Best Charlie Cichetti Podcasts (2025)

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Gregg Holladay on Revolutionary Heat Pump Water Heaters That Pay for Themselves 31:12

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The Green Impact Report Quick take: 16-year heat pump water heater evangelist Gregg Holladay reveals how homeowners can slash energy costs by $400+ annually, why May 2029 changes everything for 50% of American homes, and his "proactive replacement" strategy that turns water heater failures into profitable opportunities. Meet Your Fellow Sustainabil…

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Michael Wagner on Disrupting Roofing with Nano-Ceramic Technology 27:01

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The Green Impact Report Quick take: Michael Wagner reveals how nano-ceramic coating technology can extend roof lifespans by decades while eliminating millions of shingles from landfills—plus the franchise strategy that's scaling this green innovation nationwide. Meet Your Fellow Sustainability Champion Michael Wagner is a seasoned franchise executi…

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Scott Donachie on Calming the Fears of Decarbonization 33:19

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The Green Impact Report Quick take: Former Wall Street trader Scott Donachie reveals why relationship-building trumps technology pushing in decarbonization deals, shares the HVAC foam that saved Mandalay Bay $15M, and explains his "calm the fears of the unknown" approach to navigating Local Law 97 compliance. Meet Your Fellow Sustainability Champio…

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Iryna Sukhodub on Building Ukraine's Green Future Through Wartime Reconstruction 35:35

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The Green Impact Report Quick take: Iryna Sukhodub reveals how Ukraine's massive reconstruction effort is driving green building innovation—from IFI-funded sustainable housing for 4.5 million displaced people to the strategic shift from energy-only thinking to comprehensive sustainability that could reshape your project priorities. Meet Your Fellow…

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Herbert Koomson on Transforming Waste Management Through Data-Driven Audits 32:25

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The Green Impact Report Quick take: Herbert Koomson reveals how waste audits uncover 50% recyclable materials hiding in trash streams and why the future of sustainability messaging isn't about saving the planet—it's about saving your bottom line. Meet Your Fellow Sustainability Champion Herbert Koomson transitioned from engineering to sustainable d…

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Morgan Holl on Transforming Waste Into Circular Building Materials 31:32

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The Green Impact Report Quick take: Morgan Holl reveals why "connectivity drives circularity" in recycling and how his glass processing innovation tackles the 38% of landfill waste from construction—plus the strategic insight that could transform your approach to sustainable materials sourcing. Meet Your Fellow Sustainability Champion Morgan Holl i…

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Hamed Soroush on Turning the Subsurface Into Clean Energy Batteries 37:52

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The Green Impact Report Quick take: Hamed Soroush reveals how subsurface thermal energy storage can cut data center cooling power by 80% while creating 6-month energy batteries from underground rocks—plus the mindset shift that transformed his oil & gas expertise into breakthrough clean energy solutions. Meet Your Fellow Sustainability Champion Ham…

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Larry Lessard on Scaling Geothermal Networks for Maximum Climate Impact 38:08

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The Green Impact Report Quick take: Larry Lessard reveals why geothermal systems are 400-600% more efficient than fossil fuel alternatives and how network geothermal is revolutionizing district-level sustainability—plus the strategic insight that could reshape your approach to renewable energy priorities. Meet Your Fellow Sustainability Champion La…

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Ross Guberman on the AI-Powered Waste Management Revolution 35:54

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The Green Impact Report Quick take: Ross Guberman reveals how AI sensors and tech-enabled waste management can slash building operating costs while hitting zero waste targets—turning dumpster diving into data science. Meet Your Fellow Sustainability Champion Ross Guberman is a seasoned executive with a strong focus on sustainability and environment…

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Caroline Vanderlip on Scaling the Circular Economy with Re:Dish 30:13

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The Green Impact Report Quick take: Caroline Vanderlip reveals how to tackle the trillion-unit packaging waste crisis by making reuse as convenient as disposal—and why the built environment holds the key to scaling circular economy solutions. Meet Your Fellow Sustainability Champion Caroline Vanderlip is a high-energy senior executive who pivoted f…

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Bonny Gray on Revolutionary Water Systems, Building Re-Use, and the Future of Prefab Construction 44:10

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The Green Impact Report Quick take: LEED Fellow Bonny Gray reveals how she built the world's largest cistern under a parking garage, battles "LEED-like" terminology that's undermining green building credibility, and why prefabricated construction might be the key to scaling sustainability. Meet Your Fellow Sustainability Champion Bonita Tice Gray, …

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Sean Ronnie Hill on Passive House Design and the Future of Low-Energy Buildings 44:56

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The Green Impact Report Quick take: Sean Ronnie Hill shares how his journey from a freezing, poorly built Belfast home to founding Rise Design Studio led to breakthrough insights on passive house principles, embodied carbon calculations, and the massive shift toward all-electric buildings—essential knowledge for green building professionals navigat…

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Angela Gill Nelms on Sustainable Innovation in Healthcare and Technology 55:14

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The Green Impact Report Quick take: Angela Gill Nelms shares how interdisciplinary approaches and customer-centered innovation can transform healthcare while creating more sustainable outcomes—offering valuable lessons for green building professionals seeking to drive change in their organizations. Meet Your Fellow Sustainability Champion Angela Gi…

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Mark Snyder on Revolutionizing Indoor Air Quality with Microalgae Technology 41:03

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The Green Impact Report Quick take: Mark Snyder introduces a groundbreaking approach to indoor air purification using microalgae bioreactors that not only clean air more effectively than traditional methods but could potentially save billions in energy costs while addressing common challenges in energy-efficient sealed buildings. Meet Your Fellow S…

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Andre Baros on Revolutionizing Material Selection in Sustainable Architecture 29:42

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The Green Impact Report Quick take: Andre Baros shares how technology can transform the overwhelming process of material selection, making sustainability data more accessible and helping architects make responsible choices without disrupting their workflow. Meet Your Fellow Sustainability Champion Andre Baros is an architect whose career has been a…

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Myles Cohen on Paperization: Revolutionizing Sustainable Packaging and Recycling 39:00

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The Green Impact Report Quick take: Quick take: Myles Cohen shares invaluable insights into the recycling industry, sustainable packaging innovations, and how professionals can drive value-based sustainability initiatives that benefit both business and the environment. Meet Your Fellow Sustainability Champion Myles Cohen is a results-oriented leade…

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Brandie Townsend on The Value of Waste: Transforming Trash into Treasure 40:05

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The Green Impact Report Quick take: Waste management expert Brandie Townsend revolutionizes how we view "trash" by demonstrating that landfills are obsolete and most materials can be repurposed, recycled, or reused for both environmental and economic benefits. Meet Your Fellow Sustainability Champion Dedicated to the triple bottom line: people, pro…

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Andreas Steyer on Bringing Digital Twins to Life for Sustainable Buildings 31:31

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The Green Impact Report Quick take: From youth activism to spearheading digital twin innovation at Nemetschek, Andreas Steyer reveals how technology is transforming building sustainability and why trusting design data is crucial for the industry's green future. Meet Your Fellow Sustainability Champion Based in Berlin, Andreas Steyer leads the globa…

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Paul Frischer on Organic Printed Semiconductors: The Future of Zero-Carbon Buildings 29:38

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Paul Frischer on Organic Printed Semiconductors: The Future of Zero-Carbon Buildings The Green Impact Report Quick take: This episode reveals a breakthrough in sustainable building technology - organic printed semiconductors that can turn any window into a power generator while reducing energy consumption by up to 50%. Meet Your Fellow Sustainabili…

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Ben Hall on Revolutionizing Sustainability in Filmmaking 35:51

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The Green Impact Report Quick take: Hollywood is going green! This episode reveals how the film industry is tackling its environmental footprint with innovative technology and practical solutions that can inspire any sustainability professional. Meet Your Fellow Sustainability Champion Ben Hall is a film director who splits time between Los Angeles…

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Thomas Grinnan on Revolutionizing Waste Management with AI-Powered Technology 36:42

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The Green Impact Report Quick take: Packaging and sustainability expert Tom shares how AI and smart technology are transforming recycling and landfill diversion efforts in stadiums, universities, and corporate buildings – creating a more engaging path to sustainability for the next generation. Meet Your Fellow Sustainability Champion Thomas (Tom) G…

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Blima Ehrentreu on Designing with Purpose: Creating Sustainable and Transformative Spaces 28:39

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The Green Impact Report Quick take: Award-winning designer Blima Ehrentreu shares how thoughtful interior design creates spaces that enhance lives while minimizing environmental impact, revolutionizing healthcare experiences and community-focused projects through human-centered approaches. Meet Your Fellow Sustainability Champion As the Founder and…

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Nilesh Jadhav on Smart Technologies Revolutionizing Building Decarbonization 28:21

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The Green Impact Report Quick take: Singapore-based sustainability expert Nilesh Jadhav shares how AI, autonomous systems, and smart technologies are transforming buildings into intelligent, grid-interactive assets that can dramatically reduce carbon emissions while improving performance. Meet Your Fellow Sustainability Champion With over 20 years …

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Dave Lemont, Former CEO at Revit, on Revolutionizing Material Selection in Sustainable Design 38:19

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The Green Impact Report Quick take: Legendary software CEO Dave Lemont reveals how Acelab is transforming sustainable building by creating the industry's first comprehensive material decision-making platform, bringing AI-powered intelligence to material selection. Meet Your Fellow Sustainability Champion Dave Lemont brings to Acelab more than three…

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Building with Biology: Stuart Shell's Biodiversity-Centered Design Philosophy 27:59

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The Green Impact Report Quick take: From architect to researcher, Stuart Shell reveals how evidence and nature-inspired thinking are transforming sustainable design beyond conventional metrics to create holistic building solutions that benefit both people and the planet. Meet Your Fellow Sustainability Champion Stuart Shell works with an interdisci…

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Kristen Fritsch on Architecting Sustainable Futures Through Biomimicry and Beyond 34:40

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The Green Impact Report Quick take: From Midwestern roots to LEED Fellow status, Kristen Fritsch shares how sustainability becomes second nature in architecture and how biomimicry can inspire truly innovative design solutions. Meet Your Fellow Sustainability Champion Kristen (Atchity) Fritsch, AIA, LEED Fellow, WELL AP is a Senior Associate and Dir…

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Vardhan Mehta on Transforming Material Selection Through AI-Powered Design 42:38

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Episode Title: Vardhan Mehta on Transforming Material Selection Through AI-Powered Design The Green Impact Report Quick take: A deep dive into how AI and smart data management are revolutionizing sustainable material selection in architecture, featuring insights from Acelab's founder on bridging the gap between sustainable ambition and implementati…

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Breana Wheeler, BREEAM USA on Transforming Building Performance Through Science-Based Standards 42:15

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The Green Impact Report Quick take: An enlightening conversation with BREEAM USA's Director of Operations on how science-based building standards are reshaping real estate value and transforming sustainable performance measurement. Meet Your Fellow Sustainability Champion Breana Wheeler is the Director of Operations for BREEAM USA, where she leads …

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Colin Rohlfing, LEED Fellow Discusses Regenerative Design & Sustainable Leadership 34:28

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The Green Impact Report Quick take: A masterclass in transforming sustainable building practices into regenerative design, featuring insights from HDR's Director of Sustainable Development on pushing beyond net-zero to create net-positive impact buildings. Meet Your Fellow Sustainability Champion Colin Rohlfing serves as the Director of Sustainable…

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National Carbon Manager at Skanska Mark Chen 30:32

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Mark Chen, National Carbon Manager at Skanska, a global construction and development firm. Mark has over nine years of industry experience and has worked on a range of projects with high sustainability goals, including LEED, ILFI Living Building Challenge, and Zero Carbon certifications. Mark also brings expertise in corporate emissions reporting, …

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Working Toward Climate-Positive Architecture with Allison Bernett 29:28

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With an extensive background in sustainable architecture, Allison Bernett worked to reverse climate change and improve quality of life through innovative design. Allison Bernett pursued a diverse career spanning architecture, sustainable design, and biology, reflecting her belief that the most effective solutions to the climate crisis emerge from i…

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Regional Sustainability Manager at Turner Construction - Mike Bahr 28:45

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Mike Bahr is the Regional Sustainability Manager at Turner Construction Company. Mike is responsible for helping clients achieve their sustainability goals by implementing efforts in embodied carbon, material selection, hybrid & electric equipment, and other sustainability initiatives. Mike is a leader in embodied carbon and understands the challen…

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AI in MEP Design with the CEO of Augmenta Francesco Iorio 40:25

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Francesco Iorio is the CEO of Augmenta, leading a team focused on AI, computational science, and user-centered design to revolutionize construction. The Augmenta Construction Platform uses generative AI to transform building design and construction, partnering with forward-thinking AEC companies like Interstates, Lighthouse Electric, and Miller Ele…

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Solving Building Performance Issues with Matthew Warren 44:27

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Matthew Warren, Director of Business Development at Insight Partners, a leading commercial HVAC solutions provider headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina. In his role, he leverages his extensive expertise in business development, sales, account management, and marketing strategy to help building owners and facility managers optimize their HVAC s…

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Nostromo Energy’s Yaron Ben-Nun and the Need for Thermal Storage in Decarbonization 44:54

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Nostromo Energy’s Yaron Ben-Nun and the Need for Thermal Storage in Decarbonization Yaron Ben-Nun, Founder and Chief Technology Officer at Nostromo Energy (TASE:NOST) where his vision for reducing carbon emissions led to the development of the company’s IceBrick™ energy storage technology to help decarbonize buildings. A passionate environmental ad…

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Enzo Tessitore, Licensed Architect & Urban Planner, LEED Fellow, sustainability advocate, local community supporter, amateur baker and classic car lover is a sustainability-driven executive with international experience in bringing people, organizations, and money together to help drive the global property industry toward green practices. In 2023, …