#075 - Ariane Laxo: The Hidden Psychology Blocking Sustainable Architecture

<p>Why do great designs fail - even when everything is done right?</p><p><br></p><p>Ariane Laxo, Director of Sustainability at HGA Architects &amp; Engineers, has seen it firsthand: “people take their own customization into a space,” often reshaping even the most well-intended designs. In this conversation, she reveals why sustainability isn’t just about better materials or technology - but about behavior, trust, and the everyday choices people make inside a space.</p><p><br></p><p>From testing ideas in small ways to understanding why “no one likes to be told what to do,” Ariane explains how real change happens - and why we are no longer designing for one predictable future. If you’ve never stopped to ask, “how could the changing climate impact my project?” - this episode might be the shift you didn’t know you needed.</p><p><br></p><p>Resources mentioned in this episode</p><p>- National Climate Assessment https://toolkit.climate.gov/NCA5</p><p>- Resilient MA https://resilient.mass.gov/</p><p>- Cal-Adapt https://cal-adapt.org/</p><p>- University of Minnesota Climate Adaptation Partnership (MCAP) https://climate.umn.edu/</p><p>- First Street https://firststreet.org/</p><p>- AIA Trust Climate Factsheet https://theaiatrust.com/home/climate-factsheet/</p><p>- Class 3 Technologies climate risk assessment https://www.class3technologies.com/</p><p>- LOCA downscaled climate projections for North America https://loca.ucsd.edu/</p><p>- WeatherShift https://weathershift.com/</p><p>- Victor Insurance webinar: Navigating climate-related risks: Legal and practical strategies for design firms</p><p>- HGA and MCAP study on the use of climate data in design https://hga.com/climate-forward/</p><p>- Six Classes Approach to Reducing Chemical Harm https://www.sixclasses.org/</p><p>- State and county climate action plans, resilience plans, and hazard mitigation plans</p><p><br></p><p>To explore more about Ariane Laxo and her work, you can follow her on Linkedin or visit her website at hga.com.</p><p><br></p><p>Join me, Ladina, on this green journey, and don&#39;t forget to subscribe for more insightful conversations about sustainable living and architecture and drop us a review. If you have suggestions for future guests or topics, I&#39;d love to hear from you on my socials!</p><p><br></p><p>Let&#39;s explore the world of green architecture, one conversation at a time.</p><p><br></p><p>Contact: Ladina ⁠⁠@ladinaschoepf⁠⁠</p><p>Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠buildinggreenshow.com</p><p>Produced by: ⁠⁠marketyourarchitecture.com⁠</p>