This episode features a conversation between Phil Dillard, Founder of Thruline Networks, and Jonce Walker, Principal and Global Director of Sustainability and Wellness at HLW.
HLW is a leading international full-service planning, architecture and design firm that is building the future from skyscrapers to the workplaces of today’s most innovative companies.
Jonce oversees the coordination of a holistic, integrated design process - from managing BEYOND, HLW's in-house sustainability, resilience, and building performance consultancy, to reinforcing the firm's pledge, advocating for carbon-neutral construction in the next 10 years.
In this episode, Jonce talks about the importance of weaving sustainability into each stage of the design process, improving end-user health and wellness, questioning the norm, designing with passion, and building the future.
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Guest Quotes
“In 10 years, we should have a carbon free grid. We should be building and designing spaces that are regenerative, meaning we need to dig out of the hole we've created, from a carbon and ecology perspective, and it needs to be a net positive situation. It's a must.” - Jonce Walker
Episode Timestamps
(01:46) About HLW
(07:02) Jonce’s background
(15:21) A moment of euphoria
(20:13) Designing for creativity versus impact
(26:46) Certifications and safety in the space
(35:06) New tech and innovations
(38:13) Quick hit questions
Links
Jonce Walker’s LinkedIn
HLW Website
Phil Dillard’s LinkedIn
Thruline Networks
