The green & healthy places podcast focuses on wellbeing and sustainability in real estate and hospitality. In episode 058 i’m in the UK talking to Faye Robinson from Treacle Studio, Manchester - an independent architectural lighting consultancy providing bespoke lighting designs for interior & exterior spaces. Topics include circular design, waste management, wellness lighting, recycling, standardization challenges for sustainable lighting fixtures, and more.
Read MoreBuildings and the real estate industry in general contribute around 30% of total global energy consumption, making them a vital consideration in the push for a green energy transition away from fossil fuel dependency. Demand can be reduced through strategies such as passive design and green roofs. Energy source efficiency can involve implementing energy efficient lighting, efficient HVAC (air con ventilation) and elevator systems, as well as renewable energy production on site via solar panels on the roof, for example.
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