Event presented by Reimagine Buildings Collective
Tuesday, January 13th from 12pm-1pm eastern (Virtual)
Michael Ingui interviews Carmel Pratt for this Reimagine Special, hot on the heels of Carmel’s recent appointment as Executive Director of New York Passive House. Alongside leading NYPH, Carmel continues to run her sustainability practice, ZAZNRG—bringing a unique, dual perspective on high-performance building practice and organizational leadership. Together, Michael and Carmel will explore her multifaceted responsibilities, her perspective on taking thoughtful risks in order to do work that matters, and insights from years of practice at the leading edge of New York City’s building and climate work. If you’re navigating a career transition or balancing practice and leadership, this conversation offers candid insight on leading with purpose.
About Carmel Pratt
Carmel Pratt is the founder of ZAZNRG, a human-centered sustainability practice integrating building science and mindfulness, as well as Executive Director of New York Passive House. A building scientist, energy consultant, and community organizer, she works at the intersection of people and buildings—advancing decarbonization, climate justice, and environmental education. Carmel also serves as Executive Director of New York Passive House, scaling healthy, comfortable, resilient, carbon-neutral buildings for all.
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