Ben Kaiser is the Owner and Principal of Kaiser Group and Path Architecture where they have set a new standard for what’s possible in sustainable development in the United States. Ben and his group recently completed the tallest building in America built completely out of mass timber wood — an eight-story, 16-unit condominium/retail tower in Portland, Oregon. Ben brings a unique perspective to urban development, informed by over 20 years of serving as the owner, developer, architect, and general contractor on his projects.Ben is committed to mass timber construction and believes it is the future of sustainable development. Ben and his group are leading the movement to use timber in a new crop of America’s tall buildings. Ben is currently working the feasibility of The Spar, in Portland, Oregon that would be 48 stories tall and the tallest mass-timber building in the world once completed. In today’s episode, we dive into some deep topics! We talk about why Ben is committed to doing sustainable timber development going forward, why you have to take responsibility for every aspect of your business and your impact on the world, and finding your BIG WHY!!! Get entered to win a $50 Amazon gift card by signing up to our Email Newsletter at www.evanholladay.com !!Books Recommended by Ben:The Agony and the Ecstasy: www.amzn.to/2TnazgYULI Article on the Tallest Mass-Timber Building in the US: https://urbanland.uli.org/sustainability/a-mass-timber-tower-rises-in-portland/ Check Out the Newest Projects for Kaiser Group & Path Architecture: Carbon12: www.carbon12pdx.comThe Canyons: www.thecanyonspdx.com Connect with Ben: Ben's website: www.kaiserpath.comBen on Facebook: www.facebook.com/PATHarchBen on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-kaiser Leave a review for Monumental on iTunes: www.bit.ly/eholladayIntro/Outro Music by The Pass:SoundCloud: www.soundcloud.com/the-pass/tracks sonaBLAST! Records: www.sonablast.com/Subscribe to the podcast and emails from Evan: www.evanholladay.com Follow Evan on Instagram: www.instagram.com/evanholladay Follow Evan on Facebook: www.facebook.com/EvanHolladay Follow Evan on Twitter: www.twitter.com/EvanHolladayContact Evan: www.evanholladay.com