Changing Tomorrow: Architecture, Equity, and Social Sustainability
Changing Tomorrow is the podcast for real estate developers, architects, workplace strategists, and corporate leaders whose decisions shape the built environment.
Each season tackles a critical, unresolved challenge at the intersection of sustainable design, commercial real estate, corporate strategy, and human performance. We look closely at the friction points where ESG goals and business objectives collide faster than the industry can agree on a path forward.
Through candid conversations with global practitioners, researchers, and cross-industry leaders, we test a fundamental question: can buildings, interior spaces, and organizations be intentionally designed to measurably improve human health, equity, and well-being?
Changing Tomorrow is powered by Liveable, an independent research and advisory organization setting a clearer standard for social value in the built environment. We work with real estate, workplace, and built environment leaders to understand how buildings, products, policies, and business strategies shape people’s lives. Through research, reporting, and strategic advisory, Liveable helps organizations assess human impact, communicate it clearly, and use it to make better decisions.
Episodes
15 episodes
Workplace Research Authority: Is AI Actually Making the Workplace More Human? | Janet Pogue McLaurin | People Positive AI
What if the widespread adoption of AI actually makes our physical workplaces more human, not less? In this episode, we unpack ground-breaking global research that turns the AI isolation narrative on its head. We explore why AI power...
Why AI Optimization Can’t Replace Human Intuition | Gayathri Unnikrishnan | People Positive AI
What happens when the software managing your property makes a decision that your team cannot explain, justify, or reverse? In this solo episode, host Gayathri marks the return of Changing Tomorrow by breaking down the hidden realities ...
Bridging Community Needs with Global Sustainability Goals: A Conversation with Sarah Enaharo
Join Gayathri and Sarah Enaharo to explore the intricate intersection of sustainability and well-being. This conversation navigates through the nuances of environmental health, community well-being, and their interconnectedness. The conversatio...
Understanding Biophilia: Dispelling Myths with Bill Browning and Catie Ryan
Join Gayathri in this episode of 'Changing Tomorrow', featuring biophilic design experts Bill Browning and Catie Ryan. Explore the concepts behind biophilic design, as they debunk common myths and share strategies on its practical application a...
From Awareness to Action: Tackling Forced Labor with Tu Rinsche
In this episode of "Changing Tomorrow," host Gayathri has a profound conversation with Tu Rinsche, a prominent human rights advocate. They delve into the complex world of forced labor, exploring its facets and impacts across industries globally...
Climate Action in Every Job: Innovating for Change with Daniel Hill
Are you interested in making a real impact in the fight against climate change? Dive into this must-listen episode where our host, Gayathri, talks to the dynamic Daniel Hill – a true trailblazer in the realm of environmental innovation and oppo...
JEDI & ESG in Architecture: Building an Equitable Future with Yiselle Santos Rivera
🔊 In this episode of "Changing Tomorrow," Gayathri, founder of Liveable, sits down with the visionary Yiselle Santos Rivera, a trailblazer in the realm of Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) within the architecture and design indus...
Well at Work: Redefining the Modern Workspace with Dr. Esther Sternberg
Dr. Esther Sternberg, a medical doctor, is a pioneer in blending medical science with architecture and design, paving the way for enhanced well-being and productivity in workspaces. She's the Research Director at Andrew Weil Center ...
Mental Health in the Age of Climate Change: Insights from Sarah Newman
Join Gayathri as she engages in a critical conversation with Sarah Newman, addressing the global implications of the overlap between climate change and mental health. This episode is grounded by some startling stats- 40% of youth worldwide are ...
Designing for People and Planet: A Masterclass on Lighting with Nancy Clanton
In this enlightening episode, Gayathri, founder of Liveable, sits down with Nancy Clanton, a pioneer in the lighting industry, to discuss a wide array of topics ranging from mental well-being to sustainable lighting. The conversation explores t...
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Belonging & Inclusion: Transforming Spaces and Lives with Kimberly Lewis Inkumsah and Angie Scott
In this episode, we dive into the transformative power of belonging and equity with our esteemed guests, Kimberly Inkumsah and Angie Scott. We explore the multifaceted nature of belonging, the role of equity in fostering a sense of community, a...
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Shaping a Healthier Future: Dr. Yele Aluko on Societal and Health Equity
In this insightful episode, Gayathri sits down with Dr. Yele Aluko, a seasoned physician executive and the Chief Medical Officer in EY Americas Health Advisory practice. With a background in both the healthcare sector and corporate ...
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From LEED to WELL: Rick Fedrizzi's Journey in Transforming Building Certifications
In this episode, Gayathri sits down with Rick, an industry veteran in sustainability and leadership, to discuss the future of sustainable architecture, the role of certifications like LEED, and what gives us hope for the future. Listen in as th...
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Designing Public Health: How Buildings Impact Our Well-being with Dr. Erika Eitland
In this episode of Changing Tomorrow, Gayathri talks to Dr. Erika Eitland, a renowned expert in the intersection of public health and building design. With a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of how our environments shape us, Erika ...
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