Join host us for a candid conversation about our everyday impact on the planet—how infrastructure, convenience, and culture shape the environment—and what architects and engineers can practically do to help.

From wildlife crossings to rail vs. trucking, from lighting up our cities to rethinking packaging and food systems, this episode explores simple behavior shifts and bigger systemic choices that move us toward a healthier built world.

• How quickly nature rebounds when human activity slows
• The hidden costs of convenience, throwaway products, and constant illumination
• Roads, game trails, and wildlife crossings
• Freight, rail, and why smarter infrastructure matters
• Bottom-up sustainability: what individuals can do now

Timestamps

00:00 — Nature’s quick rebound during COVID and what it reveals

02:30 — Roadkill, wildlife paths, and green overpasses

03:58 — Lights, energy, and the true cost of nighttime illumination

05:26 — Did previous generations “know”? Intent vs. impact

08:08 — Plastic, packaging, and the throwaway economy

09:04 — Food systems, bulk shopping, and low-waste habits

10:55 — Bottom-up sustainability: small, repeatable choices

12:22 — Trains vs. planes/trucks: freight and carbon efficiency

13:50 — High-speed rail lessons and right-sizing infrastructure

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