Dec 15, 2021
In early 2020, we talked to a remarkable architect, based in Melbourne, who has embraced an ethos of “affordable and sustainable simultaneously." The result? Spectacular urban apartments, inexpensive to live in, with a waiting list of over 8,000 people.
Jeremy McLeod is the founding director of Breathe...
Dec 8, 2021
Joe Minicozzi has been recognized as one of the '100 Most
Influential Urbanists' of all time.
Although he trained as an architect and urban designer, the
above honor was not bestowed for designing buildings or
spaces. Joe’s influence comes through data.
Joe's organization, Urban3, helps communities understand...
Dec 1, 2021
Jonathan Cohen has made his mark.
Though he started his professional life as an environmental
engineer, Jonathan's true persona as a restless entrepreneur
emerged when he tackled the remake of an historic building in
Portland’s Chinatown district. This project, in a building
vacant for almost four decades, might have...
Nov 17, 2021
We're going to point you back to one of our golden oldies today because it's been an insanely popular podcast. If you missed it, here's another chance to listen.
Sam Ruben is passionate with a capital P, about sustainability. Sustainability is not just a moral principle for Sam. He believes that as a core value, it can...
Nov 10, 2021
Mott Smith is not a big box developer, at least not the big box that might spring to mind. His company, Amped Kitchens, rebuilds vacant warehouses into turnkey food production spaces. Think of it as an apartment building for commercial food producers, says Mott. This might sound straightforward to you, but it took two...