Originally aired nationally on XM Sirius Satellite Radio Oct. 11th & 12th and Encore presentation was aired nationally on XM Sirius Satellite Radio Oct. 25th & 26th.

In this interview we arrive at the Epicenter in South Boston and meetup with Andrew Motta, Operations Director to learn about the non-profit Artists for Humanity and to see 1st hand the very 1st Platinum LEED certified building in all of Boston. Before we enter the bulding and take a tour, Paul Sullivan of Autodesk gives us a little background about South Boston and the significance of this project in this area.

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As you approach the front door of the building you see prominently displayed their proud proof of Platinum LEED certification, the highest certification you can receive. LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System™ encourages and accelerates global adoption of sustainable green building and development practices through the creation and implementation of universally understood and accepted tools and performance criteria.

To enter the building you have to cross a small bridge from the street. Bordering the bridge they used glass instead of the typical iron rails. The glass isn't just any glass BUT recycled glass - specifically recycled from old Crown Victoria vehicles--this creative idea not only adds uniqueness to the design it also scored some "green" points.

Here is a beautiful photo taken by Paul Sullivan of Autodesk of the student work area. The students in this program learn creative skills and business skills, they are paid employees and the artwork is sold to area businesses and individuals and some of the profit from the artwork goes to the creator and to the organization. It's an awesome model for sustainability.

Finally on the rooftop, behind us are the solar panels that line the rooftop, they are on a slope to attract the optimum amount of sunlight to be effective. As you can see the solar panels are about 3-4 feet above the roof, this gives the solar panels some air to breathe among other benefits.

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