About this Episode In this episode, we talk with Prasad Vaidya about his experience growing up in one of the most populous cities in the world (Mumbai) to a LEED Fellow/consultant/professor of a Master's degree program that is scaling the sustainability industry. Prasad shared his initial interest in sustainability and how he (and the sustainability industry) have evolved over the years. Key Talking Points Transitioning from traditional architecture to sustainability Early mentors and projects in Prasad's career The evolution of the sustainability building industry Improving sustainability building models to improve energy efficiency Why sustainability is about more than checklists Why there is so much to be done in sustainability Key Milestones of the Episodes [1:46} Prasad's background [3:09] How did you get that spark to sustainability? [5:00] Prasad's transition to the US [7:19] Mentors and early influences [9:50] How has sustainability and the energy-efficient movement changed over the years? [17:00] Early design assistance [14:09] Prasad's proudest work achievements [19:17] What is your current "green" mission? Key Quotes "There's so much to be done." "There are architects who want to make a difference…" Key Resources Fundamentals of Integrated Design for Sustainable Building Solar Decathlon Entry by CEPT University's Team Kill Bill (Affordable Housing Category) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_p3MmZ_Ucg Other Resources Race to Zero student competition The Art of Andy Goldsworthy Passage by Andy Goldsworthy Get in Contact with Prasad Prasad Vaidya is a LEED Fellow, professor at CEPT University, and consultant with a background in architecture who specializes in energy efficiency, sustainability, and integrated design. Prasd Vaidya on LinkedIn Don't forget to catch more episodes and resources for all of your green building news at the Green Building Matters website Connect with Charlie Cichetti and GBES Charlie on LinkedIn Green Building Educational Services GBES on Twitter Connect on LinkedIn Like on Facebook Google+ GBES Pinterest Pins GBES on Instagram GBES is excited our membership community is growing. Consider joining our membership community as members are given access to some of the guests on the podcasts that you can ask project questions. If you are preparing for an exam, there will be more insurances that you will pass your next exam, you will be given cliff notes if you are a member, and so much more. Go to www.gbes.com/join to learn more about the 4 different levels of access to this one-of-a-kind career-advancing green building community! If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes. We have prepared more episodes for the upcoming weeks, so come by again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Green Building Matters Podcast! Copyright © 2019 GBES