Josh Hahn's guest appearances

Josh Hahn

Daniel Flynn

Simon Griffiths

Christine Bader

Auden Schendler

Robert Bryce

John Rooks

Tracy Allen

Amy Seif Hattan

Thornton Tomasetti

Matt Haas

Jane Brox

Tyler Kidder

Marty Grohman

Tom Twist

Clay Mitchell

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In 2012, The Hotchkiss School had to completely replace and upgrade their central heating plant. This presented a unique opportunity to take a major step toward achieving climate commitment goals, while providing a stronger integration between the mission of the community and ongoing education opportunities in sustainability and environment.Josh talked with me about more than just Biomass however. We discuss:* The role of a sustainability department or director* How &amp; Why this project could just as easily have been “business as usual”* The importance of being honest with community &amp; clients about this topic* How this project and other projects have been connected to the classroom/curriculum* What has changed as the school and the community have become more sophisticated about sustainability* The challenge of following up from a BIG project or BIG win.The Hotchkiss School – Interior of Biomass Plant – View of BoilersThe Hotchkiss School – Biomass Plant – Observation Deck Biomass Plant – Messersmith BoilersI hope you enjoy our discussion.For more information on this topic, go toThe Hotchkiss School – Sustainability Initiatives In 2014, Hotchkiss student Katharine Pastore won a Gold Key award in the 2013 Scholastic Art competition for this charcoal drawing (image left) of The Hotchkiss School’s biomass facility – “Industrial Interior, 24×18.” The art piece is a wonderful example of how the student body is taking the discussion and idea of how sustainability works within the community, and adding to this message.DON’T FORGET TO LEAVE A COMMENT!

In 2012, The Hotchkiss School had to completely replace and upgrade their central heating plant. This presented a unique opportunity to take a major step toward achieving climate commitment goals, while providing a stronger integration between the mission of the community and ongoing education opportunities in sustainability and environment. Josh talked with me about more than just Biomass however. We discuss: * The role of a sustainability department or director * How &amp; Why this project could just as easily have been “business as usual” * The importance of being honest with community &amp; clients about this topic * How this project and other projects have been connected to the classroom/curriculum * What has changed as the school and the community have become more sophisticated about sustainability * The challenge of following up from a BIG project or BIG win. The Hotchkiss School – Interior of Biomass Plant – View of Boilers<a href="http://sustainacast.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Photo-Credit-Jonathan-Doster-Hotchkiss-Biomass-Plant-Interior-e1409370173454.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>The Hotchkiss School – Biomass Plant – Observation Deck <a href="http://sustainacast.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Photo-Credit-Jonathan-Doster-Hotchkiss-Biomass-Plant-Interior2-e1409370209259.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>Biomass Plant – Messersmith BoilersI hope you enjoy our discussion. For more information on this topic, go to <a href="http://www.hotchkiss.org/abouthotchkiss/environmental-initiatives/philosophy/index.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Hotchkiss School – Sustainability Initiatives</a> <a href="http://sustainacast.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Katharine-Pastore-2013-Illustration-Biomass-Facility.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>In 2014, Hotchkiss student Katharine Pastore won a Gold Key award in the 2013 Scholastic Art competition for this charcoal drawing (image left) of The Hotchkiss School’s biomass facility – “Industrial Interior, 24×18.” The art piece is a wonderful example of how the student body is taking the discussion and idea of how sustainability works within the community, and adding to this message.DON’T FORGET TO LEAVE A COMMENT!

#5 – Galvanizing Mission & Education with Josh Hahn of The Hotchkiss School