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Sustainable Futures: Designing Green Communities and Buildings

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

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

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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

In this episode, Sustainable Futures sits down with science communicator, policy advocate, and scientist Grace Wickerson of the Federation of American Scientists. Grace works to connect the dots between climate science and resilience and policy initi... more

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Laura Mylan
Chief Strategy Officer for External Relations for the Children in Nature Network
Children in Nature Network
Episode: Episode 27 - Exploring the healing power of nature with Clare Cooper Marcus
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
Tom Liptan
Green roof pioneer and former city eco-roof program manager in Portland, Oregon
Episode: Episode 17 - Blazing a Green Roof Trail with Tom Liptan

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Stephen Peck
Host and founder of Green Roofs for Healthy Cities, focusing on sustainable futures and designing green communities and buildings.

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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.
Episode 25 - Greening the Way Forward with Dr. Karen Liu
Q: What is the significance of integrating solar panels with green roofs?
Dr. Liu explains that solar panels and green roofs have a synergistic relationship, where green roofs cool the panels and improve their efficiency while being shaded.
Episode 25 - Greening the Way Forward with Dr. Karen Liu
Q: What are some common problems seen during green roof construction?
Dr. Liu identifies communication and coordination issues among contractors as significant problems in green roof construction, emphasizing the need for collaboration.
Episode 25 - Greening the Way Forward with Dr. Karen Liu
Q: What keeps you motivated to work in the green roof industry?
Dr. Karen Liu expresses her ongoing passion for nature and the numerous environmental benefits provided by green roofs, along with the dynamic challenges in the field.
Episode 24 - Addressing Urban Heat Islands with Grace Wickerson
Q: What can people do to support the Urban Heat Island Mitigation Act?
People can learn more about the act online and contact their congressional representatives to support its passage, particularly seeking bipartisan support.

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