New Healthy Home Building Standards, Rachel Hodgdon, IWBI

New Healthy Home Building Standards, Rachel Hodgdon, IWBI

Author: Andrew Pace March 30, 2024 Duration: 51:05
As the President and CEO of the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), Rachel is leading a movement to advance human health through healthier buildings, more vibrant communities and stronger, more equitable organizations. Her motto is "Always be winning for good," and she's put that to work at IWBI, developing research-backed tools to help organizations create places where people can thrive. Today, these people-first places extend across 5 billion square feet of space in 130 countries and growing.

Prior to joining IWBI, Rachel spent nearly a decade at the intersection of sustainability and human health, helping the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) make LEED the world's most widely used green building rating system. At USGBC, she founded the Center for Green Schools, which mobilized $275B+ investments in LEED-certified educational facilities and deployed over 750,000 volunteers to transform schools on every continent.

Rachel serves on numerous boards and advisories for organizations including Second Nature and the Real Estate Pride Council. A graduate of Tufts University, she is a sought-after media voice, inspirational speaker and frequent guest lecturer and instructor at the Harvard School of Public Health's Center for Health and the Global Environment, Harvard University Kennedy School of Government, the University of Connecticut School of Business and Tufts. 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Drawing from three decades of hands-on work with more than 30,000 clients globally, Andrew Pace shares his deep expertise on creating safer living spaces each week on Non Toxic Environments Home Health & Wellness. This isn't just theory; it's practical knowledge forged from a career dedicated to healthy building and consulting. Andrew’s conversations get into the real-world details often overlooked, from navigating chemical sensitivities and selecting non-toxic materials to effective mold remediation and sustainable home design. The podcast serves as a direct line to understanding how the places we live and relax in directly shape our physical well-being and fitness. You’ll find clear explanations on turning any house or garden into a true sanctuary that supports health, covering everything from air and water quality to the hidden toxins in everyday household items. Tune in for grounded advice that makes the principles of green building and holistic wellness accessible, whether you're planning a renovation or simply seeking a healthier, more conscious home environment. Andrew’s seasoned perspective makes each episode a valuable step toward reclaiming your personal space.
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