100. Prefab for a Changing Climate: A Conversation with Plant Prefab Founder Steve Glenn

About this episode

In this 100th episode, Izumi Tanaka interviews Steve Glenn about building sustainable and resilient homes through prefab construction.

What does it really take to build homes that are beautiful, efficient, resilient, and responsible? In this special 100th episode of Home Green Homes , Izumi Tanaka welcomes Steve Glenn, founder and CEO of Plant Prefab , for an in-depth conversation that weaves together architecture, sustainability, entrepreneurship, and climate action. Steve traces his path from an early love of architecture to founding LivingHomes and later Plant Prefab—companies created to challenge the waste, inefficiency, and environmental impact of conventional construction. He explains what truly sets Plant Prefab apart: customized architectural design, a purpose-built factory capable of both panelized and modular construction, and a mission-driven commitment as a certified B Corp and public benefit corporation. The conversation also dives into Plant Prefab’s work supporting communities rebuilding after devastating Southern California wildfires, and why prefab construction can offer faster, more predictable, and often more cost-effective rebuilding solutions. Along the way, Steve addresses common misconceptions about prefab homes, shares what homeowners should prioritize when designing for climate…

People in this episode

Host: Izumi Tanaka

Guest: Steve Glenn

Topics covered

• architecture
• sustainability
• entrepreneurship
• climate action
• prefab construction

Keywords

• Plant Prefab
• LivingHomes
• B Corp
• climate resilience
• Southern California wildfires

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Plant Prefab

Books & works: Prefab for a Changing Climate

Places: Southern California

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