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Sandbox from Buro HappoldBeyond the build: How infrastructure investment shapes lives and communities – Sandbox FOMO5 3, from ‘Resilient by Design: Infrastructure for a Sustainable Future’How does infrastructure investment shape lives and communities? Find out why future-focused planning matters in this week’s ‘Sandbox’ FOMO5 episode...
When it comes to our infrastructure systems in the UK, focusing on the short-term can often lead to more extensive long-term costs. From potholes and power outages to rail disruptions and water shortages, under-investment impacts everyone.
As climate risks and societal demands grow, the need for proactive infrastructure planning has never been greater. Infrastructure innovation isn’t just about engineering - it’s about resilience, wellbeing, and quality of life.
Joining our regular host...
2025-11-2808 min
Sandbox from Buro HappoldFuture-proofing our major infrastructure for a changing climate - Sandbox Extra FOMO5 2, from ‘Resilient by Design, Infrastructure for a Sustainable Future’Building for Resilience: How can our UK infrastructure be future-proofed against a changing climate? Find out more in this week’s Sandbox FOMO5 episode...
The UK has seen a rise in extreme weather. Storms that were once ‘one-in-20-year' events now happen annually, while flooding and heatwaves dominate headlines. These events are no longer rare and our critical systems are under stress like never before.
Resilience and climate goals are intertwined. Without robust infrastructure, carbon reduction efforts stall, and nature-based solutions fail. The cost of inaction isn’t just financial - it is environmental and societal...
2025-11-1705 min
Sandbox from Buro HappoldJoining the dots: How integrated infrastructure builds a resilient future – Sandbox Extra FOMO5 1, from ‘Resilient by Design, Infrastructure for a Sustainable Future’What does ‘resilience’ really mean when it comes to infrastructure?
It is more than just bouncing back from disruption. As Paula Gough, UK Infrastructure Development Director, explains in our latest episode of Sandbox, resilience is about designing systems that can adapt to change, and recover quickly - especially in the face of climate events, energy crises, or digital disruptions.
Infrastructure is deeply interconnected, and our ability to respond to emergencies depends on how well these systems work together. That is why integration matters. Resilience can’t be built in silos. It requires joined-up thinking, from policy and...
2025-11-0708 min
Sandbox from Buro HappoldSandbox Extra: Resilient by Design: Infrastructure for a Sustainable FutureHow can major infrastructure be designed for tomorrow’s challenges?
From powering our homes to connecting cities, infrastructure is the backbone of modern life - yet it often goes unnoticed.
In our latest episode of Sandbox, ‘Resilient by design: Infrastructure for a sustainable future’, our Buro Happold experts unpack what it really means to design infrastructure that is ready for tomorrow’s challenges.
Tune in to discover:
What resilience means in the context of infrastructure, and why it matters now more than ever.
How climate adaptation and infrastructure resilience must evolve together.
Why long-term...
2025-10-3132 min
FOOTPRINT+ podcastsThirty High: Transforming Assets for the Future 60 Years
Thirty High sets an example for the retrofit of office buildings found in city centre locations across the UK and further afield. By retaining the primary structure and core and refurbishing the existing facades, the team have sought to maximise the building's energy efficiency, achieving a target operational energy use that is comparable to that of modern commercial buildings
Targeting WELL Core Platinum, Thirty High will provide the amenity space desired by modern office occupiers. The design team have aimed at achieving maximum performance improvement with minimum embodied energy emissions by retaining and upgrading the facade and im...
2025-10-2845 min
Bricks And Bytes"We Tripled Our Profits In 3 Years With Automation" - Marc Barone - COO - Buro Happold"We've nearly tripled our profits in three years - and it wasn't one big change, it was a million small ones."In today's episode of the Bricks & Bytes, we had Marc Barone, COO of Buro Happold, and we got to learn about how they scaled from strong to exceptional, the real impact of AI on engineering productivity, and why listening matters more than action in your first 90 days as a leader... and many more!Tune in to find out about:✅ How Buro Happold grew 75% in three years while tripling profitability ✅ Why unde...
2025-10-211h 14
Sandbox from Buro HappoldThe future of stadia: what next? FOMO5 4, from Ep.12What could a stadium look like in 2045? Our panel ‘header’ into the future in our latest ‘Sandbox’ FOMO5...
From holographic sports games to multi-use community hubs and immersive concert experiences, the future of UK stadia is bursting with possibility.
Taken from our latest ‘Sandbox’ episode, ‘Beyond the Game: Energising community spaces’, this short episode explores visionary ideas of what innovations could be made to stadia in 20 years' time.
Joining our regular host Andy Duncan in this episode, were Buro Happold experts Rob Amphlett, Partner, Colin Byrne, Partner and Paul Eddleston, Senior Design Manager.
Subscribe to the whol...
2025-08-1806 min
Sandbox from Buro HappoldRe-thinking stadia design...for next gen by next gen: FOMO5 3, from Ep.12The future of stadia design: Built for the next generation, by the next generation.
Designing the stadiums of tomorrow involves a mix of considerations - from retrofitting existing structures to enhancing community impact and meeting sustainability goals.
In this week’s ‘Sandbox’ FOMO5, taken from our latest episode ‘Beyond the game: Energising community spaces’, Paul Eddleston explores his work around designing community-centric stadia through Buro Happold’s Urban C:lab initiative, which encourages professionals to think creatively about the future of the built environment.
In the short episode, Paul discusses challenging traditional assumptions and re-think...
2025-08-0106 min
Sandbox from Buro HappoldThe power of place in fan experience: FOMO5 2, from Ep.12How could rethinking a stadium's infrastructure needs create a powerful new sense of place?
It’s not just about what happens on the pitch. With tens of thousands of fans attending major events, the infrastructure around a stadium plays a huge role in shaping the overall experience - from crowd flow and transport to public spaces and connectivity.
In our latest Sandbox FOMO5, Buro Happold’s Colin Byrne explores how stadiums can become powerful anchors for wider urban improvement:
Colin highlights opportunities to integrate transport and utilities, using Wembley Stadium as an example, where over...
2025-07-2405 min
The EdUp ExperienceWhy Your College Is Failing Students (& How to Fix It) - with Elliot Felix, Partner, Buro Happold, & Author of The Connected CollegeIt's YOUR time to #EdUpStay ahead of the conversation in higher ed. Get early, ad-free access & exclusive leadership content by supporting Elvin & Joe for only $5.99 a month or $44.99 a year. YOU can also donate or gift a subscription at edupexperience.comIn this episode, YOUR guest is Elliot Felix, Partner, Buro Happold, & Author of The Connected College: Leadership Strategies for Student Success YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio How can higher education leaders break down silos to create more connected institutions? What is the Program Design Canvas & how can it align acade...
2025-07-2337 min
Sandbox from Buro HappoldStadiums for all: FOMO5 1, from Ep.12How could stadia become the new heart of their community beyond game day? That was the question put to our guests in this episode…
With the weekend on the horizon, it’s the perfect time to ‘kick back’ and listen to our sportiest episode yet of ‘Sandbox’.
Stadia are more than just venues for sport - they’re economic and cultural powerhouses that bring people together. But what happens when the final whistle blows? And how can their full potential be unlocked for local communities all year round?
This week’s ‘Sandbox’ FOMO5 dives into ways to re-i...
2025-07-1806 min
Sandbox from Buro HappoldEp.12: Beyond the Game: Energising community spacesOn your marks, get set, LISTEN: Start your week with our latest episode of ‘Sandbox’...
From football to cricket, sports are woven into the fabric of our lives. As one of our panel guests, Colin Byrne, brilliantly puts it: “If you look back in cave paintings in France about 15,000 years ago, they're depicting sprinting and wrestling matches.
“And that sums up that we've always been interested in, always been watching, always been reporting on sport. And I think that's because these moments create these formative parts of people's lives and their upbringings.”
Stadiums, the heart of t...
2025-07-0840 min
Sandbox from Buro HappoldHow lightly can we travel? Sandbox Extra FOMO5 2, from ‘Summer in the City’How lightly can we travel to be more sustainable tourists?
With summer holidays fast approaching, many of us are planning trips across the UK or abroad to enjoy new cuisines, explore historic sites, and soak up the sun.
In our latest Sandbox ‘Extra’ episode, ‘Summer in the City’, this week’s FOMO5 features an insightful excerpt from Episode 10, ‘Sustainable Tourism: Travelling to a greener future.’ Hear from Lindsay Hawdon, former Sunday Times and Telegraph travel columnist, writer of fiction, and guest lecturer, on how tourists can travel sustainably and truly integrate into the places they visit.
L...
2025-06-3005 min
Sandbox from Buro HappoldBuildings vs. Heatwaves: Sandbox Extra FOMO5 1, from ‘Summer in the City’As temperatures soar in the UK, it's crucial to adapt our buildings to withstand the heat.
Buildings vs Heatwaves: How do we boost resilience in extreme weather?
Taken from our latest Sandbox ‘Extra’ episode, ‘Summer in the City’, this week’s FOMO5 highlights an insightful extract from Episode 05, ‘Weathering Heights’. Join Smith Mordak, Chief Executive of UKGBC, and Lara Balazs, Associate, Buro Happold, as they explore how we can optimise energy use and enhance our homes for extreme weather.
Lara emphasised the importance of understanding our homes better, such as using cross ventilation to save energy and...
2025-06-2606 min
The Higher Ed Geek PodcastEpisode #285: Creating the Connected College BlueprintThis week, Dustin is pleased to welcome back higher ed design strategist and author Elliot Felix to discuss his forthcoming book, The Connected College. Together, they unpack what it takes to build institutions that work better together—from breaking down silos to smarter strategy execution. Elliot brings the wisdom of over 100 campus collaborations, offering a hopeful and highly practical roadmap for change. If your institution is wrestling with disconnection, dwindling resources, or just too many redundant tools and services, this episode is for you.Guest Name: Elliot Felix, Partner, Buro HappoldGuest Social: LinkedIn...
2025-06-2531 min
Sandbox from Buro HappoldSandbox Extra: Summer in the City - how engineering shapes seasonal urban lifeSummer in the City: How Engineering Shapes Seasonal Urban Life.
With summer fast approaching and temperatures in areas across the UK set to soar above 25°C next week, it’s time to ask: are our cities ready to keep us cool, connected and resilient?
In this special Sandbox ‘Extra’ episode we revisit some of the powerful moments from our previous episodes, to explore how clever engineering helps us cope with rising temperatures. From smart water management strategies through droughts, to the value of accessible green spaces and the roles of thoughtful design in supporting tourism and commun...
2025-06-1231 min
Urbcast - a podcast about cities (podcast o miastach)224: Jaka jest rola inżynierów w projektach budowlanych? | Wiktor Kowalski - Buro HappoldPrzed Tobą 224 odcinek podcastu: Jaka jest rola inżynierów w projektach budowlanych? 🤔W tym odcinku z Wiktorem Kowalskim z Buro Happold, inżynierem budowlanym, rozmawiamy o kluczowych aspektach roli inżyniera w projektach budowlanych, współpracy z architektami oraz znaczeniu komunikacji w zespole projektowym. Zagadnienia odcinka:✅ Rola inżyniera budownictwa w projektach architektonicznych i konkursowych✅ Współpraca inżynierów z architektami✅ Budżet i finansowanie w projektach architektonicznych✅ Wpływ inżynierii na jakość życia w miastachZapraszam do słuc...
2025-05-1445 min
Sandbox from Buro HappoldHow you could optimise your home's lighting and acoustics (and what exactly is pink noise?!) - FOMO5 3, from Ep.11How could we all optimise lighting and acoustics in our homes – and what exactly is ‘pink noise’? Find out more in this week’s ‘Sandbox’ FOMO5...
When it comes to our homes, comfort is key. Whether you want to relax or focus, the lighting and acoustics in our internal environments make such a difference to our everyday lives.
Taken from our latest podcast episode, ‘How Buildings Affect Your Sleep, Stress & Productivity (without you noticing)', this week’s short FOMO5 episode focuses on how we can apply optimal acoustics and lighting in our homes.
From arranging fur...
2025-05-0806 min
Sandbox from Buro HappoldHow can lighting and acoustics be effectively designed for neuro-inclusivity? FOMO5 2, from Ep.11Imagine working in a space that invisibly enhances your sleep quality and reduces stress, making every day better - Find out more in this week’s ‘Sandbox’ FOMO5...
“It’s producing an environment that is not targeted at neurodivergent people, it's targeted at everyone. And that is the thing for me that’s really important: It creates a space that’s neuro-inclusive so that it works for all of us as well.” - Daniel Bailey, Associate, UK Acoustics & AV, Buro Happold.
In our latest episode of ‘Sandbox’, ‘How Buildings Affect Your Sleep, Stress & Productivity (without you noticing)', our pane...
2025-05-0108 min
Sandbox from Buro HappoldAre you aware of just how lighting and acoustics affect your well-being? FOMO5 1 from Ep.11Did you know - When in a building, whether it be our homes or offices, we often overlook how lighting and acoustics impact our mental and physical well-being. Spend five minutes with us to understand more, and what you could do about it…
As an example, insufficient lighting can lead to musculoskeletal issues due to poor posture, while bad acoustics could cause cardiovascular problems. Discover why in this week's 'Sandbox' FOMO5 episode.
In this short segment, taken from our most recent podcast episode, 'How Buildings Affect Your Sleep, Stress & Productivity (without you noticing)', the pane...
2025-04-2506 min
Sandbox from Buro HappoldEp.11: How Buildings Affect Your Sleep, Stress & Productivity (without you noticing)How do buildings affect our sleep, stress and productivity, without us noticing? Discover the surprising impact of our surroundings in the newest episode of ‘Sandbox’...
Our internal environment can have a more profound impact on our productivity and wellbeing than you may think. From physical effects to reduced mental wellbeing, poor acoustics and lighting can significantly contribute to how we work, act and sleep.
In the latest special episode of our ‘Sandbox’ podcast, our panel of Buro Happold experts from the lighting and acoustic teams, explore just how important these two disciplines really are.
Joining ou...
2025-04-1744 min
Sandbox from Buro HappoldHow can sustainable tourism be implemented more on a business/policy level? Sandbox FOMO5 3, from Ep.10How can sustainable tourism be transformed at a business and policy level? And how could this contribute to the authenticity of a place? Find out more in this week’s ‘Sandbox’ FOMO5...
In this week’s Sandbox FOMO5, taken from our latest podcast episode ‘Sustainable Tourism: Travelling to a Greener Future’, our experts unpacked the findings from Buro Happold's recent design sprint with Bath and North East Somerset Council.
Here are some quick highlights before you dive into the episode:
Buro Happold's recent design sprint: Unpacking the sustainable tourism strategies for Bath and North East Somerset.
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2025-04-0909 min
Sandbox from Buro HappoldWhat choices can the individual make as a tourist to travel more sustainably? Sandbox FOMO5 2, from Ep.10Planning your next getaway? Before you book, take a moment to consider: how can you travel in a way that leaves a lighter footprint?
In this week’s Sandbox FOMO5, taken from our episode ‘Sustainable Tourism: Travelling to a Greener Future’, our expert panel unpacks the small choices that make a big difference. From flights to food to where you stay, discover how to be a more conscious, responsible traveller—without sacrificing the joy of the journey.
Joining our regular host Andy Duncan, were Buro Happold experts Graziano Di Gregorio, Associate Strategic Planner, and Gabriel Berti, Gra...
2025-03-2709 min
Sandbox from Buro HappoldSo what actually is ‘Sustainable Tourism’? Sandbox FOMO5 1, from Ep.10Sustainable Tourism: ‘It’s a different way of travelling, more of a conscious way’. Grab an iced drink, find just five minutes, and jump ‘aboard’ this week’s ‘Sandbox’ FOMO5 to learn more...
With the Spring Equinox upon us and the weather warming up, the summer season is within reaching distance, where many of us will be travelling to destinations abroad via bus, boats, trains and planes.
Our most recent episode of ‘Sandbox’ explores how we can all be travelling more sustainably to minimise our impact across the world.
In this week’s short FOMO5 episode, our ‘S...
2025-03-2105 min
Sandbox from Buro HappoldEp.10 - Sustainable Tourism: Travelling to a Greener FutureWhat does ‘Sustainable Tourism’ actually mean and how can we all re-think the way we travel to create a more sustainable future?
These questions and more were put to our expert panel in this week’s episode of Sandbox.
There is nothing quite like the thrill of a holiday. From savouring new cuisines to exploring historic sites, many of us will hop on a train, plane or other modes of transport to discover new places. The discussion about Sustainable Tourism was so interesting this episode is slightly longer than others, so here’s a list of useful t...
2025-03-1346 min
Sandbox from Buro HappoldWhat could the ‘ideal’ version of London and other capitals look like? Sandbox FOMO5 3, from Ep.09‘There has to be a driver from the residents of London to really make a change’: What could the capital cities of the future look like, with people power behind the ideas? Find out in this week’s ‘Sandbox’ FOMO5... A quick five-minute listen, perfect for your coffee break!
Whether it is giving more consideration to pedestrians, or bringing nature back to the city, there are many ways in which the ‘ideal’ capital could be envisioned.
In the excerpt our panel ponders their own ‘ideal’ versions of London – with Rainiers being ‘car free’ and bringing back more green and blue in...
2025-02-2107 min
Sandbox from Buro HappoldHow has the living and working landscape in London changed to create a more de-centralised city? Sandbox FOMO5 2, from ep.09From hybrid-working to a de-centralised city, how is the living and working landscape in London changing? Find out more in this week’s ‘Sandbox’ FOMO5...
In a post-covid era, the way our cities operate has changed. Hybrid working has become the norm, meaning there is a reduced need for London residents to travel to the city centre on a daily basis.
In this week’s ‘Sandbox’ FOMO5 episode, taken from our most recent episode, ‘Heart of the City: Re-thinking Capital Living’, our panel explores the challenges and opportunities facing London, including:
Challenges to London’s world status: The pa...
2025-02-1306 min
Sandbox from Buro HappoldHow could London take inspiration from other European cities when it comes to active travel and nature-based solutions? Sandbox FOMO5 1, from Ep.09How could London take inspiration from other major European cities? Find out more in this week’s ‘Sandbox’ FOMO5...
With Berlin implementing efficient ‘Sponge City’ initiatives, and Copenhagen leading the way for cycle-friendly cities, what can London learn from its European counterparts?
In this week’s ‘Sandbox’ FOMO5 episode, taken from our most recent episode, ‘Heart of the City: Re-thinking Capital Living’, our panel explore the following:
Integrated cycling networks: Cities like Copenhagen are re-shaping urban spaces to prioritise cycling and active travel.
Cost effective solutions: Active travel infrastructure is not just environmentally friendly, but also an efficient way...
2025-02-0707 min
Sandbox from Buro HappoldEp.09: Heart of the Capital: Re-thinking City LivingHow can we re-think our cities to create best possible conditions for the people who live and work there? Find out more in our latest ‘Sandbox’ special...
In a post-covid landscape, the way we live, work and operate in our cities has changed. London, as the UK’s capital, is a prime example of this transformation.
Due to a number of contributing factors, there is now less reliance on the city centre, with other emerging hubs providing living, working and leisure facilities for communities. This shift has prompted a re-evaluation of urban planning and development strategie...
2025-01-3138 min
The CastABLE PodcastThe CastABLE Podcast: Season 2 Episode 1: The McCoy Family; Navigating life with a disabled child.The castABLE Podcast is a space where we come together to discuss, educate, listen and abolish ableism in the entertainment industry. In this episode we have the honor of having the McCoy's
Josie Adams McCoy is a transplant from Helena, Montana with a BFA in Theatre from Webster University’s Conservatory of Theatre Arts. TV and Film credits include Big Eden and 90210. Theatre credits include the St Louis Rep, Nebraska Theatre Caravan, and the Magic Tree House tour. Now proud to work in operations at a building engineering and consulting firm, Buro Happold, where she was a nominee for the Esse...
2025-01-2744 min
Sandbox from Buro HappoldFrom libraries to theatres, what are the challenges behind some venues, and how can these be overcome? Sandbox FOMO5 3, from Ep.08What are the challenges behind designing venues and how can these be overcome? For instance, how can you balance the ideal temperature for storing archival materials with visitor comfort? Find out more in this week’s ‘Sandbox’ FOMO5 episode...
In our latest ‘Sandbox’ episode, Christine Lowry, Partner, Buro Happold, noted that there are, ‘two significant’ challenges when it comes to venue design.
The first challenge is ensuring that visitors are comfortable at the ‘equivalent to modern standards’, whilst preserving the heritage elements of existing buildings – a common feature of many theatres, galleries and museums.
Christine noted that...
2025-01-2307 min
Sandbox from Buro HappoldHow can visitor experiences be improved? Sandbox FOMO5 2, from Ep.08From the way spaces guide your movement to the thoughtful details that make visitors return time and again, venue design is a powerful tool for creating unforgettable experiences.
In this week’s Sandbox FOMO 5, we discuss the psychology behind creating memorable spaces and the subtle design choices that enhance visitor satisfaction.
The ‘science’ and psychology behind venue design is key in enhancing visitor experiences. This topic, and more, was discussed by our panel in our most recent ‘Sandbox’ episode, ‘Echoes and flow: The science behind memorable venues.’
Stand-up comedian, Alistair Barrie, discussed how seating arrangement...
2025-01-1707 min
Sandbox from Buro HappoldHow do you make a venue really great, for visitors and performers alike? Sandbox FOMO5 1, from Ep.08‘People don’t realise how much difference the space makes to what you are doing’, Alistair Barrie, stand-up comedian, performer and actor. So how can venues be built or retrofitted to become truly exceptional for the performer, as well as the audience? Find out in this week’s ‘Sandbox’ FOMO5...
Creating a fantastic venue involves many factors, from efficient temperature control, external noise reductions to seamless visitor movement throughout. But how do we ensure venues offer the best experience for everyone?
In our latest ‘Sandbox’ podcast episode, ‘Echoes and flow: The science behind memorable venues’, our panel discussed th...
2025-01-1007 min
Sandbox from Buro HappoldEp.08: Echoes and Flow - The Science of Memorable VenuesDo you have a favourite venue? If so, what makes it so special? Join us for our very festive and most recent episode of ‘Sandbox’, where our panel goes behind the scenes...
In our latest podcast episode, ‘Echoes and Flow: The Science of Memorable Venues,’ we dive into this question from multiple angles. Join our experts as they discuss how engineering helps to elevate experiences for both the performers and visitors alike. And for a special insight from both sides, our special guest, actor and stand-up comedian Alistair Barrie, shares his perspective from both the performer and visitor vi...
2024-12-1938 min
Sandbox from Buro HappoldFrom the circular economy to true multi-level user engagement, what are the benefits of Digital Twins? Sandbox FOMO5 1, from Ep.07Digital twins are changing the ‘game’ for the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry. From looking at how assets can be re-utilised at the end of a project lifecycle, to creating a ‘virtual library of materials’, Digital Twins are crucial in providing foresight into the circular economy of a project.
Digital Twins are also significant in creating places which are determined by the communities that live there. One of our Buro Happold experts on this episode’s panel, Miraj Patel, discussed a Digital Twin project in Barkham, saying: “We needed to find a suitable pathway for communities to switch to...
2024-12-1305 min
Sandbox from Buro HappoldEp.07: Digital by Design: From gaming to virtual buildingsHow video games led to an incredible leap in engineering design: What are Digital Twins, and why are they crucial to the future of the built environment? Find out more in our latest ‘Sandbox’ episode, ‘Digital by Design: From gaming to virtual buildings'...
The Unreal Engine from Epic Games is used, not only in games such as Fortnite, which has over 650 million registered users worldwide, but also across various industries, including the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry.
The digital world of engineering has grown exponentially over the last 20 years, from the use of Computer Aided Desig...
2024-11-2830 min
The Infrastructure PodcastCreative solutions to global challenges with Paula GoughIn today's podcast we talk about how modern engineering consultancy really can change lives by creating sustainable infrastructure that focuses relentlessly on delivering creative, value-led solutions for the benefit of people, places and planet.I am deliberately quoting from the values page of engineering design firm Buro Happold in honour of the fact that my guest today is Paula Gough, the newly installed UK Development Director for Infrastructure responsible for bringing, as she puts it, “some exciting new thinking into the UK infrastructure market”.It is quite a challenge. Given the scal...
2024-11-2534 min
Sandbox from Buro HappoldBuilding re-use: Preserving building identity for cities - Sandbox FOMO5 3, from Ep.06“When you work in the built environment, it’s not just ones and zeros and black and white, it's real stuff that affects people's lives - it's where people live.” Darren Conboy, panelist on our most recent Sandbox episode, ‘Revolution in Retrofit’.
How could we keep vacant buildings in use and relevant for communities, without changing their character? And how could this lead to the transformation of an entire area? Find out in this week’s ‘Sandbox’ FOMO5.
Our panel explored the importance of retrofit for the surrounding community - Darren Conboy continued...
‘...getting the chance to...
2024-11-2107 min
Sandbox from Buro HappoldUpcycling and Retrofit? Sandbox FOMO5 2, from Ep.06Retrofit, material reuse and the circular economy – how can we, as individuals, play our part? Find out more in this week’s ‘Sandbox’ FOMO5...
We can all adopt the basic principles of retrofit across our existing assets to help tackle the climate crisis. Examples include making more sustainable changes in our homes, mending rather than replacing, to upcycling a piece of IKEA furniture (there’s even websites dedicated to change of use for older pieces!).
In our most recent episode of ‘Sandbox’, our panel explores this idea, along with the importance of re-using materials within the circular eco...
2024-11-1406 min
Sandbox from Buro HappoldRetrofit: Can you define it? Sandbox FOMO5 1, from Ep.06‘It needs to be a very broad definition of making changes to keep a building occupied, relevant, and as efficient as possible’: How can ‘retrofit’ be defined? Find out more in our latest ‘Sandbox’ episode...
The definition of ‘retrofit’ has evolved over time – and even to this day the interpretations vary. In our latest ‘Sandbox’ episode, ‘Revolution in Retrofit: Beyond Bricks for a Greener Future’, we asked our panel to distill their own definitions of the term.
Ana Araujo, Partner and UK Facades Group Leader, discussed how, “...in 2024, there’s still some debate on what retrofit means.
“For me...
2024-11-0705 min
Sandbox from Buro HappoldEp.06: ‘Revolution in Retrofit’: Beyond Bricks for a Greener FutureFrom historic structures to more contemporary developments, how could our buildings be retrofitted to stand the test of time for future generations? And how will they be used? These ideas, and more, are explored in our latest ‘Sandbox’ episode...
Whether it is ‘refurbishment’ or ‘repurposing’, there are many terms to describe the concept of ‘retrofit’. With the UK’s net zero targets in mind, there are various ways in which the built environment can reduce its impact on the climate, with one example being retrofitting viable existing buildings, and material re-use (in other words, the circular economy).
Retrofit is als...
2024-10-3134 min
Sandbox from Buro HappoldBeyond Bricks for a Greener Future: Upcoming Ep.06 - 'Revolution in Retrofit'Retrofit, Refurbishment, Restoration: What actually is retrofit and how does repurposing older buildings keep them current and in use for future generations? Find out more in our upcoming ‘Sandbox’ episode...
Our buildings are integral parts of the places in which we live. Whether they be heritage buildings which have stood for hundreds of years, or newer buildings from the last decade, they are all embedded into the fabric of our towns and cities across the UK.
Retrofitting is a hot topic of conversation in our industry at the moment. From material re-use and carbon savings to the...
2024-10-2402 min
Sandbox from Buro HappoldFrom SMART Technology to retrofitting, what solutions do we have now to make our UK buildings more resilient against climate change? Sandbox FOMO5 2, from Ep.05‘We have most of the solutions we need already, if we only were brave enough collectively to use those’: From SMART Tech to retrofit, what solutions are we already utilising to help prepare our UK building stock for the effects of climate change? Find out in this week’s ‘Sandbox’ FOMO5…
Technology, along with both active and passive solutions to adapt our buildings, are current methods being used to prepare our buildings across the UK for the effects of climate change and extreme weather.
Tom Newby, Director, Structures, Buro Happold, discussing the different contributors to a passive so...
2024-10-1007 min
Sandbox from Buro HappoldWhat can the individual do to be more comfortable inside during extreme weather? Sandbox FOMO5 1, from Ep.05What can we do to be more comfortable inside during extreme weather? From cooling down in the more extreme summer temperatures, to staying warmer in winter – all without relying on fossil fuels. Find out more in this week’s ‘Sandbox’ FOMO5...
From understanding more about our buildings to changing behaviours around the way we consume energy, there’s something we can all do to create better conditions within our indoor environments during extreme weather – from artic blasts to heatwaves.
In our latest Sandbox episode, our panel explored this idea, and gave insights into what the individual can d...
2024-10-0307 min
Sandbox from Buro HappoldEp.05: 'Weathering Heights': How can we prepare our UK buildings for the effects of climate change?Have you ever thought about how climate change affects your home and other buildings across the UK? Find out more in our latest ‘Sandbox’ episode... From heatwaves to Arctic Blasts, we’re seeing more extreme weather events than ever before – so how can we keep warm in the colder winters, and cooler during intense heat, without falling back on fossil fuels?
In our latest episode, ‘Weathering Heights: How can we prepare our UK buildings for the effects of climate change?’, our panel examines the unpredictable and constantly changing weather in the UK. Although the UK's summer of 2024 was cooler co...
2024-09-2642 min
Sandbox from Buro HappoldHow SMART tech could lower grid capacity and identify building overheating risks: Upcoming Ep.05 ‘Weathering Heights’How could SMART technologies regulate our building temperatures and reduce demand for grid capacity, whilst preparing our UK buildings for the effects of climate change? Find out more in our upcoming ‘Sandbox’ episode...
In the UK, a significant topic of discussion is around how we reduce the heat demand of our buildings, and switching from heating by fossil fuels, to using electricity instead. In our changing climate, we also need to increase discussion around managing the overheating of our buildings.
Lara Balazs, Cities Energy Associate, Buro Happold, discusses how the design and operation of buildings can m...
2024-09-1904 min
Sandbox from Buro HappoldHeatwaves and Arctic Blasts – how will we cope? Upcoming Ep.05 ‘Weathering Heights’Climate change is currently resulting in the UK experiencing increases in temperature and more frequent heatwaves, but also spikes in cold weather.
Lara Balazs, Associate, Cities Energy, Buro Happold, discusses how we could look at refurbishing our existing building stock in the UK to meet the needs of our changing climate. Due to a reliance on passive measures, such as opening windows, we now need to look at education around building physics to make people more comfortable during extreme weather spikes.
Listen to the episode trailer and keep an ‘ear’ out for our upcoming episode, ‘Weatheri...
2024-09-1204 min
Sandbox from Buro HappoldHow can we all play a part in creating a more sustainable future? Sandbox FOMO5, from Ep.04One of the key takeaways from ‘Sandbox’ so far, is the power of the individual to collectively help mitigate the impact of climate change.
Our latest episode - ‘Life’s essentials: Water, Power and Plants’, covers unmissable moments explored in each episode so far, from why we’ve got to where we are now, what local authorities, professionals and even the individual can contribute to improving the situation we find ourselves in now.
From water butts to adding more plants into our homes, our experts and guests examine and propose potential solutions to the various challenges we fa...
2024-09-0506 min
Sandbox from Buro HappoldEp.04: 'Life's essentials: Water, Power and Plants'‘Sandbox’ so far: Revisiting thought-provoking ideas on what could be done to roll back some of the negative impact human activity has had on the Earth’s ecosystem...
Over the last three episodes, we have explored some of the main aspects of the fundamentals of life within the built environment; from water and its management in the UK, to biodiversity and re-greening our cities, and finally, to our third episode, which explores energy sources. The panels discussed what has led us to this crucial turning point, and what the future of truly sustainable energy could look like, without...
2024-08-2943 min
Sandbox from Buro HappoldHow each of us can contribute to an equitable energy future: Sandbox FOMO5 3, from Ep.03How can we all work together for a more equitable energy future in the UK? And what can the individual actually do? Find out what’s in our ‘Power’ in this week’s ‘Sandbox’ FOMO5…
The final FOMO5 from our third ‘Sandbox’ episode, ‘Powering On – Energy: Past, Present and Future’, explores what we as individuals can do to make a difference to how the UK could be powered.
Listen to the full FOMO5 episode to find out more...
Subscribe to the whole series; sometimes we’ll tackle a subject head on, sometimes a sideways view - but always with c...
2024-08-2205 min
Sandbox from Buro HappoldCommunities at the heart of an energy revolution: Sandbox FOMO5 2, from Ep.03‘We have to organise together’: How could a community focused approach lead to more energy efficient generation? Find out more in this week’s ‘Sandbox’ FOMO5...
The key takeaway from our latest ‘Sandbox’ episode - ‘Powering On – Energy: Past, Present, and Future’ - is that there are many potential outcomes for the future of energy in the UK. One of these is determining how energy is used, and by what interventions, by the local community.
Listen to the full FOMO5 episode to find out more...
Subscribe to the whole series; sometimes we’ll tackle a subject head on...
2024-08-1506 min
Sandbox from Buro HappoldHow early sci-fi authors imagined the future of energy - were they right? Sandbox FOMO5 1, from Ep.03The surprising realisation that many sci-fi authors and visionaries from hundreds of years ago imagined ‘extraordinary’ energy sources, such as solar power and all electric futures well before they came into being...
In this week’s ‘Sandbox’ FOMO5…
The industrial revolution and the reliance on coal - one source of power - probed visionaries in the 19th century to question what would happen when the coal eventually ran out.
Professor Iwan Rhys Morus, our special guest in our latest ‘Sandbox’ episode, discusses science fiction authors from the Victorian era, including the novel by John Jacob Astor, ‘A...
2024-08-0805 min
Estates Gazette Property PodcastsPedElle Power: Why women’s cycling in real estate will boost your career and change your lifeEvery year women from across the built environment get together to take part in the annual PedElle cycling event. The event, run by Club Peloton, raises vital funds for number of charities all focused on enabling better lives for young people. Its principal charity is Coram, one of the oldest children’s charities in the UK.
In this special EG Property Podcast, EG editor Samantha McClary (and long time PedEller) sits down with three women who took part in the PedElle this year – a lumpy 450km in Poland – to talk about what the ride really means, the import...
2024-08-0433 min
Sandbox from Buro HappoldEp 03: 'Powering On' - Energy: Past, Present & FutureDid you know that one of the earliest ideas of solar power, called the ‘sunpower screen’, was featured in a sci-fi short story in the 1940s? The past, present and future of energy in the UK is explored in our latest ‘Sandbox’ episode...
In the UK, we currently use various sustainable power sources, making up nearly 50% of our energy outputs, including solar and wind energy. But the question is: What next?
In our latest Sandbox Episode, ‘Powering On - Energy: Past, Present & Future', our panel discusses how we have got to this point and what potential fut...
2024-07-3132 min
Sandbox from Buro HappoldSandbox FOMO5 3, from Ep.02 ‘Urban Wonderlands: grey or green?’What can the individual do to help re-green our cities? And did you know you can get insects delivered by Royal Mail, but why would you? Find out in this week’s ‘Sandbox’ FOMO5...
As individuals, we can collectively make a difference to the world around us. When it comes to re-greening our urban areas, there is something we can all do to help, whether it be inspiring each other to plant more in our gardens or window boxes, or even working with the local community to create more urban greenery.
In our latest ‘Sandbox’ episode - ‘Ur...
2024-07-1705 min
HR Visionaries InternationalBuro Happold | AI, Adaptability, and HR with John PiombinoIn this episode, Benjamin talks to John Piombino, Head of HR for the U.S. region at Buro Happold. With a rich history in global engineering advisory, John shares his unexpected journey into HR, evolving from temporary agency recruiting to a pivotal role in strategic business partnership. Explore the nuances of talent acquisition, the shift towards a more empathetic HR approach, and the challenges of adapting to a changing workforce. John's experience highlights the importance of retention, job satisfaction, and the balancing act between technical skill and managerial prowess in the engineering sector.
More about John and...
2024-07-1043 min
Sandbox from Buro HappoldSandbox FOMO5 2, from Ep.02 ‘Urban Wonderlands: grey or green?’How can education lead to environmental benefits and help biodiversity to thrive? And how does this impact all of us in a positive way?
Find out more in this week’s ‘Sandbox’ FOMO5...
Subscribe to the whole series; Sometimes we’ll tackle a subject head on, sometimes a sideways view - but always with curiosity, expertise and maybe even a dash of humour. This podcast series is brought to you by Buro Happold (https://buro.im/SandboxPodcast).
2024-07-0804 min
Sandbox from Buro HappoldSandbox FOMO5 1, from Ep.02 ‘Urban Wonderlands: grey or green?’Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) – what is it and why does it matter to all of us? Find out in this week’s ‘Sandbox’ FOMO5...
In our latest Sandbox episode - ‘Urban Wonderlands: grey or green?’, our panel explores the importance of the recent BNG regulation, and how it can be applied throughout urban areas and across the UK.
Subscribe to the whole series; Sometimes we’ll tackle a subject head on, sometimes a sideways view - but always with curiosity, expertise and maybe even a dash of humour.
This podcast series is brought to you by Buro H...
2024-07-0505 min
Sandbox from Buro HappoldEp 02: 'Urban Wonderlands: Grey or Green?' - Biodiversity and its positive effects on our health and wellbeingWhy is having green space in our cities so important? How can we implement Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) - what exactly is it and why is it important?
All of these questions and more, are answered in this new ‘Sandbox’ episode - ‘Urban Wonderlands: Grey or Green’.
Taking part in this episode are Buro Happold experts Colin Byrne, Partner, Cities Infrastructure, and Aaron Grainger, Associate Director, UK Ecology and Biodiversity Management. Joining them is our special guest, Tamsin Westhorpe, who is a horticulturalist and leading figure in garden media, as well as a Royal Horticultural Society Ju...
2024-06-2835 min
Sandbox from Buro HappoldSandbox FOMO5 3, from Ep.01 'Troubled Waters'Why is it important for rain to fall and be collected in the right place, and how on earth could we make that happen? Find out in our final ‘Troubled Waters’ FOMO5, taken from our very first episode.
Subscribe to the whole series; Sometimes we’ll tackle a subject head on, sometimes a sideways view - but always with curiosity, expertise and maybe even a dash of humour.
This podcast series is brought to you by Buro Happold (https://buro.im/SandboxPodcast).
2024-06-2005 min
Sandbox from Buro HappoldSandbox FOMO5 2, from Ep.01 'Troubled Waters'What is a ‘Two Tier’ water system, and how could it help with our water management in the UK? Find out in this week’s FOMO5, taken from our recent full episode, as this concept is considered and discussed by our guests.
Subscribe to the whole series; Sometimes we’ll tackle a subject head on, sometimes a sideways view - but always with curiosity, expertise and maybe even a dash of humour.
This podcast series is brought to you by Buro Happold (https://buro.im/SandboxPodcast).
2024-06-1304 min
Sandbox from Buro HappoldSandbox FOMO5 1, from Ep.01 'Troubled Waters'Not listened to our podcast ‘Sandbox’ yet? Here’s an interesting snippet from our latest episode, ‘Troubled Waters’ to pique your interest.
‘Troubled Waters’ takes a deep dive into the challenges we face today around water management in the UK. Our guests discuss various ideas about what we could do to make meaningful changes to the rather shaky situation we find ourselves in currently - from potential nationwide solutions to how individuals can also make a difference.
Following each main monthly release of ‘Sandbox’, there will be weekly FOMO5s where we will pick short, engrossing excerpts (unde...
2024-06-0704 min
Buildings 2.0Buro Happold’s Kevin Morrisroe on Practical Steps for Sustainable Building UpgradesIn this episode of Buildings 2.0, Kevin Morrisroe, Associate at Buro Happold, shares practical steps for landlords to transition their buildings to net-zero, highlighting the importance of prioritization and phased implementation for the highest return on investment.
Kevin also explains the impact of Local Law 97 in New York City and how city initiatives like it are driving change. Additionally, Kevin explores emerging trends and technologies that are reshaping the industry, offering valuable insights into creating smarter, more sustainable buildings. Kevin also touched on advancements in water reclamation and the potential role of AI in enhancing day-to-day tasks for e...
2024-06-0623 min
Sandbox from Buro HappoldEp 01: 'Troubled Waters'In ‘Troubled Waters’, we look at a topic that we can all relate to, especially with the recent flooding experienced across the country and the memory of last summer’s droughts fresh in our minds. We take a ‘deep dive’ into the challenges we face today around water management in the UK.
Taking part in this episode are Buro Happold experts Duncan Ker-Reid, Technical Director, Water, and Louise Clarke, Associate, Water. Joining them we have a very special guest, Dr. Tom McNamara. Tom is a leading scientist in his field and is the founder of FreeUp - a company...
2024-05-3038 min
Making the MuseumRethinking Climate Control in Museums, with Roger ChangWhy is “70/50” the gold standard? Should it be? Who decided? Does every gallery really need to be 70 degrees, plus/minus two? Does every storage space really need to be 50% humidity, plus/minus five? Is that a reasonable goal for most museums? At what cost? What’s the difference between “AA” climate control, and just “A”? How much energy could we all save, just by switching down one grade? Are artifact loan agreement climate requirements consistent, or is there room for improvement? Roger Chang (Principal, Buro Happold) joins host Jonathan Alger (Managing Partner, C&G Partners) to discuss “Re...
2024-04-1650 min
Virtual Lighting Design CommunityAlexia Gkika, Associate Lighting Designer at Buro Happold | Light Conversations @ LIBME 2024 DubaiSend us a textToday we feature Alexia Gkika, an accomplished Associate Lighting Designer at Buro Happold, with over a decade of experience in the field. In this episode, Alexia shares her insights and expertise on sustainable lighting design, education, and the future of collaborative relationships in the lighting industry, drawing from her diverse background and passion for creating impactful lighting solutions. In her conversation with VLDC’s cofounder Katia Kolovea, Alexia talks about the crucial aspects of sustainable lighting design, emphasising the significance of education and collaborative efforts in driving positive change in the industry.
2024-03-2525 min
L&D Done RightDeb Elias, People Development Manager at Buro Happold: Episode 8Deb Elias, People Development Manager at Buro Happold
2023-12-0635 min
Tangents by Out of ArchitectureLeveraging Design Thinking Beyond Architecture with Brightspot Strategy’s Elliot FelixWhat can you do with an architecture degree besides traditional practice? Is it possible to blend your design skills with other passions? Elliot Felix, Founder and CEO of brightspot Strategy, is an architect turned higher education strategist, shares his journey from architecture school to running his own consulting firm. Elliot talks about how an influential middle school teacher inspired him to study architecture, and how that led him to get his undergraduate architecture degree from UVA and a Master's from MIT. After practicing at a l...
2023-11-2140 min
Immersive Audio PodcastImmersive Audio Podcast Episode 77 HOLOPLOT (3D Audio - Beamforming and Wave Field Synthesis)This episode is sponsored by Berlin-based pro-audio company HOLOPLOT, which features the multi-award-winning X1 Matrix Array. X1 is software-driven, combining 3D Audio-Beamforming and Wave Field Synthesis to achieve authentic sound localisation and complete control over sound in both the vertical and horizontal axes. HOLOPLOT is pivoting the revolution in sound control, enabling the positioning of virtual loudspeakers within a space, allowing for a completely new way of designing and experiencing immersive audio on a large scale. To find more, visit https://holoplot.com.
In this episode of the Immersive Audio Podcast, Oliver Kadel and Monica Bolles are joined by the...
2023-05-261h 02
IT in MotionWomen in Technology - Buro HappoldIn this week's episode, we're being joined by Project Director at Buro Happold, Tanya Ross, who shares her experience working in the construction industry and the hills and valleys that come with that.
2022-11-0113 min
American BuildingYasmin Rehmanjee of Buro Happold | The Hudson’s Site in Detroit | Urban RedevelopmentIn today’s episode, we will be speaking with Yasmin Rehmanjee, partner and Co-Director of the New York office of Buro Happold. She has had two decades of structural engineering design experience, leading large-scale, multidisciplinary projects such as the Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Today we will be speaking to Yasmin about the Hudson’s Site in downtown Detroit, a 680-foot mixed-use project that will pay homage to the late department store and tallest retail building in the world. We will also be speaking to her about the broader topic of urban redevelopment in cities like Detroit, and how it c...
2021-10-2640 min
Sandbox from Buro HappoldSeries Two 'Partners in conversation' special: TechnologyThere’s no doubt that technology has transformed the way we work. From open-source collaboration with the BHoM (The Buildings and Habitats object Model) and mapping buildings using spatial data in GIS, to Microsoft Teams allowing us to work effectively from home, the construction industry is embracing digitisation.
Digital technologies have revolutionised the design of the built environment. Technology is ingrained in both the processes and outcomes of our profession. But is there a danger that we rely on it too heavily? Does overuse of technology inhibit the creative process, and create barriers to true connectivity?
I...
2021-07-1334 min
Sandbox from Buro HappoldSeries Two 'Partners in conversation' special: ClimateTackling the climate and biodiversity crisis is of vital importance to Buro Happold. We are leading sustainability initiatives ranging from net zero carbon, climate resilience and passive design, through to social value and the circular economy.
Interviewer and podcast host Victoria Bentley speaks to new Partners Christine Lowry, Kaval Patel, Simon Pilkington and Dr Sebastian Seelig about sustainability within the built environment. They discuss how Buro Happold puts sustainability solutions at the heart of every project.
The pace of change is accelerating. Prioritising a green recovery that is sustainable and equitable requires sacrifices to our work and home comforts, but offers hug...
2021-07-0730 min
Digital Buildings - Powered by Schneider ElectricThe Smart Building Lifecycle, Starting with Design | Buildings of the Future PodcastIn the third episode of this series I’m joined by Tom Hopton, the leader of the Smart Buildings
control team for Buro Happold. We will discuss key topics surrounding smart building design such as
challenges in the supply chain, key trends such as healthy buildings and Net Zero carbon goals that
are influencing and accelerating intelligent design and how this may be causing the biggest shift
since the industrial revolution! Kas and Tom will also discuss the convergence of IT and OT, how we
future proof our buildings to...
2021-07-0529 min
Sandbox from Buro HappoldSeries Two 'Partners in conversation' special: EquityHow do you create an equitable organisation? Around the world, companies are grappling with this question as diversity, inclusion, equal opportunity and hybrid working becomes more important.
Interviewer and podcast host Victoria Bentley speaks to new Partners Federico Cassani, Amit Deshmukh, Matthew Harrison, Julie Janiski and Anna Wendt about equity at Buro Happold.
They discuss the role of policies and behaviour within our company and the wider built environment industry.
They also explore what practical steps we can all take to ensure everyone feels empowered, whatever their background. We all have a responsibility to diversify our industry and promote a cul...
2021-06-2839 min
Sustainability Research PodKeynote address: Energy futures – decarbonisation and decentralisation. Lee Hargreaves, Associate Director, Buro Happold.How can we learn from past energy generation and infrastructure design and move to a decarbonised and decentralised energy network? What are the current challenges and key energy technologies for deployment?
Lee is an Associate Director at Buro Happold. Currently, he is the Global Lead of Knowledge and Operations for the Building Environments group, which supports the advancement of the disciplines six strategic focus groups on: health, wellbeing and productivity, building performance, smart buildings, digital design, design for manufacture, and BIM for efficient production.
His specialisms include designing beyond standard environmental assessment, optimisation of heating...
2021-06-1234 min
The Built Environment Marketing Show: marketing strategies and tactics for architects and engineersEp 13: Global & Internal Communications and Campaigns with Vanessa Talbot-Brown, Buro HappoldWelcome to the latest episode of Marketing In Times of Crisis and I'm your host Ayo Abbas, a marketing consultant who specialises in all things built environment. Today's guest is someone I've known for years on the engineering and architectural marketing circuit, Vanessa Talbot-Brown who leads the marketing team at engineering firm Buro Happold.The brilliant marketing efforts of her team were recently recognised with them winning not one but two Archiboo Awards - awards which are dedicated to showcasing the best of digital communications in the built environment industry. Key takeaways
2020-12-0439 min
Guerilla Science Presents...Megacity London: Engineering Our Future with Stephanie Bickford-SmithStephanie Bickford-Smith is an artist, designer, and workshop facilitator creating artworks for the Megacity London online season. Stephanie works across disciplines and mediums, adopting techniques from ethnography, visual arts, performance and speculative design. She’s also a long-time Guerilla Science collaborator, and has created some truly gorgeous set design over the years in our venues at festivals such as Secret Garden Party.
Stephanie will be creating three new artworks for Megacity London, using storytelling to create futuristic glimpses into our lives in the not-so-far-away future.
Megacity London: Engineering our Future brings engineers from Mott Macdonald an...
2020-09-0132 min
AEC Tech Journeys with Mayur MistryShell Structures Discussion with Dr. Chris WilliamsIn this interview, Chris Williams shares his journey, insights about his professional work, explains key concepts important for shell structures along with advice to students and professionals. Chris Williams is an Artistic Professor at the Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Chalmers University. Chris joined Ted Happold’s group at Arup in 1972 where he worked on Frei Otto’s Multihalle gridshells in Mannheim and was responsible for the structural analysis and physical model testing. His research interests hinge on the relationship between geometry and structural action as applied to towers, bridges and fabric and shell structures, as well as the...
2020-08-311h 01
Guerilla Science Presents...Megacity London: Engineering Our Future with SprankensteinWe’re excited to announce that artist Sprankenstein is working with us on Megacity London and will be creating an immersive installation using illustration, animation, and tech to bring a vision of London’s journey to becoming a megacity to life. Sprankenstein Studio is a creative studio that specialises in Illustration and Animation Content Creation and Storytelling.
Megacity London: Engineering our Future brings engineers from Mott Macdonald and Buro Happold together with artists to explore the challenges facing London in 2050.
Join Guerilla Science in September on a journey to find out what keeps London ticking, both...
2020-08-2126 min
Guerilla Science Presents...Megacity London: Engineering Our Future with Emily FarmerHear from Emily Farmer, geotechnical engineer at Mott Macdonald, discuss the highs and lows of living in megacities across the globe. Emily works on megaprojects that will drive the future of transport and connectedness across the UK.
Megacity London: Engineering our Future brings engineers from Mott Macdonald and Buro Happold together with artists to explore the challenges facing London in 2050.
Join Guerilla Science in September on a journey to find out what keeps London ticking, both above and below ground.
The online season will take place 21st-27th September and features a digital...
2020-08-0433 min
Guerilla Science Presents...Megacity London: Engineering Our Future with Stuart NorrisHear from Stuart Norris, Graduate Tunnel Engineer at Mott Macdonald Group, as we dive into the future of London's water management from overflowing sewage to floods and droughts.
Megacity London: Engineering our Future brings engineers from Mott Macdonald and Buro Happold together with artists to explore the challenges facing London in 2050.
Join Guerilla Science in September on a journey to find out what keeps London ticking, both above and below ground.
The online season will take place 21st-27th September and features a digital installation as well as live Q&As with...
2020-07-2831 min
Sandbox from Buro HappoldBuro Happold 'In Conversation' Series One: One size does not fit all in modular constructionCan we transform offsite manufacturing with better data? Engineering design firms need to refocus on outcomes when it come to prefabrication. If we want our structures to endure and adapt to the changing world, we need to get everyone talking to each other along the supply chain, from design to manufacture to construction. In this podcast, we talk about using live data from construction sites to inform decision-making along the supply chain, aid the business case for change and investment, and most importantly, improve modular solutions in design standardization. With insight from Matthew Gough, Director of Innovation and Head...
2020-07-1644 min
Sandbox from Buro HappoldBuro Happold 'In Conversation' Series One: How to stay cool and save the planetFeeling a bit hot? You may need to adjust your expectations – as the world heats up, our idea of what a comfortable temperature is, is going to change. In this episode, Buro Happold’s specialists in heating and cooling discuss the fact that worldwide use of air conditioning is likely to triple by 2050, making it one of the major sources of electricity demand, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). The impact of this growth on the environment is particularly concerning. However, new technology means air conditioning solutions will look very different in 30 years’ time. District cooling, passive design and am...
2020-07-1622 min
Sandbox from Buro HappoldBuro Happold 'In Conversation' Series One: Maintaining creativity in a prefab worldMany say that MMC over-simplifies construction. It creates "cookie-cutter" buildings, which may cost less, but they also quash innovation, stifle creativity and create problems in the supply chain. Our experts don’t agree. This podcast looks at the preconceptions around industrialised design, including an in-depth look at how the supply chain can be adapted to include more modern methods of construction without sacrificing quality, diversity or aesthetics. With insight and discussion from Mark Ireland, chief engineer, technology strategy, Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) alongside Buro Happold's Mike Cook, Franck Robert and Alain Waha.
2020-07-1646 min
Sandbox from Buro HappoldBuro Happold 'In Conversation' Series One: What happens when a building stops being useful?What do we do when a building or structure just isn’t useful anymore? As technology transforms our economies and lifestyles, our urban infrastructure must evolve to adapt to changing circumstances. Railways, bridges, office blocks, ports, piers and waterways that fall into disrepair are not only a commercial risk for the owner, they are a blight on the local community. However, these so-called stranded assets have immense potential to spark improvements to our cities. What is Buro Happold doing to regenerate and transform these assets? Most importantly, what should our industry be doing to prevent such occurrences? Featuring Richard Ains...
2020-07-1634 min
Sandbox from Buro HappoldBuro Happold 'In Conversation' Series One: Data is king. So why is the uptake of data in AEC so slow?The architecture, engineering and construction industry is not using data to its full advantage. How can we ease the “fear” of data in facilities managers and contractors? This discussion brings in tech experts alongside Buro Happold's engineers to examine why data is not being used fully across all the stages of a project. What are the barriers that stop clients and engineers embracing data at every stage, from planning to post-construction? What else can we do to help clients understand the business benefits and value augmentation that data brings? Eduardo Bayod, head of London office at Fide Partners and Stev...
2020-07-1642 min
Sandbox from Buro HappoldBuro Happold 'In Conversation' Series One: How to design in happinessCan good design truly make us happy? We spend the majority of our time in buildings, so shouldn’t we have a better understanding of how they make us feel? This podcast addresses how bad design affects our physical and mental health, and what we can do to make happiness a priority in all of our buildings. There is also the question of designing buildings for those with additional needs – how do we put choice and control at the heart of our designs?
Ben Channon, Architect at Assael Architecture and Author of Happy By Design, is joined by B...
2020-07-1633 min
Guerilla Science Presents...Megacity London: Engineering our Future with Joanne LeungHear from Joanne Leung, Assistant Mechanical Engineer at Mott Macdonald Group, as she shares her thoughts on the challenges facing cities like London as they become megacities
Megacity London: Engineering our Future brings engineers from Mott Macdonald and Buro Happold together with artists to explore the challenges facing London in 2050.
Join Guerilla Science in September on a journey to find out what keeps London ticking, both above and below ground.
The online season will feature a digital installation and live Q&As with the engineers and artists.
2020-07-0919 min
Baustelle Bauwesen#07 Ove Arup - Ein "unorganisierter und willkürlicher Perfektionist"Sir Ove Nyquist Arup sei ein unorganisierter und willkürlicher Perfektionist gewesen. So sagte es zumindest Peter Rice, der erste Bauingenieur nach Arup, der mit der britischen Goldmedaille für Architektur ausgezeichnet wurde. Es lässt sich sicherlich viel darüber diskutieren, welches Adjektiv man verwendet, aber dass Arup ein Perfektionist war sollte spätestens nach der siebten Episode des Podcast Baustelle Bauwesen jedem klar sein.
Ove Arup war nämlich kein klassischer Bauingenieur, denn er studierte zuvor Philosophie und machte es zu seiner Lebensaufgabe, die Zusammenarbeit zwischen Architekt und Bauingenieur zu revolutionieren. All dies verpackte er unter d...
2020-07-0844 min
AEC Tech Journeys with Mayur MistrySeven Great Structural Engineers of 2oth centuryIn this video, I will talk about 7 great structural engineers of last century and share few of their projects along with book recommendations.
1. Fazlur Kahn, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM)
2. Ove Arup, Arup
3. Ted Happold, Buro Happold
4. Peter Rice, RFR
5. Pier Luigi Nervi
6. Felix Candela
7. Frei Otto
Thanks for listening.
2020-06-0405 min
21st Century Work LifeWhat's Going On and Flexible CommunicationThis show is brought to you by Virtual Not Distant, a London-based consultancy offering support to remote teams worldwide. Please see https://www.virtualnotdistant.com/podcasts/flexible-communication for full show notes What's Going On (this topical segment was recorded on 6th May 2020) A recent article from Workplacesless What Happens to HR When Everyone is Suddenly Remote? takes an in-depth look at the 'emotional labour' that people-people do and how that has changed, on top of the logistical challenges and uncertainties they're dealing with. It's a good tie-in with our special 'connection and disconnection' series underway...
2020-05-141h 12
Sustainability UncoveredThe Net-Zero Business Podcast: Episode Three - Buro HappoldIn response to the accelerated pace at which corporates are examining and setting net-zero targets to help alleviate the climate crisis, edie has launched a new spin-off of the Sustainable Business Covered podcast. Up next, an exclusive interview with engineering firm Buro Happold.
2020-04-2427 min
Radio DePaul Sports PodcastA Walk Through Wintrust - Collaboration with 14 SpeaksOutside of paying your tuition, there are few things DePaul wants you to do more than see a game at the new Wintrust Arena.
Radio DePaul Sports and 14 East bring you A Walk Through Wintrust, a survey into the attitude of DePaul students regarding Wintrust Arena and DePaul basketball.
Dylan Van Sickle, Jenni Holtz, Madeline Happold of 14 East and Matthew Melemseter and Tim Stebbins of Radio DePaul Sports contributed.
2019-02-1522 min
Getting Simple#9: Ian Keough — How to Make Better Decisions FasterHypar's Ian Keough on automating the generation of the built environment to help stakeholders make better decisions faster, writing code from his garage.
Ian Keough (@ikeough) is the founder of Hypar. He writes code from his garage to automate the generation of the built environment to help stakeholders make better decisions faster. Trained as a fine artist and architect—and known as The Father of Dynamo—Ian believes efficiency breeds quality and automation yields better, higher-quality products. This episode uncovers the Ian Keough beyond Dynamo—including his life habits, tactics to get into the flow s...
2018-08-011h 53
Public International Law Discussion Group (Part II)Immunity from Execution of Military and Cultural GoodsRecent years have seen numerous attempts to seize State assets held outside a State's national territory to satisfy debts owed by the State to private persons. Assets targeted have included military and cultural goods (from visiting naval vessels to paintings on loan to foreign museums). But such attempts have generally been unsuccessful, even when debtors have relied on widely-worded waivers of immunity. This presentation will examine why.
Matthew Happold is Professor of Public International Law at the University of Luxembourg, having previous taught at several universities in the United Kingdom. He is a member of the Commission consultative des droits...
2017-06-0734 min
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