Living Shelter Podcast

Living Shelter Podcast Providing innovative design solutions for sustainable homes + communities through architecture + education

Living Shelter Architects has joined Seattle architecture and design firm, Board & Vellum, forming the base of a new studio focused on sustainable practices, with Terry Phelan at the helm as Director of Sustainable Practice. Terry is also the host of the Living Shelter podcast, where she continues her work as a sustainability advocate. Presenting today’s innovative people, processes, and materials

that help us create healthy, energy efficient, and joyful places to live, the Living Shelter podcast dives deep with other green building groundbreakers in conversations to inspire the next generation of passionate architects and designers leading us into the future. Before joining Board & Vellum, Terry founded Living Shelter Architects in 1992, building a woman-owned architecture firm specializing in resilient residential and small community design, with a focus on passive solar concepts and traditional forms. Since then, Terry has become known for her pioneering work with alternative building materials such as straw bales with natural plasters. Season 1 of the Living Shelter podcast is launching in April 2023, with more seasons to come. We hope you'll join us on your podcast app of choice, for chats with guests about their efforts to help us create a deeper green, resilient future.

10/29/2024

Just released — the final episode of the Living Shelter podcast hosted by Terry Phelan: "Passing the Torch: Looking Ahead with Jeff Pelletier" — don't miss it!

With Terry Phelan’s retirement on the horizon, in this final episode of the Living Shelter podcast, Terry is joined by Board & Vellum Founder & Managing Principal, Jeff Pelletier, to discuss her impact on Board & Vellum and what is next for Board & Vellum’s efforts in the world of sustainable design.

Thanks for listening, and much, much gratitude to our listeners, guests, and supporters of the last two seasons. 🙏❤️ 🙏

Listen in here, or on Soundcloud, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. ⬇️⬇️⬇️
https://www.boardandvellum.com/podcasts/living-shelter/010/passing-the-torch-to-new-leaders-with-terry-phelan-and-jeff-pelletier/

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There’s no one-size-fits-all solution for sustainable practice. Having an all or nothing mentality can leave people feel...
10/25/2024

There’s no one-size-fits-all solution for sustainable practice. Having an all or nothing mentality can leave people feeling unsure if or how to move forward, despite having the best of intentions. Meeting you where you’re at lets us guide you through the right options for your project needs, budget, and aesthetic goals. It's not all or nothing. Everything helps.

Learn more at the link below, in this recent blog post by Terry Phelan, B&V's Director of Sustainable Practice. And if you missed it, you'll find a link to the penultimate episode of the Living Shelter podcast, at the end of the blog post.

There’s no all or nothing in sustainable practice. Staying flexible keeps you open to the sustainable solutions right for your project needs.

When some people hear ”the new normal,“ they often feel resigned or discouraged. But when it comes to sustainable practi...
10/25/2024

When some people hear ”the new normal,“ they often feel resigned or discouraged. But when it comes to sustainable practices in architecture and design, there is a "new normal" constituting the baseline of how sustainable projects are required to be even at the "least green," and it's a good thing.
See what we mean at the link below, in this recent blog post by Terry Phelan, B&V's Director of Sustainable Practice. And if you missed it, you'll find a link to the penultimate episode of the Living Shelter podcast, at the end of the blog post.

When it comes to sustainable practices, the new normal reflects how much progress we’ve made to get toward a more sustainable starting line.

We're back! Please tune in for final, "mini" Season 2 of the Living Shelter podcast! Here's what's on deck — Episode 1: ...
10/22/2024

We're back! Please tune in for final, "mini" Season 2 of the Living Shelter podcast!

Here's what's on deck —

Episode 1: 30 Years of Sustainable Practice: Looking Back with Terry Phelan
In this penultimate episode of the Living Shelter podcast, Terry invites Board & Vellum Founder & Managing Principal, Jeff Pelletier, to the studio to take a turn at being podcast host, interviewing her about how she’s witnessed sustainable practices evolve over her 30+ year career as an architect.

Episode 2: Passing the Torch: Looking Ahead with Jeff Pelletier
With Terry Phelan’s retirement on the horizon, in this final episode of the Living Shelter podcast, Terry is joined by Board & Vellum Founder & Managing Principal, Jeff Pelletier, to discuss her impact on Board & Vellum and what is next for Board & Vellum’s efforts in the world of sustainable design.

In addition to these two episodes, we'll also have two companion blog posts, coming this Thursday.

Thanks for listening!

Listen in here, or on Soundcloud, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. ⬇️⬇️⬇️
https://www.boardandvellum.com/podcasts/living-shelter/009/30-years-of-sustainable-practice-with-terry-phelan-and-jeff-pelletier/

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Guest Jeff Pelletier interviews Terry Phelan about how she’s seen sustainable practices evolve over her 30+ year career.

In episode 3 of Living Shelter, Ellen Southard and Marin Bjorke of Site Story discuss community building and engagement ...
09/14/2023

In episode 3 of Living Shelter, Ellen Southard and Marin Bjorke of Site Story discuss community building and engagement as part of their effort to make water systems safer, accessible and more sustainable for all. Tune in to learn more.
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On episode six of Living Shelter, Terry and guest Jonnie Pederson discuss the impact of the built environment on our pla...
08/22/2023

On episode six of Living Shelter, Terry and guest Jonnie Pederson discuss the impact of the built environment on our planet, and ways alternative materials like h**p could help relieve these effects. H**p is a non-toxic material that can be used for a variety of purposes in the built world to create healthier environments for everyone living in and around them. 🌱
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We can't believe we're wrapping up season one of the Living Shelter podcast! The final episode is now live across all po...
07/27/2023

We can't believe we're wrapping up season one of the Living Shelter podcast! The final episode is now live across all popular streaming platforms. Terry sits down with Alistair Jackson of O'Brien 360, a nationally recognized leader in sustainable building, to discuss the history and current state of sustainable design, as well as where its heading. Tune in, subscribe, and share with a friend!
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Have you tuned in to the latest episode of Living Shelter? If so, what did you learn? When it comes to permaculture, the...
07/19/2023

Have you tuned in to the latest episode of Living Shelter? If so, what did you learn? When it comes to permaculture, there's so much to discuss. Join Terry and Jessi as they talk about ways we can all support the effort of making our environments more sustainable — from urban areas to our own backyards.
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Episode 7 of Living Shelter is now available for streaming across all popular platforms, accessible via the link in our ...
07/13/2023

Episode 7 of Living Shelter is now available for streaming across all popular platforms, accessible via the link in our bio. This episode focuses on backyard environmentalism with guest Jessi Bloom. Terry and Jessi discuss all things permaculture, from its origins and theories to its application in urban environments.
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We're in summer vacation mode this week, but fear not! Living Shelter will return next Wednesday, July 12th with an exci...
07/06/2023

We're in summer vacation mode this week, but fear not! Living Shelter will return next Wednesday, July 12th with an exciting new episode at 12pm PST. Don't miss it!
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Have you had a chance to check out episode 6 of Living Shelter with guest Jonnie Pederson? Terry and Jonnie discuss all ...
06/27/2023

Have you had a chance to check out episode 6 of Living Shelter with guest Jonnie Pederson? Terry and Jonnie discuss all things h**p — from its history, controversy and common misconceptions, to its many uses as a sustainable building material and how organizations like H**pitecture are working to integrate it into everyday code as an industry standard. Tune in, and share with a friend!
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Episode 6 of Living Shelter is now available for streaming! In this episode, Terry sits down with guest Jonnie Pedersen ...
06/21/2023

Episode 6 of Living Shelter is now available for streaming! In this episode, Terry sits down with guest Jonnie Pedersen to discuss origins, history, and many uses of h**p and non-toxic building materials. Jonnie serves as the Communications and Growth Director of H**pitecture, an organization dedicated to establishing healthier building materials such as h**p wool as standards within the building and design industry. Be sure to tune in and share with your friends!
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