{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Dana Pucillo on Acoustic Wellness and Sustainable Interiors","description":"\ud83c\udfaf The Green Impact Report Quick take: This episode uncovers how acoustics, materials, and design intersect to create healthier, more sustainable buildings. Dana Pucillo shares how listening \u2014 in design, leadership, and innovation \u2014 is transforming interior environments for human wellness. \ud83d\udc4b Meet Your Fellow Sustainability Champion Dana Pucillo is the Vice President of the Acoustics Division at Carnegie, a leader in sustainable interiors. With a career spanning 30+ years in interior design, commercial manufacturing, and sustainability, Dana champions healthy materials, innovative product development, and people-first leadership \u2014 all with a strong New York edge and an artist\u2019s heart. \ud83c\udf31 Breaking Ground on Better Building In this episode, Dana Pucillo revolutionizes traditional construction approaches: \ud83d\udca1 Key Insight #1: Replacing Fiberglass with Recycled PET in Acoustic Panels The Challenge: Fiberglass acoustic panels are industry standard \u2014 but come with VOC and chemical binder concerns. The Solution: Dana\u2019s team transitioned their fabric-wrapped acoustic panels to an American-made, recycled PET core. ROI: Maintains acoustic performance while eliminating harmful materials \u2014 a big win for sustainability and indoor wellness. \ud83d\udca1 Key Insight #2: Making Acoustics a Wellness Conversation The Challenge: Acoustics are often overlooked in building performance and wellness. The Solution: Carnegie positions acoustics as a central factor in how people feel in environments like classrooms and healthcare facilities. ROI: Improved user experience and health outcomes \u2014 acoustics become a strategic part of wellness design. \ud83d\udca1 Key Insight #3: Equipping Specifiers and Facility Managers to Make Healthier Choices The Challenge: Budget and lead time constraints push decision-makers toward status quo materials. The Solution: Dana\u2019s team is building tools and visibility into acoustic solutions that meet budget and sustainability goals. ROI: Democratizes green choices for specifiers and facility managers alike \u2014 without trade-offs. \ud83c\udf99 Sustainable Soundbite \u201cJust because something might look good doesn't mean it\u2019s necessarily solving the problem in the best way\u2026 we are solutions for our clients.\u201d \u2013 Dana Pucillo \ud83e\udde9 Your Green Building Action Plan Transform your next project with these steps: This Week: Reevaluate material choices for acoustic performance and health impact. This Quarter: Explore vendors and manufacturers using RPET or other low-VOC, recycled materials. This Year: Develop educational tools or internal guides to help specifiers choose sustainable acoustic solutions. \ud83d\udd17 Connect & Learn More \ud83d\uddd2 Read the transcript here \ud83d\udd17 Connect with Dana Pucillo: Website, LinkedIn \ud83c\udf3f Access full episode resources: Green Building Matters Podcast \ud83d\udc9a Join the Green Building Movement: https:\/\/www.greenbuilding.news\/subscribe Want More Green Building Insights? Get sustainability tips 2x a week. \ud83d\udce9 Subscribe to our FREE newsletter: https:\/\/www.greenbuilding.news\/subscribe Green Building Matters, Inc \u00a9 2025 | Good Green Fun.   ","author_name":"The Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie Cichetti","author_url":"http:\/\/gbespodcast.libsyn.com\/website","html":"