The Greatest Barrier to Better Buildings Isn't Technology — It's Fear – Episode 149 with Eric Corey Freed

Podcast: Better Buildings For Humans · BBFH is hosted by Joe Menchefski and powered by Advanced Glazings, Ltd.

Opublikowano: 2026-08-12

This week on Better Buildings for Humans, host Joe Menchefski welcomes back architect, sustainability leader, author, and Cannon Design principal Eric Corey Freed for a thought-provoking conversation that challenges many of the assumptions driving sustainable design today. Drawing on decades of experience helping clients embrace innovation, Eric explains why the biggest obstacle to better buildings isn't technology—it's fear. From healthcare and education to regenerative campuses and the circular economy, he shares practical strategies for overcoming resistance, fostering creativity, and designing environments that genuinely improve people's lives. The discussion explores everything from innovation friction, empathy-driven leadership, and re...