Sustainable Futures: Designing Green Communities and Buildings

Episode 30 - Designing Biophilic Cities with Timothy Beatley

In this episode of the Sustainable Futures Podcast, Steven Peck sits down with ecological engineer, author, and National Geographic Explorer Nadina Galle to discuss the f

Episode 29 - Reconnecting With Nature in Cities Using the Internet of Nature with Nadina Galle

In this episode of the Sustainable Futures Podcast, Steven Peck sits down with ecological engineer, author, and National Geographic Explorer Nadina Galle to discuss the f

Episode 28 - The Evolution of Green Roofs with Linda Velazquez

In this episode, Sustainable Futures sits down with green roof designer, advocate, and industry pioneer Linda S. Velazquez, founder and publisher of Greenroofs.com. Linda

Episode 27 - Exploring the Healing Power of Nature With Clare Cooper Marcus

In this episode, Sustainable Futures sits down with the luminary planner and researcher Clare Cooper Marcus. Clare is a prominent educator in landscape architecture and a

Episode 26 - Growing Children’s Connections with Nature with Laura Mylan

In this episode, Sustainable Futures sits down with award-winning communicator and seasoned nonprofit executive Laura Mylan, the Chief Strategy Officer of the Children an

Episode 25 - Greening the Way Forward with Dr. Karen Liu

In this episode, Sustainable Futures sits down with researcher, educator, design consultant, and long-time green roof expert Dr. Karen Liu of Next Level Stormwater Manage

Episode 24 - Addressing Urban Heat Islands with Grace Wickerson

In this episode, Sustainable Futures sits down with science communicator, policy advocate, and scientist Grace Wickerson of the Federation of American Scientists. Grace w

Episode 23 - Going Slow with Benjamin Fahrer

In this episode, Sustainable Futures sits down with farmer, rooftop agriculturalist, and integrated ecology advocate Benjamin Fahrer, owner of Top Leaf Farms. Benjamin is

Episode 22 - Bringing Up The Crops with August Stubler

In this episode, Sustainable Futures sits down with rooftop farmer and sustainable food systems advocate August Stubler, who oversees the operations of the Blackwood Educ

Episode 21 - Getting Deep in the Soil with Molly Meyer

In this episode, Sustainable Futures sits down with pioneer and self-proclaimed soil nerd Molly Meyer, founder and CEO of Omni Ecosystems out of Chicago. Molly’s started

Episode 20 - Modeling Inclusive Urban Revitalization with Mitchell Cohen

In this episode, Sustainable Futures sits down with activist, developer, and President of the Daniels Corporation Mitchell Cohen, as he details his work in the redevelopm

Episode 19 - Intersecting Ecological and Human Health with Kathleen Wolf

In this episode, Sustainable Futures sits down with a Dr. Kathleen Wolf, researcher and social scientist specializing in the intersection of nature and human health and w

Episode 18 - Exploring Health, Equity, and Climate with Gail Vittori

In this episode, Sustainable Futures sits down with a luminary of sustainable built environment systems, Gail Vittori. Gail is the Co-Director of the Center for Maximum P

Episode 17 - Blazing a Green Roof Trail with Tom Liptan

In this episode, Sustainable Futures sits down with green roof pioneer Tom Liptan, one of the key figures in launching the green roof market in North America, to discuss

Episode 16 - Leading Climate Action with Cynthia Rosenzweig

In this episode, Sustainable Futures sits down with climate science pioneer Dr. Cynthia Rosenzweig to discuss the impacts and opportunities of climate change on our urban

Episode 15 - Integrating Food Systems in the Urban Landscape with Sabine O'Hara

In this episode, Sustainable Futures sits down with professor, researcher, and advocate Dr. Sabine O’Hara to discuss urban agriculture, food justice, and the fostering of

Episode 14 - Seeing the Future of Agriculture with Dickson Despommier

In this episode, Sustainable Futures sits down with microbiologist and Columbia University Professor Emeritus Dr. Dickson Despommier to discuss his pioneering work and th

Episode 13 - Pioneering Ecology Based Architecture with Ken Yeang

In this episode, Sustainable Futures sits down with architect and visionary Ken Yeang to discuss the the practice of ecological design and how it can and must be used to

Episode 12 - Better Buildings through Biophilic Design

Sustainable Futures sits down with designer and consultant Bill Browning to discuss the science and practice of biophilic design and how it can influence and affect our i

Episode 11 - Water and the Systems that Drive Ecology

Sustainable Futures sits down with ecologist, educator, and researcher Dr. Olyssa Starry to discuss how plants use what and what that means for our environment.