Clear Haze Exchange
Clear Haze Exchange
Podcast Description
Have you ever wondered about climate action and decarbonization initiatives? Curious about building optimization or energy-efficient practices?
Whether you are a homeowner, engineer, architect, work in the energy or building maintenance fields, HVAC technician, a facilities or maintenance employee, commercial or residential home builder, electrician, or home project DIY-er who loves home projects, the Clear Haze Exchange podcast was created for you.
Clear Haze Exchange is an interview-led podcast created to simplify the often tricky concepts of sustainability and energy efficiency, clearing the haze, so to speak, making these ideas relatable, feasible, and easy to grasp for everyone. Host Marcus Hazelwood, an energy engineer with 15+ years of sustainability and energy efficiency consultancy experience, will explore practical solutions and share success stories, making sustainable practices more understandable.
Subscribe to Clear Haze Exchange to enjoy engaging and thought-provoking conversations with leading experts about innovative solutions, success stories, and practical advice. If you have questions or want to be a guest, contact [email protected].
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The podcast covers a range of topics including building optimization, energy-efficient practices, sustainability initiatives, and success stories in energy modeling. Specific episodes, such as the one featuring Mohamed El-Sayed, discuss leadership in engineering, retro-commissioning, and the transformative nature of energy work, providing listeners with actionable insights and real-world examples.
Have you ever wondered about climate action and decarbonization initiatives? Curious about building optimization or energy-efficient practices?
Whether you are a homeowner, engineer, architect, work in the energy or building maintenance fields, HVAC technician, a facilities or maintenance employee, commercial or residential home builder, electrician, or home project DIY-er who loves home projects, the Clear Haze Exchange podcast was created for you.
Clear Haze Exchange is an interview-led podcast created to simplify the often tricky concepts of sustainability and energy efficiency, clearing the haze, so to speak, making these ideas relatable, feasible, and easy to grasp for everyone. Host Marcus Hazelwood, an energy engineer with 15+ years of sustainability and energy efficiency consultancy experience, will explore practical solutions and share success stories, making sustainable practices more understandable.
Subscribe to Clear Haze Exchange to enjoy engaging and thought-provoking conversations with leading experts about innovative solutions, success stories, and practical advice. If you have questions or want to be a guest, contact [email protected].
In this episode of Clear Haze Exchange, Marcus Hazelwood speaks with Alan Scott, the Director of Sustainability at Intertek. With a dynamic career as a registered architect and project manager in various architectural firms, Alan shares insights into his career evolution from the creative side of architecture to a managerial role focused on sustainability and building science solutions.
In Episode 5 of Clear Haze Exchange, Alan emphasizes that this integration is essential for several reasons:
- Financial Implications: Building owners are increasingly subject to regulations that require them to disclose their natural hazard and climate-related risks. Understanding these risks can help mitigate potential economic losses associated with property damage or business disruptions caused by natural disasters.
- Long-Term Viability: By identifying vulnerabilities early, project teams can design buildings that are not only energy-efficient but also resilient to future climate conditions. This foresight can lead to significant cost savings over the building’s lifecycle, as it reduces the likelihood of extensive repairs or retrofitting after a disaster.
- Enhanced Client Relationships: Engaging clients in discussions about resilience can help them appreciate the value of investing in these assessments. It allows architects and developers to frame the conversation around the broader benefits of resilience, including social aspects such as occupant safety and well-being.
- Holistic Design Approach: Integrating resilience assessments encourages a more comprehensive design process. It fosters collaboration among various technical experts, ensuring that all aspects of a project, such as energy efficiency, occupant health, and safety, are considered with potential hazards.
As Alan reflects on his transition into consulting 25 years ago, he emphasizes that he remains a creative problem solver, blending design vision with technical expertise where there is a need for his subject matter expertise.
This episode is produced by Skip The Boring Stuff, a podcast strategy company for business owners and creatives.
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