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FOOTPRINT+ podcastsOptimising Building Performance: How can optimisation improve asset value
The UK’s non-domestic building stock is responsible for 23% of operational carbon emissions, posing a significant challenge to net zero targets. Energy efficiency in commercial buildings is essential, with optimisation being a key step before broader retrofits. To support the industry, UKGBC has collaborated with leading experts to share their insights, to encourage and support optimisation actions across the industry.
The program has reviewed strategies such as data collection & analysis, understandings set points, stakeholder behaviour and engagement, technology solutions and many more. By examining and discussing learnings, this session will present real insights into sustainable building operations, red...
2025-09-3047 min
In Light of It AllWhy Lighting Gets Left Behind | With Joshua WelchJoshua Welch is a Senior Lighting Designer at Hoare Lea, with a portfolio that spans projects for Harrods, Bloomberg, and Grosvenor. Known for his plain-spoken approach, he’s dedicated to making lighting design accessible and effective.In this episode, Josh explains why architects train for years but often receive less than an hour of formal lighting education. We discuss how this gap leads to poor decisions, why lighting has a disproportionate impact on well-being, and how improved education could transform the spaces we inhabit.You can find out more about Josh’s work below:Website - https://hoarelea.com/Link...
2025-09-1958 min
Light Talk PodcastLighting designers won't be replaced by AI, they'll be empowered by it | Juan FerrariSend us a textThe fear that AI will replace skilled professionals is misplaced – at least in lighting design. "I don't want AI to do lighting design for me," explains Juan Ferrari, Lighting Design Director at Hoare Lea, UK, "I want AI to actually make my lighting design better."This enlightening conversation explores how creative professionals are harnessing artificial intelligence as a powerful assistant rather than viewing it as a threat. Juan, whose fascinating journey from actor to architectural lighting designer gives him unique perspective on narrative and emotion in spaces, shares practical ways his 25-p...
2025-07-011h 05
iGaming DailyEp 526: Health and Education Leaders Push Back Against Select Committee 'Fantasy'In this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Ted Menmuir is joined by SBC Leaders Magazine and Player Protection Hub Editor, Steve Hoare, as well as DealMeOut's Co-Founder, Jordan Lea, to look into the recent Health and Social Care Select Committee hearing on problem gambling in the UK, The trio unpack the strong reactions and frustrations voiced by key stakeholders. The conversation dissects the statements made by the expert panel, offering critical insights into why many feel the current narrative misses the mark when it comes to understanding the real impact of gambling harm and the...
2025-05-2928 min
Journal of Biophilic DesignReimagining Workplaces: The Green Revolution in Design - Interviews from the Workspace Design Show 2025Catching up with some designers leading the way for workplace transformation at the Workspace Design Show in February this year, we learnt that there are more and more designers championing biophilic design as more than just a trend—it's a critical response to human well-being and environmental sustainability.Gurvinder Khurana from M Moser Associates cuts to the heart of the matter: "We are over 70% water, and [nature] resonates with us." This sentiment echoes throughout the conversation, revealing biophilic design as a profound connection between human experience and natural environments.The designers una...
2025-03-1227 minFOOTPRINT+ podcastsThe cumulative carbon effect in CAT B fit outLate in 2023, a dedicated cross-sector research group was set up to better understand the upfront carbon emissions associated with Cat B Office fit out projects. Created as an extension of the Offices Sector Group for the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard, the team sought to obtain data on the current industry performance level of Cat B office fit outs. This information is intended to be used in the limit-setting exercise to help apportion the industry’s remaining carbon budget, before release of the Beta Test version of the Standard in Summer 2024.
The results of this research ha...
2024-10-3045 min
BetaTalk - The Renewable Energy and Low Carbon Heating PodcastHeat Loss Tools - Heat Pump Ready ProjectsSend us a textThis is the second episode of the special Heat Pump Ready podcast series, in collaboration with the Carbon Trust with funding from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. In this episode, Nathan talks to 4 Heat Pump Ready projects to discuss ‘How Innovation can improve the heat pump survey and design process’. Key topics discussed include: - Ways to improve heat loss calculations, the limitations of standard methods and the potential role of measured heat loss in heat pump surveys. - Innovative tools to improve a...
2024-08-131h 10
CREtech TalksGreg Jones - Driving Sustainability and Decarbonization in the Built EnvironmentGreg Jones, Director of Hoare Lea, discusses the importance of sustainability and decarbonization in the built environment. He highlights the progress that has been made in the UK, particularly in terms of legislative and regulatory policies, as well as the establishment of networks and collaborations to drive sustainability initiatives. Jones also shares examples of sustainable technologies being implemented, such as mass timber and energy networks, and emphasizes the need for a mindset shift and thinking differently to make a real impact. He expresses optimism for the future, citing the growing awareness and engagement of younger generations.Takeaways:
2024-06-2027 min
Bird & Bird PodcastsBuilding a Sustainable Future: We Discuss Trends in Sustainability and ConstructionSophie Phillips, Senior Associate in Bird & Bird's Construction team, speaks with Jennifer Pollard, an Associate in the sustainability team at engineering consultancy firm, Hoare Lea, about the trends and challenges in sustainability and construction. They explore the current atmosphere around net zero carbon, and the regulatory changes that anyone designing a building now must have in mind to ensure future compliance. They also discuss the importance of buy-in from all stakeholders to create a sustainable development, and agree that collaboration is key when it comes to meeting sustainability targets.
2024-05-2928 min
Air Quality Matters#24 - Chris Rush: Elevating Air Quality in our Indoor Spaces - Strategies, Communication, and Career PathsSend us a textA conversation with Chris RushChris is a Director and air quality consultant lead at Hoare Lea, an award-winning, multi-discipline engineering consultancy with a creative team of engineers, designers, and technical specialists. Part of the Tetra Tech Group, a global provider of environmentally focused consulting and engineering services, and part of its renowned Tetra Tech High-Performance Buildings Group.Chris is focused on promoting air quality's crucial health and well-being role in our built environment and the opportunity that buildings...
2024-05-201h 39
Hoare Lea Exploration PodcastAdvocating for unsung scientists: Physicist and Wikipedian Dr Jessica Wade In this episode, our guest host Frances Brown (Associate Director, Hoare Lea) chats to physicist and Faculty of Engineering material scientist Dr Jessica Wade of Imperial College London. Having also become known as a ‘Wikipedian’ and advocate for unsung scientists including women in STEM, Jess has written thousands of online bios for those deserving of recognition and was awarded a British Empire Medal in 2019 for services to gender diversity in science.
2024-03-0829 min
Hoare Lea Exploration PodcastA world of pure imagination - Innovation for a sustainable built environment In this episode, Ellie Griffiths chats to Yewande Akinola – an engineer, consultant and Innovate UK ambassador recently awarded an MBE for services to innovation and industry diversification – whose human-centric built environment journey began with modelling her dream house from her mum’s living room.
2024-01-0223 min
The Built Environment Marketing Show: marketing strategies and tactics for architects and engineersEP 61: End of year round-upHello and welcome to the last The Built Environment Marketing Show of the year. The show is hosted by me, Ayo Abbas and I run my own built environment marketing consultancy, Abbas Marketing.Today is my special end of year episode so you'll get:My podcast stats in numbersA whistle-stop tour of the key themes and discussions from my episodes this yearA look forward to what's in store for '24And some of the Bloopers from this season. Thanks to all my listeners and guests who have supported the show this year. ...
2023-12-1820 min
Hoare Lea Exploration PodcastAI in the built environment In this episode, our host Ellie Griffiths chats to Alan Mosca, co-founder and chief technology officer at nPlan – a machine learning-based platform that forecasts and predicts outcomes of construction, engineering and infrastructure projects. As well as the capability for innovation through optioneering, improving efficiency, and the flywheel that AI can give to designers, we discuss sustainability and energy consumption cost-benefit analysis, efficient AI chips of the future, and cautionary tales. Alan offers his perspective on concerns about bias in data sets, plus a new bias that he believes is soon to come, arising from models trained on...
2023-11-0729 min
The Changing WorkplaceDesign & Build: Project case study with Hoare LeaIn this episode, we explore Design & Build – a one-stop shop, where the designer and builder work together to create a single point of contact. This results in faster project completion, enhanced collaboration, and reduced risks. Vicki Walker, Business Development Director shares her years of experience to provide valuable insights into the core of Design & Build. She is joined by Ross McEachern Project Director, from Hoare Lea a recent Design & Build client, who shares his first-hand experience. Tune in for a better understanding of this approach to workplace transformation.If you’d like to learn more abou...
2023-10-0412 min
Virtual Lighting Design CommunityFuture Tools: AI, VR, Metaverses, Blockchains & Digital Twins — Jonathan Rush | Lighting Design for the FutureSend us a textJonathan Rush is an architectural lighting designer with over 20 years’ experience. He believes that human beings have a physiological and emotional response to light that we must understand to create engaging experiences. He is passionate about our ecology and creating a kinder society. As a Director in Hoare Lea, he drives the team to ensure that all design outputs are challenging and innovative. For him lighting is an amazing medium for art and design and one that can provide the most incredible experiences in architecture – putting people and ecology at the...
2023-10-0429 minVirtual Lighting Design CommunityBitesize Clip: Jonathan Rush | Future Tools: AI, VR, Metaverses, Blockchains & Digital Twins | LD for the FutureSend us a textEnjoy this bitesize clip, a taste of what our thought leaders are sharing with our community this season. Jonathan Rush is an architectural lighting designer with over 20 years’ experience. He believes that human beings have a physiological and emotional response to light that we must understand to create engaging experiences. He is passionate about our ecology and creating a kinder society. As a Director in Hoare Lea, he drives the team to ensure that all design outputs are challenging and innovative. For him lighting is an amazing medium...
2023-10-0308 min
The Built Environment Marketing Show: marketing strategies and tactics for architects and engineersEp 56: Demonstrating the value of marketing with Rachel Davies, Hoare Lea, part IIWelcome to The Built Environment Marketing show hosted by me, Ayo Abbas from Abbas Marketing. This episode is part II of my conversation with Rachel Davies from Hoare Lea. If you've not checked out part I, I'd advise you to before listening to this one. In this episode, we cover:• How we can gain more credibility as marketers• The importance of innovation and creativity • The role of AI in marketing • Prioritising quality over quantity.ResourcesAbbas Marketing Hoare Lea websiteAbout the showThe Bu...
2023-09-2920 min
Só se estraga uma estante25. Natália Correia, Wallenstein e pequenas irritaçõesApós uma introdução com apontamentos resultantes do episódio 24, o Tomé recomenda dramaturgia, um género abordado pela segunda vez neste podcast ('Rei Édipo'), contrariamente ao que a Ana diz. Viajamos, assim, até ao final do século XIX e às peças de Schiller com a sua trilogia ‘Wallenstein’.
A Ana partilha mais uma das suas obsessões recentes: a biografia de Natália Correia, intitulada ‘O Dever de Deslumbrar’, por Filipa Martins. Com este livro ficamos a conhecer em detalhe a Natália escritora, política e intelectual.
Na segunda parte, a Ana e o Tomé abordam...
2023-09-2956 min
The Built Environment Marketing Show: marketing strategies and tactics for architects and engineersEp 55: Content, Climate and Thought leadership with Rachel Davies, Hoare LeaWelcome to the new season of The Built Environment Marketing show hosted by me, Ayo Abbas from Abbas Marketing.I’ve been a fan for a long-time of Hoare Lea's marketing so it has been really lovely to connect with Rachel Davies via LinkedIn and now on this podcast to find out more about how they do it. It was such an interesting honest conversation.We cover:The importance of thought leadership, how to get buy-in for it and how to do it.How they take a ‘no brochure’ approach and champion digital How they cho...
2023-09-1527 min
Hoare Lea Exploration PodcastData-led solutions for positive social change Imagine Eastenders without its community hotspots: the Queen Vic, the cafe, the market, the square. It’d be a lot harder for the main characters to mix, right? In this episode, Ellie Griffiths chats to Amir Hussain, the Bradford-born founder/CEO of Yeme Tech, about building inclusive communities. Amir uses his geospatial mapping platform to intelligently and compassionately bring people together in the real world – seeking out innovative built-environment solutions that inform place regeneration and facilitate connection, especially in challenged areas. Hear about his journey from traditional to tech; the localisation of place performance; the acce...
2023-07-2025 min
42 Roles in the Built EnvironmentTalking to Ellie Griffiths - Building Services Engineer - Hoare Lea42 Roles in the Built Environment - Building Services Engineer
"Be inquisitive, don’t be afraid to ask a stupid question of another discipline. If you don’t know why an MEP engineer is banging on about something, just ask them" - Ellie Griffiths
Ellie is a Senior Associate at Hoare Lea, specialising in Building Services design and leading multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver a range of exciting buildings. These teams/services involve not only mechanical, electric and public health (MEP) services, but also sustainability, fire, acoustics, vertical transportation, air quality, lighting, ICT and intelligent buildings. Her ke...
2023-06-1542 min
GraphStuff.FM: The Neo4j Graph Database Developer PodcastGraph Database Use Cases That Will Blow Your MindCall for Community Speakers: https://dev.neo4j.com/submit-your-talkNeo4j User Survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeDbYReEL8JXtlNKsBodtAUnlkuGsAdWJLAQornvxWihembMQ/viewformData Importer File Filter: https://neo4j.com/developer-blog/neo4j-data-importer-introducing-file-filtering/Bloom Slicer: https://neo4j.com/docs/bloom-user-guide/current/bloom-tutorial/slicer/Experimental Client APIs: https://medium.com/neo4j/a-new-steer-for-the-neo4j-drivers-ed3de051209eAdditional 5.6 release notes: https://neo4j.com/release-notes/database/neo4j-5/Intro to Neo4j Workshop Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otCRuINPUakIntermediate Cypher Workshop Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJBTdWig564Building a Routing Application Workshop Recording: Register for Spring Data Workshop: h...
2023-04-0144 min
CIBSE Journal Podcast7. People, energy and performance: a new approach to office lightingCovid has radically altered the way we work, with a hybrid approach seeing people spending as much time working from home as in the office.For companies to persuade people back to the workplace and attract new talent, they now have to offer attractive, comfortable spaces that provide opportunities for creativity and collaboration.Lighting has a large part to play in making people feel healthy and comfortable at work, whether it’s through human-centric lighting or access to daylight and exterior view.Of course, any lighting strategy has to minimise the energy used. With lighting making up...
2023-03-3150 min
#Build2PerformPeople, energy and performance: a new approach to office lightingCovid has radically altered the way we work, with a hybrid approach seeing people spending as much time working from home as in the office.
For companies to persuade people back to the office workplace and attract new talent, they now have to offer attractive, comfortable spaces that provide opportunities for creativity and collaboration.
Lighting has a large part to play in making people feel healthy and comfortable at work, whether it’s through human human-centric lighting or access to daylight and exterior view.
Of course, any lighting strategy has to minimise the energy used. With lighting making up around 17% of...
2023-03-3050 min
Hoare Lea Exploration PodcastHuman first, designer second.In this episode, our host Ellie Griffiths hears from The Royal College of Art’s Rama Gheerawo – an inclusive design innovator who has used his skillset to address societal issues around ageing, healthcare, ability and diversity. Together they discuss human-centric healthcare design today and juggling its multiple demands, as well as the importance of healthcare placement, localisation and access, getting comfortable with uncertainty, non-binary thinking and leadership models based around empathy, clarity and creativity.
2023-01-3030 min
Hoare Lea Exploration PodcastFull STEAM ahead - Nurturing the talent pipelineIn this episode, our host Ellie Griffiths chats to Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon – mathematician, computer scientist and co-founder of social enterprise Stemettes – about our sector today and Anne-Marie’s own prodigal trajectory through it, including her road-to-Damascus moment, as well as the labour involved with changing cultures, and enriching the quality of the solution.
2022-11-2236 min
Legal Creatives PodcastEpisode 28: The Power of Iteration in Legal Design - With Marco Mendola (UK)🎙 Marco Mendola 🍄 is the Founder at MM3 Legal 🎸 (United Kingdom) - Legal Innovation Superhero 🦸🏽♂️| Trainee lawyer at Hoare Lea 🏗️| Value creator and legal designer 🎩 He has extensive experience in law & digital technologies, contract review and data protection. His superpowers are empathy, visual thinking and storytelling ✍
In this episode, we talk about everything from building a personal brand to developing breakthrough strategies for contract design and gamification of the law including how to tackle the legal challenges of Web3! If you're looking for ways to stand out and get ahead in your legal career, this is the perfect episode for you.
You w...
2022-11-0120 min
Hoare Lea Exploration PodcastNewton to Net Zero - What's gravity got to do with it?In this episode Alex chats to Charlie Blair, of Gravitricity, about the development of a storage technology based on a simple principle: raising and lowering a heavy weight. Offering some of the best characteristics of lithium batteries and pumped hydro storage, Charlie shares the journey so far for this novel innovation that will enable existing grid infrastructure to go further in a renewable energy world.
2022-09-0125 min
Hoare Lea Exploration PodcastHigher education powering innovation.We hear from Professor Michele Barbour, the University of Bristol’s Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor for Enterprise and Innovation – a new role created just six months ago. Following a recent study which has found that the university’s spinout companies generate higher average returns on investment than those of any other UK university, Michele shares her own experience in founding a spinout.
2022-05-1325 min
Hoare Lea Exploration PodcastDr Maggie Aderin-PocockWe hear from award-winning space scientist, author and presenter of the BBC’s The Sky At Night Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock MBE, who has been fascinated with space since she was a girl
2022-04-2910 min
Hoare Lea Exploration PodcastVanessa Murray Founder of Mentoring CircleWe hear from Vanessa Murray, who founded Mentoring Circle to address the gender diversity gap at the property industry’s senior leadership level – by partnering newly qualified female professionals with top female leaders. The organisation welcomes its second intake on International Women’s Day, 8 March 2022. Vanessa discusses with Hoare Lea Directors Jo Edwards and Sara Quaglieni their experience of mentoring for the scheme, as well as getting comfortable with not knowing all the answers, and articulating ambitions out loud. Together they talk confidence, reverse mentoring and the importance of symbiotic learning through the next generation, and how we rec...
2022-03-0829 min
Hoare Lea Exploration PodcastDigital detox - Rethinking data centre designA digital detox is a common new year’s resolution, and the planet needs one on an industrial scale – our everyday internet actions contributing considerably to the climate emergency. While the huge shift to the virtual plane feels like a good thing – a Zoom meeting is less environmentally harmful than travelling 200 miles to a colleague’s office – it’s all relative. Data centres, which house computer systems and process our digital doings, are responsible for major emissions. At the same time, the pandemic highlighted our need for digital connection, so what can we do to reduce the repercussion...
2022-02-0133 min
Hoare Lea Exploration PodcastFuture Way Of WorkingRecorded as we launched our nine-day fortnight work initiative, our Director of People and Development, Erica Coombs-Prole, talks to Stephanie Corking, Co-Owner and People Director at Laws of Attraction. Together they discuss the intersection of workplace with wellbeing, how enhancing professional relationships in a way that positively impacts culture can improve operational growth, and implementing solutions to support positive mental health and work-life balance.
2022-01-0518 min
Hoare Lea Exploration PodcastEnvironmental Psychology with Dr Melissa MarselleIn this episode recorded specially for COP26, Andrew talks to Dr Melissa Marselle, an Environmental Psychologist at the University of Surrey. They discuss how our psychological wellbeing intersects with contact to nature, and the principles of biophilic design and biodiversity promotion in supporting positive mental health.
2021-11-0527 min
amBX - The Smart Building PodcastEp. 16: The Delivery and Aftercare of Smart Buildings - Hoare LeaIn this episode, I speak with Jovan Arsovski who is a Consultant and Senior Engineer of Building Intelligence at Hoare Lea. Jovan shares his thoughts on the smart building process. We discuss the pricing and delivery of a smart building project, human-centric technology, aftercare and the future of real estate.
#amBXSmartBuildingPod #SmartBuildings #SmartTechnology #DigitalBuildings #HumanCentricTechnology
2021-10-2627 min
The Quiet Mark PodcastEpisode 29: LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACOUSTICS! - Film Studio Acoustic Design - Barry Jobling - Hoare LeaLockdowns may have shut cinemas and choked off the supply of new films and TV shows, but developers are banking on the streaming boom by pouring hundreds of millions of pounds into building Hollywood-style studios in the UK.In this episode of The Quiet Mark Podcast - LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACOUSTICS! - we discuss Film Studios with Barry Jobling, Partner with Hoare Lea, who, in addition to working on numerous studios including Dagenham, Elstree and Manchester, recently contributed to a new report from JLL: Reel...
2021-09-2935 min
Hoare Lea Exploration PodcastLive panel: The Digital OpportunityIn a special edition recorded live during our firm’s internal Digital Engineering Week, Andrew hosts a panel of industry experts to explore how utilising data will help steer the future of engineering and project delivery towards a construction industry that’s efficient, human-centric and planet-positive
2021-09-2358 min
Hoare Lea Exploration PodcastDrive & data – making energy-positive housing a realityIn this episode Andrew is joined by Grant Prosser, Development Delivery Manager at Wales & West Housing, and William Box, Director of Carnego Systems. Together they discuss the impact of data monitoring in ensuring net-zero-carbon homes can become a reality, and delve into the success of Wales’s first energy-positive and affordable housing development, Rhiw Cefn Gwlad,
2021-08-0935 min
Hoare Lea Exploration PodcastInternational Women in Engineering Day 2021In a special edition recorded for this year’s International Women in Engineering Day, our guest host Rachel Bell is joined by four female engineers at Hoare Lea, spanning all stages of their careers. Together they discuss everything from their journey into engineering and women who inspired them, to the future of our industry and even the cleanliness of the ladies’ loo at project sites!
2021-06-2339 min
Hoare Lea Exploration PodcastCalm & connection: creating spaces for SEN pupils.In this episode Andrew is joined by Zane Putne, Senior Architect at Noviun, and Rama Venchard, Director at Silica Associates to discuss the evolving needs of SEN schools. Together they explore how Special Educational Needs (SEN) school design can create dedicated environments that allow pupils to feel safe, learn about their emotions, and develop life skills
2021-05-2635 min
Hoare Lea Exploration PodcastInto The Unknown Extreme Environments Part 2 Join Andrew for part 2 of his chat with two experts in extreme environments. We hear from Scott Parazynski (American physician and a former NASA astronaut, who completed five Space Shuttle flights and seven spacewalks) and Kelvin Murray (Professional Diver and Expedition Leader who has undertaken exploratory missions on every continent and ocean on our planet). The pair talk teamwork and the new perspectives provided by extreme exploration.
2021-04-1922 min
CIBSE Journal Podcast3. How Covid-19 has affected the way buildings are ventilatedThe authors of CIBSE's Natural ventilation guide discuss the best practice for minimising the risk of the virus as we emerge from lockdown
Minimising the risk of Covid-19 in the built environment is the topic of the latest podcast by CIBSE Journal. The authors of CIBSE's Covid-19 Ventilation Guidance discuss the physics of virus transmission and how the infection risk can be minimised in buildings.
Appearing on the podcast are Dr Shaun Fitzgerald, director at the Centre for Climate Repair, University of Cambridge; Eimear Moloney FCIBSE, director at Hoare Lea; Dr Chris Iddon, chair...
2021-04-0756 min
#Build2PerformHow COVID-19 has affected the way buildings are ventilatedMinimising the risk of COVID-19 in the built environment is the topic of the latest CIBSE Journal podcast. The authors of CIBSE’s COVID-19 Ventilation Guidance discuss the physics of virus transmission and how the infection risk can be minimised in buildings.
Appearing on the podcast are Dr Shaun Fitzgerald, director, Centre for Climate Repair, University of Cambridge; Eimear Moloney director at Hoare Lea; Dr Chris Iddon, chair of the CIBSE Natural Ventilation Group and Abigail Hathway, lecturer at the University of Sheffield.
2021-03-3156 min
Hoare Lea Exploration PodcastDipesh Patel and Luke Harrison of Pattern DesignAndrew is joined by Dipesh Patel, Director of Pattern Design, and Associate Director Luke Harrison, to talk all things stadium. Together they discuss the complexities of sustainable design for extreme climates, honouring local culture, and their excitement about the upcoming 2022 FIFA World Cup, where recent project Ahmad Bin Ali stadium will take centre stage.
2021-03-0431 min
Hoare Lea Exploration PodcastJulie Hirigoyen, UKGBC Chief ExecutiveJoin Andrew as he chats to Julie Hirigoyen, Chief Executive of UK Green Building Council, the country's leading NGO campaigning for a sustainable built environment. Julie shares her unique insight into the ever-evolving perception and importance of sustainability, and how the built environment can create healthier, more equitable societies while protecting and enhancing our natural world.
2021-01-2033 min
Hoare Lea Exploration PodcastHomes that help, independent living - David AdamsAndrew chats to David Adams, CEO of ADS Independent Living Solutions. Together with his wife, he created the Smile Homes concept: a person-centric home that’s truly bespoke to the individual needs of people with learning challenges, autism, mental health challenges or physical differences – those who are often constrained to living in unsuitable settings or in the care of their families. He talks about his vision for inclusivity, technology, modularisation, and the individual and societal benefits of people with additional need being able to live independently
2020-12-0823 min
Hoare Lea Exploration PodcastA new healthcare horizon - Dr Abdullahi SheriffIn this episode Andrew chats to Dr Abdullahi Sheriff about the transformation of the healthcare sector. He shares his inspiring vision for better approaches to problem solving, along with insight into person-centred healthcare, collaboration, and the sector’s technological advancement.
2020-10-1934 min
The Changing Construction PodcastNissa Dann: Why innovation often failsNissa Dann, Principal Digital Operations Coordinator at Hoare Lea, joins us to chat about what innovation actually means, the business need for change, generating additional value, top tips on how to implement new technologies and change, and the future of Construction.
2020-10-0519 min
Hoare Lea Exploration PodcastWayne HemingwayJoin Andrew as he chats to Wayne Hemingway, one of Britain’s most influential designers. As co-founder of Red or Dead, creator of the award-winning Hemingway Design, and current Design Advocate to the Mayor of London, he is a man on a mission. Determined to realise his philosophy of always improving the things that matter in life, here he shares his vision for social-led place-making, human-centred housing design, and how we must create a more purpose-driven construction industry.
2020-09-2530 min
Hoare Lea Exploration PodcastWayne HemmingwayJoin Andrew as he chats to Wayne Hemmingway, one of Britain’s most influential designers. As co-founder of Red or Dead, creator of the award-winning Hemmingway Design, and current Design Advocate to the Mayor of London, he is a man on a mission. Determined to his realise his philosophy of always improving the things that matter in life, here he shares his vision for social-led place-making, human-centred housing design, and how we must create a more purpose-driven construction industry.
2020-09-2300 min
JLL UK Clustering InsightsEpisode 4: Influencing design and engineering in life sciencesMatthew Jones, Partner at Hoare Lea joins Chris Walters, Investor & Developer Life Sciences Lead in this episode to debunk the myths within the life sciences sector. Matthew takes us through what is influencing design and engineering and the impact that the emerging innovation culture is having on the market.
2020-09-0320 min
Hoare Lea Exploration PodcastSet for success: UK film studiosIn this episode, Andrew talks to two film-industry giants: Nick Smith, President of Blackhall Studios, and David Godfrey, a Consultant on major studio developments across the globe. Together, they share their unique perspective on what the future holds for UK film and TV, their time spent as Directors of the pioneering Pinewood Studios, and how the creation of quality spaces is more vital than ever.
2020-09-0231 min
Hoare Lea Exploration PodcastHoare Lea Exploration Podcast Episode 6 - Helle Søholt, Gehl co-founderIn this episode Andrew chats to the pioneering Helle Søholt: a Founding Partner and current CEO of Gehl Architects. Together they discuss everything from human-centric design, data-driven knowledge and planning, to the transformation of global cities in light of the current pandemic.
2020-08-0637 min
Hoare Lea Exploration PodcastInto the unknown: extreme environments part 1Join Andrew as he chats to two experts in extreme environments about preparation and training: Scott Parazynski, an American physician and a former NASA astronaut, who completed five Space Shuttle flights and seven spacewalks; and Kelvin Murray, a Professional Diver and Expedition Leader who has undertaken exploratory missions on every continent and ocean on our planet. Look out for part 2 coming later in the year where the pair talk teamwork and the new perspectives provided by extreme exploration.
2020-07-1429 min
Hoare Lea Exploration PodcastStephen Hodder MBEIn this episode, Andrew chats to world renowned English architect Stephen Hodder. Together they discuss his unique journey with Hodder + Partners, and explore a variety of hot topics – from resilience and refurbishment to net zero carbon ambitions. Stephen also shares more about his latest project, RHS Bridgewater, which was named as a top 20 alternative ethical destination for 2020.
2020-06-3024 min
Hoare Lea Exploration PodcastThe Social Contact PodThis episode, we hear from two key designers of the Social Contact Pod – a collaborative project launched in response to the Coronavirus outbreak. We discuss what makes this unique pod – which allows families to spend valuable time with loved ones without the risk of contamination – so special, and how spaces that promote human and connection with our natural environment are likely to become more important than ever.
2020-06-1120 min
Hoare Lea Exploration PodcastA revolution in dementia researchIn this episode Andrew is joined by Dr Adrian Ivinson, Chief Operating Officer of the UK Dementia Research Institute (DRI). They discuss the transformative way the institute is approaching research into early diagnosis, prevention and treatment for dementia, and the part design plays in making it possible.
2020-05-2634 min
Hoare Lea Exploration PodcastWhat's the secret to truly sustainable design?In this episode Andrew is joined by James Ford and Louise Wille of Hoare Lea's sustainability team as they discuss the issues and considerations surrounding the creation of value for sustainable development.
2020-05-1327 minThe Changing Construction PodcastNajma Dunnett: Managing contracts and disputes in an uncertain climateNajma Dunnet, Senior Associate Legal Counsel at Hoare Lea, joins us to discuss best practice tips on managing contracts and disputes throughout this uncertain time. We cover the changing workforce and the impact on sites, what happens when terms on the contract are made impossible to meet by the current global situation, how understanding clients are being, the role of email in contracts and projects, what PI insurers want to see, and who the biggest offenders are when it comes to contracts.
2020-05-1222 min
Professional Practice PodcastsFire Engineering with Karl Wallasch | Architecture CPDFire expert, Karl Wallasch explains his training at the Bauhaus and his route to becoming a fire engineer at Hoare Lea. In this programme, Karl examines the concept of fire engineering to free up designers from their over-reliance on Approved Document B. This podcast uses case studies and demonstrates first principles.
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www.futurecities.org.uk
2019-02-1028 min
#Build2PerformBuilding Simulation Group Build2Perform Live 2018The CIBSE Building Simulation Group (BSG) are excited to tell you about their involvement in Build2Perform Live 2018. This short podcast highlights the BSG awards, certification discussion and content.
Darren Woolf (Chair of BSG, Hoare Lea, Loughborough University) - Introduction and overview of BSG
Darren Coppins (Chair of CERT, Built Physics Limited) - Certification
Gabriela Costa (Vice Chair of CERT, Sweco) - Build2Perform
Naghman Khan (Secretary of BSG, IES) - BSG Prize 2018
2018-10-0803 min