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In Episode 24 of the 3P Theory podcast we explore how people can effectively transition back into the workplace as the COVID-19 crisis hopefully begins to die down over the following months. Also discussed is how building owners and managers, tenants, and other occupants can come together to find solutions to make the workplace “safe” again in the new normal. Our guest Joanna Frank is a former real estate developer who was forced to pivot following the market crash in 2008. S

In episode #21 of 3P Theory, we chat with Matt Hall, Texas Principal at Hines Inc, on best practices for water efficiency and, by extension, possible opportunities for commercial buildings. While we've always focused on the performance-building capabilities of energy, the topic of water conservation is also important in maximizing the potential for existing buildings and defining construction limitations from a design standpoint. Even in Texas, specifically, where water rates

Are you aware of the benefits of bipolar ionization technology? Bipolar ionization is essential in our lives since it focuses on purifying the air as opposed to the filtration offered by other technologies. The benefits that come with ionization commercial buildings and homes cannot be overlooked. On the show today, we have Carlos Gendron with Atmos Air, who will be helping us understand ionization better by answering some of the most nagging questions. #sustainability #energ

Commissioning ensures that each step of the process is documented for the protection of the contractor, designers and owners in order to deliver a project that works from the beginning and can be operated by the building’s facilities staff. Obviously, commissioning is no small task and can have wide ranging effects on a project, so are you putting enough thought into selecting your Commissioning Agent (CxA)? In Episode 19, we are honored to host Michael Flemming. Michael is g

Solar co-ops organize 50 to 100 neighbors in a group to go solar together. People love the community approach. Qualified experts support you through each stage of the solar process and members leverage bulk-purchasing power to get discounted pricing and a quality installation, while still signing individual contracts that ensure the right system for their home. Sounds like a win-win? That's because it is. In this bonus episode Hanna Mitchell, Texas Program Director for the no

Information is power. How much do you know about solar energy? Most people think solar is a dream, but it’s already a reality on the ground. In this episode, we are humbled to have a special guest on the show, Aaron Wilson. He takes a deep dive into some of the opportunities that solar has for commercial projects and residential projects across the United States. He has a vast background and working with commercial solar and being able to deploy that and working with contract

In this episode we are joined by Scott Deatherage to talk about environmental law. Scott is one of Texas leading environmental and energy lawyers. With over 30 years of experience in achieving successful outcomes for his clients. Peers, colleagues, and clients have repeatedly selected him for various honors, including the magazines and best environmental attorney in Dallas. He represents his client’s environmental matters such as air emissions permits, wastewater solid and ha

In North Texas, there is a lot of room to improve when it comes to air quality. Although, over the course of the last 20 years air quality has improved. The standards keep changing/ becoming more stringent but overall the trend of air quality has improved. There are many things we can do to help continue to improve. One example is using low VOC paint. When you go to buy paint make sure you ask for paint that is low VOC. They won’t automatically give it to you. This helps redu

3P Theory PodcasIn this episode of 3P Theory I am speaking with a wonderful guest and valuable resource, Bill Reed. Today Bill and I are chatting about some of the ideology around integrative design. We will talk about the process and how it should be integrated for high performance buildings. During this episode, we’ll dive further into schematic design and integrative process. Getting people sequencing all their work in parallel and feeding it to each other is incredibly ef

Most businesses rely on abundant water to operate. Access to uninterrupted water is expected to be as reliable as electricity. While energy conservation programs have become established and have documented cost savings to support them, water costs have remained low and water conservation has not been a major initiative for many companies. Energy conservation is easier to manage at points of use, while water has been more difficult to collect data to provide insights to reduce

What is the best way for you to position your building from a valuation standpoint? Are there strategies that designers can use to collaborate better with developers & building owners to improve the market value of high performance buildings? Because these buildings are different, owners have had to change not only how they design, build, and market, but also how they approach financing and construction processes. Otherwise you may pay for green—with certifications, capital i

Most utilities have funds that are available for owners/developers to help offset the first cost premium of energy efficiency projects, while maximizing long-term operational savings. To encourage energy efficiency, governments, utilities and other organizations offer energy efficiency and other financial incentives to make energy efficiency more accessible for today’s homes and businesses. Often these are not capitalized and are missed opportunities; especially for those pr

To successfully meet the challenges of today's business world, organizations and universities play a huge role in educating the next generation of sustainability leaders. In the AEC industry this is critical to tackling design issues towards more energy efficient and resilient buildings. Betsy DelMonte of Cameron MacAllister brings her devoted interest and experience in making a more sustainable and resilient built environment to help design-oriented firms discover and achie

Today, the needs of the workforce have become more important than the needs of the organization. After all, having a happy and satisfied workforce leads to a thriving and successful company. There’s so much change happening in today’s workplace—rapidly evolving expectations of modern workers, the workspace becoming a competitive differentiator, and the rise of workplace tech. In recent years, integrating computing technology into buildings has become a hot space for venture c