Business journalist and publisher at Stone Update, Emerson Schwartzkopf, joins Jessica in this very informative episode. Silicosis is a big deal in our industry right now but what exactly does it mean for stone workers and manufacturers? Find out this and more by listening to the conversation.
Our Jessica sits down with Jessica Jenkins from the ThinkLab Research and Content Development team based in Chicago, IL. ThinkLab is the intelligence division of Sandow Design Group. This conversation goes in depth about ThinkLab's focus in terms of research in the architecture and design industry.
Organoid’s CEO and Head of Sales, Florian Foger is our guest this week! Organoid is an Austrian based natural surfaces company that CaraGreen distributes here in the US. Jessica and Florian cover the origin of Organoid and their mission to connect humans and nature through their products. You will also learn about where their materials are sourced, the different applications, and their sustainability initiatives.
Amy Gath, VP of Marketing and Strategy for Formica, joins Jessica in a lively discussion about current marketing trends, concerns, and advice for marketers in the building materials industry.
Material Bank Co-Founder, Farshid Tafazzoli, joins Jessica in a conversation about the company's growth and they reflect on a rewarding partnership. In this episode you will learn about what makes the Material Bank platform unique, what's to come with the launch of Material Bank 2.0, and more.
Jessica sits down with Doug Barlett, CEO of EzoBord. EzoBord is an innovative manufacturer of custom acoustic solutions based in Ontario, Canada and one of one of CaraGreen's newest partners in the green building space.
Jessica talks to Juan A. Morillas, architect, thought leader, and founder of Share Your Green Design, about opportunities, challenges, and trends in the green building space. Juan is an advocate for using local approaches and resources and is working on several projects that showcase examples of incredible but overlooked green designs, including a documentary.
Lily Turner of UrbanStrong discusses the proliferation of plants and nature in designing interior and exterior spaces with CaraGreen. UrbanStrong helps owners and designers incorporate plants and greenery into rooftops, feature walls, and everywhere in between.
Jessica brings in CaraGreen's own Rob Hacker to discuss how the role of building materials salespeople has changed to adapt to a digital world. With a steady stream of leads rolling in from online sample platforms and marketplaces, salespeople may feel threatened. However, there is a way to adapt the sales role to fit into this new model, it just requires a shift in perspective. CaraGreen has made a series of internal changes that allow us to capitalize on incoming leads and grow sales alongside meaningful relationships.
Thermally Modified Wood takes aim at less sustainable alternatives. Listen to Jon Heyesen, CEO of Arbor Wood Co., discuss the advantages of thermal modification and the technology behind it.
From building materials to refrigerators, to Ferraris, Jessica talks ship with Nate & Trish from JAS. JAS is an important partner of ours at the forefront of tricky terminal dynamics & container complications. Listen to the latest episode of Build Green Live Green for more on the shipping industry's bumpy ride.
Susan Milne of Epiphany Studio is back to speak to Jessica about how drastically reaching architecture & design clients has changed. They agree that the days of courting clients with donuts & driving range dates are over, but what can new & existing brands do now to get specified? Find out on the latest episode of Build Green Live Green.
Jessica welcomes Benjamin Glunz back to Build Green Live Green to talk about Anguleris’s newest tool for the building industry. Swatchbox is much more than a sampling platform, allowing project teams to access transparency, BIM models, performance characteristics and physical samples all in one place because you still need to feel–and sometimes smell–the materials.
Biorite is a blend of 100% natural mineral powders used to make silica-free sintered stone. CaraGreen chatted with Marcello Toncelli, Strategy Manager at Lapitec & member of the Breton family, to learn more about how their technology has evolved to address safety & sustainability concerns.
David Charles runs The Resource Center (TRC) for the AIA St. Louis Chapter, a collaborative space for designers and product representatives to discuss projects and gather resources. One of TRC’s most recent education sessions covered “Aging in Place,” the idea that a space can be designed to adapt with its occupants as they age to provide a safe and comfortable environment regardless of age or ability. Unfortunately, this isn’t the case for many people’s homes and they have to downsize or move into an age-friendly environment. Other topics covered in this most recent episode of Build Green, Live Green include transitioning back to doing business in person, no matter how exhausting or invigorating, and how groups like TRC can continually support the A&D community as roles and workflows are altered to fit the times.
Annie Bevan is an expert in sustainable program development & a leader in the effort to streamline sustainability in the marketplace. This episode covers current barriers to sustainability & how industry collaboration can fill the gaps between transparency & optimization.
Emma Abramowitz from Source explains the company's "phygital" business model, how it started and how its going. Source and CaraGreen are both striving to provide solutions in a world that seems to keep serving up problems. For more information go to www.tothesource.com
Chemicals are in everything from beauty products to building materials. In this episode of Build Green Live Green, CaraGreen's president, Jessica McNaughton, talks with Stacy Glass about how ChemForward is working hard to equip all manufacturers to make the best choices possible when it comes to ingredients.
From Energy to Atmosphere - Lighting is pervasive and consistent. Zack Wiegand discusses the psychology & physiology of lighting design. From building standards to Biophilic Design, lighting has a direct impact on occupants.
On this episode of Build Green Live Green, President of CaraGreen, Jessica McNaughton sits down with Matt Bodoff of INEOS Composites to discuss Bio-UV Resin alternatives in relation to quartz, silica, and supply chains. As supply demand is still limited and prices are only getting more expensive; alternative materials are necessary to survive!