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Davies Office was founded in 1948 as a small, family-owned business. Since then, Davies Office has grown to become a nationally recognized leader in green remanufacturing and sustainable office solutions. Host Jon and Verda chat with Bill Davies and Doug Pilgrim about sustainability, and the possibilities that come with upcycling!
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This episode was produced by Rob Schulte.
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Armed with a home-made suction device, David Rivers clears about 250 garbage bags worth of trash from the bayou and its tributaries each week. If you think one person can't make a difference, think again—you'll be as smitten with David as we are!
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Cara Buckley and her team at the New York Times have decided to focus on the optimistic side of climate change. They’ve found people acting out on their own to create individual, yet replicable acts that have saved their own unique communities and ecosystems. Verda and Jon have been inspired by this message, and in this episode get the opportunity to talk with Cara about this work and how it can save our planet.
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Karry King and Martin Schneider found themselves compelled to help their town of La Salle, Illinois after a toxic disaster and chemical fire at the Carus Chemical Plant.
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In this new episode, co-host Verda Alexander sits down with special guest Lisa Tucker, Head of the Department of Apparel, Housing, and Resource Management at Virginia Tech.
Lisa shares her journey from a background in historic preservation to integrating sustainability into interior design education. She discusses her research on the impact of biophilic design in educational spaces and emphasizes the importance of nurturing curiosity and confidence in young designers.
Join us as we explore the role of academia in shaping the next generation of environmentally conscious designers, and challenge conventional design norms to embrace a more sustainable and responsible approach! 🌿
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In this episode of Break Some Dishes, Jon Strassner sits down for a one-on-one conversation with Linda Sorrento from mindful MATERIALS.
They share their history of collaboration and how Linda inspired Jon to pursue a career in sustainability. Linda talks about her family's legacy of purpose and her journey into the design field with a focus on research and sustainability.
The episode highlights the importance of curiosity, exploration, and commitment for young designers looking to make a positive impact on the environment and human well-being. It encourages designers to take the next step in the field of sustainable design, leveraging the knowledge available today and emphasizing the power of collective action and support.
The podcast provides an insightful discussion on the journey of sustainable design through personal inspiration, professional development, and the ongoing need for progress in creating healthier and more sustainable spaces for people.
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In this episode of Break Some Dishes, co-host Verda Alexander sits down for a conversation with Jenn Chen, Principal Interior Designer at LMN Architects.
They first discuss Jenn's groundbreaking research that has revealed the cyclical nature of interior renovations as it significantly contributes to carbon emissions, rivaling the impact of building structures themselves. Their conversation dives into the need for greater awareness and responsibility within the industry, challenging traditional practices and exploring sustainable alternatives.
Explore the transformative power of interior design through a conversation about the importance of shifting mindsets, embracing reuse and preservation, and considering the lifecycle of materials. By examining the decisions we make and developing practical tools for change, Jenn advocates for a more conscious approach to interior design that prioritizes environmental stewardship.
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Join host Jon Strassner as he engages in a conversation with Ken Wilson, Design Principal at Perkins&Will in Washington D.C. With over two decades of friendship, Jon and Ken delve into Ken's career journey, the evolution of sustainable design, and the critical role of sustainability in shaping the future of the industry.
Ken discusses founding his own design firm that embraced sustainable design early on with clients including Greenpeace, the Environmental Defense Fund, the World Wide Fund for Nature, the United Nations Environment Programme, and Conservation International. Ken's passion for sustainable design extends beyond his professional life. He also shares his personal pursuit of sustainability as he designs his own eco-friendly home in Utah.
Together, Jon and Ken explore the transformative impact of technology and how it has empowered designers to envision and execute better designs with sustainability in mind. Ken encourages younger designers to take the initiative and gain design expertise in sustainability, becoming influential agents of change and shaping a better future.
Don't miss this thought-provoking episode of Break Some Dishes, available on your favorite podcast platforms. Tune in to be inspired by Jon Strassner and his guest, Ken Wilson, as they unveil the transformative potential of design and sustainability.
Check out the roundtable conversation with Ken Wilson, Jon Strassner, and other insightful sustainable design leaders on YouTube.
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Earth Day: Activate Accordingly
Join Jon and Verda during this special episode for Earth Day 2023 discussing activism!
They look at the history of activism and its importance in creating social change, emphasizing design and activating locally. They also examine influencing large corporations and the government, encouraging people to take action by joining a passionate group, downloading an app, or tweeting. There are many different ways to be an activist, from marching to voting to mobilizing others, find what fits you and activate today.
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We are breaking some dishes a little differently with this new roundtable episode discussing climate, health, and equity!
Our panel of roundtable guests talks with Jon Strassner and Verda Alexander about the importance of creating equitable and sustainable designs that are healthy and accessible to everyone. The group emphasizes the need for further education and understanding of green practices and available resources. They also touch on the power of students to influence the future, how to talk about sustainable design in a way that celebrates the client, and materials reuse and reclamation.
Guest lineup includes:
David Cordell, Associate Principal at Perkins&Will DC
Jenn Chen, Principal Interior Designer at LMN Architects
Lisa Tucker, Design Professor and Department Head at Virginia Tech
Ken Wilson, Design Principal at Perkins&Will DC
Check out the full roundtable conversation between these design leaders to gain insights and ideas on how you can impact sustainability through design.
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According to Natalie Nixon, more organizations need to have improvisational ways of working. Natalie says, “The future of work is Jazz.” Jazz is a model for new ways to work and optimize creativity. Described as a one-of-a-kind creativity expert, Natalie is the Creative Strategist and CEO at strategy firm, Figure 8 Thinking.
In this episode, Natalie talks with Jon and Verda about the importance of wonder and rigor when it comes to creativity and innovation, the ethics of aesthetics, jazz and improv in the workplace, the responsibility designers hold as the gatekeepers to how we navigate the world, and more.
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Let's break some dishes with game changers in sustainability LIVE from Greenbuild 2022!
Our guests today talk with Jon and Verda about how they lead and make sustainable change in different ways through biomaterials and carbon capture, water and energy conservation, design accountability, carbon offsets, or resource reuse.
Guest lineup includes:
> Elizabeth Bridges, Co-founder at Sum Studio and OurCarbon
> Alisha McFetridge, Co-founder & CEO at RainStick
> Sean McFetridge, Co-founder & CTO at RainStick
> Ren Decherney, Built Environment Lead at Cradle to Cradle
> Garr Punnett, Chief Impact Officer at Rheaply
> Rebecca Best, EVP Sustainability at Material Bank
Learn more from these change leaders that are creating solutions for a more sustainable future and a circular economy. Check out the additional tips they recommend for you to help effect change in your own communities.
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We are breaking into the New Year with a twist. Our January episode kicks us off into 2023 where Jon and Verda have an insightful one-on-one conversation with each other. Guided by research, articles, and books the pair have read lately, they discuss different topics to lead us into 2023 including:
- Green technology
- What it means to be in "Goblin Mode"
- Behavior habits and healthcare
- Difficulties in making lasting change
2023 is here, let's get ready to break some dishes!
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The Cruise Ship Interiors Expo is the world’s only exhibition and conference exclusively dedicated to connecting the cruise design industry - and Break Some Dishes had the unique opportunity to podcast LIVE from the event! In today's episode, you'll hear from:
Jon Ingleton | Executive Editor of Cruise & Ferry Interiors
My Nguyen | Director of Interior Design, Holland America Group
Greg Walton | Founding Partner, Studio Dado
These amazing guests sat down to educate us on the sustainable innovation happening in the cruise industry, as well as the challenges this industry looks to address in the near future.
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Our guest today, Akshat Rathi, comes to us with a background in engineering and is a Senior Climate Reporter at Bloomberg, focused on shaping the energy and climate change conversation around the world.
In this episode, Akshat discusses with Jon and Verda the different levers to be pulled to create climate action including policy, business, technology, people, and the media. He talks about technology trends, where the green opportunities lie for large companies, how media and the younger generation are influencing the climate crisis, and more.
Read more from Akshat Rathi on Bloomberg:
https://www.bloomberg.com/authors/AUdOobfNzkQ/akshat-rathi
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How can we truly create radical change? Well, according to Jennifer Allyn, it's time to harness the power of the private sector to solve the climate crisis - and it starts with empowering YOU to motivate your company to support climate policy.
Described as a true climate champion, Jennifer Allyn is the Director of Programs and Campaigns at ClimateVoice, an organization working to unlock corporate influence to address the crisis at scale.
In today's episode, Jennifer will explain how we can each begin to raise our climate voices to push our companies to lobby for bold and equitable climate policy, as well as take more swift action to achieve our organization's climate goals.
Learn more about ClimateVoice:
https://climatevoice.org/
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For this Break Some Dishes episode, our guest is the Founding Principal and Chief Design Officer of MASS Design Group, Alan Ricks!
MASS stands for Model of Architecture Serving Society and Alan does just that, leading the strategy and design of projects around the globe and advancing the role of design to create a more equitable and just world.
In this episode, Alan, Jon, and Verda come together to discuss the importance of creating a balance in the built environment and the impact of design choices to create change, social justice, and more.
Get to know MASS Design Group: https://www.massdesigngroup.org/
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LIVE from NeoCon part 2 is here! In the last installment of our Live from NeoCon series, we chat with six incredible guests, all with unique backgrounds and experiences, to help us discover new ways of thinking and exploring fresh ideas in the world of design and sustainability.
In today's episode, you'll hear from:
Paul Shahriari | Founder & Chief Innovation Officer | ecomedes
Elizabeth Whelan | Founder and Principal |Elizabeth Whelan Design
David Cordell | Senior Technical Coordinator, Sustainability leader, and Associate Principal | Perkins+Will
Rebekah Matheny | Associate Professor, Department of Design | The Ohio State University
Judd Rosengart | Sr. VP of Sales Uhuru Design | Co-Founder Heirloom Design
Dave Bryant | Vice President at One Workplace | Co-Founder at Heirloom Design
From the OFS showroom in Chicago, these amazing guests sat down to discuss the intersection of design, sustainability, and technology, how to truly eliminate harmful materials, and why the time is now for the design community to lean into our creativity to build a better tomorrow.
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And we're LIVE! Ok, we decided to do something a little different...during NeoCon we managed to do a series of podcasts LIVE from the OFS showroom in Chicago. These conversations were incredible and we are so excited to finally share them with you! In today's episode, you'll hear from:
Lauren Perich | Senior Designer | Studio O+A
Todd Bracher | Founder & Creative Director | Todd Bracher Studio
Carolyn Clark Beedle | Director Audience Development | One Workplace
These amazing guests sat down to discuss rethinking materials, reimaging the design process, and how the design community just might be the best group to give our world a fighting chance at a more sustainable future.
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John Cary, currently the President & CEO of Eames Institute, is typically
busy working his magic to bring design to the people. John has been a key
player in the Pro Bono Design movement for a long time, and that doesn’t appear
to be changing anytime soon. Everyone deserves good design. Verda tells us that
interior designers care a lot about people, the problem is that it has
traditionally been for a specific group of people. We want more people to
experience good design, so join us as we talk with John about Public
Architecture, Eames Institute, and more. - Show more
