29 - Michael Orbank

In this episode, we’re joined by Michael — a sustainability leader working at the intersection of construction, materials, and the built environment. Michael shares how his career evolved from an early interest in sustainable design to leading efforts that tackle one of the industry’s biggest challenges: reducing embodied carbon in buildings. We talk about why the materials we use in construction matter, how the industry is beginning to rethink waste and circularity, and where real progress i...