
Sustainable Futures: Designing Green Communities and Buildings
by Green Roofs for Healthy Cities
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Episode 29 - Reconnecting With Nature in Cities Using the Internet of Nature with Nadina Galle
Apr 29, 2026
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Episode 28 - The Evolution of Green Roofs with Linda Velazquez
Jan 20, 2026
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Episode 27 - Exploring the Healing Power of Nature With Clare Cooper Marcus
Oct 20, 2025
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Episode 26 - Growing Children’s Connections with Nature with Laura Mylan
Oct 1, 2025
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Episode 25 - Greening the Way Forward with Dr. Karen Liu
Aug 14, 2025
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| 4/29/26 | ![]() Episode 29 - Reconnecting With Nature in Cities Using the Internet of Nature with Nadina Galle | In this episode of the Sustainable Futures Podcast, Steven Peck sits down with ecological engineer, author, and National Geographic Explorer Nadina Galle to discuss the future of greener, healthier cities. From the “Internet of Nature” to citizen science apps, biodiversity monitoring, and green roofs, Nadina explores how technology can strengthen our connection to the natural world. She unpacks why nature is essential infrastructure, how urban design impacts human wellbeing, and what cities can do to create more resilient communities in the face of climate change. | — | ||||||
| 1/20/26 | Episode 28 - The Evolution of Green Roofs with Linda Velazquez | In this episode, Sustainable Futures sits down with green roof designer, advocate, and industry pioneer Linda S. Velazquez, founder and publisher of Greenroofs.com. Linda reflects on first encountering green roofs in the late 1990s, the early days of the Green Roof Professional accreditation, and how the industry has evolved over the past 25 years. Drawing from her global project database and decades of experience, she shares insights on innovation, emerging trends, market expansion, and what the future holds for green roofs and green walls in North America and beyond. Join us for a wide-ranging conversation on leadership, legacy, and the next chapter of living architecture. | — | ||||||
| 10/20/25 | ![]() Episode 27 - Exploring the Healing Power of Nature With Clare Cooper Marcus | In this episode, Sustainable Futures sits down with the luminary planner and researcher Clare Cooper Marcus. Clare is a prominent educator in landscape architecture and architecture and a pioneer in the field of social issues in housing, open space design, and healing landscapes. She is an author and co-author of a number of books and research studies; a multi-award winner; and a tireless advocate for the importance of place in the realm of health and wellbeing. Join us for a conversation on the powerful impact connections with the natural world can have on our physical and mental wellbeing, and how design can affect and influence how we live, work, play, and grow. | — | ||||||
| 10/1/25 | ![]() Episode 26 - Growing Children’s Connections with Nature with Laura Mylan | In this episode, Sustainable Futures sits down with award-winning communicator and seasoned nonprofit executive Laura Mylan, the Chief Strategy Officer of the Children and Nature Network. Laura is a passionate advocate for enhancing children’s access to nature and natural spaces to live and play in across the United States. She draws upon her wealth of experience to facilitate connections and lead the way in ensuring that all children have safe and equitable spaces in which to engage with nature to enhance their physical and mental wellbeing. Join us for a conversation on the powerful impact nature has on our and our children’s development and mentality, and what her organization is doing to support citizens and educators in new and interesting ways to facilitate connections with the natural world. | — | ||||||
| 8/14/25 | ![]() Episode 25 - Greening the Way Forward with Dr. Karen Liu | In this episode, Sustainable Futures sits down with researcher, educator, design consultant, and long-time green roof expert Dr. Karen Liu of Next Level Stormwater Management. Karen has worn many hats over the course of her illustrious career playing key roles in green roof research; technical standard development; and design projects across the globe. She has applied her extensive expertise on all things green roofs to guide decisions that enhance performance, maximize co-benefits, and achieve tangible results for clients as well as engaging the next generation of designers and installers to secure the future of the field. Join us for a conversation on water management, extreme heat, and the importance of connecting with natural spaces through green infrastructure. | — | ||||||
| 6/25/25 | ![]() Episode 24 - Addressing Urban Heat Islands with Grace Wickerson | In this episode, Sustainable Futures sits down with science communicator, policy advocate, and scientist Grace Wickerson of the Federation of American Scientists. Grace works to connect the dots between climate science and resilience and policy initiatives that directly impact human lives, health, and wellbeing. She is a champion of human and environmental health, and the ways in which they intersect, advocating for science and data based policy solutions to the climate crisis. Join us for a conversation on extreme heat, the importance of science communication, and ways in which FAS is trying to improve our communities. | — | ||||||
| 3/27/25 | ![]() Episode 22 - Bringing Up The Crops with August Stubler | In this episode, Sustainable Futures sits down with rooftop farmer and sustainable food systems advocate August Stubler, who oversees the operations of the Blackwood Educational Land Institute’s Skyfarm at POST Houston. August has a passion for connecting communities with sustainable, local food and uses the farm to further that passion by exploring what is possible on a 1 acre plot of rooftop in downtown Houston, Texas. Through the Skyfarm, they are pushing the boundaries of rooftop food production and exploring how to develop sustainable, resilient food systems for Southeastern Texas. Join us for a conversation on the importance of connecting with food production and bringing farming into the city. | — | ||||||
| 1/23/25 | ![]() Episode 21 - Getting Deep in the Soil with Molly Meyer | In this episode, Sustainable Futures sits down with pioneer and self-proclaimed soil nerd Molly Meyer, founder and CEO of Omni Ecosystems out of Chicago. Molly’s started Omni Ecosystems with the goal of democratizing nature, a vision of creating sustainable spaces and products that serve everyone and support broader ecosystems. With that goal, Molly and their team at Omni have worked tirelessly to tune the Omni Infinity Media, a lightweight, high porosity growing media that supports both plants and microbial networks to recreate whole ecosystems that are resilient, versatile, and affordable. With an emphasis and passion for soil sciences and dynamics, they are looking at ways not just to mitigate the impacts of the built environment, but to leverage constructed ecosystems to eliminate the impacts of the development industry entirely, allowing urban communities and natural ecosystems to coexist. Join us for a conversation on how Omni is taking a deep dive into the soil to better understand the world beneath our feet. | — | ||||||
| 12/18/24 | ![]() Episode 20 - Modeling Inclusive Urban Revitalization with Mitchell Cohen | In this episode, Sustainable Futures sits down with activist, developer, and President of the Daniels Corporation Mitchell Cohen, as he details his work in the redevelopment of the critically underserved and disadvantaged Toronto community of Regent Park. Mitchell shares his experiences working in community development in Montreal, and how that eventually led him to spearhead the $1.5 billion revitalization project. Through an emphasis on affordability, community preservation, and resilience, his work in Regent Park has transformed the neighborhood from one of neglect and inattention to a thriving and inclusive community with deep connections to history and place for those who live there, fulfilling a 75 year vision for the community. Join us for a conversation on how affordability and preservation can be prioritized while growing our communities for the future of urban growth.You can find Mitchell’s book Rhythms of Change - Reflections on the Regent Park Revitalization at all major retailers. | — | ||||||
| 12/2/24 | ![]() Episode 19 - Intersecting Ecological and Human Health with Kathleen Wolf | In this episode, Sustainable Futures sits down with a Dr. Kathleen Wolf, researcher and social scientist specializing in the intersection of nature and human health and wellbeing. Dr. Wolf focused her research on the human dimensions of urban forestry and urban green space, in particular studying nearby nature experiences and human health response. She has numerous publications to her name, aimed at building better knowledge of the social and psychological benefits that city trees and nearby nature provide, and sharing that across non-traditional audiences, including business, public health, medicine, and urban planning. Today, although semi-retired she continues to be active in research and science outreach, looking at ways in which the human experience is enhanced through the natural systems around us. Join us for a conversation on how human health responds to the natural world, and the ways in which we can incorporate those impacts into our design process. | — | ||||||
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| 9/24/24 | ![]() Episode 18 - Exploring Health, Equity, and Climate with Gail Vittori | In this episode, Sustainable Futures sits down with a luminary of sustainable built environment systems, Gail Vittori. Gail is the Co-Director of the Center for Maximum Potential Building Systems, and has lead the way in the field of sustainable health care and resilient building. Through her career she has led innovative resilience strategies and explored ways to enhance the built environment for this and future generations, such as the proposal of a conceptual framework for what became the City of Austin's Green Building Program, widely considered the first green building program in the world. She is also the co-author of Sustainable Healthcare Architecture, a seminal work on the design and operations of sustainable healthcare facilities which promote healing and wellbeing through their design and interface with natural systems. Join us for a conversation on the power of the natural world, and the important ability it has to enhance our wellbeing. | — | ||||||
| 8/15/24 | ![]() Episode 17 - Blazing a Green Roof Trail with Tom Liptan | In this episode, Sustainable Futures sits down with green roof pioneer Tom Liptan, one of the key figures in launching the green roof market in North America, to discuss the growths and changes in the green roof industry and where it could go from here. Tom’s journey with green roofs began out of his own interest, building a green roof by himself on his garage, and over time grew to influence his work with the city of Portland and his thinking about urban ecosystems and climate resilience. He has been a key figure in the growth and development of the green roof industry and the thinking around North American stormwater management through green infrastructure. Join us for a conversation on the early days of North American green roofs, climate resilience, and reflections on an illustrious career in green infrastructure. | — | ||||||
| 6/26/24 | ![]() Episode 16 - Leading Climate Action with Cynthia Rosenzweig | In this episode, Sustainable Futures sits down with climate science pioneer Dr. Cynthia Rosenzweig to discuss the impacts and opportunities of climate change on our urban environments and how we can create more resilient communities. Dr. Rosenzweig’s work has been at the forefront of climate science and resilience planning for decades leading large-scale interdisciplinary research studies on the impacts of climate change in both rural and urban settings. Her research has shaped how we understand the close relationship between food and climate change, most notably predicting the impacts of the interaction between climate and food systems. Join us for a conversation on climate, progress, and how one of our premier climate researchers maintains her positivity for the future. | — | ||||||
| 5/2/24 | Episode 15 - Integrating Food Systems in the Urban Landscape with Sabine O'Hara | In this episode, Sustainable Futures sits down with professor, researcher, and advocate Dr. Sabine O’Hara to discuss urban agriculture, food justice, and the fostering of a better relationship with the products that sustain us. Dr. O’Hara’s work has focused on enhancing food equity, promoting health and wellbeing through sustainable food systems, and enhancing urban sustainability with the ability to sustain itself. She has consistently focused on the enhancement of local communities through a diverse array of sustainable food programming and access. Join us for a conversation on food, agriculture, and community resilience with the power of green infrastructure. | — | ||||||
| 3/20/24 | Episode 14 - Seeing the Future of Agriculture with Dickson Despommier | In this episode, Sustainable Futures sits down with microbiologist and Columbia University Professor Emeritus Dr. Dickson Despommier to discuss his pioneering work and thought leadership on vertical farming. Beginning as a thought experiment for his students in 1999, Dr. Despommier quickly recognized the impact that vertical farming could have in revolutionizing our food systems and mitigating climate change. Since then he has been a tireless advocate for this sustainable food practice, and has helped throw the doors open on the viability of vertical farms. Join us for a conversation on food, sustainability, and how a microbiologist came to re-envision the future of agriculture and the power of the built environment to do so. | — | ||||||
| 1/18/24 | Episode 13 - Pioneering Ecology Based Architecture with Ken Yeang | In this episode, Sustainable Futures sits down with architect and visionary Ken Yeang to discuss the the practice of ecological design and how it can and must be used to enhance global resilience and combat climate change. | — | ||||||
| 12/19/23 | Episode 12 - Better Buildings through Biophilic Design | Sustainable Futures sits down with designer and consultant Bill Browning to discuss the science and practice of biophilic design and how it can influence and affect our interaction with the world around us. | — | ||||||
| 10/18/23 | Episode 11 - Water and the Systems that Drive Ecology | Sustainable Futures sits down with ecologist, educator, and researcher Dr. Olyssa Starry to discuss how plants use what and what that means for our environment. | — | ||||||
| 9/26/23 | Episode 10 - An Interdisciplinary Approach to Water | Sustainable Futures sits down with artist, designer, and thought leader Herbert Dreiseitl to discuss the critical role of water in natural ecosystems. | — | ||||||
| 7/12/23 | Episode 9 - Biodiversity and the Role of Insects | Sustainable Futures sits down with Assistant Professor Scott Macivor of the University of Toronto to discuss the critical role of insects in the natural world. | — | ||||||
| 3/22/23 | Episode 7 - Food, Social Justice, and Community Healing | Sustainable Futures is joined by Nicole Austin, Black Student Engagement Coordinator, and Arlene Throness, Urban Farm Manager, to discuss their work with the urban rooftop farms at Toronto Metropolitan University. | — | ||||||
| 2/22/23 | Episode 6 - Green Infrastructure Among the Stars | Sustainable Futures is joined by Dr. Mike Dixon, PhD to discuss his futuristic work in developing a biological life support system based on plants for the International Space program. | — | ||||||
| 12/19/22 | Episode 5 - In The Weeds With Ed Snodgrass | Sustainable Futures is joined by green roof luminary Ed Snodgrass to discuss his pioneering work in sustainable farming practices, his leadership in the green roof industry, and his contributions to our understanding of native planting practices. | — | ||||||
| 10/3/22 | Episode 4 - Bringing Agriculture Home to the Roofs | This episode, Sustainable Futures is joined by Ben Flanner to discuss the business of urban agriculture, how the Brooklyn Grange weathered the pandemic, and how a rooftop urban food revolution can help improve our communities and the people who live there. | — | ||||||
| 9/19/22 | Episode 3 - Water, The Universal Connector | Sustainable Futures is joined by Howard Neukrug to discuss the management of water in the city of Philadelphia, how it can be addressed through green infrastructure. | — | ||||||
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