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podcast #16 why sustainability?
On this month’s podcast, we were joined by the entire luuceo team to discuss what led us to working in sustainability, what excites us about it, and some common misconceptions about the sustainability industry. *Also available on iTunes and Spotify.
Consume Consciously
It has become widely recognized that social media can have negative impacts on an individual. Many people have opted to unplug or limit their time. Our phones even provide a breakdown of how much time we spend on our phones and on which apps. Recently, however, I...
podcast 15 organizational planning and visioning amidst uncertainty
Today we talk about our experiences growing a consulting business during the pandemic, the evolution of our approach to team, project, and client management, and ways to consider both the risks and opportunities that emerge from times of uncertainty. *Also available...
The Intersection Between Deep Ecology and Sustainability
Deep Ecology, coined by Arne Naess in his 1973 essay, is the concept that all living beings are inherently valuable, regardless of their utility to humans. It is an eco-centric philosophy that challenges the notion that we should only conserve the environment to...
luuceo podcast #14 international women’s day
Happy International Women's Day! For this month's podcast, we sat down with the entire luuceo team to discuss the following questions: (1:30) -- What are some of the pros and cons (opportunities and challenges) that you’ve experienced as a woman in the industries...
Exploring the Important Connection Between Infrastructure Projects and Social Justice: Part 2, The Story of Hogan’s Alley
How can infrastructure projects act as assets for all communities? As Black History Month comes to a close, I decided to take some time to learn and write about the story of Hogan’s Alley. Hogan’s Alley was a historic black community in Vancouver – part of the...
luuceo podcast #13 on being the owners of a small business
Today we talk about what it is like being the owners of a small business and the opportunities and challenges that come along with it. *Also available on iTunes and Spotify.
Cradle to Cradle and Sustainable Infrastructure
Back in my undergrad, I was introduced to a book called Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things by William McDonough and Michael Braungart. Almost two decades after it was published, it is still a good reminder of why we need to strive to develop and use...
Exploring the Important Connection Between Infrastructure Projects and Social Justice: Part 1, An Introduction
How can infrastructure projects act as assets for all communities? We talk often about the importance of considering the entire triple-bottom line of sustainability on infrastructure project development (i.e. environmental, social, and economic impacts and benefits),...
luuceo podcast #12 building resilience and sustainability into organizational processes
Happy New Year! Here is our first podcast for 2021. We decided to discuss some strategies for setting goals, metrics and targets for resilience and sustainability for an organization. *Also available on iTunes and Spotify.
How do you get people thinking about sustainability planning as a strategic planning initiative?
We decided to do something a little different for our last blog of 2020. We started by thinking about an interesting question for us both (Quin and Bronwyn) to answer independently, to see how we each process, analyze, and discuss a specific concept. The...
luuceo podcast #11 reflecting on 2020
In our last podcast of the year, we took some time to reflect on 2020 and our first year of business. We discussed trends that we saw emerge in the industry and opportunities to learn from the challenges our world is currently facing. Hope everyone has a lovely...
IDP – Let’s Talk Value Creation
So often in the design process, we begin by deferring to the technical people – the engineers and the architects. These technical experts are, of course, essential to the design process; they create the technical backbone and foundation for a sound project. But these...
Leveraging Envision to Support Project Integration & Continuity
The Envision framework for sustainable infrastructure not only provides an opportunity to evaluate and enhance project sustainability and resilience against social, environmental, and economic indicators, it also supports project owners and project teams in tracking,...
Another IDP Approach for your Toolkit – The Value of Charrettes
As explored in a previous blog, The Value of an Integrated Approach – Why We Do It, integrated design or integrated planning and design is the concept of having a multi disciplinary team work together from project onset to collaborate and co-create a project that is...
luuceo podcast #10 connecting human health & wellbeing to sustainability
Today we took some time to discuss how human health and wellbeing are interconnected with sustainability and resilience. As we are using the WELL Building Standard on one of our projects, we are discovering the relationships between humans and their environment, as...
Taking a Collaborative & Integrated Approach to the Development of the Halifax Port Authority’s 2018-2019 Sustainability Report
Earlier this year, we worked with the Halifax Port Authority (HPA) to support in the development of their 2018-2019 Sustainability Report. Our primary role was facilitating discussions with a multi-disciplinary team of HPA employees – the Sustainability Working Group...
luuceo podcast #9 climate change mitigation vs. adaptation
We wanted to take some time to answer a question we often get from our clients and project partners on the difference between climate change mitigation and climate change adaptation.
The Environmental Impact of Virtual Meetings – Digital =/= Green
2020 has presented a shift in many of our lives: the rise of virtual meetings. Conferences, team meetings, classroom education, even catching up with friends; a vast portion of our interactions have shifted to a digital medium over the last six months. While...
The Value of an Integrated Approach – Why We Do It
Integrated design or integrated planning and design is the concept of having a multi-disciplinary team work together from project onset to collaborate and co-create a project that is more inclusive, holistic and considers a variety of risks up front. Rather than the...
luuceo podcast #8 our thoughts on intrinsic and extrinsic motivators
Discussing how intrinsic and extrinsic motivators can impact an individual's drive within a workplace or on a project and their fit to perform certain tasks. Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us by Daniel H. Pink *Also available on iTunes and Spotify.
luuceo podcast #7 holistic risk management
In this podcast, we spent some time chatting about the value of holistic risk management and steps that project teams or organizations can take to think about risk holistically and integrate it into their systems and processes. *Also available on iTunes and Spotify.
How Envision has Shaped My Career in Sustainability
When I started working with Envision six and a half years ago, under Envision Version 2.0, it was the wild west for the framework. As consultants, we were figuring out how Envision could best add value to project teams, how to apply it in different regional and...
Commitment #1: Understanding Intersectionality & the Complexities of Systemic Racism
This blog was inspired by and developed in response to the global Black Lives Matter movement, in a commitment to continue the conversation around and fight against the injustices experienced by the Black community. As we find ourselves writing this during this...
luuceo podcast #6 finding the right problem
In our sixth episode we discuss the importance of finding the right problem. Before beginning to develop solutions, we need to understand the real reasons behind our client's need to hire a consultant. Identifying the right process and desired outcomes of a project...
A Message from Our Founders & Our Commitments to Take Action
Write and post a blog on our website and share via our social channels that expands on some of the topics we discussed in our podcast, and provide a list of resources related to Black and Indigenous histories and cultures, racial injustices, systemic racism,...
luuceo podcast #5 | talking about the future
Welcome to our fifth episode. We wanted to spend some time chatting about our thoughts on the future of risk management and resilience. How can we better manage risk through collaboration, adaptation and integration? Let's continue the conversation! *Also available on...
luuceo podcast #4 | the value of integrated design
Thanks for joining us for a conversation on integrated design. This is a technique that we try to embed in most of the work that we do. If you are interested in learning more on integrated design and how it relates to Envision and alternative project delivery please...
luuceo Consulting Hosts Video Podcast On Envision
luuceo Consulting, Inc. has started a video podcast, and their second episode was focused entirely on Envision Sustainability. Both Bronwyn Worrick and Quin MacKenzie are experienced Envision professionals who help others learn about Envision and incorporate it into...
luuceo podcast #3 | tips & tactics for working virtually
There are pros and cons to working virtually. In this podcast we explore how to manage the challenges of virtual work and leverage systems and tools to work more effectively. Join us in the conversation! What is facilitating your success in working virtually? What is...
luuceo podcast #2 | sustainability & infrastructure projects – where do I start?
Thanks for tuning into our second podcast! Comments and questions are always welcome. As mentioned in our video, we will be leading a webinar hosted by the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure on May 13th. Learn more and register here: ...
luuceo podcast #1 | sustainability & resilience in times of uncertainty
Welcome to luuceo's first podcast! Quin and Bronwyn here, recording from our home office. Looking forward to your feedback and continuing the conversation! *Also available on iTunes and Spotify.