Building Green

How do you go from being rejected by Greenpeace to interviewing the Vice President of the United States?

Isaias Hernandez is an environmental influencer who’s built a huge platform by making climate topics feel human, clear, and actually worth paying attention to.

You’ll hear how he went from finishing his environmental science degree and landing in the corporate world, to creating his own online platform  not by trying to sound like a “perfect expert,” but by being very openly himself and letting that strong point of view attract the right people. We talk about what universities don’t teach you: how to explain climate to regular people without making it feel like homework — and why storytelling, humor, and culture can sometimes land harder than facts alone.

If you’ve ever felt like you don’t belong in the room, this conversation might change how you see your voice, your impact, and your role in the climate movement.

To explore more about Isaias Hernandez and his work, you can follow him on Linkedin, Instagram, Youtube, or visit his website queerbrownvegan.com.

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Let's explore the world of green architecture, one conversation at a time.

Contact: 
Ladina ⁠⁠@ladinaschoepf⁠⁠
Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠buildinggreenshow.com
Produced by: ⁠⁠marketyourarchitecture.com⁠

Today’s guest is Ross O’Ceallaigh, and he’s here to ruin the idea that a green city is automatically a good one.

In this episode, you’ll hear why perfectly cut grass can be bad for nature, why some cities accidentally kill biodiversity while trying to “save the planet,” and how letting places get a bit messier can actually make cities cooler, healthier, and safer during heatwaves and floods. Ross also explains why people sometimes rebel against nature projects — and what happens when communities aren’t told what’s going on.

If you’ve ever thought trees on buildings look cool but wondered if they actually help… or if cities can fix climate problems without turning into jungles, this conversation will seriously change how you see urban life.

To explore more about Ross O’Ceallaigh and his work, you can visit his website urbanwildinghub.com, listen to The Green Urbanist podcast, and read his newsletter on greenurbanist.substack.com.

Join me, Ladina, on this green journey, and don't forget to subscribe for more insightful conversations about sustainable living and architecture and drop us a review. If you have suggestions for future guests or topics, I'd love to hear from you on my socials!

Let's explore the world of green architecture, one conversation at a time.

Contact: 
Ladina ⁠⁠@ladinaschoepf⁠⁠
Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠buildinggreenshow.com
Produced by: ⁠⁠marketyourarchitecture.com⁠

What if our buildings could survive earthquakes, floods, and climate change by learning from nature?

Dr. Eugene Tssui explains why modern buildings are failing - and how studying creatures like the nearly indestructible tardigrade can lead to safer, stronger, and cleaner architecture. 
This episode challenges everything you think you know about concrete, glass, and the future of design.

To explore more about Dr. Eugene Tssui and his work, you can follow him on Facebook  or visit his website eugenetssui.com.

Join me, Ladina, on this green journey, and don't forget to subscribe for more insightful conversations about sustainable living and architecture and drop us a review. If you have suggestions for future guests or topics, I'd love to hear from you on my socials!

Let's explore the world of green architecture, one conversation at a time.

Contact: 
Ladina ⁠⁠@ladinaschoepf⁠⁠
Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠buildinggreenshow.com
Produced by: ⁠⁠marketyourarchitecture.com⁠

What if the future of building isn’t cutting forests down - but harvesting a plant that grows back every year?
Jennifer Snyders, CEO of House of Bamboo and President of the Bamboo Society of Australia, shares why bamboo is an agricultural crop, (not like timber), how it regenerates itself, and why she believes sustainability only works when materials are beautiful and desirable.
We talk about myths, real projects, and how bamboo could help solve housing supply problems without harming the planet.
To explore more about Jennifer Snyders and her work, you can follow her on Linkedin, Instagram @house_of_bamboo_au, or visit her website houseofbamboo.com.au
Join me, Ladina, on this green journey, and don't forget to subscribe for more insightful conversations about sustainable living and architecture and drop us a review. If you have suggestions for future guests or topics, I'd love to hear from you on my socials!
Let's explore the world of green architecture, one conversation at a time.
Contact:
Ladina ⁠⁠@ladinaschoepf⁠⁠
Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠buildinggreenshow.com
Produced by: ⁠⁠marketyourarchitecture.com⁠

Winka is the kind of architect who doesn’t just think in buildings—she thinks in systems, processes, performance, and the future. 
Trained in the Netherlands, and now leading the architecture studio Archi-Tectonics in the US, she’s spent three decades proving that design and sustainability aren’t separate disciplines—they're inseparable.
From the sponge city masterplan for the Asian Games in China to small residential projects in New York City, Winka creates projects that breathe, cool themselves, and even host wildlife.
What stands out most is her refusal to separate beauty from performance—or design from science.
In this episode, we talk about what it means to build architecture that collaborates with nature, why working with manufacturers before contractors can radically change a building, and why she once designed a stadium with 8,000 unique shingles—all laser-etched, numbered, and bent into place.
To explore more about Winka Dubbeldam and her work, you can follow her on Linkedin, Instagram, or visit their website www.archi-tectonics.com.
Join me, Ladina, on this green journey, and don't forget to subscribe for more insightful conversations about sustainable living and architecture and drop us a review. If you have suggestions for future guests or topics, I'd love to hear from you on my socials!
Let's explore the world of green architecture, one conversation at a time.
Contact: 
Ladina ⁠⁠@ladinaschoepf⁠⁠
Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠buildinggreenshow.com
Produced by: ⁠⁠marketyourarchitecture.com⁠