How was your experience as a pioneer in Buildingsnext? What did you take your conversations with the students and saw their projects?
I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute as a pioneer as a pioneer, and experience was as inspiring for me as I hope it was for the students! The conversation with the students showed me that they approach so thoughtfully, which we urgently need to solve. In my role, the future -oriented strategy is of crucial importance for the position of Beauzer Homes as a leader in energy -efficient house construction. The students of Buildingsnext brought strategic thinking into their work and demonstrated how far we have come in this industry to build better quality and energy -efficient houses – and show that they have the stuff to continue to make progress. The strategic approach for the structure you take is clever and nuanced – those of what we have learned so far have informed with the fresh ideas and energy associated with the start of the career.
What did you inspire you to pursue a sustainable career building?
I studied physics in college and took a class called the Physics of Energy (call to Dr. Knight). I love a good word problem and this problem, how to reduce the dependence on fossil fuels and increase the efficiency of buildings seemed to solve an important one. I deliberately chose more classes in this sense and ended up with a robust base of knowledge when I graduated. The longer I do this work, the more I love it. We make tireless progress in the direction of a better standard for the new building in residential areas and every day I know that I am part of this progress. It's a great feeling.
What challenges do you have into the field with the break -in?
I come from a family without college graduates. When I went to college, I had no idea what my possibilities were. So my first challenge was to find out what I could do with my training and play a role with the use of energy. In addition, when I entered this industry as a woman, I was very superior to men. It was intimidating to break into a room in which I was not sure if I heard, but I'm glad I couldn't be stopped. Over the years I have come to see how a different perspective brings me into this room.
What advice would you give a younger generation that begins your way in high -performance building and sustainability?
During my entire career I saw ebbs and rivers in the progress that we achieved to build high performance. My advice to the younger generation is to promote the circumstances that could make it difficult. Trust your instincts and be in your way and you will make a difference.