Environmental Accountability Within Architecture, Building & Design With Dr. Dennis Shelden

In this episode we speak with Dr. Dennis Shelden about how and why architects, builders and designers should move towards environmentally sound projects. Dr. Dennis Shelden is an associate professor, Director of the Center for Architecture, Science and Ecology (CASE), and co-Director of the EBESS Institute for Energy, Built Environment and Smart Systems at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He is an expert in applications of digital technology to building design, construction and operations, with experience spanning across research, technology development and professional practice including multiple architecture, building engineering and computing disciplines. Prior to joining CASE, he led the development of architect Frank Gehry’s digital practice as Director of R&D and Director of Computing of Gehry Partners, and as Co-founder and CTO of Gehry Technologies. He has taught at MIT and Georgia Tech and he is a licensed Architect in California. Learning Points: 1. How does architecture impact sustainability? 2. Why are natural products not always best in building and design? 3. How can we as customers be impactful in this space? Social Media Handles/Website Address: https://Case.rpi.edu https://Dennisrshelden.com https://research.rpi.edu/ebess