Build Better with Anastasia Barnes
The design and construction industry is not just about buildings. It's about the people behind the buildings. Every other Tuesday, join Anastasia Barnes, publisher of High-Profile Monthly, as she interviews forward-thinking professionals within the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC)industry that are actively transforming the ways in which we work together and embracing new technologies and innovations to provide a more efficient, productive industry. If you work in the Architecture, Engineering or Construction (AEC) industry or are considering entering the field, this podcast is for you!
- Update frequency
- every 19 days
- Average duration
- 33 minutes
- Episodes
- 49
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2024
Optimizing Building Design through Community Engagement
On season 4, episode 3 of the Build Better podcast, Anastasia talks with Sarah Tarbet, senior associate at Jones Architecture, and Jennifer Burton, senior project manager for the Office of Planning a…
Creating a Sustainable Future through Smart Building Design
On season 4, episode 2 of the Build Better podcast, Anastasia welcomes Amin Najjar, CEO of Sustainable Buildings at Veolia North America. Veolia’s mission is to resource the world, helping its custom…
Transforming Underserved Communities through Technical Education
On season 4, episode 1 of the Build Better podcast, Anastasia talks with Dr. Aisha Francis, the president and CEO of Franklin Cummings Tech in Boston. In 2021, she became the first female president i…
Constructing Tomorrow: Luciana Burdi's Leadership in a Transforming Industry
On season 3, episode 4 of the Build Better podcast, Anastasia welcomes Luciana Burdi, director of capital programs & environmental affairs at Massport, to discuss her journey, the challenges she's ov…
Teach to Work: Equipping the Next Generation of Young Professionals
Teach to Work: Equipping the Next Generation of Young Professionals
On season 3, episode 3 of the Build Better podcast, Anastasia welcomes Patty Alper, president of marketing and consulting company …
How Green City Growers is Creating Connection through Locally-grown Gardens
In Season 3, episode 2 of the Build Better podcast, Anastasia welcomes Christopher Grallert, president of Green City Growers, a company whose mission is to provide inspiring shared experiences for em…
Clean Energy Future: Breaking Down Vicinity Energy’s Net Zero Carbon Plan with Matt O’Malley
On season 3, episode 1 of the Build Better podcast, Anastasia talks with Matt O’Malley, the first-ever chief sustainability officer for Vicinity Energy. He discusses Vicinity’s Clean Energy Future, N…
S2 #16: History in the Making: Investing in Roxbury’s Future through Meaningful Development with Rev. Jeffrey Brown and Tom O'Brien
On season 2, episode 16 of the Build Better podcast, Anastasia talks with Reverend Jeffrey Brown, co-founder of My City at Peace and associate pastor at Twelfth Baptist Church in Roxbury, and Tom O’B…
S2 #15: A Place to Live: Creating Long-term Solutions for Homelessness
S2 #14: The Emergence of Ghost Kitchens and the Future of Restaurant Design
S2 #13: Achieving Sustainability Goals with CLT Building Projects with Jonathan Rossini and Marc Perras
On season 2, episode 13 of the Build Better podcast, Anastasia talks with Marc Perras, associate principal at Jones Architecture, and Jon Rossini, project manager at Bond Building Construction, about…
S2 #12: Achieving Equitable Outcomes in the Long Term with Barry Reaves of the BPDA
On season 2, episode 12 of the Build Better podcast, Anastasia welcomes Barry Reaves, the Boston Planning & Development Agency’s (BPDA) first ever director of diversity, equity, and inclusion. He is …
S2 #11: The Gold Standard: Recognizing Massachusetts Businesses for a Commitment to Excellence with Edward Palleschi
On season 2, episode 11 of the Build Better podcast, Anastasia talks with Edward Palleschi, the undersecretary for the Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation (OCABR) for the Commonwealth…
S2 #10: Transforming a Historical Landmark into a Resource for the Community with Jason Jewhurst and Patrick McKenna
On season 2, episode 10 of the Build Better podcast, Anastasia welcomes Jason Jewhurst, partner and principal at Bruner/Cott Architects, and Patrick McKenna, senior project manager at Community Solut…
S2 #9: Building a Resilient Future through Resourceful Innovation with Scott Burnham
S2 #8: Achieving Equitable Diversity in Architecture with Pascale Sablan of Beyond the Built Environment
On season 2, episode 8 of the Build Better podcast, Anastasia welcomes Pascale Sablan, associate at Adjaye Associates in New York City, and the founder and executive director of Beyond the Built Envi…
S2 #7: A Push for Change: Prioritizing Indoor Air Quality at a Critical Time with Dan Diehl of Aircuity
On season 2, episode 7 of the Build Better podcast, Anastasia welcomes Dan Diehl, CEO of Aircuity, a company providing accurate ventilation for healthy and sustainable buildings.
He talks about the w…
S2 #6: Providing a Pathway for Students in Engineering with Rohan Freeman
S2 #5: Providing a Long-term Approach to Addiction Recovery with Lisa Ulbrich of Commodore Builders
On season 2, episode 5 of the Build Better podcast, Anastasia welcomes Lisa Ulbrich, vice president for Commodore Builders, a construction management firm based in Boston.
In addition to her career i…
