Not Complicated - Just Green
A podcast of common sense for better construction.
Episodes
31 episodes
Dec 1, 2023 - Carl Seville - The Green Curmudgeon's Never Sounded This Cheery and Positive!
Final episodes of series don't get better than this! We draw the curtains with a captivating conversation with Carl Seville, a luminary in sustainability. This green-builder-turned-expert-consultant is charting an impressive path in the ...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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30:43
Nov. 17, 2023 - Morgan Villar, Founder of Dignity Homes - Harnessing the Powers of Nonprofits at the Intersection of Quiet Luxury, Sustainable Development, and Poverty Alleviation
Today, we welcome Morgan Villar, founder of the nonprofit, Dignity Homes, to discuss Christianity's complex relationship with capitalism, and how it can be wielded as a force for positive change. Can her ministry truly reverse the damages of in...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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38:08
November 10, 2023 - Gene Kansas and Ted Bradford - - Challenging the Status Quo of disposable buildings through Adaptive Reuse.
Could we transform the way we inhabit our planet by reimagining the built world around us? We're thrilled to be joined by Gene Kansas and Ted Bradford who shed light on the untapped potential within preservation, restoration, and adaptive...
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35:18
Nov 3, 2023 - Daniel Hall - After decades of advocacy, we're on the brink of a monumental shift to view affordable green housing as a necessity!
Today, we welcome Daniel Hall, from Architects Builders Collaborative, sharing his insights into the vital improvements needed in building standards and the creation of affordable, green, and low carbon footprint multi-family developments. Coul...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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37:02
Oct 27, 2023 - Jillian Japka - How design and construction harmonize diverse voices to create masterpieces
Today, we have the pleasure of introducing Jillian Japka, the Development Manager at Third & Urban. She is a seasoned professional with a strong focus on mixed-use, multi-family, value-add, and emerging markets. Her expertise spans underwri...
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26:55
Oct 20, 2023 - Ryan Bowersox - The intersection of more sustainable development and cleaner Carbon Markets
Today, we welcome Ryan Bowersox, founder and CEO of Bowersox Innovation Group, with over 20 years of success creating and managing businesses. Ryan and his team have a wealth of experience in real estate development and sustainable best practic...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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37:11
Oct 13, 2023 - Jessika Nelson-Woynicz - Learn how Placemaking creates sustainable and resilient communities
Today, we're joined by Jessika Nelson-Woynicz, whose prolific career as an architect and developer has earned her awards and recognition across the southeast. She grew her expertise in Placemaking while working for large, national multifamily a...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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34:30
Oct 6, 2023 - Booker T Washington - Micro-Living is rewriting the rules and making new pathways to homeownership
Today we're joined by Booker T Washington, a visionary and strategic property developer with deep roots in his southwest Atlanta community, and an expertise in technology. His micro home pocket community is the first of its kind to be dev...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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38:38
Sept 29, 2023 - John Moores - Finding the perfect balance of development and transit with destinations and green space
Today, we’re joined by John Moores who was the Mixed-Use Studio Director for Nelson Worldwide, has held several positions within the AIA from Chair of Young Architects Forum to Secretary of AIA Atlanta, and was more recently involved in the Urb...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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39:22
Sept 22, 2023 - Desmond Johnson - Synergy of Architects, Developers, and Civic Leaders
Today, we are joined by Desmond Johnson, one of very few people who has the unique opportunity to participate as an architect, and as a developer, and he was appointed to Atlanta’s Urban Design Commission, where he’s assumed the role of c...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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39:00
Sept 15, 2023 - Kristine Hernandez - Creating Community with Eco-Positive Development
Kristine’s strength is her breadth of experience in all facets of development. She's developed numerous multifamily and mixed-use projects throughout the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, including over 6,500 apartments. A graduate of the ...
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39:01
Sept 8, 2023 with The Dragon Group - ESG and Building Performance Consultants
Yvonne and Randall Dragon, founders of The Dragon Group, discuss their mission to revolutionize the construction industry by infusing sustainability and diversity. They emphasize the need to expose underrepresented communities, pa...
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39:39
Chris Laumer-Giddens' Multifaceted Approach to Sustainable Design
Chris Laumer-Giddens, an architect, custom builder, HVAC system designer, and building science expert, engages in diverse projects spanning high-performance tiny houses, off-grid homesteads, historic deep-energy retrofits, and Passive House hom...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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26:40
Skanska's Journey to Net-Zero Construction - Jimmy Mitchell
Jimmy Mitchell serves as a project manager at Skanska Construction, a leading U.S.-based company in construction and development. Skanska caters to diverse clients in transportation, power, industrial sectors, and more, emphasizing their commit...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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25:36
Insights from Lifecycle Building Center's Advisory Board - Jimmy Mitchell & Jay Bassett
Join Jimmy Mitchell and Jay Bassett, both advisory board members of the Lifecycle Building Center, a non-profit rescuing diverse building materials from landfills. Tune in for an exciting chance to engage with an upcoming event and make a diffe...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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19:02
Block Solutions Part III - Construction Equality with Dr. Les Snead
Dr. Les Snead stands as a stalwart advocate for equality within the construction industry, showcasing how the built environment can wield a positive influence on both people and communities. His endearing southern accent and unassuming ch...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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21:24
Aaron Luque's EnviroSpark Leading EV Charging Solutions Coast to Coast
Let's dive into a conversation with Aaron Luque, the visionary behind EnviroSpark, serving as its founder and CEO. This prominent company leads the charge in electric vehicle charging solutions, specializing in designing and installing EV charg...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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26:22
Revitalizing Homes: Joe Thomas's Elemental Green Expertise in Atlanta
Joe Thomas, the proprietor of Elemental Green Homes, specializes in renovating homes and elevating older houses to surpass contemporary building standards. A long-time resident of the Atlanta area, Joe holds certifications from the Building Per...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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27:17
Digital Analytics for Smart Buildings w/ CoveTool Co-Founder, Patrick Chopson
Patrick Chopson, a co-founder at cove.tools, is instrumental in supporting architects, engineers, contractors, building owners, and publicly traded corporations. Leveraging digital automation, they streamline cost optimization for buildings, th...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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22:52
Block Solutions Part I - Sustainable Housing with Markus Silfverberg
Markus Silfverberg, the visionary behind Block Solutions, leads a company dedicated to affordable and sustainable housing, aiming to provide fresh starts for those in need. By generating employment and establishing dependable housing, they fost...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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21:44
Block Solutions Part II - Classroom of Hope with Duncan Ward
Duncan Ward, the visionary behind Classroom of Hope, leads an initiative constructing resilient schools in remote regions of Rwanda, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar, and Indonesia. With 84 schools established, they've empowered over 24,000 students. No...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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18:09
Sustainable and Commercial REIT with Kilroy Realty - Sarah King
Sarah King is with Kilroy Realty, a real estate investment trust, or REIT. Kilroy partners with world-class architects, designers, and artists who share their passion for inspiring tenants and communities, to create over 15 million squ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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26:10
Positive Effects of Density for Economy and Sustainability - Terry Miller
Terry is a licensed architect and he serves his community as a member of city council, chairman of the downtown development authority, board of directors for cultural arts council, community character coalition, and the Atlanta regional c...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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28:40
Corbett Lunsford - Home Diagnosis & Performance
Corbett Lunsford is an Atlanta-based home performance expert, the author of the book Home Performance Diagnostics, and inventor of the #TinyLab, the world's highest performance tiny house, and toured the US before settling down in Atlanta, G...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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43:34
Sawhorse Construction, Residential Green Building - Matt Hoots
Matt Hoots, the president of Sawhorse construction, one of Atlanta’s premier residential remodeling firms. Known for their innovation, professionalism, and energy-efficient building practices, winning more than 100 national &...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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34:42