Energy and Atmosphere (EA) section is one of the categories within the LEED rating system. This episode Russell goes through the following sections: Fundamental & Enhanced Commissioning This involves a thorough commissioning process to ensure that building systems are installed, tested, and operated efficiently. It helps identify and address issues that could impact energy performance. Minimum Energy Performance To reduce the environmental and economic harms of excessive energy and achieve minimum level of energy efficiency Building Level Energy Metering & Advanced Energy Metering To support energy management and identify oppotunies for energy savings Fundamental & Advanced Refrigerant Management To reduce stratospheric ozone depletion and meet compliance to Montreal Protocol while minimizing direct contribution to climate change. Optimise Energy Performance To achieve levels of energy performance to reduce environmental and economic harms with excessive energy use. Demand Response Increase participation in demand response technologies and programs Renewable Energy Production Promoting the use of renewable energy sources like solar, wind, or geothermal to power the building and offset carbon emissions. Green Power and Carbon Offsets: Encouraging the purchase of green power, which is electricity generated from renewable sources, and the use of carbon offsets to mitigate the environmental impact of the building's energy use. ✅ Website: https://www.architectrussell.com

Water Efficiency in buildings is another key factor in getting ahead with sustainability. In this episode Russell talks bout the 4 main ways you can reduce water in buildings. 1. Outdoor Water Reduction 2. Indoor Water Reduction 3. Building Level Water Metering 4. Cooling Towers Russell will give you tips covering each of the 4 to reduce water and help you design and more sustainable building according to LEED.

Continuing on the Sustainability and LEED (Leadership Energy Environmental Design) theme, Russell talks about 12 topics that can make a Sustainable Site. You will learn ways and tips to make your project site sustainable, during and after construction.  These include: Construction Activity Pollution Prevention Environmental Site Assessment Site Assessment Site Development - Protect and Restore Habitat Open space Rainwater Management Heat Island effect Light  Pollution Reduction Tenant Design and Construction Guidelines Places of Respite- (Healthcare only) Direct Exterior Access - (Healthcare only) Joint Use of Facilities - (Schools only) https://www.architectrussell.com

Architect Russell talks about how Location & Transportation can help contribute towards a sustainable green building, even before you have actually design any building on the site. This can help gain points towards a sustainable green building rating system such as LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design). The 7 areas discussed are: 1. Sensitive Land Protection 2. High Priority Site 3. Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses 4. Access to Quality Transit 5. Bicycle Facilities 6.Reduced Parking Footprint 7. Green Vehicles. https://www.architectrussell.com

Russell gives an overview of sustainability and LEED (Leadership in Energy Environmental Design) rating system including: 1. What is sustainability? 2. Why get a building sustainability rated or certified? 3. What is LEED and why it is used? 4. What is a LEED Green Associate and LEED AP? 5. What are the LEED rating certifications 6. The LEED rating types. 7. Overview of the 8 LEED point system areas: -Location and Transportation -Sustainable Sites -Water Efficiency -Energy & Environment -Materials and Resources -Indoor Environmental Quality -Innovation Then the key areas above will be discussed in more detail in the next few podcast episodes. 

Designing a building can very complicated and long Process. But it does not have to be. Throughout this podcast episode, Russell will teach you a process you can go through to make designing a building more structured and simple, not just for the designers but for everyone working on a project. By the end of the epidode you will understand the architectural design process in stages, and the core outcomes of each stage, so you can apply that knowledge to a design and construction project to ensure a project moves along fluidly and successfully. When you understand the design stages, designing and constructing a building becomes more clear. Topics in the episode will cover: 1. Preparation and Briefing 2. Concept Design 3. Spacial Coordination 4. Construction and Manufacturing 5. Building Handover and Use This is aimed at anyone involved in the design or construction of a building. Could be anyone from a student to a construction professional. It will be broken down simply. Clients, builders, designers, and many other people involved in a project don't quite grasp the design stages and planning a project works. Don't be one of those people https://www.architectrussell.com

In this episode Russell shares his strategies and tips for short videos on IG Reels, TikTok, YT Shorts. This includes - Times to post - Hashtags - Viral Videos - What types of videos to make - Times to past - Editing strategies - Keeping an audience engages - Creating attension  and much more If you want to learn more about Architects, Architecture, social media and travel then this pod cast is for you.

For the first time ever, Russell goes through his whole process of making short videos. Including: How to come up with ideas How to develop and document ideas Script Writing What equipment to use Filming & Audio Editing How long it takes Export and publishing Archiving If you are interesting in making videos for TikTok, IG Reels or YouTube Shorts or if you just want some more tips and advice. then this is for you. This podcast is for anyone interested in Architects, Architecture and social media. You can check out Architect Russell's videos on all major platforms. https://www.architectrussell.com

If you want to become a Chartered Architect in the UK you must study for 5 years full time and at least 2 years supervised work experience. In this podcast episode Russell goes through the whole process, 1. The First degree - RIBA Part 1 2. The second degree - RIBA Part 2 3. RIBA Part 3 4. Life at University 5. Group work 6. Final Projects 7. Studying abroad 8. Type of work 9. Final exams 10. Coursework 11. Log Sheets 12. Final interview 13. Finishing it All 14. Lessons Learned / Advice If you are ever thinking of studying architecture or wonder what it involves, then this is for you.

Getting the right work experience to become a registered architect can be difficult and there are a lot of challenges on the way. In this episode you will learn from Russell's experience as he talks about working as an architect in the UK, leading up and becoming a qualified registered architect. What kind of practical experience do you need compared to what he actually got. This episode includes: 1. Struggles with finding your first job 2. Working in a Structural Engineers Office 3. Working in an Architects office - small, medium and large. 4. Job Interviews 5. Salary 6. Redundancies 7. Office Politics 8. Lessons learned. If you are in the construction industry or living and working abroad or wonder what its like  in the design & construction industry, then this podcast will give you some insights. ✅ Website:  https://www.architectrussell.com   ✅ YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/ArchitectRussell   ✅ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/architect.russell/   ✅ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@architectrussell  ✅ LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/ArchitectRussell/  ✅ Skillshare:  https://skl.sh/3lX8zMM   ✅ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/ArchitectRussell/  ✅ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Architect_Russ

Tanzania is a very unusual place to live and work. Not just for an architect but for any westerner. But why would anyone chose to work and live there? Is the life and money any good in Africa? In this episode you will learn from Russell when he talks about: 1. How to get a job in Tanzania 2. What to expect when arriving in East Africa 3. First Impressions 4. Money 5. Corruption 6. Pros & Cons living in Tanzania 7. Lessons Learned If you are thinking of living and working abroad or wonder what its like, or if you are in the design & construction industry, then this podcast will give you some insights. ✅ Website: https://www.architectrussell.com ✅ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ArchitectRussell ✅ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/architect.russell/ ✅ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@architectrussell ✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ArchitectRussell/ ✅ Skillshare: https://skl.sh/3lX8zMM ✅ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArchitectRussell/ ✅ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Architect_Russ

What is working in Australia like? Is the life really that good and worth it. Moving away from home can have its challenges and is a life changing experience.  Its a tough decision and you can miss your friends and family.  In this episode Russell talks about:   1. First impressions of Australia 2. Finding a job in Australia 3. Worklife and money   4. Visas   5. Salary in Australia  6. Getting registered as an architect in Australia    7. Why leave Australia?   8 Lessons learned If you are thinking of living and working abroad or wonder what its like, or if you are in the design & construction industry, then this podcast will give you some insights.   ✅ Website: https://www.architectrussell.com   ✅ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ArchitectRussell  ✅ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/architect.russell/  ✅ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@architectrussell  ✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ArchitectRussell/   ✅ Skillshare: https://skl.sh/3lX8zMM   ✅ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArchitectRussell/   ✅ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Architect_Russ

Moving away from home can have its challenges and is a life changing experience. Its a tough decision and you can miss your friends and family. In this episode Russell talks about 1. How to get a job in Thailand 2. Working in Bangkok 3. Living in Bangkok 4. Having a Thai girlfriend 5. Leaving / losing job 6. Why leave Thailand? If you are thinking of living and working abroad or wonder what its like, or if you are in the design & construction industry, then this podcast will give you some insights. ✅ Website: https://www.architectrussell.com