LYNES Presents: Going Green

Built to Divide is a cinematic audio documentary that unearths how America’s homes became the front lines of inequality. From land giveaways to red lines, gated communities to algorithmic rent hikes—each episode reveals the forces that shaped not only where we live, but who gets to belong. Guided by host Dimitrius Lynch Jr., an award-winning architect with a storyteller’s eye for systems and desig...

In this special bonus episode of Going Green, Nakita Reed, host of Tangible Remnants, joins the show to discuss the series. We discuss the importance of sustainability and the potential benefits of a sustainable future. We reflect on the impact of climate change, the journey of creating the 'Going Green' series, and the interconnectedness of history, media, and corporate responsibility in shaping...

In the finale of Going Green I outline where we are today, what’s at stake, and how exactly do we move forward. The episode examines the role of dark money in shaping the Supreme Court and its relation to climate action. The ongoing climate crisis, the implications of climate-related lawsuits against major corporations, and the political landscape surrounding climate policy are detailed. The conve...

This episode of Going Green explores the evolution of wildfire management in the U.S., the impact of climate change on wildfires, and the political responses to environmental challenges over the years. It also highlights the significant shifts in environmental policy from the Obama to Trump administrations, culminating in the current successes and challenges faced by the Biden administration in ad...

This episode of Going Green explores the environmental policies and approaches of the Clinton and George W. Bush administrations. It highlights the influence of the oil industry on the US government and the challenges faced in addressing climate change. The episode also touches on the manipulation of public perception and the impact of campaigns by oil companies. The conversation explores various...

This episode of Going Green explores the politicization of environmental issues and the emerging communication war on climate change. The evolution of media, politics, and corporate interests and its impact on the public's opinion of climate change are detailed. The episode also highlights the creation of the AIA Committee on the Environment (COTE) and the establishment of the US Green Building Co...

This episode of Going Green explores the seeds of an ideological shift on the environment born in the 1980s, marked a period of materialism and individualism. The episode highlights the environmental justice movement, a fight for land reform and preservation of the Amazon rainforest, the founding of the Federalist Society, which aimed to shift the ideological balance of the American legal establis...

This episode of Going Green explores the historical roots, policies, and corporate actions that lead to the energy crisis of the 1970s and President Jimmy Carter's energy policies that aimed to combat the crisis. We examine the evolution of environmental policy in the United States during the Reagan era. The impact of Reaganomics, the role of the Heritage Foundation, and the deregulation and budge...

This episode of Going Green explores the evolution of architectural styles from historic to modern to postmodern. It begins with how buildings throughout history have reflected their region and responded to societal changes. The episode examines the emergence of modernism as a reaction to World War I and the socio-economic aspects of elaborate historic architecture. The Bauhaus movement and the in...

This episode of Going Green explores the history of the environmental movement, focusing on the impact of Rachel Carson's book Silent Spring and the establishment of Earth Day. It highlights the growing awareness of environmental issues throughout history and the role of key figures in advocating for environmental protection. The conversation also discusses the legislative reforms and architectura...

This episode of Going Green explores the themes of westward expansion in the United States, the environmental impact of farming practices, the Dust Bowl, the role of indigenous communities in environmental conservation, the contributions of George Washington Carver and Buckminster Fuller, and the early scientific understanding of climate change. Subscribe to SPACES Podcast Episode Extras - Photos,...

This episode of Going Green explores the early understanding of climate change and the impact of human activity on the planet. The importance of sustainability and finding a balance between the environment, economy, and society is emphasized. Subscribe to SPACES Podcast Episode Extras - Photos, videos, sources and links to additional content I found during my research. Check out the Going Green So...

LYNES Presents: Going Green | 2025 Signal Awards Gold Winner (Best Limited Series – Sustainability & Environment) Produced by LYNES in collaboration with Gābl Media | Hosted by Dimitrius Lynch Jr., Award-Winning Architect Going Green is a documentary-style podcast that uncovers the hidden forces shaping our environment — from the birth of the industrial revolution to the modern climate crisis....