{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"From BIM to Circular Sampling: Benjamin Glunz on Building Smarter","description":"&amp;nbsp; \ud83d\udccc&amp;nbsp;The Green Impact Report Quick take: Architect-turned-tech CEO Benjamin Glunz is reshaping the AEC industry by tackling inefficiency, waste, and legacy workflows. In this episode, he shares how platforms like BIMsmith\u00ae and Swatchbox\u00ae are making sustainability the standard \u2014 not the exception. \ud83e\udd1d&amp;nbsp;Meet Your Fellow Sustainability Champion  Benjamin Glunz is the Founder and CEO of Anguleris, the company behind BIMsmith\u00ae and Swatchbox\u00ae. An architect by training, Ben is driven by a mission to simplify specification, reduce material waste, and empower the next generation of AEC pros with smarter tools. \ud83c\udf31 Breaking Ground on Better Building \ud83e\udde0&amp;nbsp;Key Insight #1: Circular Sampling with Second Life  The Challenge: Architectural material samples often end up in landfills after projects end. The Solution: Swatchbox\u2019s Second Life initiative collects, recirculates, and redistributes unused samples. ROI: 50,000+ samples diverted from landfills, reducing demand for net new sample production.  \ud83e\udde0&amp;nbsp;Key Insight #2: Turbocharging Sustainability Through Product Selection  The Challenge: Architects waste critical hours shuffling paperwork instead of making high-impact material decisions. The Solution: BIMsmith\u00ae streamlines product research and specification with architect-built tools. ROI: Faster, more informed decisions that increase sustainability and reduce project waste.  \ud83e\udde0&amp;nbsp;Key Insight #3: Moving from Time-Based to Value-Based Architecture  The Challenge: AEC firms are locked into a billable-hours model that disincentivizes innovation. The Solution: Ben advocates for shifting to value-based pricing and tech-integrated workflows. ROI: Increased profitability, better design quality, and accelerated project timelines.  \ud83d\udcac&amp;nbsp;Sustainable Soundbite  &quot;Helping architects make better product decisions is the fastest way to scale sustainability across projects.\u201d \u2013 Benjamin Glunz  \ud83d\udcc8&amp;nbsp;Your Green Building Action Plan Transform your next project with these steps:  This Week: Audit how your firm manages material samples \u2014 can any be returned, reused, or recirculated? This Quarter: Test BIMsmith\u00ae or similar tools to reduce friction in product specification. This Year: Champion circular practices internally and pitch one initiative to your leadership team.  \ud83d\udd17&amp;nbsp;Connect &amp;amp; Learn Mo \ud83c\udf3f Access full episode resources: Green Building Matters Podcast \ud83d\udc9a Join the Green Building Movement: https:\/\/www.greenbuilding.news\/subscribe \ud83d\udcc4&amp;nbsp;Read the transcript  here \ud83d\udd17 Connect with Benjamin Glunz:  LinkedIn Website  \ud83d\udc8c&amp;nbsp;Want More Green Building Insights? Get exclusive tips, expert interviews, and green design tools \u2014 delivered twice a week. \ud83d\udcec Subscribe FREE \u2192 https:\/\/www.greenbuilding.news\/subscribe Green Building Matters, Inc \u00a9 2025 | Good Green Fun. &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"The Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie Cichetti","author_url":"http:\/\/gbespodcast.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38574570\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/194181985"}