Charlie Cichetti

Social Entrepreneur | LEED Fellow | WELL AP
Co-Founder at Aetos Imaging & Skema.

VP of Building Lifecycle Services of SIG and GBES, TÜV SÜD America Companies

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Most schools talk about #sustainability. Jesse Michalski helped build one that actually runs on it.

In this episode, the longtime electrician and #renewableenergyspecialist breaks down how a Wisconsin middle school became a #netzeroenergy success story —without sacrificing...

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Most #sustainability conversations stop at ambition. Sonal Jain is focused on execution.

In this episode, The King's Cross Group sustainability leader breaks down how one of London’s most influential mixed-use estates is turning #netzero commitments into operational reality —

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A licensed #architect with over 20 years of experience working on a wide variety of project types, #JenniferWehling’s experience as an architect and passion for the #environment gives her a unique appreciation for the various constraints of a project.

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If you care about scaling #sustainability beyond one building at a time, this episode is a Masterclass. Efrie Escott shows how #decarbonization, #AI, and systems thinking are reshaping the entire #builtenvironment — fast.

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#Greenhomes aren’t just about #energy anymore — they’re about human health. Paul Kealey breaks down why #indoorairquality, #moisturecontrol, and #passivehouse design are the real game changers for the future of housing.

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Sandra stepped in to coordinate one of Greece’s first #LEEDprojects, learning in real time and replacing external consultants when needed.

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#Netzero isn’t the finish line anymore.Jamy Bacchus explains why whole-life #carbon — and better decision-making upstream — is now the real battleground for #GreenBuilding Professionals.

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Turning #WineryWaste into #ClimateAction with Megan Hernandez

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#Electrification isn’t just about swapping out equipment — it’s about rethinking how #buildings, #transportation, and #infrastructure work together.

In this episode, Schneider Electric’s Jordan Lerner shares how #microgrids, #fleetelectrification, and creative funding strategies

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If you need to transform #sustainability from an isolated department into a #corebusiness driver, this episode delivers the #blueprint.

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This episode is a masterclass in modern construction sustainability.

Nicholas Ndah breaks down how eliminating waste, rethinking materials, and simplifying project execution can radically improve both environmental impact and long-term building performance.

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Getting Ready for #LEEDv5 (and Why “Early” Beats “Perfect”) with @HelenRubinstein

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From Buenos Aires to Papua New Guinea, #LEEDFellow and #Architect Andres Schwarz shows how to turn certifications, commissioning, and culture into long-term, resilient green performance — not just plaques on the wall.

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What if you could eliminate 30% of #wastedfacility capital spend without sending a single person on-site?

#AustinRabine, CEO of #SITETechnologies, breaks down how #AI-powered drone data is transforming exterior inspections, cutting costs, and driving #sustainability at scale.

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#LEEDFellow Theresa Lehman is back on the podcast!

Since her first episode in 2021, she’s doubled down on big-impact projects — like delivering one of the largest net-zero middle schools in the U.S. and advising on next-gen data center sustainability...

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From boutique eco-hotels to 540-hectare industrial parks, Juan Carlos Valenzuela Castañeda is helping Guatemala go green — by proving that regenerative, resilient, and human-centered design isn’t just possible in Central America, it’s thriving.

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Umesh Atre shares a powerful journey from India to becoming a #LEEDFellow and a sustainability leader at Parkhill.

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#Zerocarbon isn’t a tech problem anymore — it’s a business model problem.

#FinMacDonald breaks down how developers can hit #LEEDPlatinum + Zero Carbon goals by shifting costs smartly, partnering creatively, and treating finance like an ally instead of a villain. #LEEDFellow

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Alicia Silva Villanueva is back!

In this powerful follow-up episode, the #renowned #sustainability leader from Mexico shares lessons from greening iconic places like Estadio Azteca for the @FIFAWorldCup, redefining resilience in hospitality, and writing the playbook to...

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This episode shines a light on how youth advocacy and sustainability education are creating ripple effects in the green building world.

Julia Pooler shares how empowering children with the right tools and mindset today can shape the carbon-zero leaders of tomorrow.