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Tangible RemnantsAuthor: Nakita Reed // Gbl Media
The connection between the climate crisis and social inequality is evident and solving both will require rethinking how we use our buildings. Every building has valuefrom its materials to its historyand every project is a chance to address social and environmental challenges. Buildings create 40% of global CO2 emissions, so it's crucial to reduce their carbon footprint. Building owners play a key role in our collective climate action battle and helping them reuse and improve their spaces sustainably is essential for creating a better future. Tangible Remnants, hosted by architect Nakita Reed, is your guide to navigating the complexities of adaptive reuse and historic preservation. Designed for building owners and developers, this podcast demystifies the process of transforming historic buildings into thriving spaces that honor their past while serving the present. On this show, Nakita shares her expertise as an architect specializing in preservation and sustainability. With years of experience helping clients navigate preservation protections, secure millions of dollars in historic tax credits, and design projects that meet preservation requirements, Nakita offers practical strategies and insights to save you time, money, and frustration. From interviews with industry leaders to solo episodes breaking down key frameworks, Tangible Remnants provides actionable advice and inspiration to help you make the most of your projects. If youre ready to adaptively reuse buildings with confidence, subscribe now and demystify your journey today. Language: en Genres: Arts, Business, Design Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Going for Zero with Carl Elefante
Episode 82
Sunday, 5 April, 2026
In this engaging conversation, Nakita Reed and Carl Elefante explore the intersection of sustainability, architecture, and historic preservation. Elefante shares his journey in the field, emphasizing the importance of reusing existing buildings and the philosophy that the greenest building is the one already built. They discuss the relevance revolution in architecture, the urgent need to address climate change, and the justice imperative in urban development. The conversation culminates in a call for reintegration and healing in urban environments, highlighting the lasting value of buildings and the responsibility architects have in shaping a sustainable future.Links:Carl Elefante's websiteBook: Going for ZeroTangible Remnants on InstagramTangible Remnants WebsiteLinkedTr.ee for resourcesEarn CEUs for listening to this podcastSignup for Ask Me Anything w/ Nakita ReedGabl Media NetworkSarah Gilberg's MusicBio: Known worldwide for coining the phrase: “the greenest building is…one that is already built,” Carl Elefante is Principal Emeritus with Quinn Evans, recipient of the 2024 AIA National Firm Award. In 2018, Carl served as President of AIA, the culmination of leadership positions in architecture, historic preservation, and sustainable design organizations. In 2023, Carl was the inaugural visiting scholar at the University of Notre Dame Duda Center for Preservation, Resilience, and Sustainability. Carl is a Senior Fellow with Architecture 2030, a charter member of the Climate Heritage Network, and a Fellow of AIA and Association for Preservation Technology International (APT).**Some of the links above maybe Amazon affiliate links, which means that if you choose to make a purchase, I will earn a commission. This commission comes at no additional cost to you.**Mentioned in this episode:Unstruct
