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Sustainability
Carbon Emissions
Sustainable Architecture
AI Technology
Architecture
Office Furniture
Cove
Renovation
Climate Change
Cost Optimization
Embodied Carbon
Future Of Buildings
Textiles
Pallas Textiles
Furniture Waste
Built Environment
Interface
Circular Economy
Biophilic Design
Collaboration

Brought to you by Metropolis, Deep Green is a podcast about how the built environment impacts climate change and equity. Buildings are some of the biggest things we make as human beings. We explore how through understanding buildings, cities, and all the things that go into them, we can do better for the environment and all life on this planet.

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Listeners of Deep Green know that we have a big problem with office furniture. In 2018, an estimated 12 million tons of furniture went to landfills in the United States alone, and eight million tons of that was office furniture.

Not cheap e-commerce... more

This Earth Day, Deep Green brings a special conversation. Join host Avinash Rajagopal as he sits down with Marybeth Shaw, Chief Creative Officer, Design and Marketing at Wolf-Gordon, which is partnering on this episode.

Across two stints totaling mo... more

What makes a story earn attention in today’s design media landscape? In this episode of Play with Matches, host Tiffany Rafii sits down with Avi Rajagopal, Editor-in-Chief of Metropolis, to unpack how products, projects, and brands break through—and ... more

METROPOLIS recently released its first U.S. Sustainable Design Report, produced in partnership with Interface, offering a deep dive into the state of sustainability in American architecture and design. Over the coming weeks, we’re speaking with leade... more

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Recent Guests

Brandi Susewitz
Founder of Reseat, platform for second-life furniture
Reseat
Episode: Reseat’s Office Furniture Rescue
Marybeth Shaw
Chief Creative Officer, Design and Marketing at Wolf-Gordon
Wolf-Gordon
Episode: Wolf-Gordon’s Material Journey
Holly Samuelson
Associate Professor and Fairchild Career Development Chair at MIT's School of Architecture and Planning
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Livable Spaces Lab)
Episode: The Science of Better Buildings
Katie Mesia
Firm-wide design resilience leader and director of sustainability for Gensler
Gensler
Episode: How a Big Firm Drives Big Change
Lindsay Baker
CEO of Living Future; advocate for regenerative buildings
Living Future
Episode: Can We Design Buildings That Give Back?
Amanda Schneider
Founder of ThinkLab and host of Design Nerds Anonymous
ThinkLab
Episode: Can We Design Buildings That Give Back?
Jay Lanier
Global Head of Market Sustainability (Interface)
Interface
Episode: Closing the Loop at Interface
Mikhail Davis
Director of Global Market Sustainability (Interface)
Interface
Episode: Closing the Loop at Interface
Laura Kohler
Chief Sustainable Living Officer at Kohler
Kohler Co.
Episode: Water, Wellness, and the World We Build

Host

Avi Rajagopal
Editor-in-chief of Metropolis and host of Deep Green, with a focus on sustainable design and architecture.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 43 ratings
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    AGI is such an amazing host! Best sustainability and A&M’s podcast out there.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    joseph1736473
    United States4 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the quality and depth of discussions on sustainability and design.
Many find the topics timely and relevant, making it an essential listen for those interested in architecture and sustainability.
The host is praised for their expertise and engaging style, contributing to insightful conversations about environmental issues.

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#140
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Apple Podcasts
#226
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#231
Hong Kong/Arts/Design

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Reseat’s Office Furniture Rescue
Q: Can you talk a little bit about what you wish designers understood about Reseat and how they could leverage it in their projects?
Designers and architects can access Reseat's technology, but dealers stay involved because they hold the original order files. The platform can generate decks from floor plans, call out second-life options, and offer two to four alternatives to help specify second-life furniture that aligns with project needs, while preserving familiar workflows.
Avi Rajagopal: Attention Is Earned, Not Pitched
Q: What makes a pitch stand out in a landscape shaped by urgency and change, especially around sustainability?
Pitches stand out when they demonstrate a distinctive perspective, a solid understanding of the project's broader impact, and the ability to tie design decisions to real-world constraints and outcomes.
Avi Rajagopal: Attention Is Earned, Not Pitched
Q: But how do ideas actually make their way into a magazine like Metropolis? And what separates pitches that earn attention from the many that never quite land?
Avi explains their filtering process, the importance of clear context, a strong point of view, and timing; editors rely on judgment and a well-curated pipeline to determine which stories rise to publication.
The Ripple Effect of Thoughtful Products
Q: How does Teknion's sustainability work interface with the tools and standards used by customers and the industry at large, like EPDs, Declare labels, and Level(s)?
The company aligns its programs with industry standards, helping specifiers and customers understand performance across indoor air, lifecycle, and end-of-life, and provides certifications and data to support decision-making.
The Ripple Effect of Thoughtful Products
Q: I had a chance to read Teknion's 2025 Impact Report, and I love the sentence right at the start, doing the right thing, not the now thing. How do you maintain your focus on impact in the midst of fluctuations and demands?
David describes balancing forward-looking product design with updating existing catalogs, ensuring transparency, collaboration, and real-world actions to stay true to impact goals even as market conditions shift.

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What is Deep Green about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focusing on the interplay between the built environment and urgent global issues, this podcast features in-depth conversations about sustainability, architecture, and design. Episodes often highlight innovative approaches to reducing carbon emissions and fostering equity within urban spaces. Listeners can expect expert insights from leaders in sustainable design and architecture, exploring themes of biophilic design, adaptive reuse, and technologies shaping the future of eco-friendly construction. The commitment to discussing significant, impactful topics, such as circularity and urban density integration, sets this podcast apart, appealing to those interested in how architectural practices can respond to the climate crisis and enhance qual... more

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