Episode 20: In this episode of we sit down with Jon Strassner, an industry provocateur known as an environmental storyteller, strategic advisor, and co-host of the Break Some Dishes podcast.

With nearly three decades of experience in the commercial interiors industry, Jon brings a passionate and unflinching voice to the climate conversation.

We talk openly about greenwashing, material transparency, and the uncomfortable truths designers and manufacturers often avoid. Jon shares stories from his time at HumanScale and ASID, why “less is more” might be the industry’s most disruptive idea, and what it really means to be transparent when talking about sustainability. Jon shares his thoughts on toxic chemicals, broken systems, and the power of imperfect progress.

This conversation was recorded live at NeoCon 2024 with your hosts, Melissa Pribyl, Cara Rude, and Casey Kee.

Links:

• Listen to Jon’s podcast: Break Some Dishes

• Learn more about MCG Explore Design: https://www.exploredesign.com

• Follow Complementary Colors: https://www.exploredesign.com/ccpod/

Complementary Colors is a production of MCG Explore Design, an architecture and interior design firm based in Anchorage, Alaska. Film and sound editing by Hybrid Color.

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Episode 19: Join Cara Rude for a conversation on with Mike Johnson, Senior Director of Materials team at the International Living Future Institute (ILFI).

Mike is a passionate advocate for sustainability, with a focus on wildlife preservation, ecosystem health, and the development of sustainable building materials. We dig into the groundbreaking standards set by the Living Product Challenge, and why we need to be loud and proud when advocating for change.

Links:

International Living Future Institute: https://living-future.org/about/ Follow Complementary Colors: ⁠https://www.exploredesign.com/ccpod/⁠ Complementary Colors is a production of MCG Explore Design (⁠https://www.exploredesign.com⁠) an Architecture and Interior Design firm in Anchorage, Alaska. Film and sound editing by Hybrid Color (⁠https://www.hybridcolor.com⁠) ⁠#InteriorDesign⁠ ⁠#Sustainability #LivingFutureChallenge #ILFI⁠ ⁠#ComplimentaryColors⁠⁠ ⁠#Neocon2024⁠ ⁠#Podcast