Buildings + Beyond Podcast

Join us learning about the tools, trends, and design tactics of Universal Design, as well as the roots of this methodology and the impacts of its adoption.

On this month’s episode of Buildings + Beyond we learn about how cities are incorporating equity into their sustainability plans, why diversity of perspectives can create better solutions, and how actively thinking about equity can help the transition to a…

In this month’s Buildings + Beyond episode, Robb sits down with Les Bluestone, co-founder of Blue Sea Development, to talk affordable green housing in NYC.

Kelly and Sean open a few discussions surrounding improving the quality of construction, and how this effort differs between Australia and America.

Kelly and Zak discuss the attributes of public transit service that make it possible and desirable for people to use, and how this can improve U.S. cities.

On today’s episode, Kelly talks with Jonathan Spooner from Stacks + Joules, a  nonprofit learning program in computer programming and wireless network management.

Kelly discusses Universal Design principles and accessibility with Luis Quintana, Founder of Todo Accesible in Mexico City!

In this episode, we learn all about the long and lengthy code development process from SWA’s own Gayathri Vijayakumar.

Robb discusses the TRUE Zero Waste certification with guest Celeste McMickle, and how it serves as an effective strategy in reducing waste for businesses.

In this episode of Buildings + Beyond, Robb sits down with Kai Starn and Catherine Paplin to discuss embodied carbon and it’s role in sustainable design.

Commissioning applies to more than just code – it is a critical component in ensuring comfort, reliability, and efficiency of systems.

On this episode, we had the privilege of chatting with Victor Calise, Commissioner of the NYC Mayor’s Office of People with Disabilities (MOPD).