Clear Haze Exchange

On this episode of Clear Haze Exchange, Marcus Hazelwood sits down with architect, author, and environmental advocate Kalpana Sutaria to explore the intersection of design, policy, and climate action. Drawing on her upbringing in India, decades of work in Austin, and her book Cooling Our Environment, Kalpana shares how passive design strategies, community engagement, and thoughtful policy can cool buildings, lower emissions, and create healthier cities. From lessons learned on public projects to her volunteer work with Citizens Climate Lobby, Kalpana makes a compelling case for action—and for telling stories that reach both the heart and the mind.

Find Kalpanas' book "Cooling Our Environment" at her website here: K. Sutaria
Link to her book on Amazon here: https://a.co/d/6NFAjGt

What is Clear Haze Exchange?

Have you ever wondered about climate action and decarbonization initiatives? Curious about building optimization or energy-efficient practices?

Whether you are a homeowner, engineer, architect, work in the energy or building maintenance fields, HVAC technician, a facilities or maintenance employee, commercial or residential home builder, electrician, or home project DIY-er who loves home projects, the Clear Haze Exchange podcast was created for you.

Clear Haze Exchange is an interview-led podcast created to simplify the often tricky concepts of sustainability and energy efficiency, clearing the haze, so to speak, making these ideas relatable, feasible, and easy to grasp for everyone. Host Marcus Hazelwood, an energy engineer with 15+ years of sustainability and energy efficiency consultancy experience, will explore practical solutions and share success stories, making sustainable practices more understandable.

Subscribe to Clear Haze Exchange to enjoy engaging and thought-provoking conversations with leading experts about innovative solutions, success stories, and practical advice. If you have questions or want to be a guest, contact hello@clear-haze.exchange.