When a building is demolished, the perfectly reusable lumber that makes its construction ends up in a landfill. Urban Machine, founded by Eric Law, builds AI-based machines to reduce wood waste in construction and demolition.

In this episode, we bring on Eric Corey Freed, an accomplished American architect who is pioneering sustainability in architecture. Having authored several books on green and regenerative design, Eric is now designing structures that enable positive outcomes, such as improved academic performance and patient recovery. Eric believes that designing for outcomes is the next logical advancement of sustainability, combining carbon-negative materials, sustainable building practices, and low energy consumption for better outcomes for inhabitants and the environment. Tune in to learn more about the future of designing spaces that live in harmony with nature.

Building a Movement is a conversation about building a world that stands in balance with nature for everyone. On Building a Movement, Josh Dorfman, author, tech startup CEO, and the former host of The Lazy Environmentalist on SiriusXM, hosts discussions with leaders who are revolutionizing human-made spaces to create an advanced and modern standard of living–– all while enabling a sustainable and carbon-negative future for cities, towns, and suburban life.