Room by Room: The Home Organization Science Insights Podcast

Want a greener, more energy efficient home without sacrificing style? This week on Room by Room: The Home Organization Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella consults civil engineering lecturer Dr. Krishanu Roy for advice on the best design modifications that make a space more functional, beautiful, and eco-friendly.

Currently teaching civil engineering at the University of Waikato, Dr. Krishanu Roy has previously held stints ...

Kids thrive in safe and organized homes, where every object has its place. This week on Room by Room: The Home Organization Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella turns to business lecturer Dr. Taghreed Hikmet for advice on reining in clutter and staying tidy with little ones around.

Based at the Auckland University of Technology, Dr. Taghreed Hikmet is a senior lecturer in International Business Management, Entrepreneurship, ...

Did you know that a cluttered home can contribute to stress, reduce productivity, and even impact overall well-being? This week on Room by Room: The Home Organization Science Insights Podcast, host Sabrina Oktavelia sits down with Oluwaseyi Popogbe, Ph.D. to discuss the crucial role of sanitation in maintaining a functional and harmonious home.

As a seasoned Economics lecturer and researcher with over a decade of academic experienc...

Did you know that the average U.S. household throws away about 32% of the food it buys? This week on Room by Room: The Home Organization Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella interviews environmental engineer Belinda Li on what households can do to limit their food waste by reusing or repurposing them.

Specializing in solid waste management and food system planning, Belinda Li employs holistic and innovative approaches to sol...

With rising costs and global warming concerns, we seek home improvements that will achieve maximum energy savings. So, this week on Room by Room: The Home Organization Science Insights Podcast, host Sabrina Oktavelia consults Director, Architect, and Program Lead—Healthy Environments Kerryn Wilmot on what it takes to have an energy-efficient house.

Kerryn Wilmot has an extensive background and has worked as a Research Director, Arc...

As we move towards a more sustainable future, renewable energy is reshaping the way we cook and consume food. So, this week on Room by Room: The Home Organization Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella interviews epidemiology researcher Dr. Matthew Shupler on the effect renewable energy has on our cooking habits.

Based at Harvard Chan School of Public Health, Dr. Matthew Shupler conducts research on the effects of air pollutio...

Living with ADHD can present unique challenges when it comes to maintaining an organized home, let alone with little ones wreaking havoc. So, this week on Room by Room: The Home Organization Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella consults ADHD coach Liz Welshman on what it takes to keep an ADHD family home clutter-free.

Through a strengths-based coaching approach that asks “what’s right” rather than “what’s wrong,” Liz Welshma...

Beyond the physical structures, our living spaces reflect our inner selves. So, this week on Room by Room: The Home Organization Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella interviews built environment lecturer Dr. Hing-Wah Chau on the influence of housing style on the home atmosphere.

With over 10 years of professional architectural experience in Hong Kong, Dr. Hing-Wah Chau currently serves as course chair in building design and ...

The world suffers from many environmental issues that can be traced back to a litany of daily human activities—and architecture has responded with green home design. This week on Room by Room: The Home Organization Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella chats with housing researcher and RMIT lecturer Dr. Nicola Willand.

With a background in architecture, Dr. Nicola Willand approaches sustainability in the built environment hol...

Living with other people can present unique challenges in maintaining order and harmony. So, this week on Room by Room: The Home Organization Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella consults home organizing expert Shira Gill on how establishing a minimalist living environment, along with communication techniques, can serve as efficient solutions.

Having inspired thousands of people to clear the clutter from their homes and live...

In an era dominated by fleeting trends, minimalism offers a refreshing counterpoint. This week on Room by Room: The Home Organization Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella speaks to social scientist Dr. Amber Martin-Woodhead about the harmful effects of fast fashion and how minimalism has the potential to combat decades of overconsumption.

Specializing in sustainable consumption, Dr. Amber Martin-Woodhead is an assistant prof...

The bedroom is the heart of any home. So, this week on Room by Room: The Home Organization Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella interviews professional organizer Aanchal Kejriwal for guidance on identifying organization methods and priorities in the bedroom to maintain a clutter-free sleep sanctuary.

Passionate about creating clutter-free homes and raising awareness of the importance of staying organized, Aanchal Kejriwal fo...

Are you familiar with the tired routine of staring at a closet chock-full of clothes with no clue what to wear? It might be time for a closet detox. This week on Room by Room: The Home Organization Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella interviews closet organizer Shaniece Jones on how closet therapy and detox transform your wardrobe from a cave of entropy into a style sanctuary.

Having spent a decade in closets of celebrities...

Are you longing for a simpler, more sustainable life? Tiny houses might hold the key. This week on Room by Room: The Home Organization Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella speaks to urban management and planning Professor Paul Burton about how these once-quirky homes are now seen as a potential solution to the housing affordability crisis.

Having trained and worked as a town planner in London in the 1970s, Prof. Paul Burton ...

Are you tired of rummaging around for that spatula? This week on Room by Room: The Home Organization Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella speaks to architectural writer and curator Ar. Pooja Khanna Tyagi discusses streamlining kitchen space for optimum efficiency.

Serving as the prolific editor-at-large of Yanko Design, Pooja is an India-based architect and interior designer working on corporate spaces, residences, and farmh...

Feeling overwhelmed by mental clutter? You might be surprised to learn that a cluttered environment can contribute to a cluttered mind. So, this week on Room by Room: The Home Organization Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella is joined by decluttering and organizing expert Rachna Kacker for advice on clearing physical space to clear the head.

Founder of decluttering and organizing service Messmerize India, Rachna Kacker is a...

A freelance journalist and dance critic, Sophie Bress has also graced the pages of Dance Magazine, Fjord Review, The New York Times, NPR, Observer, and more. Much of her work centers around dance and mental health, having worked closely with the editorial team at Dance Magazine to expand the publication’s coverage of mental health within the dance industry. In 2022, Sophie Bress penned an article about her experiences in attempting...

While an unorthodox life without structure can seem thrilling and enticing, routines serve as a guiding pathway that offers stability, efficiency, and a sense of control. So, this week on Room by Room: The Home Organization Science Insights Podcast, host Dina Sargeant chats with professional organizer Diane N. Quintana, CPO-CD, to learn about routines' crucial role in home organization.

Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Diane N. Quintana,...

Much thought goes into color, decor, and lighting in a home—often, the right combination of all three ties a home together. So, join us this week on Room by Room: The Home Organization Science Insights Podcast, where host Marie Stella is guided by Natalie Meyer, the CEO and principal designer of CNC Home & Design, for insider advice on nailing all three.

The most organized and thorough interior designer you'll ever meet, Natali...