What happens when a desert‑born dreamer discovers the secrets of living buildings? Join host Bryan Greene on The Square as he sits down with Dr. Eiman Graiz, Echo’s resident sustainability wizard. From her childhood in Jordan to a doctorate in digital fabrication, Eiman’s story is packed with resilience, radical curiosity, and a vision for architecture that breathes. Hear how termite mounds inspire cooler schools, why glazing isn’t the only answer, and how you can weave nature’s playbook into your next project.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:30 Growing Up in Jordan

01:12 Journey into Architecture

02:34 Educational Pursuits

05:55 Cultural Transition to the US

08:06 Research and Teaching at KU

16:58 Publications and Research Impact

23:44 Biomimicry in Architecture

25:22 Exploring Animal Texture and Function

25:47 Reflecting on Jordan and Post-COVID Changes

27:00 Future Innovations in Facade Systems

27:49 Challenges and Alternatives to Glazing

31:00 Sustainable Design and Performance Analysis

32:22 Pride in Impactful Architectural Work

34:17 Collaboration and the Role of a Sustainability Analyst

37:43 Integrating Sustainability in Design

45:44 Misconceptions and Passion for Nature

49:15 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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