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This episode is brought to you by Brilliant ... click the link in the description below. A lot of focus is put on generating cleaner energy for a sustainable future, but that’s only one piece of the puzzle. What if we could dramatically reduce our energy consumption just by changing the way we build our office buildings and skyscrapers? Imagine a skyscraper with smart windows and walls made from fungus … yes, a fungus. Let’s explore green building and the future of construction. And can going net-zero really make a difference? I'm Matt Ferrell. Welcome to Undecided. Building homes and skyscrapers with thousands of pounds of concrete, steel, and other materials is a major contributor to pollution and energy use. But it's more than that. Our homes and office buildings' lighting, heating and cooling, poor insulation, and integration into the surrounding environment have a lasting impact on energy use and costs. They require larger amounts of power and water to keep comfortable, whic