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Circular Construct The timing on this episode of Design IDEATE , could not be better, Adam Meltzer — sustainability strategist, LEED Legacy AP, WELL AP, TRUE Zero Waste Advisor—reveals his path to strategy leading with sustainability. Adam flips the script on the impacts that a circular construction perspective has on our future, and he’s proven it with numerous high profile orgs. What is the tipp...

It is a challenge that we all, together, face. Decarbonization planning has become critical to achieving net zero targets and building a sustainable future. This week on DesignIDEATE, we're joined by a Gen Z professional who has carved out a unique specialty in this urgent field, bringing fresh perspective and expertise exactly when we need it most. CARBON COPY Decarbonization aims to reduce...

We expose the innovative world of Mattie Mead, founder and creator of Hempitecture, who is revolutionizing sustainable construction through natural fiber materials ranging from US grown and rapidly renewable, hemp-based insulation to groundbreaking PlantPanel and FiberFill products. This visionary entrepreneur reveals how bio-based building materials are transforming the future of construction and...

We probe into the mind of Robert Reich, R2AI , who consults with large financial institutions to utilize AI, ML, Strategy as a team member to augment and automate routine compliance. A serial entrepreneur with a long affiliation with the University of Colorado at Boulder, reveals how AI is innovating the future of work.  Innovation Insight     “AI will not replace humans, but those who use AI will...

Author of the national best-seller, 'Rise Up' , this week’s guest, Russell Stoddard hails from Boise and has been instrumental in guiding the business community’s value system, setting a new path for future business.  Culture Catalyst  "How you climb the mountain is more important than reaching the top.” - Yvon Chouinard The founder of Oliver Russell , a marketing/advertising firm,...

The world of architecture and design is poised for a profound transformation. As artificial intelligence emerges as a revolutionary force, its integration into creative disciplines is reshaping not only how we design but also how we think about design itself.  Generative Design “AI-powered generative design tools allow… (designers).. to swiftly generate and explore numerous design alternatives, op...

It might have been an ordinary day in downtown LA, an Interior Designer with a large A&E firm tasked with modernizing a number of college campus facilities, heard the sounds of ground shaking demolition. An unusual (or was it?) scene was occurring nearby ... Full Circle   “Sustainability is circular and businesses need to be circular to be truly sustainable” – Paul Hawken   It continued for th...

Business leaders are looking to reinvent organizations, aligning their new AI informed work processes with the latest in technology, and with rapid solution delivery. Innovation within governmental agencies may be top of mind when we think about generating the latest methods for worker recruitment, but when your organization is responsible for solving interplanetary questions, it’s a natural.  Ope...

Bending Diffusion "Stradivarius was the most amazing craftsman ... because he figured out something with the sound and the science of acoustics that we still don’t fully understand”   - Joshua Bell  Zackery Belanger Bio: Zackery Belanger is an expert on the intrinsic acoustic influence of shape and material in architecture. He is educated in physics and architecture, and has practiced on the...

Invisible Comfort    “The best inventors are not bound by the limitations of their time” – Rupe Goldberg If you think you’ve fallen down a mechanical shaft, (imagine a scene from ‘Die Hard’) you have! And rightfully so, the infrastructure within a building is essential to its support of the users and user experience, contributing markedly to the innovation in building design, and certainly central...

"Despite seven large orgs recently losing their Black women HR/DEI leaders, there are many who can lead DEI and shifting culture. But, the work is not the kind of work that people may want to do - it is deep, it is significant, it is seeing actual change from the top down. The biggest challenge that orgs are facing is themselves.  Change happens beginning with the ability to see potential, in...

“Pre-pandemic, we were a vibrant location with a lot of positives. Our community is a very relational community…without six degrees of separation. Because of a strong sense of community and relationships… together with mayoral leadership, we made adjustments quickly to meet the challenges.” -Beth Ineck Leading Economic Recovery What is the secret strategy behind topping out the J.P. Morgan Chase 2...

Our bodies are incredibly intelligent instruments that respond to the frequencies we emanate … when we cultivate positive thoughts and emotions, we raise our vibrational frequency, which, in turn, creates a more harmonious body-mind connection.” - Deepak Chopra Curating Wellness within Workplace On this episode of Design IDEATE, we engage in a deep-dive, tracking a spiritual path connected to desi...

"Lighting heightens visual cues, accentuating user experience; it manipulates perception for intended psychological response.”   - Chip Israel Captivating Illumination On this episode of Design IDEATE, we explore one of the most important and evolving components of design - the illumination of space or, more specifically, the pathfinding of space with the aid of lighting systems that fully en...

"Incorporating 3D reality capture into the design process allows architects and designers to bridge the gap between imagination and execution. It brings precision, accuracy, and a deeper understanding of the built environment, leading to more efficient and innovative designs."  - Bjarke Ingels, Architect and Founder of BIG    3D Reality Capture and its Impact on the Design Profession Thi...

" We can’t solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them.”    -  Albert  Einstein   Changing our Minds  How do we change our mind? While some might experiment with psychedelics, changing the way we think is merely a shift of cognitive behavior, through therapy of sorts. Daily, we encounter much cognitive dissonance: noise that interrupts perhaps good intention...

"The Tech industry is the leader in giving back space and the leader in sublease space. We have over 12 million square feet of sublease space available in greater LA and over 50% of that is tech or tech related space. We are rising to that current challenge." - Ron Burkhardt    The rapid evolution of real estate, commercial real estate, is reverberating with emotional and intellectual en...

"We’re seeing a lot of brilliant people working on technology upgrades … and yet, the technology really is secondary - it’s all about producing something - something meaningful and relevant for the company that you work for - and yes, you really do need the right tools to get that accomplished … great advances are being made." - Brian Reilly Workplace and educational landscapes are trans...

“Recent research in graphic statics, the flow of forces (as expressed in the work of Gaudi), has inspired us to explore the dream of 3D printing using renewable wood cellulose." - Dr. Carolina Manrique Hoyos This episode of Design IDEATE reveals a new industry disruptor, 3D printing utilizing the emerging development of a renewable print media: nanofibrillated cellulose. Dr. Carolina Manrique...

On this episode of the Design IDEATE podcast we welcome Lisa Whited , author of new book "Work Better. Save the Planet",  Senior Associate at AWA and founder of WTF.  Whited is a change management professional whom enables organizations of any size to drive change. We break down the challenges facing the future of workplace with strategies and case studies offered by Lisa in her book.  J...