Shows
Brick + BlockWhat are the challenges with sustainability on a global scale with Peter ObornWe are often guilty of looking at the small picture and it is often quite hard to take a step back and look at things at a macro scale.
We are familiar with the challenges that we face at a building or local scale but have we spared a thought about how things sit globally?
I discuss with my final guest of Season 1, Peter Oborn, who is the former Deputy Chairman for Aedas and is now a key member of Commonwealth Association of Architects (CAA) and UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Pr...
2025-02-0438 minBrick + BlockHow can Biophilia help us tackle Sustainability with Katie Le ChevalierBiophilia is something that we talk a lot about in relation to sustainability but how can we actually use it effectively?
I discuss with my guest Katie Le Chevalier, Business Development Manager from Planteria Group, about trying to integrate biophilia into buildings. Katie adds insight into:
How planting has changed over the past decade
What key things to think about when thinking about specifying plants in buildings and wellbeing
Considerations regarding supply chain
Rethinking logistics and carbon footprint
2025-01-0754 minBrick + BlockHow do we tackle sustainability within conservation architecture with Samantha GillConservation architecture requires a very thoughtful and careful approach. I discuss with my guest Samantha Gill, who is an Associate and AABC and RIBA Specialist Conservation Architect from Seven Architecture, the ever growing challenges within conservation architecture of trying to integrate sustainability, where traditionally the "building and the significance comes before anything"
With over a decade of experience in the field, Samantha adds insight into:
Differences between conservation and restoration
Guidance from Historic England to introduce sustainability into conservation architecture
How to introduce renewable technology into conservation architecture
Conservation of energy and the challenges of upgrading historic fabrics
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2024-12-0447 minBrick + BlockDoes the industry really understand Operational Energy with Annie Marston"I think what we often don't do is understand the building to begin with" Annie Marston
For this insightful talk, I discuss with Annie who is the CPO at ReSustain about:
Her route from academic researcher to service industry professional
EPCs and the nuances of calculations
How modelling should be approached throughout the design process
Smart Buildings and the 'rush for data'
2024-09-3043 minBrick + BlockArchitectural Education and its Role and Influence with Victoria Farrow"...architecture has the power to change...if were hoping to change the world and...change the behaviour of people in order to tackle some of the hugely pressing crises that we have globally, then starting younger with an awareness of what architecture really is for the general public...could be one of the most powerful things that we do." Victoria Farrow
For this latest episode, I discuss with Victoria who is the subject architecture lead at de montfort university:
- Her unplanned journey from practioner to educator
- Association of Architectural Educators UK
- BIM in Birmingham and Leicester
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2024-07-0145 minBrick + BlockThe Industry's Educational Journey with Sustainability with Oliver MorrisLooking at the last 10 years, its clear that the Industry has moved on from a design for compliance culture into looking at the value added approach by liaising with various stakeholders.
Join me, as I discuss with Oliver Morris, who is a Director for Sustainability at CBRE:
How the industry has moved on in the last 10 years
How to support client's with developing their brief's
Whether EPC's still have a place in the industry with NABERs hot on its coat tails
Whether Greenwashing still exists?
2024-04-0247 minBrick + BlockHow to Ensure Success with Sustainability within a Project with Martin SmithWith sustainability being at the heart of lots of projects and their brief’s, what are the key success factors of ensuring success within a project?
Join me, as I discuss with Martin Smith who is a Director at TFT, what are the key elements to bear in mind, whether its brief, programming or design teams – there are many factors that lend to the success of the project.
2024-03-0144 minBrick + BlockHow to Implement Sustainability in Residential Architecture with Alex NikjooWith houses being a major part of the built environment, it is important for us to understand how we can upgrade these homes to better deal with climate change. Join Pradumn and Alex, from Nikjoo Architects, having a pragmatic discussion on the challenges facing the residential market and how client's are approaching projects.
2024-02-0842 minBrick + BlockCircularity in Architecture through Contextualism with Bushra MohamedCircularity is a term that gets used a lot these days but how can you implement this? Pradumn discusses with Bushra how her experience from being a Studio Lead, Lecturer and Researcher has led her to implement Circularity principles in temporary architecture through Contextualism.
2024-01-1743 minBrick + BlockCan AI actually help us tackle Climate Change with Edward CrumpEveryone is talking about AI and what it can do. Edward and Pradumn discuss if AI is actually ready to help us tackle the challenges that Climate Change is presenting.
2024-01-0239 min
Architecture SocialRedefining Green Spaces: The Story Behind Holbein Gardens, ft. Pradumn Pamidighantam at Barr GazetasToday we will be speaking to Pradumn Pamidighantam from Barr Gazetas to navigate the sustainable journey of an award-winning architectural practice. Celebrating 30 years of creativity, Barr Gazetas is known for transforming the built environment through their commitment to the three pillars - People, Practice, and Projects. As an Employee Ownership Trust, they cherish their diverse, inclusive culture, and are actively pursuing BCorp status. Pradumn will be diving into their Net Zero Carbon Journey and their sustainable initiatives. He'll discuss their recent accolades - the Commercial Building Award 2023 (Wastebuild Zero) and the Green Building Pro...
2023-11-2139 minArchitecture SocialRedefining Green Spaces: The Story Behind Holbein Gardens, ft. Pradumn Pamidighantam at Barr GazetasToday we will be speaking to Pradumn Pamidighantam from Barr Gazetas to navigate the sustainable journey of an award-winning architectural practice. Celebrating 30 years of creativity, Barr Gazetas is known for transforming the built environment through their commitment to the three pillars - People, Practice, and Projects. As an Employee Ownership Trust, they cherish their diverse, inclusive culture, and are actively pursuing BCorp status. Pradumn will be diving into their Net Zero Carbon Journey and their sustainable initiatives. He'll discuss their recent accolades - the Commercial Building Award 2023 (Wastebuild Zero) and the Green Building Pro...
2023-11-2139 minBrick + BlockTrailerDive into discussions about the rapidly evolving challenges of architecture and climate change with host Pradumn Pamidighantam, an experienced architect with over a decade of experience. Pradumn and his guests will be discussing topics around how we can influence change and implement them to make a real difference. New episodes every fortnight.
2023-11-1300 min