{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Reframe","title":"Stories Of Vision And Progress","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1536,"description":"with Jeff Nichols and award nominees at the 2026 Vision Awards for Bellevue and Seattle 2030 Districts \nSometimes the headlines make it feel like we're not making progress — but the reality on the ground tells a very different story. In this special episode of Reframe, show host Jeff Nichols looks beyond the negative news about stalled programs to bring you voices from the frontlines of real sustainability work happening right now in Seattle and Bellevue, Washington. \nJeff attended the Bellevue and Seattle 2030 Districts Vision Awards, a major annual celebration for the building, architecture, and energy community — and sat down with many of the builders, engineers, architects, and city leaders nominated in various Vision Award categories.  \nFrom hospitals and universities slashing energy use to the LEED certified restoration of a 135-year-old vacant downtown building — the work being done is remarkable. Most people just haven't heard about it yet. \nThis episode is a reminder of the thousands of people making an impact every day, often without the recognition they deserve.  \n \nGuest Segments Include: \nReducing energy use and emissions through efficiency, electrification, and high-performance operations with: \nDenise Montgomery, Property Manager for Unico Properties \nChristian Taylor, Lead Engineer at Unico Properties \nArmando Berdeal, Energy Program Delivery Manager at Seattle City Light \nInnovative approaches to conserving water and improving long-term resource stewardship with: \nMark Johnson, Principal Architect at Signal Architecture and Research \nTodd Mayne, Director of Operations and Construction at Webber Thompson \nAngie Rivera, Director of Sustainability at Sellen Construction \nDiscover more about the International Living Future Institute (ILFI)  \nDiscover more about LEED certification  \nTransforming existing buildings to improve performance, reduce emissions, and extend asset life with: \nMike Jobes, Principal at The Miller Hull Partnership \nReducing the...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/9o7rM5JoeVRWthCIlYN0254rAnp3ZfUYiTaRgmyChbc/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS82ZjEw/M2U3ZWY4MWZiYzcx/MTRjNDE2MDUxMzdi/ODNmMy5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}