https://simplecast.com BuildingWell BuildingWell, the new podcast from New Ecology, deep-dives into the past, present, and future of sustainable development in affordable housing. Hear inspiring stories, real-life case studies, and innovations in technologies and incentives for sustainable homes and equitable Communities. We're building well, together. 2024 - 2025: New Ecology, Inc. en Thu, 27 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000 Thu, 27 Feb 2025 10:00:15 +0000 https://buildingwell-168ffabf.simplecast.com BuildingWell https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/78958c41-e1b9-4b68-8458-02c245ab577f/45b1f24f-0c64-4675-a9de-3750686362aa/3000x3000/nei-podcast-image-final-no-tagline.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://buildingwell-168ffabf.simplecast.com episodic BuildingWell, the new podcast from New Ecology, deep-dives into the past, present, and future of sustainable development in affordable housing. Hear inspiring stories, real-life case studies, and innovations in technologies and incentives for sustainable homes and equitable Communities. We're building well, together. Alina Michelewicz, Michelle Moran false https://feeds.simplecast.com/TrQvkUKi affordable, building science, community development, construction, green building, green education, green jobs, housing, mass save, mechanical engineering, multifamily, non-profit, resilience, sustainability, urban planning, climate change New Ecology, Inc. moran@newecology.org fb19fffb-8556-4535-97cc-3043134774ba Episode 12: SEASON FINALE! Does that Window Plastic Actually Work? & Other Questions (Ask Me Anything, Homes Edition) with Rebecca Arnold & Alex Haworth The transcript for this episode can be found here.

Energy Star page on installing plastic on windows

Heat pump water heaters

Hydronic heating system: A hydronic heating system uses hot water to heat a home. The system includes a boiler, pumps, pipes, and radiators or baseboard heaters.

Stack effect (aka chimney effect): The movement of air into and out of a building due to differences in air pressure and temperature.

Maryland Home Energy checkups

Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI)

RMI Article mentioned in this episode

Passive House/ Phius

Energy Star

LEED

Enterprise Green Communities

Mass Save

www.newecology.org

]]> Thu, 27 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000 moran@newecology.org (Katie Levesque, Adam DiGiovanni Ornae, Justin Iovenitti, Alex Haworth, Rebecca Arnold, Todd Winner, Lisa Reed, Michelle Moran, Michael Abdelmessih, Paul Eddowes, Molly Craft, Michelle Margolies, Alina Michelewicz) https://buildingwell-168ffabf.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-12-season-finaleask-me-anything-homes-edition-qa-with-rebecca-arnold-alex-haworth-XE__jEcy The transcript for this episode can be found here.

Energy Star page on installing plastic on windows

Heat pump water heaters

Hydronic heating system: A hydronic heating system uses hot water to heat a home. The system includes a boiler, pumps, pipes, and radiators or baseboard heaters.

Stack effect (aka chimney effect): The movement of air into and out of a building due to differences in air pressure and temperature.

Maryland Home Energy checkups

Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI)

RMI Article mentioned in this episode

Passive House/ Phius

Energy Star

LEED

Enterprise Green Communities

Mass Save

www.newecology.org

]]> Episode 12: SEASON FINALE! Does that Window Plastic Actually Work? & Other Questions (Ask Me Anything, Homes Edition) with Rebecca Arnold & Alex Haworth Katie Levesque, Adam DiGiovanni Ornae, Justin Iovenitti, Alex Haworth, Rebecca Arnold, Todd Winner, Lisa Reed, Michelle Moran, Michael Abdelmessih, Paul Eddowes, Molly Craft, Michelle Margolies, Alina Michelewicz 00:40:36 In this special season finale episode, our hosts Alina and Michelle hold a call-in style question and answer panel with New Ecology guests Rebecca Arnold, Project Manager and Alex Haworth, Senior Energy Rater. They explore the importance of understanding building systems for energy efficiency, cost savings, and improved health. This knowledge is valuable for both individuals and the broader community, with the potential to empower people to create more resilient and equitable living spaces. The episode aims to provide valuable information to help people understand and improve the places and communities in which we live. In this special season finale episode, our hosts Alina and Michelle hold a call-in style question and answer panel with New Ecology guests Rebecca Arnold, Project Manager and Alex Haworth, Senior Energy Rater. They explore the importance of understanding building systems for energy efficiency, cost savings, and improved health. This knowledge is valuable for both individuals and the broader community, with the potential to empower people to create more resilient and equitable living spaces. The episode aims to provide valuable information to help people understand and improve the places and communities in which we live. hvac, healthy homes, green building, indoor air quality, green education, air sealing, knob and tube, insulation, energy assessment, domestic hot water, electrification, energy savings, home ownership, noah, row home, energy efficiency, energy star, home improvement, heat pump, stack effect, homeowners, energy audit, attic insulation, green jobs, energy, hot water, renters, clean energy, home renovation, green energy, decarbonization, home heating, renovation false full 12 1 2d35c534-5df0-4939-92be-66c11378edb3 Episode 11: Who Can Afford to Live in Greater Boston? with Aja Kennedy & Katherine Levine Einstein The transcript for this episode can be found here.

Greater Boston Housing Report Card

Boston Indicators

Boston Foundation

Boston University Initiative on Cities

Housing Navigator Massachusetts

Multi-Family Zoning Requirement for MBTA Communities

Article in the Boston Globe about weaponizing public land

Community Preservation Act

Passive House/ Phius

Energy Star

LEED

Enterprise Green Communities

Mass Save

www.newecology.org

]]> Thu, 30 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000 moran@newecology.org (Katherine Levine Einstein, Aja Kennedy, Michelle Moran, Molly Craft, Alina Michelewicz, Michael Abdelmessih) https://buildingwell-168ffabf.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-11-_9vFDPyd The transcript for this episode can be found here.

Greater Boston Housing Report Card

Boston Indicators

Boston Foundation

Boston University Initiative on Cities

Housing Navigator Massachusetts

Multi-Family Zoning Requirement for MBTA Communities

Article in the Boston Globe about weaponizing public land

Community Preservation Act

Passive House/ Phius

Energy Star

LEED

Enterprise Green Communities

Mass Save

www.newecology.org

]]> Episode 11: Who Can Afford to Live in Greater Boston? with Aja Kennedy & Katherine Levine Einstein Katherine Levine Einstein, Aja Kennedy, Michelle Moran, Molly Craft, Alina Michelewicz, Michael Abdelmessih 00:47:54 Join hosts Alina and Michelle as they speak with Aja Kennedy, Racial Wealth Gap Research Fellow with Boston Indicators and Ph.D. Candidate at Tufts University, and Katherine Levine Einstein, Associate Professor of Political Science at Boston University, about the Boston Foundation's latest Greater Boston Housing Report Card. They discuss the severe crisis facing the housing market in Greater Boston due to exorbitant housing costs and limited housing availability, disproportionately effecting lower and moderate-income families. What are the challenges facing those living and working in Greater Boston? What are the roadblocks facing developers trying to build housing? How can public land offer a possible solution to this housing crisis? Learn this and more in this exciting episode! This episode was made possible by a Mass Save Community Education Grant. Join hosts Alina and Michelle as they speak with Aja Kennedy, Racial Wealth Gap Research Fellow with Boston Indicators and Ph.D. Candidate at Tufts University, and Katherine Levine Einstein, Associate Professor of Political Science at Boston University, about the Boston Foundation's latest Greater Boston Housing Report Card. They discuss the severe crisis facing the housing market in Greater Boston due to exorbitant housing costs and limited housing availability, disproportionately effecting lower and moderate-income families. What are the challenges facing those living and working in Greater Boston? What are the roadblocks facing developers trying to build housing? How can public land offer a possible solution to this housing crisis? Learn this and more in this exciting episode! This episode was made possible by a Mass Save Community Education Grant. housing emergency, green building, green education, climate, multifamily, home ownership, low-income housing, climate change, utilities, housing crisis, massachusetts, homeowners, energy burden, mbta communities, mass save, housing density, homelessness, energy, boston, community development, climate goals, affordable housing, renters, housing, affordable false full 11 1 d3eec54a-2127-4d82-93eb-2306d3522ade Pivoting Into Clean Energy Workforce Opportunities with Edward Hsieh of Mass CEC The transcript for this episode can be found here.

Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (Mass CEC)

Mass CEC Workforce Training

Mass Save Clean Energy Pathways Internship Program

Mass Talent Initiative

Equity Workforce Fund

MWBE: Minority and/or Women-Owned Business Enterprise

EPA: US Environmental Protection Agency

DOE: US Department of Energy

DOE Training for Residential Energy Contractors Grants (TREC)

EV: Electric vehicle

Massachusetts Clean Energy Workforce Needs Assessment

2023 Massachusetts Clean Energy Industry Report

2030, 2050 goals for decarbonization

DOL: US Department of Labor

Hot Work certification

CBO: Community-based organization

RFP: Request for Proposals

EJ neighborhoods: Environmental Justice Populations in Massachusetts

Equity Workforce Training Implementation Grants

Climate-Critical Training, Equipment, and Infrastructure Grants

Equity Workforce Planning and Capacity Grants

Minority and Women Business Enterprise Support Grants

Passive House/ Phius

Energy Star

LEED

Enterprise Green Communities

Mass Save

www.newecology.org

]]> Thu, 19 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000 moran@newecology.org (Edward Hsieh, Victoria King, Michelle Moran, Molly Craft, Michael Abdelmessih, Alina Michelewicz) https://buildingwell-168ffabf.simplecast.com/episodes/pivoting-into-clean-energy-workforce-opportunities-with-edward-hsieh-of-mass-cec-DW6xj73h The transcript for this episode can be found here.

Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (Mass CEC)

Mass CEC Workforce Training

Mass Save Clean Energy Pathways Internship Program

Mass Talent Initiative

Equity Workforce Fund

MWBE: Minority and/or Women-Owned Business Enterprise

EPA: US Environmental Protection Agency

DOE: US Department of Energy

DOE Training for Residential Energy Contractors Grants (TREC)

EV: Electric vehicle

Massachusetts Clean Energy Workforce Needs Assessment

2023 Massachusetts Clean Energy Industry Report

2030, 2050 goals for decarbonization

DOL: US Department of Labor

Hot Work certification

CBO: Community-based organization

RFP: Request for Proposals

EJ neighborhoods: Environmental Justice Populations in Massachusetts

Equity Workforce Training Implementation Grants

Climate-Critical Training, Equipment, and Infrastructure Grants

Equity Workforce Planning and Capacity Grants

Minority and Women Business Enterprise Support Grants

Passive House/ Phius

Energy Star

LEED

Enterprise Green Communities

Mass Save

www.newecology.org

]]> Pivoting Into Clean Energy Workforce Opportunities with Edward Hsieh of Mass CEC Edward Hsieh, Victoria King, Michelle Moran, Molly Craft, Michael Abdelmessih, Alina Michelewicz 00:43:50 Join hosts Alina and Michelle talk with Edward Hsieh, Program Director for Adult Training and Minority and Women Business Enterprise Support at Massachusetts Clean Energy Center. They discuss the exciting opportunities that the clean energy sector can offer for workers in traditional trades like construction and electrical work, how to pivot into working in the clean energy sector, as well as the importance of training and education in preparing businesses and workers to transition into a clean energy economy. This episode is made possible by a Mass Save Community Education Grant. Join hosts Alina and Michelle talk with Edward Hsieh, Program Director for Adult Training and Minority and Women Business Enterprise Support at Massachusetts Clean Energy Center. They discuss the exciting opportunities that the clean energy sector can offer for workers in traditional trades like construction and electrical work, how to pivot into working in the clean energy sector, as well as the importance of training and education in preparing businesses and workers to transition into a clean energy economy. This episode is made possible by a Mass Save Community Education Grant. hvac, green building, green education, community, training grants, training, insulation, ev, energy economy, energy efficiency, socio economic, energy star, weatherization, workforce training, massachusetts, workforce, small business, mass save, attic insulation, osha, green jobs, energy, community development, workforce training grants, affordable housing, equity, equitable work, clean energy, green energy false full 10 1 da7b6158-ea2b-42dc-9ce0-6ab8b50b2d9f Pathways to Equitable Energy Efficiency with James Collins ABCD

LEAN Multifamily program

WegoWise

Environmental Justice Communities

Decarbonization: for more information on what decarbonization is and the goals of decarbonization, listen to BuildingWell Episode 4: The Role of Existing Buildings in a Green World (or Functional Medicine for Buildings)

BERDO

LEAN Deep Energy Retrofit (DER) program

DOER

DOER Decarbonization Program

Action, Inc.

AMP Appliance Management Program

Categorical benefit list for eligibility for discount utility rate

Massachusetts Fuel Assistance Program

www.LEANmultifamily.org

ABCD Facebook

ABCD LinkedIn

ABCD Twitter

ABCD YouTube

ABCD Instagram

Passive House/ Phius

Energy Star

LEED

Enterprise Green Communities

Mass Save

www.newecology.org

]]> Thu, 21 Nov 2024 13:15:00 +0000 moran@newecology.org (James Collins, Molly Craft, Michelle Moran, Michael Abdelmessih, Alina Michelewicz, Aiko Miller, Elisabeth Krautscheid) https://buildingwell-168ffabf.simplecast.com/episodes/pathways-to-equitable-energy-efficiency-with-james-collins-e_wrfsrS ABCD

LEAN Multifamily program

WegoWise

Environmental Justice Communities

Decarbonization: for more information on what decarbonization is and the goals of decarbonization, listen to BuildingWell Episode 4: The Role of Existing Buildings in a Green World (or Functional Medicine for Buildings)

BERDO

LEAN Deep Energy Retrofit (DER) program

DOER

DOER Decarbonization Program

Action, Inc.

AMP Appliance Management Program

Categorical benefit list for eligibility for discount utility rate

Massachusetts Fuel Assistance Program

www.LEANmultifamily.org

ABCD Facebook

ABCD LinkedIn

ABCD Twitter

ABCD YouTube

ABCD Instagram

Passive House/ Phius

Energy Star

LEED

Enterprise Green Communities

Mass Save

www.newecology.org

]]> Pathways to Equitable Energy Efficiency with James Collins James Collins, Molly Craft, Michelle Moran, Michael Abdelmessih, Alina Michelewicz, Aiko Miller, Elisabeth Krautscheid 00:30:29 Join hosts Michelle and Alina as they talk with James Collins, Director of the Climate Equity & Impact Department at ABCD, a non-profit community action agency that builds pathways out of poverty in partnership with families and communities in Massachusetts. We chat about the goals and challenges of running large energy, electrification, decarbonization, renewable energy and resiliency programs in the Commonwealth, including a discussion on ensuring these programs are as accessible and equitable as possible for low-income residents. This episode was made possible by a Mass Save Community Education Grant. Join hosts Michelle and Alina as they talk with James Collins, Director of the Climate Equity & Impact Department at ABCD, a non-profit community action agency that builds pathways out of poverty in partnership with families and communities in Massachusetts. We chat about the goals and challenges of running large energy, electrification, decarbonization, renewable energy and resiliency programs in the Commonwealth, including a discussion on ensuring these programs are as accessible and equitable as possible for low-income residents. This episode was made possible by a Mass Save Community Education Grant. greenhouse gas reduction, community action, deep energy retrofit, green building, green education, electrification, noah, low-income housing, passive house, utilities, income eligible programs, housing crisis, home improvement, massachusetts, mass save, green jobs, energy, community development, affordable housing, equity, housing, home renovation, rebates, decarbonization, affordable, renovation false full 9 1 31fe00be-128e-47d7-bb7f-85a90a1c3df4 The Expanding Influence of Spray Foam Insulation with Kevin Collins Guardian Article about spray foam

Embodied Carbon

Spray Foam Removal Certification

Grenfell fires

“Building Science Corporation did some great testing where they looked at the impact of insulation in assemblies where you have that air gap, because I think folks were concerned that, you know, if you have a layer of air, isn't that defeating the point of insulation?”[1]

Kristin’s episode on healthy homes

[1] https://buildingscience.com/documents/reports/rr-1207-vancouver-field-exposure-facility/view

Passive House/ Phius

Energy Star

LEED

Enterprise Green Communities

Mass Save

www.newecology.org

]]> Thu, 31 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +0000 moran@newecology.org (Kevin Collins, Molly Craft, Michelle Moran, Michael Abdelmessih, Alina Michelewicz) https://buildingwell-168ffabf.simplecast.com/episodes/the-expanding-influence-of-spray-foam-insulation-CimxzZ6l Guardian Article about spray foam

Embodied Carbon

Spray Foam Removal Certification

Grenfell fires

“Building Science Corporation did some great testing where they looked at the impact of insulation in assemblies where you have that air gap, because I think folks were concerned that, you know, if you have a layer of air, isn't that defeating the point of insulation?”[1]

Kristin’s episode on healthy homes

[1] https://buildingscience.com/documents/reports/rr-1207-vancouver-field-exposure-facility/view

Passive House/ Phius

Energy Star

LEED

Enterprise Green Communities

Mass Save

www.newecology.org

]]> The Expanding Influence of Spray Foam Insulation with Kevin Collins Kevin Collins, Molly Craft, Michelle Moran, Michael Abdelmessih, Alina Michelewicz 00:46:12 In this episode, our hosts have a frank conversation about spray foam insulation. Project Manager Kevin Collins talks about his own experience using spray foam in practice and in design. We discuss the technical ins and outs of spray foam, carbon considerations, best practices, and where you might use it, or avoid using it, in your own home. This episode was made possible by a Mass Save Community Education Grant. In this episode, our hosts have a frank conversation about spray foam insulation. Project Manager Kevin Collins talks about his own experience using spray foam in practice and in design. We discuss the technical ins and outs of spray foam, carbon considerations, best practices, and where you might use it, or avoid using it, in your own home. This episode was made possible by a Mass Save Community Education Grant. greenhouse gas reduction, healthy homes, green building, healthy buildings, indoor air quality, green education, air sealing, housing authority, spray foam, carbon neutral, sustainable development, health and wellness, insulation, embodied carbon, low-income housing, health and safety, passive house, sustainability, homeowners, attic insulation, green jobs, affordable housing, housing, carbon reduction, decarbonization false full 8 1 1c1941e9-1d0d-4ef2-bf87-744d04494c5d BONUS! Episode 7 Recap: Bonus Banter by BuildingWell Thu, 10 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +0000 moran@newecology.org (Alina Michelewicz, Michelle Moran) https://buildingwell-168ffabf.simplecast.com/episodes/bonus-episode-7-recap-bonus-banter-by-buildingwell-EVkeg48u BONUS! Episode 7 Recap: Bonus Banter by BuildingWell Alina Michelewicz, Michelle Moran 00:07:58 false bonus 1 f3e6c6e6-711c-441b-821b-5070df55051b Is Boston the New Memphis? Energy Modeling for an Uncertain Future with Ching-Wen Hsiao & Paul Eddowes The transcript for this episode can be found here

ACEEE

Paper published as a part of ACEEE Summer Study 2024: Investigating the Impacts of Climate Change on an Affordable Multifamily Building in Boston, Massachusetts

LEED

Passive House

Energy Star

Enterprise Green Communities

Mass Save

Benchmarking: Measuring and tracking energy use in buildings to better understand energy performance compared to similar buildings

Building envelope: All building components separating indoors from outdoors. (Exterior walls, foundations, roof, windows, doors, etc.)

Heat island effect: When urban areas are hotter than the surrounding areas because they absorb and retain more heat and have fewer natural landscape features.

IES

Energy Plus

EQuest

Wufi Passive

Fraunhofer

HERS

Passive House Institute (PHI)

Phius

LITCH: Low-income Housing Tax Credit

Mass Save Passive House Construction Incentives

MA Specialized Opt-In Code

2050 Climate Goals in MA

BERDO

CMIP 6

Energy burden: the percentage of total income that is paid towards energy bills.

2003 power outage in the Northeast

Texas 2021 power outage

Electric resistance heating

Episode 5 about DHW

Smart grids

Microgrids

Phius Revive for existing buildings

Passive House/ Phius

Energy Star

LEED

Enterprise Green Communities

Mass Save

www.newecology.org

]]> Thu, 26 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +0000 moran@newecology.org (Paul Eddowes, Ching-Wen Hsiao, Hayden Cantoni, Michelle Moran, Molly Craft, Michael Abdelmessih, Alina Michelewicz) https://buildingwell-168ffabf.simplecast.com/episodes/modeling-for-an-uncertain-future-with-ching-wen-hsiao-paul-eddowes-J_0YRPxS The transcript for this episode can be found here

ACEEE

Paper published as a part of ACEEE Summer Study 2024: Investigating the Impacts of Climate Change on an Affordable Multifamily Building in Boston, Massachusetts

LEED

Passive House

Energy Star

Enterprise Green Communities

Mass Save

Benchmarking: Measuring and tracking energy use in buildings to better understand energy performance compared to similar buildings

Building envelope: All building components separating indoors from outdoors. (Exterior walls, foundations, roof, windows, doors, etc.)

Heat island effect: When urban areas are hotter than the surrounding areas because they absorb and retain more heat and have fewer natural landscape features.

IES

Energy Plus

EQuest

Wufi Passive

Fraunhofer

HERS

Passive House Institute (PHI)

Phius

LITCH: Low-income Housing Tax Credit

Mass Save Passive House Construction Incentives

MA Specialized Opt-In Code

2050 Climate Goals in MA

BERDO

CMIP 6

Energy burden: the percentage of total income that is paid towards energy bills.

2003 power outage in the Northeast

Texas 2021 power outage

Electric resistance heating

Episode 5 about DHW

Smart grids

Microgrids

Phius Revive for existing buildings

Passive House/ Phius

Energy Star

LEED

Enterprise Green Communities

Mass Save

www.newecology.org

]]> Is Boston the New Memphis? Energy Modeling for an Uncertain Future with Ching-Wen Hsiao & Paul Eddowes Paul Eddowes, Ching-Wen Hsiao, Hayden Cantoni, Michelle Moran, Molly Craft, Michael Abdelmessih, Alina Michelewicz 00:54:57 For many, predicting the future seems like a task reserved for prophets and clairvoyants. It’s no wonder, then, that energy modelers, lacking such all-seeing abilities, struggle to forecast a building's future performance. Join hosts Alina and Michelle as they engage in a conversation with Senior Energy Modeler Ching-Wen Hsiao and Paul Eddowes, Director of Green Building Services. They’ll delve into the challenges, limitations, and thought processes involved in building energy modeling. The discussion covers a wide range of factors, from shower lengths to climate change predictions. This episode was made possible by a Mass Save Community Education Grant. For many, predicting the future seems like a task reserved for prophets and clairvoyants. It’s no wonder, then, that energy modelers, lacking such all-seeing abilities, struggle to forecast a building's future performance. Join hosts Alina and Michelle as they engage in a conversation with Senior Energy Modeler Ching-Wen Hsiao and Paul Eddowes, Director of Green Building Services. They’ll delve into the challenges, limitations, and thought processes involved in building energy modeling. The discussion covers a wide range of factors, from shower lengths to climate change predictions. This episode was made possible by a Mass Save Community Education Grant. project management, building science, greenhouse gas reduction, green building, professional development, high performance building, green education, climate, resilience, multifamily, resilient building, sustainable development, leed, catastrophic weather events, low-income housing, energy efficiency, non-profit, passive house, energy star, climate change, litch, sustainability, energy modeling, climate research, green jobs, energy, affordable housing, housing, affordable false full 7 1 44509d9f-b7e7-40c9-82ce-8107447b861b BONUS! Episode 6 Recap: Bonus Banter by BuildingWell WELL Certification

LEED Health pathways

Old Colony Case Study regarding building and occupant health

Passive House/ Phius

Energy Star

LEED

Enterprise Green Communities

Mass Save

www.newecology.org

]]> Thu, 12 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +0000 moran@newecology.org (Michelle Moran, Alina Michelewicz) https://buildingwell-168ffabf.simplecast.com/episodes/bonus-episode-6-uev_jc6V WELL Certification

LEED Health pathways

Old Colony Case Study regarding building and occupant health

Passive House/ Phius

Energy Star

LEED

Enterprise Green Communities

Mass Save

www.newecology.org

]]> BONUS! Episode 6 Recap: Bonus Banter by BuildingWell Michelle Moran, Alina Michelewicz 00:05:15 Join hosts Michelle Moran and Alina Michelewicz for Bonus Banter by BuildingWell; a quick post-episode discussion and recap of Episode 6. Should you be afraid of your house? Can you trust the products you buy for and use in your home? What can anyone do to prevent negative health impacts from home health hazards and materials? Which populations are most vulnerable to sick building symptoms and issues? Find out in this Bonus episode! Join hosts Michelle Moran and Alina Michelewicz for Bonus Banter by BuildingWell; a quick post-episode discussion and recap of Episode 6. Should you be afraid of your house? Can you trust the products you buy for and use in your home? What can anyone do to prevent negative health impacts from home health hazards and materials? Which populations are most vulnerable to sick building symptoms and issues? Find out in this Bonus episode! false bonus 1 ff1bd7f5-a036-421f-966d-288f2279af44 The Connection Between Home & Health with Kristin Glossner The transcript for this episode can be found here.

Notes from this episode:

WELL Building Standard

WELL AP

Phius

Certified Passive House Consultant

LEED

LEED AP

LEED Green Rater

Green Guard

FloorScore

Green Label Plus

Cradle to Cradle

Fitwel

Reset

Enterprise Green Communities

Living Building Challenge

99% Invisible podcast episode about Octagon Houses

Old Colony case study

Old Colony Harvard School of Public Health study

References on Kristin's research:

Cedeño-Laurent, J.G., Williams, A., MacNaughton, P., Cao, X., Eitland, E., Spengler, J. and Allen, J. (2018). Building Evidence for Health: Green Buildings, Current Science, and Future Challenges. Annual Review of Public Health, [online] 39(1), pp.291–308. https://www.annualreviews.org/content/journals/10.1146/annurev-publhealth-031816-044420

Dovjak, M. and Kukec, A. (2019). Creating Healthy and Sustainable Buildings: An Assessment of Health Risk Factors

Frumkin, H., Bratman, G.N., Breslow, S.J., Cochran, B., Kahn Jr, P.H., Lawler, J.J., Levin, P.S., Tandon, P.S., Varanasi, U., Wolf, K.L. and Wood, S.A. (2017). Nature Contact and Human Health: A Research Agenda. Environmental Health Perspectives, [online] 125(7). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28796634/

Huang, L., Fantke, P., Ritscher, A. and Jolliet, O. (2022). Chemicals of concern in building materials: a high-throughput screening. Journal of Hazardous Materials, [online] 424. Available at: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0304389421025425#:~:text=To%20assess%2 0the%20potential%20human%20exposures%20and%20risks,Isaacs%20et%20al.%2C%202014 %2C%20Jolliet%20et%20al.%2C%202021%29. [Accessed 1 Aug. 2022]

Kim, D.H. and Bluyssen, P.M. (2020). Clustering of office workers from the OFFICAIR study in The Netherlands based on their self-reported health and comfort. Building and Environment, [online] 176, p.106860. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0360132320302195

National Center for Healthy Housing (2008). Background on the Importance of Healthy Housing for Older Adults Prepared by the National Center for Healthy Housing. [online] Available at: https://nchh.org/resource-library/fact-sheet_background-on-the-importance-of-healthy-housing-for-older-adults.pdf [Accessed 14 Aug. 2024].

Petrovic, E.K., Vale, B. and Pedersen Zari, M. (2017). Materials for a Healthy, Ecological and Sustainable Built Environment: Principles for Evaluation. [online] Duxford, United Kingdom; Cambridge, Ma, United States: Woodhead Publishing Elsevier. Available at: https://www-sciencedirectcom.ezproxy3.lhl.uab.edu/book/9780081007075/materials-for-a-healthy-ecological-andsustainable-built-environment [Accessed 12 Mar. 2022].

The New School: Healthy Materials Lab (n.d.). Why Healthy Materials. [online] Healthy Materials Lab. Available at: https://healthymaterialslab.org/why-healthy-materials [Accessed 3 Apr. 2022]

U.S. Green Building Council (n.d.). Better Building Materials. [online] Available at: https://prod-hml.s3.amazonaws.com/news/Better_Building_Materials_Guide.pdf [Accessed 20 Apr. 2022].

U.S. Green Building Council (n.d.). Better Building Materials. [online] Available at: https://www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/2014- 08/documents/sick_building_factsheet.pdf [Accessed 29 Apr. 2022]

Welch, L.S. (1991). Severity of health effects associated with building-related illness. Environmental Health Perspectives. [online] Available at: https://ehp.niehs.nih.gov/doi/10.1289/ehp.919567 [Accessed 5 Mar. 2022]

Valette, J., Schettler, T. and Wolfe, M. (2014). Asthamagens in Building Materials: The Problem & Solutions. [online] Healthy Building Network. Available at: https://healthybuilding.net/uploads/files/gb2014-asthmagen-paper.pdf [Accessed 6 May 2022].

Passive House/ Phius

Energy Star

LEED

Enterprise Green Communities

Mass Save

www.newecology.org

]]> Thu, 29 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +0000 moran@newecology.org (Kristin Glossner, Alina Michelewicz, Molly Craft, Michelle Moran, Michael Abdelmessih, Michelle Margolies) https://buildingwell-168ffabf.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-5-s-swvuzh-FxTvJwDo The transcript for this episode can be found here.

Notes from this episode:

WELL Building Standard

WELL AP

Phius

Certified Passive House Consultant

LEED

LEED AP

LEED Green Rater

Green Guard

FloorScore

Green Label Plus

Cradle to Cradle

Fitwel

Reset

Enterprise Green Communities

Living Building Challenge

99% Invisible podcast episode about Octagon Houses

Old Colony case study

Old Colony Harvard School of Public Health study

References on Kristin's research:

Cedeño-Laurent, J.G., Williams, A., MacNaughton, P., Cao, X., Eitland, E., Spengler, J. and Allen, J. (2018). Building Evidence for Health: Green Buildings, Current Science, and Future Challenges. Annual Review of Public Health, [online] 39(1), pp.291–308. https://www.annualreviews.org/content/journals/10.1146/annurev-publhealth-031816-044420

Dovjak, M. and Kukec, A. (2019). Creating Healthy and Sustainable Buildings: An Assessment of Health Risk Factors

Frumkin, H., Bratman, G.N., Breslow, S.J., Cochran, B., Kahn Jr, P.H., Lawler, J.J., Levin, P.S., Tandon, P.S., Varanasi, U., Wolf, K.L. and Wood, S.A. (2017). Nature Contact and Human Health: A Research Agenda. Environmental Health Perspectives, [online] 125(7). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28796634/

Huang, L., Fantke, P., Ritscher, A. and Jolliet, O. (2022). Chemicals of concern in building materials: a high-throughput screening. Journal of Hazardous Materials, [online] 424. Available at: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0304389421025425#:~:text=To%20assess%2 0the%20potential%20human%20exposures%20and%20risks,Isaacs%20et%20al.%2C%202014 %2C%20Jolliet%20et%20al.%2C%202021%29. [Accessed 1 Aug. 2022]

Kim, D.H. and Bluyssen, P.M. (2020). Clustering of office workers from the OFFICAIR study in The Netherlands based on their self-reported health and comfort. Building and Environment, [online] 176, p.106860. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0360132320302195

National Center for Healthy Housing (2008). Background on the Importance of Healthy Housing for Older Adults Prepared by the National Center for Healthy Housing. [online] Available at: https://nchh.org/resource-library/fact-sheet_background-on-the-importance-of-healthy-housing-for-older-adults.pdf [Accessed 14 Aug. 2024].

Petrovic, E.K., Vale, B. and Pedersen Zari, M. (2017). Materials for a Healthy, Ecological and Sustainable Built Environment: Principles for Evaluation. [online] Duxford, United Kingdom; Cambridge, Ma, United States: Woodhead Publishing Elsevier. Available at: https://www-sciencedirectcom.ezproxy3.lhl.uab.edu/book/9780081007075/materials-for-a-healthy-ecological-andsustainable-built-environment [Accessed 12 Mar. 2022].

The New School: Healthy Materials Lab (n.d.). Why Healthy Materials. [online] Healthy Materials Lab. Available at: https://healthymaterialslab.org/why-healthy-materials [Accessed 3 Apr. 2022]

U.S. Green Building Council (n.d.). Better Building Materials. [online] Available at: https://prod-hml.s3.amazonaws.com/news/Better_Building_Materials_Guide.pdf [Accessed 20 Apr. 2022].

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Valette, J., Schettler, T. and Wolfe, M. (2014). Asthamagens in Building Materials: The Problem & Solutions. [online] Healthy Building Network. Available at: https://healthybuilding.net/uploads/files/gb2014-asthmagen-paper.pdf [Accessed 6 May 2022].

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]]> The Connection Between Home & Health with Kristin Glossner Kristin Glossner, Alina Michelewicz, Molly Craft, Michelle Moran, Michael Abdelmessih, Michelle Margolies 00:41:37 Is your home making you sick? In this episode, healthy homes expert Kristin Glossner explains the importance of healthy materials and the incorporation of nature into the built environment—the place where we spend 90% of our time. Kristin takes hosts Michelle and Alina room-by-room through a home to explain the associated health risks in each space. How can designers start prioritizing occupant health and mitigate the effects of unhealthy buildings? Every little detail, whether it be natural lighting, fresh air, nontoxic materials, or water quality, all have an impact on human health and should be considered alongside other principals of environmentalism and sustainability. Is your home making you sick? In this episode, healthy homes expert Kristin Glossner explains the importance of healthy materials and the incorporation of nature into the built environment—the place where we spend 90% of our time. Kristin takes hosts Michelle and Alina room-by-room through a home to explain the associated health risks in each space. How can designers start prioritizing occupant health and mitigate the effects of unhealthy buildings? Every little detail, whether it be natural lighting, fresh air, nontoxic materials, or water quality, all have an impact on human health and should be considered alongside other principals of environmentalism and sustainability. project management, living building challenge, biophilic design, building science, greenhouse gas reduction, healthy homes, green building, healthy buildings, indoor air quality, professional development, high performance building, green education, construction, resilience, athsma, multifamily, resilient building, health and wellness, leed, asbestos, non-profit, circadian rhythms, passive house, abatement, wellness, mitigation, green jobs, sick building syndrome, affordable housing, building, housing, affordable false full 6 1 a7e7fe5e-d460-4499-8fd9-98bd8f3b7cf5 BONUS! Episode 5 Recap: Bonus Banter by BuildingWell Especially after 2020, I believe that people are now spending 62% of their lives indoors since 2020, when it used to be 50% and in hotter places it's up to 90%.[1]

Different temperature needs for men and women large office buildings

Viral TikTok mentioned in this episode

 


 

[1] Allen, Joseph G., and John D. Macomber. Healthy buildings: How indoor spaces drive performance and productivity. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press, 2020. 

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]]> Thu, 1 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +0000 moran@newecology.org (Michelle Moran, Alina Michelewicz) https://buildingwell-168ffabf.simplecast.com/episodes/bonus-episode-5-recap-bonus-banter-by-buildingwell-mweH2i3K Especially after 2020, I believe that people are now spending 62% of their lives indoors since 2020, when it used to be 50% and in hotter places it's up to 90%.[1]

Different temperature needs for men and women large office buildings

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[1] Allen, Joseph G., and John D. Macomber. Healthy buildings: How indoor spaces drive performance and productivity. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press, 2020. 

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]]> BONUS! Episode 5 Recap: Bonus Banter by BuildingWell Michelle Moran, Alina Michelewicz 00:03:49 Join hosts Michelle Moran and Alina Michelewicz for Bonus Banter by BuildingWell; a quick post-episode discussion and recap of Episode 5. After finally understanding the basics of how domestic hot water systems work and the choices that go into choosing the correct water heater for each home, Alina and Michelle discuss how 40 year old guidelines are still the current industry standard, and how much of a building's energy use comes from hot water (25%!). Join hosts Michelle Moran and Alina Michelewicz for Bonus Banter by BuildingWell; a quick post-episode discussion and recap of Episode 5. After finally understanding the basics of how domestic hot water systems work and the choices that go into choosing the correct water heater for each home, Alina and Michelle discuss how 40 year old guidelines are still the current industry standard, and how much of a building's energy use comes from hot water (25%!). false bonus 1 05c3e342-7b65-4142-b876-0fd3b720ea0d The Juiciness of Decarbonizing Domestic Hot Water with Neil Donnelly & Charlie Simek The transcript for this episode can be found here

NESEA Presentation Link 

NESEA Presentation PDF

Building Emissions Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance (BERDO) Boston

Electrify Cambridge

Building Energy Use Disclosure Ordinance (BEUDO) Cambridge

LEAN

Four step decarbonization process

NESEA

Loads & losses slides 9, 10 & 24

ACEEE Hot water forum 2024 

ACEEE Hot Water Forum 2025: March 4-6, 2025 in Portland Oregon

ASHRAE guidelines for everything

Animated explanation of total hot water system efficiency

25% of the multifamily building energy usage comes from DHW- A ‘juicy piece’  https://climate.cityofnewyork.us/reports/handbook-for-multifamily-buildings/ page 18

Cost, carbon, energy of 10 buildings slide 5

 

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]]> Thu, 25 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0000 moran@newecology.org (Neil Donnelly, Charlie Simek, Michael Abdelmessih, Michelle Margolies, Michelle Moran, Alina Michelewicz, Molly Craft) https://buildingwell-168ffabf.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-5-5KWF7pW6 The transcript for this episode can be found here

NESEA Presentation Link 

NESEA Presentation PDF

Building Emissions Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance (BERDO) Boston

Electrify Cambridge

Building Energy Use Disclosure Ordinance (BEUDO) Cambridge

LEAN

Four step decarbonization process

NESEA

Loads & losses slides 9, 10 & 24

ACEEE Hot water forum 2024 

ACEEE Hot Water Forum 2025: March 4-6, 2025 in Portland Oregon

ASHRAE guidelines for everything

Animated explanation of total hot water system efficiency

25% of the multifamily building energy usage comes from DHW- A ‘juicy piece’  https://climate.cityofnewyork.us/reports/handbook-for-multifamily-buildings/ page 18

Cost, carbon, energy of 10 buildings slide 5

 

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]]> The Juiciness of Decarbonizing Domestic Hot Water with Neil Donnelly & Charlie Simek Neil Donnelly, Charlie Simek, Michael Abdelmessih, Michelle Margolies, Michelle Moran, Alina Michelewicz, Molly Craft 00:55:30 Join host Alina Michelewicz and co-host Michelle Moran for their deep-dive into hot water. In this episode, Neil Donnelly and Charlie Simek, Energy Engineers at New Ecology specializing in data-focused decarbonization planning and building system optimization, follow up on their recent NESEA BuildingEnergy Boston presentation, “Equitable, Data Driven, Domestic Hot Water Decarbonization” to show how real data from real buildings can guide more efficient and lower-cost systems when its time to replace them. We explore the opportunities within recently monitored domestic hot water systems and the steps for owners, operators, engineers and utility program administrators. This episode was made possible by a Mass Save Community Education Grant. Join host Alina Michelewicz and co-host Michelle Moran for their deep-dive into hot water. In this episode, Neil Donnelly and Charlie Simek, Energy Engineers at New Ecology specializing in data-focused decarbonization planning and building system optimization, follow up on their recent NESEA BuildingEnergy Boston presentation, “Equitable, Data Driven, Domestic Hot Water Decarbonization” to show how real data from real buildings can guide more efficient and lower-cost systems when its time to replace them. We explore the opportunities within recently monitored domestic hot water systems and the steps for owners, operators, engineers and utility program administrators. This episode was made possible by a Mass Save Community Education Grant. project management, ashrae, building science, phius, greenhouse gas reduction, healthy homes, green building, professional development, high performance building, green education, resilience, housing authority, nesea, multifamily, resilient building, sustainable development, leed, domestic hot water, noah, low-income housing, non-profit, passive house, litch, sustainability, engineering, inflation reduction act, homeowners, mechanical engineering, green jobs, hot water, community development, affordable housing, dhw, building, housing, affordable false full 5 1 c05b24d9-173c-4d6a-b2cb-0dc887a15f52 BONUS! Episode 4 Recap: Bonus Banter by BuildingWell Thu, 27 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000 moran@newecology.org (Michelle Moran, Alina Michelewicz) https://buildingwell-168ffabf.simplecast.com/episodes/bonus-episode-episode-5-bonus-banter-by-buildingwell-9UUxukqd BONUS! Episode 4 Recap: Bonus Banter by BuildingWell Michelle Moran, Alina Michelewicz 00:04:11 Join hosts Michelle Moran and Alina Michelewicz for Bonus Banter by BuildingWell; a quick post-episode discussion and recap of Episode 4. Why is it important to decarbonize existing buildings? What tools do owners need to make the most significant environmental and impact? What drivers incentivize owners to decarbonize? Join hosts Michelle Moran and Alina Michelewicz for Bonus Banter by BuildingWell; a quick post-episode discussion and recap of Episode 4. Why is it important to decarbonize existing buildings? What tools do owners need to make the most significant environmental and impact? What drivers incentivize owners to decarbonize? greenhouse gas reduction, green building, construction, incentives, multifamily, noah, single family, row home, rowhouse, homeowners, carbon reduction, decarbonization false bonus 1 724c5c0a-b729-4a5a-b292-889e142a4317 The Role of Existing Buildings in a Green World (or Functional Medicine for Buildings) with Marty Josten and Pat Coleman The transcript for this episode can be found here

Decarbonization

Zero over time

Energize Delaware

LEAN Multifamily

Electrify Cambridge

Climate Smart Communities

Philadelphia Housing Authority

Elevate Energy

Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)

Resilience

Benchmarking

Massachusetts Clean Energy Center

BERDO

“The unregulated stock is about 80% of affordable housing….”

Home repair programs in Pennsylvania

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Decarbonization

Zero over time

Energize Delaware

LEAN Multifamily

Electrify Cambridge

Climate Smart Communities

Philadelphia Housing Authority

Elevate Energy

Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)

Resilience

Benchmarking

Massachusetts Clean Energy Center

BERDO

“The unregulated stock is about 80% of affordable housing….”

Home repair programs in Pennsylvania

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]]> The Role of Existing Buildings in a Green World (or Functional Medicine for Buildings) with Marty Josten and Pat Coleman Marty Josten, Pat Coleman, Alina Michelewicz, Michelle Moran, Michael Abdelmessih, Molly Craft 00:56:39 Join host Michelle Moran and co-host Alina Michelewicz for a deep dive into decarbonization. In this episode, Marty Josten and Pat Coleman, two leaders at New Ecology specializing in making existing buildings sustainable, explain what it takes to transform our existing building stock into efficient, healthy, affordable, and resilient homes. We explore the concepts of benchmarking, zero over time, and the energy auditing process. This episode was made possible by a Mass Save Community Education Grant. Join host Michelle Moran and co-host Alina Michelewicz for a deep dive into decarbonization. In this episode, Marty Josten and Pat Coleman, two leaders at New Ecology specializing in making existing buildings sustainable, explain what it takes to transform our existing building stock into efficient, healthy, affordable, and resilient homes. We explore the concepts of benchmarking, zero over time, and the energy auditing process. This episode was made possible by a Mass Save Community Education Grant. building science, greenhouse gas reduction, green building, high performance building, green education, construction, resilience, housing authority, multifamily, resilient building, sustainable development, low-income housing, passive house, sustainability, engineering, inflation reduction act, mechanical engineering, green jobs, affordable housing, carbon reduction false full 4 1 fc393a96-cf6f-43af-a56e-21a9d3a91c3c What Makes a Building Green? With Joshua Galloway and L.J. Eldredge The transcript for this episode can be found here.

Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF)

National Housing Trust (NHT)

Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)

“38% of energy use in 2022 was the built environment"**

Mass Save Passive House incentives

IRA Community Change Grants

Net Zero Energy

Net Zero Water

Climate Justice Communities

IRA Bootcamp

Elevate

Low Income Housing Tax Credits

Massachusetts Building Energy Code

 

**updated source, value change from 38% in 2022 to 36.9% for 2023

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]]> Thu, 30 May 2024 09:00:00 +0000 moran@newecology.org (Joshua Galloway, L.J. Eldredge, Hayden Cantoni, Alina Michelewicz, Michael Abdelmessih, Michelle Moran, Molly Craft) https://buildingwell-168ffabf.simplecast.com/episodes/with-joshua-galloway-lj-eldredge-HEiOX5UB The transcript for this episode can be found here.

Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF)

National Housing Trust (NHT)

Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)

“38% of energy use in 2022 was the built environment"**

Mass Save Passive House incentives

IRA Community Change Grants

Net Zero Energy

Net Zero Water

Climate Justice Communities

IRA Bootcamp

Elevate

Low Income Housing Tax Credits

Massachusetts Building Energy Code

 

**updated source, value change from 38% in 2022 to 36.9% for 2023

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]]> What Makes a Building Green? With Joshua Galloway and L.J. Eldredge Joshua Galloway, L.J. Eldredge, Hayden Cantoni, Alina Michelewicz, Michael Abdelmessih, Michelle Moran, Molly Craft 00:56:17 What exactly is a green building? What does it mean for a building to be green certified? How do building occupants and members of a community experience green and sustainable features? In this episode, host Alina Michelewicz and co-host Michelle Moran find the answers to these questions and more with two leaders of Green Building Services at New Ecology, L.J. Eldredge and Joshua Galloway. Tune in for a comprehensive discussion on the state of green building and how it fits into the modern affordable housing market. This episode was made possible by a Mass Save Community Education Grant. What exactly is a green building? What does it mean for a building to be green certified? How do building occupants and members of a community experience green and sustainable features? In this episode, host Alina Michelewicz and co-host Michelle Moran find the answers to these questions and more with two leaders of Green Building Services at New Ecology, L.J. Eldredge and Joshua Galloway. Tune in for a comprehensive discussion on the state of green building and how it fits into the modern affordable housing market. This episode was made possible by a Mass Save Community Education Grant. mid atlantic, greenhouse gas reduction, green building, high performance building, green education, construction, carbon neutral, sustainable development, wilmington, leed, embodied carbon, energy efficiency, passive house, energy star, baltimore, sustainability, inflation reduction act, net zero, energy, boston, community development, community development corporatin, affordable housing, carbon reduction, affordable false full 3 1 4718d452-970a-40d9-a7ba-5abecda013d2 Pathways for Entering the Green Building Field with Lisa Reed & Michelle Moran The transcript for this episode can be found here

WWOOF

HEAT Loan

‘Massachusetts was always in the number one, two, or three spot for the most energy efficient states in the country.’

Mass Clean Energy Center internships

NESEA emerging professionals track

WELL

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]]> Thu, 25 Apr 2024 09:00:00 +0000 moran@newecology.org (Lisa Reed, Michelle Moran, Alina Michelewicz, Kristin Glossner, Michael Abdelmessih) https://buildingwell-168ffabf.simplecast.com/episodes/pathways-for-entering-the-green-building-field-with-lisa-reed-michelle-moran-OkbCEPes The transcript for this episode can be found here

WWOOF

HEAT Loan

‘Massachusetts was always in the number one, two, or three spot for the most energy efficient states in the country.’

Mass Clean Energy Center internships

NESEA emerging professionals track

WELL

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]]> Pathways for Entering the Green Building Field with Lisa Reed & Michelle Moran Lisa Reed, Michelle Moran, Alina Michelewicz, Kristin Glossner, Michael Abdelmessih 00:44:44 In this episode host Alina Michelewicz engages co-host Michelle Moran and New Ecology Project Manager Lisa Reed in an open conversation about their journey into the green building industry. They share insights into the challenges they've faced and reflect on their experiences as women in the field. Offering candid advice and tips, they provide valuable guidance for anyone considering a career in green building. This episode offers a relaxed and informal discussion on navigating entering the industry. In this episode host Alina Michelewicz engages co-host Michelle Moran and New Ecology Project Manager Lisa Reed in an open conversation about their journey into the green building industry. They share insights into the challenges they've faced and reflect on their experiences as women in the field. Offering candid advice and tips, they provide valuable guidance for anyone considering a career in green building. This episode offers a relaxed and informal discussion on navigating entering the industry. project management, green building, professional development, green education, careers, leed, energy efficiency, non-profit, passive house, energy star, architecture, mass save, green jobs, energy false full 2 1 7a0a3370-8ade-456c-a9fd-e19cdd074e13 The Past, Present, and Future of Green Innovation and Sustainable Community Development with Ed Connelly Transcript for this episode can be found here

CDC: Community Development Corporation

Costs and Benefits of Green Affordable Housing

WegoWise

Old Colony health case studies

Naturally-Occurring Affordable Housing (NOAH)

Charrette

State of Delaware Resilience Assessment

MBE: Minority Business Enterprise

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Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund

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]]> Thu, 28 Mar 2024 09:00:00 +0000 moran@newecology.org (Edward F. Connelly, Alina Michelewicz, Michelle Moran, Michelle Margolies) https://buildingwell-168ffabf.simplecast.com/episodes/the-past-present-and-future-of-green-innovation-and-sustainable-community-development-with-ed-connelly-j_g9UbT8 Transcript for this episode can be found here

CDC: Community Development Corporation

Costs and Benefits of Green Affordable Housing

WegoWise

Old Colony health case studies

Naturally-Occurring Affordable Housing (NOAH)

Charrette

State of Delaware Resilience Assessment

MBE: Minority Business Enterprise

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]]> The Past, Present, and Future of Green Innovation and Sustainable Community Development with Ed Connelly Edward F. Connelly, Alina Michelewicz, Michelle Moran, Michelle Margolies 01:00:23 In the first episode of New Ecology's BuidlingWell podcast, Edward Connelly dives deep into the evolution of sustainable community development over the past two decades. He explores where the field is headed, what's crucial for affordable green building, the importance of data-driven storytelling, and the key qualities of a lifelong learner. Don't miss this insightful premiere! In the first episode of New Ecology's BuidlingWell podcast, Edward Connelly dives deep into the evolution of sustainable community development over the past two decades. He explores where the field is headed, what's crucial for affordable green building, the importance of data-driven storytelling, and the key qualities of a lifelong learner. Don't miss this insightful premiere! greenhouse gas reduction, green building, green education, construction, carbon neutral, sustainable development, urban planning, energy efficiency, non-profit, passive house, sustainability, green jobs, community development, affordable housing false full 1 1