Think Future

Matthew Black, Programme Manager at WorldGBC: There are currently 255 billion square metres of buildings existing in the world, and a city the size of Paris is constructed every week. With the construction sector one of the largest contributors to global emissions, tackling sustainable practices in the built environment is critical to climate mitigation and the achievement of net zero targets. Joi...

Joanna Frank, President & CEO at Center for Active Design: Recent investor research covering 5.7 trillion of assets under management demonstrates a significant change in investor sentiment and points to the impact, the design and physical attributes of a building can have on its financial performance. Join the conversation as Joanna Frank, CEO Center for Active Design, explores the ways in whi...

Ben Evans, Federal Legislative Director for the US Green Building Council: Ben Evans shares his insights into why the green building movement is critical to mitigating the climate crisis, the increasing demand from investors and consumers and the importance of green building affordability and equity for all. 

Lotte Schlegel, Executive Director at Institute for Market Transformation (IMT): Based in Washington, D.C. the Institute for Market Transformation (IMT)  leverages its expertise in the intersection of real estate and public policy to make buildings more productive, affordable, valuable, and resilient. Join the conversation as Lotte Schlegel Executive Director takes us through how IMT are helping b...

Rachael Jamison, VP at American Wood Councils: As the building industry comes under scrutiny for its contribution to carbon emissions turning to natural resources is providing a sustainable solution for the built environment. Join with Rachael Jamison Vice President Markets and Sustainability as we explore the American Wood Councils role in delivering sustainable solutions and discover some surpri...

Jason Hartke, Executive VP External Affairs for the International WELL Building Institute: We spend 90% of our lives inside buildings. Our places, and spaces, have a greater bearing on our state of health than our access to healthcare, our lifestyle, our behaviours, and our genetics combined. The built environment has never been so important. Join the conversation with Jason Hartke Executive Vice...

Eugene Bible, Project Engineer at Oceanic Companies: Paul Laycock spent time with Eugene Bible host of This Sustainable Life; Solve through Nature podcast series, sharing his thoughts on how digitalization supports sustainable building practices and the importance of connecting data through the building lifecycle to reduce waste and step towards net zero.

Katie Montag, Director of Virtual Design & Construction at Knutson: With 100 plus years in the industry Knutson continues to stay ahead of the game, and evolve as a company by focusing on technological innovation to deliver the best experience to their customers. Join Katie Montag, the Director of Virtual Design and Construction, as she shares how their deliberate approach to adopting and impl...

Matt Fern, National Digital Engineering Manager for Stowe: Join VinZero and Matt Fern, National Digital Engineering Manager for Stowe, one of Australia's largest electrical and communications contractors, as we explore the role of technology adoption in driving sustainable outcomes across all built environments, and share his thoughts and excitement for the emerging and game changing technologies...

Matt Cordova, Director of Construction Technology at Hermanson: An early introduction to 3D technology in the design process for fabrication has led to Matts passion for technology adoption across mechanical system design. Focusing on LEAN concepts, Integrated Project Delivery, and sustainable, efficient ideas, Hermanson Company has successfully blended the best of the traditional industry norms w...

Ryan Colker, Executive Director of the Alliance for National & Community Resilience: With a lifelong passion for the environment, and an interest and curiosity for the world around us, Ryan has spent his working life looking for opportunities to influence and improve the world in which we live. Through policy and education Ryan drives progress across the building, construction, and manufacturi...