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Office Furniture
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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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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.

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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

METROPOLIS recently released its first U.S. Sustainable Design Report, produced in partnership with Interface, encapsulating the state of sustainability in American architecture and design. On Deep Green, we’re speaking with leaders who have a bird’s... more

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Recent Guests

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
Joe Speicher
Chief Sustainability Officer at Autodesk
Autodesk
Episode: Tech-Powered Sustainability: Autodesk's Vision
David McDivitt
Vice President of Sustainability at Teknion
Teknion
Episode: The Ripple Effect of Thoughtful Products

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.

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    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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#29
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Apple Podcasts
#56
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Apple Podcasts
#178
Hong Kong/Arts/Design

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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.
Furnishing a Better Future
Q: How do you communicate this impact to clients and help them understand the choices they're making?
The panel discusses translating data into visuals like a carbon calculator and language that resonates with clients, including cost savings and environmental impact, to make the case for sustainable product selections clear and actionable.
Furnishing a Better Future
Q: Madison, can you share a concrete example of how you quantified sustainability benefits for a client project?
Madison describes the lifecycle assessment comparing conventional construction with demountable walls, revealing a 56% carbon emissions reduction at install and highlighting how reusable and configurable products can dramatically lower emissions.
Furnishing a Better Future
Q: Lisa, give us an overview of the sustainability journey at HNI and Allsteel.
Lisa explains a three-pillar approach—respecting people, reducing impacts, and redefining tomorrow—covering workforce well-being, lean operations, and sustainable product design, with goals like zero waste to landfill, renewable energy, and chemical transparency.

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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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6. Mikhail Davis
7. Laura Kohler
8. Joe Speicher

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