HeyJaredSpaces Podcast
Discover the powerful forces—environmental, political, cultural, and economic—that shape our built environment and, in turn, our lives.
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219. Sustainability Beyond Altruism with Helen Neal (opens the original)
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In this episode of SPACES, Dimitrius speaks with Helen Neal, founder of HN Communications and a sustainability communications specialist working with global corporations and NGOs, about greenwashing, regulation, AI, and the changing business case for sustainability. Helen explains that greenwashing is not always the result of intentional deception. More often, problems emerge when detailed sustainability data moves from technical teams into marketing and communications, where complex information
218. How to Hire the Right Contractor (opens the original)
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In this episode of SPACES, Dimitrius breaks down how homeowners and business owners should evaluate contractors before committing to a renovation, ADU, addition, kitchen remodel, or small commercial project. The episode explains why price without context can be dangerous, why vague scope leads to incomparable bids, and how drawings, specifications, communication, qualifications, and transparency all shape the success of a project. In This Episode Why the lowest bid is not always the best value H
217. Small Developers Are Gonna Close the Gap with Desmond Dunn (opens the original)
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In this episode of SPACES, Dimitrius speaks with Raleigh-based developer, consultant, and writer Desmond Dunn, founder of The Emerging Developer , about why density alone is not a sufficient measure of successful community development. The conversation was inspired by Desmond’s article, “Density Without Infrastructure Is a Recipe for Disaster,” and his argument that density tends to multiply the conditions already present in a neighborhood. If a community lacks walkability, schools, transportati
216. Is Design-Build Right for You? (opens the original)
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In this episode of SPACES, Dimitrius breaks down design-build — where it works well, where it can create risk, and what homeowners and business owners need to understand before choosing it as their project delivery method. In This Episode: What design-build actually means Why one team and one contract can be appealing When design-build can work well Why design-build is not automatically cheaper, faster, or less risky The importance of scope clarity and transparent pricing How design-build can re
215. Data Centers: The New Oil Plant with Drew Small (opens the original)
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In this episode, Dimitrius speaks with Drew Small, founder of No New Data Centers, a grassroots platform challenging a proposed data center near his Nashville home and the Nashville Zoo. They examine the enormous energy, water, land, and infrastructure demands of modern data centers, along with concerns about pollution, heat, noise, flooding, and development in working-class, immigrant, and historically Black communities. Drew also explains how tax incentives, utility interests, and weak local r
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