systems. It’s faster, more sustainable, uses less material, and makes planning and construction way easier.We also talk about energy. Like - why is hot water running through buildings 24/7? And how can a small heat pump hidden behind the wall fix that? This episode will give you simple, smart ideas for building better.To explore more about Robert Gandia and Swissframe, you can follow him on Linkedin or visit their website https://www.swissframe.ch/.Join me, Ladina, on this green journey, and don't forget to subscribe for more insightful conversations about sustainable living and architecture and drop us a review. If you have suggestions for future guests or topics, I'd love to hear from you on my socials!Let's explore the world of green architecture, one conversation at a time.Contact: Ladina ⁠⁠@ladinaschoepf⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠buildinggreenshow.comProduced by: ⁠⁠marketyourarchitecture.com⁠

Is it possible to create luxury that doesn't cost the Earth - literally?In this episode, we walk through a home that does exactly that - it’s designed in harmony with the jungle.We dive into the architecture of calm: cross-ventilation, thermal mass, native materials, and a wastewater system inspired by mangroves. But more than that, this is a tour of how deep care shows up in the tiniest details - because every choice, down to the shape of a window, has a reason to be.If you’d like to hear more from our conversation go listen to Part 1 of this interview:  You’ll learn how to cool a home without AC, how to reuse wastewater with low-tech systems, what’s gone wrong in Tulum’s rapid development and what it can teach us about building more consciously anywhere in the worldTo explore more about Armando Uribe and his work, you can follow him on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/armando-uribe-80341354/ and on Instagram www.instagram.com/pura_homes/ or visit his website: www.weave.mxJoin me, Ladina, on this green journey, and don't forget to subscribe for more insightful conversations about sustainable living and architecture and drop us a review. If you have suggestions for future guests or topics, I'd love to hear from you on my socials!Let's explore the world of green architecture, one conversation at a time.Contact: Ladina ⁠⁠@ladinaschoepf⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠buildinggreenshow.comProduced by: ⁠⁠marketyourarchitecture.com⁠

You know how some people build just houses - and others build entire worlds?My guest today, Armando Uribe, is the kind of person who looked at the real estate game, the flashy renders, the numbers, the concrete - and said, this makes no sense. So he left it all behind, studied sustainable design in Australia, wandered through the world, and eventually landed here - in the jungle of Tulum - to completely reimagine what it means to build a home.We’re sitting in the garden of one of those homes, deep in nature, at 35° heat, surrounded by mosquitoes - and yet, it somehow feels peaceful.We talk about what went wrong in Tulum’s rapid development, how he’s protecting Mexico’s ancient underground rivers with low-tech water systems, and why he believes architecture should feel more like a symphony than a spreadsheet. This episode is about care: for people, a place, and the planet.To explore more about Armando Uribe and his work, you can follow him on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/armando-uribe-80341354/ and on Instagram www.instagram.com/pura_homes/ or visit his website: www.weave.mxJoin me, Ladina, on this green journey, and don't forget to subscribe for more insightful conversations about sustainable living and architecture and drop us a review. If you have suggestions for future guests or topics, I'd love to hear from you on my socials!Let's explore the world of green architecture, one conversation at a time.Contact: Ladina ⁠⁠@ladinaschoepf⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠buildinggreenshow.comProduced by: ⁠⁠marketyourarchitecture.com⁠

Can small architecture firms thrive without burning out?Helen Billson spent 15 years at OMA before shifting her focus to helping smaller studios build stronger businesses. From landing projects without a big portfolio to staying profitable without overworking, she shares the mindset shifts that help firms grow with clarity and purpose.Discover the power of listening, trust-building, and choosing the right work and why the real challenge isn’t finding projects, but learning when to say no.To explore more about Helen Billson and her work, you can follow her on Linkedin.Join me, Ladina, on this green journey, and don't forget to subscribe for more insightful conversations about sustainable living and architecture and drop us a review. If you have suggestions for future guests or topics, I'd love to hear from you on my socials!Let's explore the world of green architecture, one conversation at a time.Contact: Ladina ⁠⁠@ladinaschoepf⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠buildinggreenshow.comProduced by: ⁠⁠marketyourarchitecture.com⁠

What if the secret to sustainable architecture isn’t technology, but beauty?Architect Sandro Valentino reveals his “three clients” philosophy, the mistakes people make when moving into old buildings, and why Malta’s preeminent architect Richard England says “people know the price of everything, but the value of nothing.” From dismantling stone “block by block” to fighting beauty fatigue, this episode will change the way you see the buildings around you.To explore more about Sandro Valentino, his Co-founder Peter and the work of their team, you can follow Valentino Architects on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/valentinoarchitects or visit their website https://valentinoarchitects.com.Join me, Ladina, on this green journey, and don't forget to subscribe for more insightful conversations about sustainable living and architecture and drop us a review. If you have suggestions for future guests or topics, I'd love to hear from you on my socials!Let's explore the world of green architecture, one conversation at a time.Contact: Ladina ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ladinaschoepfWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buildinggreenshow.comProduced by: ⁠https://⁠marketyourarchitecture.com⁠

Swiss architect Jachen Schleich shares how he’s adapting Minergie - Switzerland’s leading green building standard - for Latin America, why most timber buildings in Mexico still rely on imported wood, and what it will take to create a truly local timber industry. From ancient chinampas inspiring his Venice Biennale installation to banks unexpectedly driving sustainable construction, this episode is full of surprising insights on how we can build greener, smarter, and more locally.To learn more about Jachen Schleich and his work, you can follow him on LinkedIn, Instagram and visit their website. To learn more about Minergie, you can follow their Instagram, LinkedIn, X accounts and visit their website.Join me, Ladina, on this green journey, and don't forget to subscribe for more insightful conversations about sustainable living and architecture and drop us a review. If you have suggestions for future guests or topics, I'd love to hear from you on my socials!Let's explore the world of green architecture, one conversation at a time.Contact: Ladina ⁠⁠@ladinaschoepfWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠buildinggreenshow.comProduced by: ⁠⁠marketyourarchitecture.com⁠

What if luxury meant living with nature, not apart from it?If you're an architecture lover or you love traveling, and you’ve ever scrolled through one of the big architecture magazines, I’m sure you’ve seen the image of those incredible bamboo treehouses at Playa Viva in Mexico: iconic, elevated, and completely immersed in nature. Well, our guest today, David Leventhal, is one of the visionaries behind that.David went from a career in media to co-founding one of the world’s most unique eco-hotels, and now his mission goes far beyond just one location. Through regenerative travel, he’s helping create a new model for how tourism can support communities and restore ecosystems.In this episode, we talk about how to choose the right architect for a project like this, how to decide exactly where to build in a remote area, how to be respectful of nature when you do it, and how five-star travel is shifting from room service to real connection with the land.To explore more about David Leventhal and his work, you can follow him on LinkedIn, visit Playa Viva’s website, Instagram, and YouTube. You can also visit Regenerative Travel, a platform and network that supports hotels working in alignment with regenerative principles.Join me, Ladina, on this green journey, and don't forget to subscribe for more insightful conversations about sustainable living and architecture and drop us a review. If you have suggestions for future guests or topics, I'd love to hear from you on my socials!Let's explore the world of green architecture, one conversation at a time.Contact: Ladina ⁠⁠@ladinaschoepfWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠buildinggreenshow.comProduced by: ⁠⁠marketyourarchitecture.com⁠

Celebrity makeup artist Liz Olivier reveals how beauty became one of the world’s most wasteful industries - and what needs to change. From seaweed packaging to circular design, she shares smart, surprising ways to clean up beauty without losing the glamour.To explore more about Liz Olivier and her work, you can follow her on Instagram or visit her store where you can buy everything sustainable, clean and beauty.Join me, Ladina, on this green journey, and don't forget to subscribe for more insightful conversations about sustainable living and architecture, and drop us a review. If you have suggestions for future guests or topics, I'd love to hear from you on my socials!Let's explore the world of green architecture, one conversation at a time.Contact: Ladina @ladinaschoepfWebsite: buildinggreenshow.comProduced by: marketyourarchitecture.com

What if the most sustainable building is also the most beautiful one?New Zealand architect Andrew Patterson shares how ancient villages, earthquake rubble, and cliffside cottages have shaped his belief that buildings should belong to the land. He explains why true sustainability starts with beauty - and how architecture can help us feel at home on the planet.To explore more about Andrew Patterson and his work, you can follow him on ⁠Instagram⁠, and visit their ⁠company website⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠YouTube⁠ to check out their local projects.Join me, Ladina, on this green journey, and don't forget to subscribe for more insightful conversations about sustainable living and architecture, and drop us a review. If you have suggestions for future guests or topics, I'd love to hear from you on my socials!Let's explore the world of green architecture, one conversation at a time.Contact: Ladina ⁠⁠⁠@ladinaschoepf⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buildinggreenshow.com⁠Produced by: ⁠marketyourarchitecture.com⁠

What can trees teach us about better buildings and better cities?In this episode, structural engineer Justin Dan Herder shares why “hyper-optimized” buildings aren’t always the smartest choice, and why saving old structures can often be the most sustainable move. He explains how mass timber can add life to old buildings - but also why it’s not always the right answer.We hear stories from Justin’s own journey, from watching his dad draft by hand to learning why trees and forests are nature’s best architects. He opens up about “structural poetics” - his idea that good engineering isn’t just about strength and cost, but also about fairness and care for the planet.If you want to know how our cities could become more like forests and why design choices today matter for generations, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.To explore more about Justin Den Herder and his work, visit TYLin.com, his LinkedIn and his personal website.Join me, Ladina, on this green journey, and don't forget to subscribe for more insightful conversations about sustainable living and architecture, and drop us a review. If you have suggestions for future guests or topics, I'd love to hear from you on my socials!Let's explore the world of green architecture, one conversation at a time.Contact: Ladina ⁠⁠@ladinaschoepf⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠buildinggreenshow.comProduced by: ⁠⁠marketyourarchitecture.com⁠

When you think of rivers, you probably don’t think of architects. But Derek Hoeferlin has made it his life’s work to prove why you should. As an architect, chair of Landscape Architecture, and author of Way Beyond Bigness, Derek advocates for a radical shift in how we design with water—not against it.He’s studied watersheds across the Mississippi, Mekong, and Rhine, learning how infrastructure, culture, and community intersect. Whether it’s rethinking the 20th-century concrete-heavy mindset, or collaborating with Mekong farmers growing salt-tolerant crops as a response to rising sea levels, Derek shows that every river tells a story of both conflict and connection.To explore more about Derek Hoeferlin and his work, you can follow him on LinkedIn, visit his website, and buy a copy of his book, Way Beyond Bigness: The Need for a Watershed Architecture, through ORO Editions or Applied Research and Design Publishing.Join me, Ladina, on this green journey, and don't forget to subscribe for more insightful conversations about sustainable living and architecture and drop us a review. If you have suggestions for future guests or topics, I'd love to hear from you on my socials!Let's explore the world of green architecture, one conversation at a time.Contact: Ladina @ladinaschoepfWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠buildinggreenshow.comProduced by: ⁠⁠marketyourarchitecture.com

Ever wondered what makes a city truly great to live in—or why some places feel safer than others at night?In this episode, urban designers Karina and Aiswarya unpack how cities affect our everyday lives, from safety and loneliness to mobility and community connection. You'll hear why simply building more apartments isn't enough, how places like Mumbai, Curitiba, and Atlanta shape the way we move, and what “third places” are (hint: they’re your favorite hangouts between home and school or work!). Plus, discover easy ways you can help improve your own neighborhood right now.To explore more about Aishwarya & Karina and their work, you can follow them on their LinkedIn (Aishwarya / Karina) or subscribe to their podcast, Urb On The Go.Join me, Ladina, on this green journey, and don't forget to subscribe for more insightful conversations about sustainable living and architecture and drop us a review. If you have suggestions for future guests or topics, I'd love to hear from you on my socials!Let's explore the world of green architecture, one conversation at a time.Contact: Ladina @ladinaschoepfWebsite: buildinggreenshow.comProduced by: ⁠⁠marketyourarchitecture.com

What if your chair could last for generations and never end up in a landfill?THIS MOMENT IS A HIGHLIGHT FROM EPISODE #040.John Hamilton is the kind of designer who sees beyond just the object - he sees the story, the connection, and the legacy it can create. From his work with groundbreaking materials like carbon fiber and mycelium packaging to his belief that furniture should quietly support the people using it, John has spent decades pushing the boundaries of design and sustainability.In this conversation, we discuss the surprising ways AI is giving designers time back - to think bigger, innovative ways to eliminate waste by completely avoiding packaging, and the magic of using color to bring a timeless feel to modern design. I can’t wait for you to hear his perspective on the future of sustainable design - and the stories that have shaped his journey.To explore more about John Hamilton and his work, you can follow him on Linkedin and Instagram, or visit their website ludwighamilton.com.Join me, Ladina, on this green journey, and don't forget to subscribe for more insightful conversations about sustainable living and architecture and drop us a review. If you have suggestions for future guests or topics, I'd love to hear from you on my socials!Let's explore the world of green architecture, one conversation at a time.Contact: Ladina ⁠⁠@ladinaschoepf⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠buildinggreenshow.comProduced by: ⁠⁠marketyourarchitecture.com⁠

What if the greenest building isn’t the one with the best tech - but the one people love the most?Award-winning designer William Dodge shares the story behind a powerful $50K flood memorial that’s changing how the world sees sustainability. It’s built on the same site where his childhood friend drowned and was finished 25 years to the day after his death.But this isn’t just a story about one powerful project. This is a conversation about:How to do more with lessHow to create beauty with constraintsAnd how to make people feel something in an era that too often settles for “efficient.” William doesn’t build buildings - he creates space for reflection, resistance, and meaning.If you care about climate, equity, storytelling, or just making your work matter — this episode is for you.To explore more about William Dodge and his work, you can visit his websites p-u-b-l-i-c.com and agangofthree.com. Join me, Ladina, on this green journey, and don't forget to subscribe for more insightful conversations about sustainable living and architecture and drop us a review. If you have suggestions for future guests or topics, I'd love to hear from you on my socials!Let's explore the world of green architecture, one conversation at a time.Contact: Ladina ⁠⁠@ladinaschoepf⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠buildinggreenshow.comProduced by: ⁠⁠marketyourarchitecture.com⁠

If you're a parent, grandparent, or caregiver, you already know: cities were not built with you in mind. One third of all city trips are for caregiving - so why are we still designing cities around commuting?Ankita Chachra has spent her career asking questions like this - and designing better answers. From Delhi to The Hague to Brooklyn, she’s seen how small choices in city design - like where a bench goes, what material covers a playground or how fast a car can drive - have a huge impact on how safe, connected, and livable our cities really are. Especially for children and families.She believes that if a city isn’t built for kids, it’s probably not built for you either. And in this conversation, she explains how designing for care isn’t just good policy - it’s radical, urgent, and incredibly practical.To explore more about Ankita Chachra and her work, you can follow her on Linkedin.Capture, Nurture & Close Leads with GoHighLevel.Join me, Ladina, on this green journey, and don't forget to subscribe for more insightful conversations about sustainable living and architecture and drop us a review. If you have suggestions for future guests or topics, I'd love to hear from you on my socials!Let's explore the world of green architecture, one conversation at a time.Contact: Ladina: @ladinaschoepfWebsite: buildinggreenshow.comProduced by: marketyourarchitecture.com

What if your home could outsmart floods, reduce energy bills, and make you healthier - all at once? Architect Nathalie Manzano walks us through the world’s first WELL-certified house in Miami, built for 100-year floods and designed to be fully taken apart, not torn down. This isn’t your typical Miami home… This house might just be a living blueprint for the future of sustainable living. It’s built using a method called hypo-struction, it’s part fortress, part wellness retreat - and entirely unlike anything else on the market.To explore more about Ted Caplow and Nathalie Manzano and their work, visit their website and follow them on their Instagram.Join me, Ladina, on this green journey, and don't forget to subscribe for more insightful conversations about sustainable living and architecture and drop us a review. If you have suggestions for future guests or topics, I'd love to hear from you on my socials!Let's explore the world of green architecture, one conversation at a time.Contact: Ladina: ⁠⁠@ladinaschoepfWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠buildinggreenshow.comProduced by: ⁠⁠marketyourarchitecture.com

If you're careful about what you eat, why not care about what your house is made of?Nathalie and Ted didn’t just build a house - they created a whole new way of thinking. Instead of following the usual short-term approach that’s common in South Florida, they decided to do the opposite.Nathalie started in public health, researching how homes affect people’s well-being. Ted comes from an engineering background, with experience in renewable energy and food systems. Together, they built the world’s first WELL-certified home - designed to support both the planet and the people living in it.They came up with their own method, called hypostruction, which questions everything we think we know about how homes should be built.Their goal? To create houses that can last over 100 years. And they didn’t build it in a fancy neighborhood - they chose a regular part of Miami on purpose. Because this isn’t just about adapting to climate change. It’s about showing that healthier, longer-lasting homes can be built right now.To explore more about Ted Caplow and Nathalie Manzano and their work, visit their website and follow them on their Instagram.Join me, Ladina, on this green journey, and don't forget to subscribe for more insightful conversations about sustainable living and architecture and drop us a review. If you have suggestions for future guests or topics, I'd love to hear from you on my socials!Let's explore the world of green architecture, one conversation at a time.Contact: Ladina ⁠⁠@ladinaschoepfWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buildinggreenshow.com/Produced by: ⁠⁠https://marketyourarchitecture.com/

Our future depends on how we organize society. The question is: are we getting it right?David Auge argues that we’ve been looking at it all wrong. In his book “Man’s Search for Sustainability”, he explores how honeybees and desert locusts - two extreme insect societies - hold surprising lessons for how we build our own communities.In this episode, David reveals:why stress is essential for growth, how human society mirrors both, the order of bees and the chaos of locust swarms, and why history - not just innovation - is the key to designing a truly sustainable future. We also unpack the biggest misconception about sustainability and the one question everyone should ask to define their own why.This conversation will change how you think about society.To explore more about David Augé and his work, visit davidaugebooks.com or follow him on LinkedIn.Join me, Ladina, on this green journey, and don't forget to subscribe for more insightful conversations about sustainable living and architecture and drop us a review. If you have suggestions for future guests or topics, I'd love to hear from you on my socials!Let's explore the world of green architecture, one conversation at a time.Contact: Ladina ⁠⁠@ladinaschoepf⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠buildinggreenshow.comProduced by: ⁠⁠marketyourarchitecture.com⁠

Why did six top firms get six very different answers - to be exact they varied by 34% -  when measuring the same building’s carbon footprint?Most architects want to design sustainable buildings, but the reality is - sustainability tools are often complicated, expensive, or come into the process too late to make a real impact. That’s exactly what Sheena Zhang is working to fix. As a Sustainability Strategist at Autodesk, she helps develop tools like Forma and Insight that make it faster and easier to design greener buildings.Sheena breaks down:how to spot and avoid greenwashingwhy AI can be both a game-changer and a sustainability risk.how Autodesk is making sustainability insights accessible to the entire industry - not just high-budget projects.If you want to know how technology is shaping the future of green buildings, how to make sustainability decisions backed by real data, and why the way we measure carbon today might be misleading, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.To explore more about Sheena Zhang and her work, you can follow her on Linkedin or visit Autodesk’s sustainability section. Or read this if you want to learn more about the project Autodesk ran with WBCSD.Join me, Ladina, on this green journey, and don't forget to subscribe for more insightful conversations about sustainable living and architecture and drop us a review. If you have suggestions for future guests or topics, I'd love to hear from you on my socials!Let's explore the world of green architecture, one conversation at a time.Contact: Ladina ⁠⁠@ladinaschoepf⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠buildinggreenshow.comProduced by: ⁠⁠marketyourarchitecture.com⁠

This one shift in how you talk about your business could bring in massive growth. Karl Feldman explains how. He helps architecture, engineering, and consulting firms turn their expertise into real business growth. As a managing partner at Hinge Marketing, he uses research - not guesswork - to show companies how to stand out, attract the right clients, and prove their value without relying on empty buzzwords.This episode was especially interesting to me because, as some of you know, I'm also the co-founder of a marketing agency for architects and interior designers, Market Your Architecture. Karl and I discussed:Why most firms fail at marketing (and how to fix it)The key to making sustainability a selling point for clients who don’t care about it, andHow to tell if a company is actually eco-friendly or just greenwashing. He also explains why small firms have an advantage over big corporations - and how they can use it to compete. If you want to learn how to market your business better, communicate your impact, or see through corporate sustainability claims, this episode is for you.To explore more about Karl Feldman and his work, you can follow him on Linkedin or visit hingemarketing.com for resources, blogs, articles and books that you can download for research.Join me, Ladina, on this green journey, and don't forget to subscribe for more insightful conversations about sustainable living and architecture and drop us a review. If you have suggestions for future guests or topics, I'd love to hear from you on my socials!Let's explore the world of green architecture, one conversation at a time.Contact: Ladina ⁠⁠@ladinaschoepf⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠buildinggreenshow.comProduced by: ⁠⁠marketyourarchitecture.com⁠

Could AI and modular design be the future of architecture? In this episode, we sit down with Ethnie Xu, an architect and real estate expert, to explore how technology, sustainability, and business intersect in the built world. From surviving a devastating earthquake at age 10 to designing resilient, AI-driven buildings, Ethnie shares how we can build smarter, greener, and more affordable cities. We break down the biggest myths about sustainable design, the real potential of AI in construction, and why adaptive reuse is the key to the future of our cities.🎧 Tune in for insights that could reshape the way we live, work, and build.To explore more about Ethnie Xu and her work, you can follow her on Instagram and LinkedIn, or visit her YouTube channel.Join me, Ladina, on this green journey, and don't forget to subscribe for more insightful conversations about sustainable living and architecture and drop us a review. If you have suggestions for future guests or topics, I'd love to hear from you on my socials!Let's explore the world of green architecture, one conversation at a time.Contact: Ladina ⁠⁠@ladinaschoepf⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠buildinggreenshow.comProduced by: ⁠⁠marketyourarchitecture.com⁠

Can buildings store electricity like a battery?Blaine Brownell is a leading voice in sustainable architecture and material innovation, with a career spanning over 20 years. Starting as an architect in Seattle during the rise of the LEED green building movement, he transitioned to academia, where he now directs the School of Architecture at UNC Charlotte. His research focuses on the future of sustainable materials, and he has authored nine books on the topic, including Transmaterial and Radical Green.Blaine challenges conventional thinking with ideas like:Cities made of sky, where buildings store carbon like forestsLiving architecture, where structures are literally grown from treesAnd he advocates for buildings as resource banks, emphasizing that architecture should store energy, water, and materials for reuseIn this episode, Blaine discusses why sustainability must become the default in architecture, how architects can integrate innovative materials visibly into design, and what it will take to shift from incremental improvements to radical change. He also shares amazing projects, from vertical microalgae facades to concrete walls that store electricity like batteries.Listen now to discover the future of green buildings and why the materials we choose today will shape the world of tomorrow. To explore more about Blaine Brownell and his work, you can follow him on LinkedIn, visit his website blainebrownell.com, or read his articles at Architect Magazine’s Mind and Matter Column.Join me, Ladina, on this green journey, and don't forget to subscribe for more insightful conversations about sustainable living and architecture and drop us a review. If you have suggestions for future guests or topics, I'd love to hear from you on my socials!Let's explore the world of green architecture, one conversation at a time.Contact: Ladina ⁠⁠@ladinaschoepf⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠buildinggreenshow.comProduced by: ⁠⁠marketyourarchitecture.com⁠

Can AI design a better, greener future?Zak Kostura is the leader of the innovative team using AI and genetic algorithms to rethink sustainable architecture and urban planning at Arup. From designing New York’s NRDC headquarters with 3,000+ net-zero options, to optimizing entire transportation networks without building new roads, Zak shares how technology is transforming the built environment.Discover the future of smart, and efficient design - and why the biggest challenge isn’t the tech, but changing how people work.To explore more about Zak Kostura and his work, you can follow him on Linkedin, Instagram, Bluesky, or visit his website zakkostura.com.AI Tools recommendation: Autodesk Forma -autodesk.com/products/forma Speckle -speckle.systems Skema -skema.ai ARUP Inform -arup.com/services/digital-solutions-and-tools/informOther tools mentioned: Dynamo - dynamobim.org Grasshopper -simplyrhino.co.uk/3d-modelling-software/grasshopperJoin me, Ladina, on this green journey, and don't forget to subscribe for more insightful conversations about sustainable living and architecture and drop us a review. If you have suggestions for future guests or topics, I'd love to hear from you on my socials!Let's explore the world of green architecture, one conversation at a time.Contact: Ladina ⁠⁠@ladinaschoepf⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠buildinggreenshow.comProduced by: ⁠⁠marketyourarchitecture.com⁠

How can we design buildings centered only minimize environmental harm, but actively contribute to better world?That's exactly the mission of Re:Vision Architecture. Architects Scott Kelly and David Salamon reveal why true sustainability isn’t just about adding solar panels—it’s about designing smarter from the start. They share eye-opening lessons from decades of experience, including why beautiful buildings last longer, how to cut energy waste without breaking the bank, and why the best approach is to "think more, build less."To explore more about David Salamon, Scott Kelly, and their work, visit their website at revisionarch.com, follow them on Instagram, or connect with them on social media: David Salamon (LinkedIn) and Scott Kelly (LinkedIn).Join me, Ladina, on this green journey, and don't forget to subscribe for more insightful conversations about sustainable living and architecture and drop us a review. If you have suggestions for future guests or topics, I'd love to hear from you on my socials!Let's explore the world of green architecture, one conversation at a time.Contact: Ladina ⁠⁠@ladinaschoepf⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠buildinggreenshow.comProduced by: ⁠⁠marketyourarchitecture.com⁠

Why are so many buildings designed to shut out nature instead of working with it?Vivian Loftness has spent 50 years advancing sustainable architecture, focusing on climate-responsive design, energy efficiency, and healthier buildings. Her career began during the first energy crisis, leading her to research passive solar design and climate-adaptive architecture. She studied in Finland, where she learned from architects who prioritized daylighting and material efficiency.As a professor at Carnegie Mellon University and a leader in organizations like the US Green Building Council and the International Living Future Institute, she has pushed for buildings that operate with minimal mechanical intervention. Her work has influenced policies on passive survivability - ensuring buildings remain habitable during power outages - and environmental surfing, a strategy for maximizing natural ventilation and daylight before using mechanical systems.In this episode, Vivian explains why modern buildings have become overly sealed and dependent on artificial systems, how architects can design for location-specific climates, and why daylight and operable windows should be non-negotiable in all buildings. She also discusses groundbreaking projects like a Singapore hospital that cut mechanical cooling by two-thirds, replacing it with natural ventilation and rooftop gardens that feed patients.To explore more about Vivian and her work, you can follow her onLinkedin or visitCarnegie Mellon University's School of Architecture website.Join me, Ladina, on this green journey, and don't forget to subscribe for more insightful conversations about sustainable living and architecture and drop us a review. If you have suggestions for future guests or topics, I'd love to hear from you on my socials!Let's explore the world of green architecture, one conversation at a time.Contact: Ladina ⁠⁠@ladinaschoepf⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠buildinggreenshow.comProduced by: ⁠⁠marketyourarchitecture.com⁠

What if sustainability wasn’t just about saving the planet - but also the key to growing a successful business? Best-selling author of “How to Build Sustainability into Your Business Strategy”, Lee Stewart has helped major companies turn climate challenges into business opportunities. From securing multi-million-dollar contracts through green initiatives to debunking the biggest myths about sustainability, Lee shares practical insights every business leader, architect, and entrepreneur needs to hear. What you'll learn:- Why sustainability is not just a cost - it’s a competitive advantage.- The Triple C Framework: Confidence, Commitment, and Consistency, designed to help companies align sustainability with long-term business growth.- How businesses lose deals by ignoring sustainability - and how to fix it.- The #1 mistake companies make with climate targets.- A powerful mindset shift that will change how you think about sustainability. Don’t miss this episode if you want to future-proof your business. To explore more about Lee Stewart and his work, you can follow him on Linkedin and or visit his website leestewart.com.au to find out more about his book on How to Build Sustainability into your Business Strategy. Join me, Ladina, on this green journey, and don't forget to subscribe for more insightful conversations about sustainable living and architecture and drop us a review. If you have suggestions for future guests or topics, I'd love to hear from you on my socials! Let's explore the world of green architecture, one conversation at a time. Contact:  Ladina ⁠⁠@ladinaschoepf⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠buildinggreenshow.com Produced by: ⁠⁠marketyourarchitecture.com⁠

What if your chair could last for generations and never end up in a landfill? John Hamilton is the kind of designer who sees beyond just the object - he sees the story, the connection, and the legacy it can create. From his work with groundbreaking materials like carbon fiber and mycelium packaging to his belief that furniture should quietly support the people using it, John has spent decades pushing the boundaries of design and sustainability. In this conversation, we discuss the surprising ways AI is giving designers time back - to think bigger, innovative ways to eliminate waste by completely avoiding packaging, and the magic of using color to bring a timeless feel to modern design.  I can’t wait for you to hear his perspective on the future of sustainable design - and the stories that have shaped his journey. To explore more about John Hamilton and his work, you can follow him on Linkedin and Instagram, or visit their website ludwighamilton.com. Join me, Ladina, on this green journey, and don't forget to subscribe for more insightful conversations about sustainable living and architecture and drop us a review. If you have suggestions for future guests or topics, I'd love to hear from you on my socials! Let's explore the world of green architecture, one conversation at a time. Contact:  Ladina ⁠⁠@ladinaschoepf⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠buildinggreenshow.com Produced by: ⁠⁠marketyourarchitecture.com⁠

How can technology help us design buildings that stand the test of time?  🌍 Alfonso Hernandez is Sustainability Director at Gensler, the world’s largest architectural firm, where he focuses on decarbonization, resilience, and future-proofing buildings. Using computational tools like energy modeling and daylight optimization, Alfonso describes his work as creating a “cone of certainty” to guide design decisions. We’ll talk about how software is reshaping architecture, why developers now see sustainability as a selling point, and how balancing upfront costs with long-term impacts is key to smarter design. If you want the list of the best software tools that he recommends at the end of the episode, leave a comment and I’ll send it to you. To explore more about Alfonso Hernandez and his work, you can follow him on Linkedin and Instagram. You can also visit Gensler’s website, LinkedIn and Instagram. Join me, Ladina, on this green journey, and don't forget to subscribe for more insightful conversations about sustainable living and architecture and drop us a review. If you have suggestions for future guests or topics, I'd love to hear from you on my socials! Let's explore the world of green architecture, one conversation at a time. Contact:  Ladina ⁠⁠@ladinaschoepf⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠buildinggreenshow.com Produced by: ⁠⁠marketyourarchitecture.com⁠

Could the cities of tomorrow thrive by reimagining the structures of today? Vinciane Albrecht talks about the mass timber buildings designed by her partner Anne Carcelen in France, showcasing their approach to sustainability and design. Together, they’ve developed concepts like hybrid city and inter-building - a three-step method to preserve existing structures, build smarter, and bridge the past with the future. OulipO, a transatlantic architecture studio, is reshaping how we approach sustainable building. Rooted in the belief that “constraint is ground for inspiration,” OulipO brings new life into existing structures, leveraging innovations like prefabrication and the lightweight benefits of mass timber to create resilient, forward-thinking designs. Discover why timber is a game-changer for fire safety, energy efficiency, and mental well-being, and how local resources can shape stunning, low-impact designs.  To explore more about Vinciane Albrecht and her work, you can follow her on Linkedin or visit their website oulipo-architecture.com. You can also follow Anne Carcelen on LinkedIn. Join me, Ladina, on this green journey, and don't forget to subscribe for more insightful conversations about sustainable living and architecture and drop us a review. If you have suggestions for future guests or topics, I'd love to hear from you on my socials! Let's explore the world of green architecture, one conversation at a time. Contact:  Ladina ⁠⁠@ladinaschoepf⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠buildinggreenshow.com Produced by: ⁠⁠marketyourarchitecture.com⁠

Is your garden harming or helping the environment? Landscape architect Scott Bishop, founder of Bishop Land Design, uncovers why green roofs are so important, how microforests and de-lawning can revolutionize biodiversity, and what we can all do - even in small ways - to improve our neighborhoods.  From the hidden magic of soil to designing cities that work with the environment, Scott’s insights will leave you inspired to rethink the spaces around you. Tune in to learn how simple changes can make a massive impact on our planet! To explore more about Scott Bishop and his work, you can follow him on Linkedin or visit bld.partners website, Instagram and American Society of Landscape Architects website. Join me, Ladina, on this green journey, and don't forget to subscribe for more insightful conversations about sustainable living and architecture and drop us a review. If you have suggestions for future guests or topics, I'd love to hear from you on my socials! Let's explore the world of green architecture, one conversation at a time. Contact:  Ladina ⁠⁠@ladinaschoepf⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠buildinggreenshow.com Produced by: ⁠⁠marketyourarchitecture.com⁠

How can the spaces we live in shape our mental health and well-being? Architect James Andrews shares how he teamed up with IKEA to design a tiny home that helps people recover from trauma and homelessness. Discover how architecture can heal, boost wellness, and challenge what we think we know about spaces - like why open-plan living might not be as great as it seems. Plus, learn why adding nature to your home is more powerful than you think. And if you’re wondering when you’ll see these tiny homes on IKEA shelves, you’ll have to listen till the end! To explore more about James Andrews and his work, you can follow him on Linkedin or visit his website westeastdesign.com. Join me, Ladina, on this green journey, and don't forget to subscribe for more insightful conversations about sustainable living and architecture and drop us a review. If you have suggestions for future guests or topics, I'd love to hear from you on my socials! Let's explore the world of green architecture, one conversation at a time. Contact:  Ladina ⁠⁠@ladinaschoepf⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠buildinggreenshow.com Produced by: ⁠⁠marketyourarchitecture.com⁠

Can wood really replace steel and concrete in skyscrapers? The answer might surprise you. In this episode, Shay Kurzinski, Assistant Professor of Construction Management at Roger Williams University, talks about everything we need to know about the game-changing potential of mass timber. From its surprising strength to its ability to reduce carbon emissions and speed up construction timelines. Shay shares the science behind why cutting down trees can actually help the planet (yes, really!), explains how mass timber panels are like "Lego pieces" for buildings, and confronts the biggest myth of all: fire safety. Plus, hear her thoughts on the future of green construction and what it will take for mass timber to go mainstream. If you’ve ever wondered how we can build stronger, greener, and faster — this episode is for you. To explore more about Shay Kurzinski and her work, you can follow her on Linkedin or check out the website of the RWU Timber Research Group: rwu.edu/academics/schools-and-colleges/seccm/construction-management/rwu-timber-research-group Join me, Ladina, on this green journey, and don't forget to subscribe for more insightful conversations about sustainable living and architecture and drop us a review. If you have suggestions for future guests or topics, I'd love to hear from you on my socials! Let's explore the world of green architecture, one conversation at a time. Contact:  Ladina ⁠⁠@ladinaschoepf⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠buildinggreenshow.com Produced by: ⁠⁠marketyourarchitecture.com⁠

What can we learn from communities and ecosystems to create greener, safer cities?In this episode, Laia Bonet shares her inspiring journey from designing buildings in Switzerland to tackling climate resilience challenges across Africa. After moving to Cameroon and later Nairobi to work with UN-Habitat, Laia shifted her focus from architecture to creating solutions for rapidly growing urban areas in Sub-Saharan countries like Comoros, Mozambique, Madagascar, Malawi and in the Sahel region.She explains the power of nature-based solutions, like restoring mangroves in Madagascar, which protect against floods, absorb CO2, and support local ecosystems. Laia also talks about the cultural challenges of promoting sustainable materials like bricks over concrete and highlights the role of participatory planning in creating long-term solutions.From the devastating floods in Valencia to urban strategies in Africa, Laia reflects on the challenges cities face in adapting to climate change and shares valuable insights from her experiences. This episode highlights stories of collaboration, innovation, and the collective effort needed to build a greener, more resilient future!To explore more about Laia Bonet and her work, you can follow her on Linkedin.Join me, Ladina, on this green journey, and don't forget to subscribe for more insightful conversations about sustainable living and architecture and drop us a review. If you have suggestions for future guests or topics, I'd love to hear from you on my socials!Let's explore the world of green architecture, one conversation at a time.Contact: Ladina ⁠⁠@ladinaschoepf⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠buildinggreenshow.comProduced by: ⁠⁠marketyourarchitecture.com⁠

What if real estate could help save the planet? 🌎 In this episode, Christiane Conrads, PwC's Global Real Estate ESG leader, joins the conversation to share how sustainability is influencing the future of buildings and cities. From her background in environmental law to leading global ESG initiatives, Christiane’s work is all about finding simple, powerful solutions - from solar-powered green spaces to biodiversity-focused cities. We talk about: How different regions like the U.S., Europe, and Asia are tackling sustainability What "ESG" really means and why it's critical in real estate Biodiversity, green roofs, and the materials that could make our buildings part of a circular economy Why combining solar panels with green areas can be a game-changer The creative ways Christiane's team makes buildings more eco-friendly and tenant-friendly Tune in to learn how even small steps in architecture can make a huge difference in fighting climate change and building a more sustainable world. Follow and listen for practical insights that might just change how you see your city, your home, and the future! To explore more about Christiane Conrads and her work, you can follow her on Linkedin. Join me, Ladina, on this green journey, and don't forget to subscribe for more insightful conversations about sustainable living and architecture and drop us a review. If you have suggestions for future guests or topics, I'd love to hear from you on my socials! Let's explore the world of green architecture, one conversation at a time. Contact:  Ladina ⁠⁠@ladinaschoepf⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠buildinggreenshow.com Produced by: ⁠⁠marketyourarchitecture.com⁠

Can sustainable buildings actually save you money? Paul Paterson, founder of Elevation Sustainable Building Solutions, explains how energy-efficient designs don’t have to cost more - and can even reduce both, building and operational expenses. With decades of experience in engineering and construction, Paul shares his journey from Scotland to Dubai and discusses how he’s closing the 'performance gap' to make buildings more efficient. You’ll learn about common misconceptions, like why achieving Leed Platinum certification isn’t enough, and the innovative materials and technologies that are driving the future of green building. Tune in to hear how smart design can save the planet—and your wallet. To explore more about Paul Paterson and his work, you can follow him on Linkedin or visit his website elevationcarbon.io. Join me, Ladina, on this green journey, and don't forget to subscribe for more insightful conversations about sustainable living and architecture and drop us a review. If you have suggestions for future guests or topics, I'd love to hear from you on my socials! Let's explore the world of green architecture, one conversation at a time. Contact:  Ladina ⁠⁠@ladinaschoepf⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠buildinggreenshow.com Produced by: ⁠⁠marketyourarchitecture.com⁠

Ever wonder what key factors actually make a material sustainable for each situation? Dr. Gayatri Keskar is a materials scientist and sustainability expert, committed to revealing the facts about sustainable materials. She shares her fascinating journey, from growing up in an engineering family to working on cutting-edge innovations in material science. In this conversation, we take a closer look at the surprising factors behind renewable materials like wood, leather alternatives, and even concrete’s huge carbon footprint. Dr. Gayatri also busts myths about recycling, explains the role of 3D printing in construction, and reveals how tiny materials called carbon nanotubes could reshape the future of building. Join us to discover how innovative materials are changing the way we think about sustainability! To explore more about Dr. Gayatri Keskar and her work, you can follow her on Linkedin. Join me, Ladina, on this green journey, and don't forget to subscribe for more insightful conversations about sustainable living and architecture and drop us a review. If you have suggestions for future guests or topics, I'd love to hear from you on my socials! Let's explore the world of green architecture, one conversation at a time. Contact:  Ladina ⁠⁠@ladinaschoepf⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠buildinggreenshow.com Produced by: ⁠⁠marketyourarchitecture.com⁠