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The Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie Cichetti

Charlie Cichetti
Sustainability
Green Building
LEED
LEED Certification
Decarbonization
Energy Efficiency
Green Building Movement
Architecture
Waste Management
Artificial Intelligence
Embodied Carbon
Circular Economy
Recycling
Climate Change
Healthy Buildings
Indoor Air Quality
Solar Energy
AI Technology
Public Health
Wellness Real Estate

Do green buildings matter to you? This podcast fuels your fire with inspiring interviews from industry and nonprofit leaders across the built environment. Not sure if green building matters? Listen to the personal stories of our guests and let Charlie's passion help convince you why green buildings are essential to our shared future. Each episode illustrates a unique journey through sustainability... more

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💟 The Green Impact Report Quick take: Sustainability targets are easy to announce. Making buildings actually perform against them? That's where things get complicated. Etrit Demaj makes the case that the next phase of green building will be powered ... more

✅ The Green Impact Report Quick take: What if the greenest building innovation isn't waiting around the corner — it's already here? New Energy Works founder Jonathan Orpin makes the case for building better now, using durable timber structures, wood-... more

✅ The Green Impact Report Quick take: David Gottfried co-founded USGBC, wrote the first white paper proposing a US rating system, and lit the fuse on what became LEED. Now, 30+ years and 30 billion square feet later, he's back with a bigger question:... more

💚 The Green Impact Report Quick take: Marty Rozmanith spent seven years writing the requirements for Revit — the tool that runs $1.2B a year in the AEC industry — and now he's building what comes after it. His pitch: pair AI with discrete engineerin... more

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Recent Guests

Etrit Demaj
Entrepreneur and CEO/Co-founder of KodeLabs (building operating system for smart buildings)
KodeLabs
Episode: Turning Building Data Into Operational Intelligence with Etrit Demaj
Jonathan Orpin
Founder/leader at New Energy Works Timber Framers (Timber framing and sustainable building)
New Energy Works Timber Framers
Episode: Building for the Next 100 Years with Timber, Wood Fiber, Already Embedded Carbon with Jonathan Orpin
David Gottfried
Father of the Green Building Movement, founder of USGBC
USGBC / Regen360 (implied)
Episode: The Father of Green Building Returns: David Gottfried on Regen360 and the Operating System for a Regenerative Earth
Marty Rozmanith
Co-founder and CTO of Schema AI
Schema AI
Episode: Special Episode: Skema.ai's Origin Story with Co-Founders Marty Rozmanith + Charlie Cichetti
Annie Bevan
CEO of Sustainability Management and Strategy Collaborative (SMSC) and Mindful Materials leader
SMSC, Mindful Materials
Episode: Beyond Carbon: Why the Future of Sustainable Materials Requires a Holistic Approach with Annie Bevan
Kerry Sutton
Executive Director, NEU Center of Excellence for Carbon Neutral Concrete (within the American Concrete Institute)
NEU / ACI
Episode: Carbon Neutral Concrete Starts with Collaboration: Education, Innovation & Building a More Resilient Future with Kerry Sutton
Vincent Martinez
CEO of Architecture 2030, advocate for decarbonization of the built environment
Architecture 2030
Episode: Beyond Buildings: Scaling Climate Action Across the Built Environment with Vincent Martinez
Dave Hubka
LEED Fellow, WELL AP, sustainability leader
EUA (Milwaukee-based design firm)
Episode: Sustainability Is Woven In, Not Handed Out: Making Green Building the Default with Dave Hubka
Ken Rhee
Executive in green building and VIM technology; founder/leader at Integral VIM and VIM Build
Integral VIM; VIM Build
Episode: Ken Rhee on Turning BIM Data Into a Living, Breathing Digital Twin

Host

Charlie Cichetti
Host with a focus on green building, sustainability leadership, and practical adoption of high-performance design and decarbonization strategies.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 51 ratings
  • AI as an Enabler

    Very insightful podcasts about the main challenges in our world. I appreciate how Charlie admires the impact of technology on the AEC industry while also considering sustainability and green building aspects.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SM405
    United States2 years ago
  • So many great conversations!

    I love the variety of guests and their stories. I’ve taken book recommendations and connected with guests through Linked In.

    Highly recommended for future and current sustainability professionals.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BackonPOF
    United States4 years ago
  • Going green? Go here!

    Charlie is truly an authority in the green building space, and it's no wonder - after listening to this podcast, I can't imagine a better resource for those looking to get involved in the green movement! Tons of excellent information around the latest in the industry and inspiring perspectives from the professionals at the forefront. Don't miss it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Arlie K
    United States5 years ago
  • John Rogalski

    Great podcast! Great source for information on where and how to get started in the Green movement and a good place to get updated information on what’s going on in the industry.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JR green st
    United States7 years ago
  • Great podcast

    Very informative and easy to listen toz

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cichgirl
    United States7 years ago

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Listeners praise the host as an authority in green building.
Audience feedback emphasizes mentorship, actionable tips, and real-world impact.
Guests are described as industry leaders with inspiring perspectives.
Content is insightful, practical, and accessible for professionals and newcomers alike.
The show is valuable for emerging professionals seeking a solid entry into the green movement.

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#94
United Kingdom/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#55
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Apple Podcasts
#62
Hong Kong/Arts/Design
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#66
South Korea/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#84
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Apple Podcasts
#179
India/Arts/Design

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Building for the Next 100 Years with Timber, Wood Fiber, Already Embedded Carbon with Jonathan Orpin
Q: What advice would you give to the next CEO and what should they prioritize to continue the company's mission?
The emphasis is on finding a collaborative leader who can preserve the vision, follow the core values, and build on the triple bottom line (people, planet, profit) without simply slashing and burning or demanding their own way.
Building for the Next 100 Years with Timber, Wood Fiber, Already Embedded Carbon with Jonathan Orpin
Q: What's the day-to-day life like for you as you transition toward an executive chair role and recruit a new CEO?
Jonathan explains that he is moving toward a leadership transition, focusing more on big-picture strategy, client relationships, and guiding the new CEO, while maintaining the company's values and community-driven culture.
Beyond Carbon: Why the Future of Sustainable Materials Requires a Holistic Approach with Annie Bevan
Q: What are the core differences between EPDs and HPDs, and why should builders care about both?
She explains that EPDs measure environmental impact across product life cycles (carbon, etc.) while HPDs focus on human health and product ingredients; together they provide a fuller picture of a product's climate and health implications for decision-making.
Beyond Carbon: Why the Future of Sustainable Materials Requires a Holistic Approach with Annie Bevan
Q: What sparked your journey into sustainability and green building?
Annie talks about growing up around books about the earth, studying upper atmospheric climatology initially and then pivoting to sustainability after realizing the environmental implications and the opportunities within the green building movement.
Sustainability Is Woven In, Not Handed Out: Making Green Building the Default with Dave Hubka
Q: What advice would you give to newcomers entering the field?
Begin by understanding how buildings are designed, built, and operated, not just sustainability concepts; stay consistent and aim for progress over perfection while learning across disciplines.

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What is The Green Building Matters Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A series of conversations with leaders at the intersection of sustainability, design, and technology in the built environment. Across episodes, listeners are exposed to practical insights on decarbonizing buildings, advancing high-performance and healthy environments, and applying data-driven approaches like BIM, digital twins, and AI to real-world projects. The show frequently features topics such as LEED certification, embodied and operational carbon, grid resilience, and scalable strategies for urban and portfolio-wide decarbonization, often illustrated with concrete case studies and professional journeys. Noteworthy is the consistent emphasis on mentorship, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and turning ambitious green-building goals int... more

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