Sep 11, 2019
Sustainability in British Columbia with Teresa Coady
About this Episode
In this informative episode, we talk with Teresa Coady, an architect working on globe-transforming projects. Teresa shares her unlikely path to architecture, the work the United Nations’ Environmental Programme, her “12 Principles of Conscious Construction,” and why she believes we need to support the building industry as it moves into the digital age.
Key Talking Points
Key Milestones of the Episode
[1:30] Teresa’s origin story
[3:32] How Teresa got into sustainability before it even was a thing
[5:34] Finding mentors when you are an outlier
[7:36] Projects at the innovative Bunting Coady Architects
[10:42] Teresa’s work with the United Nations
[15:05] More current projects
[16:35] Where is the future of sustainability going?
[18:28] 12 Principles of Conscious Construction
[29:48] Rituals to keep you grounded
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Learn More About Teresa Coady
Teresa Coady is the Board Chair of Capital Regional District. An architect by training, she co-founded her own agency, B + H Architects, winning several awards for her sustainability work. She is also a member of the United Nations Environmental Programme Advisory Board.
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