The On Center Podcast

On Center with Daniel Overbey – From Coal to Carbon Zero: Redefining Sustainable Architecture


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Join Daniel Overbey, Director of Sustainability at Browning Day and professor at Ball State, for an in-depth look at pushing architecture toward a zero-carbon future. Get pragmatic, insider perspectives on building standards, high-performance projects, and sustainability culture.
  • Daniel Overbey’s journey from a coal-fired power plant to leading sustainability in architecture
  • Embedding evidence-based thinking and performance modeling into real-world design timelines
  • Lessons from high-performance LEED Platinum and net-zero projects like Infosys US Education Center and Chrisney Library
  • Strategies for overcoming economic constraints and building sustained momentum in design practices
  • The evolving impact of LEED v5, third-party verification, and decarbonization policy in architectural practice


Thanks for listening to The On Center Podcast where we explore the craft, technology, and people shaping the built environment. A special thanks to our sponsor, MAPP3D Solutions, providing high-accuracy LiDAR scanning and reality capture services that help architects and builders bring their vision on center. To learn more, visit mapp3dsolutions.com. Thanks for listening, and until next time, stay on center.”
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