Think Future

Nitin Govila, Senior VP at Serge Ferrari: Serge Ferrari has a mission to act now to build a better tomorrow. For nearly 50 years, they have been designing, developing, and manufacturing innovative composite fabrics for light architectural and exterior landscaping applications. Join the conversation as Nitin Govila, Senior Vice President Asia Pacific +MEA, shares how they are providing sustainable solutions for architecture, combining beautiful aesthetics with thermal comfort.

Lisa Stine, Marketing manager at Autodesk: In this 2 part episode we hear first from Lisa Stine. Leveraging a degree in Civil Engineering and a love of technology to improve the sustainability of construction, Lisa Stine leads the marketing efforts for Autodesk and its partners. Lisa's background, and work with Autodesk, allows her to explore the landscape of the built environment through the lens of technology, and to deliver some unique insights into the efficiencies it can deliver.

Then NTD Paints join us for part 2

Brian Skripac, Director of Virtual Design and Construction, for Design Build Institute of America: Join Brian Skripac, as we explore the power of combining BIM with virtual design and construction to increase project profitability and support sustainability, and as we consider some of the game changing technologies that are reshaping design, construction, and asset management across the built environment.

Matthew Black, Programme Manager at WorldGBC: There are currently 255 billion square metres of buildings existing in the world, and a city the size of Paris is constructed every week. With the construction sector one of the largest contributors to global emissions, tackling sustainable practices in the built environment is critical to climate mitigation and the achievement of net zero targets. Join Matthew Black, Programme Manager for WorldGBC’s Advancing Net Zero initiative, as he takes us through the work Green Building Councils are doing globally to advance the Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment. 

Joanna Frank, President & CEO at Center for Active Design: Recent investor research covering 5.7 trillion of assets under management demonstrates a significant change in investor sentiment and points to the impact, the design and physical attributes of a building can have on its financial performance. Join the conversation as Joanna Frank, CEO Center for Active Design, explores the ways in which designing a building for the health of its occupants can positively impact its occupants, owners, and investors. 

Ben Evans, Federal Legislative Director for the US Green Building Council: Ben Evans shares his insights into why the green building movement is critical to mitigating the climate crisis, the increasing demand from investors and consumers and the importance of green building affordability and equity for all. 

Lotte Schlegel, Executive Director at Institute for Market Transformation (IMT): Based in Washington, D.C. the Institute for Market Transformation (IMT)  leverages its expertise in the intersection of real estate and public policy to make buildings more productive, affordable, valuable, and resilient. Join the conversation as Lotte Schlegel Executive Director takes us through how IMT are helping building owners, and industry members join the dots to build high performance buildings through performance aligned leasing. 

Rachael Jamison, VP at American Wood Councils: As the building industry comes under scrutiny for its contribution to carbon emissions turning to natural resources is providing a sustainable solution for the built environment. Join with Rachael Jamison Vice President Markets and Sustainability as we explore the American Wood Councils role in delivering sustainable solutions and discover some surprising health benefits associated with the use of this sustainable material.