• Sparks Sustainability

  • Written by: Eric Sparks
  • Podcast

Sparks Sustainability

Written by: Eric Sparks
Listen for free

  • Summary

  • I’m a solution architect with a certification in sustainability from MIT discussing ideas for how to transform many different aspects of the economy and the world to meet the sustainability and climate challenges ahead of us. I present ideas for new business models, policies, strategies for reuse, and more.
    Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
    Show more Show less
Show more Show less
Episodes
  • Dual-Use Battery Capacity for the Home and Electric Vehicle to Share

    Dual-Use Battery Capacity for the Home and Electric Vehicle to Share
    Jan 27 2025

    We buy an EV with a large battery capacity that isn't needed 95% of the time, and then we get another large battery for our home. In this episode I discuss the idea of having a battery capacity that can be shared between them both for less wasted capacity.
    Show more Show less
    6 mins
  • Initial LCAs for the Architecture and Contruction Industry

    Initial LCAs for the Architecture and Contruction Industry
    Jan 27 2025

    Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) of the total environmental impact of a building or construction project can be done, but always towards the end when it is too late to make a difference. In this episode I discuss a way to have an LCA done towards the beginning of a project, early enough to motivate improvements.
    Show more Show less
    7 mins
  • Rethinking Architecture for a Circular Construction Industry

    Rethinking Architecture for a Circular Construction Industry
    Jan 27 2025

    Currently there isn't much of a way for materials from deconstructed buildings to be used in new construction, as there isn't really a good way for an architect to know exactly what circular materials will be available years in advance. What's needed is a modification/revamp of architecture to allow for the use of these materials.
    Show more Show less
    10 mins

What listeners say about Sparks Sustainability

Average Customer Ratings

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.

Audible.ca reviews

Amazon Reviews
No reviews are available