Rephonic
Artwork for Sustainable Futures: Designing Green Communities and Buildings

Sustainable Futures: Designing Green Communities and Buildings

Green Roofs for Healthy Cities
Climate Change
Green Roofs
Urban Agriculture
Biodiversity
Sustainability
Green Building
Human Health
Food Security
Urban Heat Island Effect
Sustainable Food Systems
Eco-Roofs
Austin Energy Green Building
Health Equity
Healthcare
Sustainable Stormwater Management
Dell Children's Medical Center
Community Resilience
Green Roofing
Soil Health
Urban Planning

Sustainable Futures: Designing Green Communities and Buildings explores the many ways we can utilize the natural world and nature based solutions to combat climate change, enhance resilience, and improve communities

PublishesInfrequentlyEpisodes29Founded3 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
ScienceNatural SciencesSocial Sciences

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for Sustainable Futures: Designing Green Communities and Buildings

Latest Episodes

In this episode, Sustainable Futures sits down with green roof designer, advocate, and industry pioneer Linda S. Velazquez, founder and publisher of Greenroofs.com. Linda reflects on first encountering green roofs in the late 1990s, the early days of... more

In this episode, Sustainable Futures sits down with the luminary planner and researcher Clare Cooper Marcus. Clare is a prominent educator in landscape architecture and architecture and a pioneer in the field of social issues in housing, open space d... more

In this episode, Sustainable Futures sits down with award-winning communicator and seasoned nonprofit executive Laura Mylan, the Chief Strategy Officer of the Children and Nature Network. Laura is a passionate advocate for enhancing children’s access... more

In this episode, Sustainable Futures sits down with researcher, educator, design consultant, and long-time green roof expert Dr. Karen Liu of Next Level Stormwater Management. Karen has worn many hats over the course of her illustrious career playing... more

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Accepts Sponsors
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Recent Guests

Linda Velazquez
Founder and publisher of greenroofs.com, a dynamic resource for living architecture.
greenroofs.com
Episode: Episode 28 - The Evolution of Green Roofs with Linda Velazquez
Laura Mylan
Chief Strategy Officer for External Relations at the Children and Nature Network
Children and Nature Network
Episode: Episode 26 - Growing Children’s Connections with Nature with Laura Mylan
Dr. Karen Liu
Green roof specialist with extensive experience in research, standard setting, and advocacy work for green infrastructures in urban environments.
Next Level Stormwater Management
Episode: Episode 25 - Greening the Way Forward with Dr. Karen Liu
Grace Wickerson
Senior Manager of Climate and Health at the Federation of American Scientists
Federation of American Scientists
Episode: Episode 24 - Addressing Urban Heat Islands with Grace Wickerson
Benjamin Fahrer
A rooftop farmer, permaculture expert, consultant, and program manager of the Regenerative Organic Alliance.
Regenerative Organic Alliance
Episode: Episode 23 - Going Slow with Benjamin Fahrer
August Stubler
Lead sky farmer of the rooftop urban farm at Post Houston
Blackwood Land Educational Institute
Episode: Episode 22 - Bringing Up The Crops with August Stubler
Molly Meyer
CEO and founder of Omni Ecosystems, which provides growing medium for the green roof and broader green infrastructure industry
Omni Ecosystems
Episode: Episode 21 - Getting Deep in the Soil with Molly Meyer
Mitchell Cohen
President and CEO of the Daniels Corporation, a developer focused on affordable housing and community revitalization.
Daniels Corporation
Episode: Episode 20 - Modeling Inclusive Urban Revitalization with Mitchell Cohen
Dr. Kathleen Wolf
Researcher focused on urban forestry and green spaces
University of Washington School of Environmental and Forest Sciences
Episode: Episode 19 - Intersecting Ecological and Human Health with Kathleen Wolf

Host

Stephen Peck
Your host and founder and president of Green Roofs for Healthy Cities, focusing on sustainable futures and the design of green communities and buildings.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 28 - The Evolution of Green Roofs with Linda Velazquez
Q: What are some current trends or innovations in the green roof industry?
Trends include urban rooftop forests, floating cities as a concept, and increased integration of renewable energy with green roofs.
Episode 28 - The Evolution of Green Roofs with Linda Velazquez
Q: Where do you see the most potential for green roof market expansion?
Asia shows strong government policies and high population density that drive the need for green infrastructure.
Episode 28 - The Evolution of Green Roofs with Linda Velazquez
Q: What changes have you seen in the green roof industry over the past 25 years?
There has been a significant increase in governmental projects, public awareness, and a shift toward more sustainable practices, though challenges remain.
Episode 28 - The Evolution of Green Roofs with Linda Velazquez
Q: What motivates you in your work with green roofs?
My family is my greatest motivator; my husband and children have all played roles in contributing to green roofs.
Episode 25 - Greening the Way Forward with Dr. Karen Liu
Q: What advice would you give to young people considering a career in the green roof industry?
Dr. Liu encourages young people to gather information about the industry, talk to professionals, and gain hands-on experience to truly understand the field.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About This Podcast

What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focused on the integration of nature into urban spaces, the content emphasizes various strategies to combat climate change through sustainable practices. A recurring theme is the exploration of green infrastructure's role in improving community health and resilience. Episodes frequently dive into topics like urban farming, green roofs, equitable access to green spaces, and environmental stewardship with a particular focus on children's connection to nature. Noteworthy guests include experts in environmental science, urban planning, and health, who share insights on policies and practices that foster a sustainable future. This exploration of environmental themes is likely to resonate with audiences interested in sustainability, community dev... more

Where can I find podcast stats for this podcast?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to this podcast and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does this podcast get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for this podcast, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for this podcast?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for this podcast, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does this podcast have?

To see how many followers or subscribers this podcast has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to this podcast?

These podcasts share a similar audience with this podcast:

1. Regenerative Agriculture Podcast

How many episodes of this podcast are there?

this podcast launched 3 years ago and published 29 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact this podcast?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for this podcast?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for this podcast from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for this podcast?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of this podcast. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on this podcast?

Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Linda Velazquez
2. Laura Mylan
3. Dr. Karen Liu
4. Grace Wickerson
5. Benjamin Fahrer
6. August Stubler
7. Molly Meyer
8. Mitchell Cohen

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days