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The Futurebuild PodcastEpisode 28 - The Big Retrofit Challenge Returns | Retrofit series (Video)The Big Retrofit Challenge is back, bigger and bolder for 2026!
Futurebuild, in partnership with the National Home Decarbonisation Group (NHDG) and Innovate UK, is launching The Big Retrofit Challenge 2026, a national call for innovations to help decarbonise our homes at scale.
In this episode of the Futurebuild Podcast, Martin Hurn talks with Laura Marks, Chair of the NHDG Innovation Working Group and Innovation Champion at United Infrastructure, about what's new for 2026, last year's standout ideas, and how the Challenge is driving real change across the retrofit sector.
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2025-10-2836 min
The Futurebuild PodcastEpisode 28 - The Big Retrofit Challenge Returns | Retrofit series (Audio)The Big Retrofit Challenge is back, bigger and bolder for 2026!
Futurebuild, in partnership with the National Home Decarbonisation Group (NHDG) and Innovate UK, is launching The Big Retrofit Challenge 2026, a national call for innovations to help decarbonise our homes at scale.
In this episode of the Futurebuild Podcast, Martin Hurn talks with Laura Marks, Chair of the NHDG Innovation Working Group and Innovation Champion at United Infrastructure, about what's new for 2026, last year's standout ideas, and how the Challenge is driving real change across the retrofit sector.
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2025-10-2836 min
The Futurebuild PodcastEpisode 26 - From foundations to futures: Engineering a low-carbon built environment (Audio)In this Futurebuild podcast, host Martin Hurn is joined by Diego Padilla-Philipps—Director of Decarbonisation and Innovation for Building Structures at WSP. A structural engineer by trade, Diego has led landmark projects like 22 Bishopsgate and is driving WSP’s mission to halve emissions by 2030.
He shares how AI and multi-objective optimisation are transforming the design process—breaking down silos, testing thousands of options, and flipping the industry’s “journey of disappointment” into the productisation of buildings.
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2025-10-0254 min
The Futurebuild PodcastEpisode 26 - From foundations to futures: Engineering a low-carbon built environment (Video)In this Futurebuild podcast, host Martin Hurn speaks with Diego Padilla-Philipps—Director of Decarbonisation and Innovation for Building Structures at WSP. A structural engineer by trade, Diego has led landmark projects like 22 Bishopsgate and is driving WSP’s mission to halve emissions by 2030.
He shares how AI and multi-objective optimisation are transforming the design process—breaking down silos, testing thousands of options, and flipping the industry’s “journey of disappointment” into the productisation of buildings.
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2025-10-0254 min
The Futurebuild PodcastEpisode 24 - Building homes that last: Data, design & climate resilience (Audio)In this episode of the Futurebuild Podcast, Elaine Toogood, Senior Director, MPA Concrete and The Concrete Centre. joins host Martin Hurn to explore how we can deliver homes that are truly fit for the future. From the risks of overlooking what’s behind our walls to the opportunities of low-carbon concrete, they discuss resilience, safety, innovation, and why housing policy must keep pace with climate reality.
Explore more insights and case studies in The Concrete Centre’s Sustainability Series
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2025-09-0357 min
The Futurebuild PodcastEpisode 24 - Building homes that last: Data, design & climate resilience (Video)In this episode of the Futurebuild Podcast, Elaine Toogood, Senior Director, MPA Concrete and The Concrete Centre. joins host Martin Hurn to explore how we can deliver homes that are truly fit for the future. From the risks of overlooking what’s behind our walls to the opportunities of low-carbon concrete, they discuss resilience, safety, innovation, and why housing policy must keep pace with climate reality.
Explore more insights and case studies in The Concrete Centre’s Sustainability Series
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2025-09-0357 min
The Futurebuild PodcastEpisode 22 - Retrofit reimagined: Architecture, skills, and cultural heritage | Retrofit series (Audio)In this second episode of our new retrofit series, host Martin Hurn speaks with Varsha Ravichandran, Sustainability Consultant at Turner & Townsend and part of the RISE Retrofit programme team, joins the Futurebuild Podcast to explore retrofit as a cultural and technical challenge. She discusses balancing carbon reduction with architectural heritage, creating local green skills, and why changing mindsets is just as important as updating buildings. A fresh look at how retrofit can transform not just performance, but places and communities.
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2025-08-0749 min
The Futurebuild PodcastEpisode 22 - Retrofit reimagined: Architecture, skills, and cultural heritage | Retrofit series (Video)In this second episode of our new retrofit series, host Martin Hurn speaks with Varsha Ravichandran, Sustainability Consultant at Turner & Townsend and part of the RISE Retrofit programme team, joins the Futurebuild Podcast to explore retrofit as a cultural and technical challenge. She discusses balancing carbon reduction with architectural heritage, creating local green skills, and why changing mindsets is just as important as updating buildings. A fresh look at how retrofit can transform not just performance, but places and communities.
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2025-08-0749 min
The Futurebuild PodcastEpisode 21 - Beyond Greenhushing: The truth behind green claims (Video)Charlie Martin, CEO and founder of the Anti-Greenwash Charter, joins the Futurebuild Podcast to discuss the growing trend of greenhushing—where companies stay silent on sustainability due to fear of backlash. Drawing from the first annual Green Claims Pulse Survey, a collaboration between Futurebuild, the Carbon Literacy Project, and Hattrick, Charlie shares insights on why radical transparency and honest storytelling are critical to rebuilding trust and driving meaningful climate action in the built environment. He highlights how marketing can go beyond promotion to become a powerful catalyst for genuine change.
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2025-07-2450 min
The Futurebuild PodcastEpisode 21 - Beyond Greenhushing: The truth behind green claims (Audio)Charlie Martin, CEO and founder of the Anti-Greenwash Charter, joins the Futurebuild Podcast to discuss the growing trend of greenhushing—where companies stay silent on sustainability due to fear of backlash. Drawing from the first annual Green Claims Pulse Survey, a collaboration between Futurebuild, the Carbon Literacy Project, and Hattrick, Charlie shares insights on why radical transparency and honest storytelling are critical to rebuilding trust and driving meaningful climate action in the built environment. He highlights how marketing can go beyond promotion to become a powerful catalyst for genuine change.
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2025-07-2450 min
The Futurebuild PodcastEpisode 20 - Embedding circular thinking: Sustainability and policy in practice (Audio)Dr. Michelle Sanchez Brajkovic, Sustainability Lead at RSHP and Circular Economy Coordinator at the Architects Climate Action Network (ACAN), joins the Futurebuild Podcast to share her international journey in sustainable design — from early grassroots reuse projects in Venezuela to leading ESG frameworks and ISO certification at a global architectural firm. She also discusses her work with the Architects Climate Action Network and their new Circular Economy Policy Campaign, offering insight into the built environment’s role in emissions, waste, and systems change.
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2025-07-1553 min
The Futurebuild PodcastEpisode 20 - Embedding circular thinking: Sustainability and policy in practice (Video)Dr. Michelle Sanchez Brajkovic, Sustainability Lead at RSHP and Circular Economy Coordinator at the Architects Climate Action Network (ACAN), joins the Futurebuild Podcast to share her international journey in sustainable design — from early grassroots reuse projects in Venezuela to leading ESG frameworks and ISO certification at a global architectural firm. She also discusses her work with the Architects Climate Action Network and their new Circular Economy Policy Campaign, offering insight into the built environment’s role in emissions, waste, and systems change.
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2025-07-1553 min
The Futurebuild PodcastEpisode 19 - A decade of change: Redefining the role of structural engineers in the climate emergency (Audio)In this episode of the Futurebuild podcast, host Martin Hurn sits down with Will Arnold, Head of Climate Action, The Institution of Structural Engineer, to unpack what it truly means to be a “guardian of materials” — and how engineering is playing a pivotal role in the shift toward net zero construction. From reducing embodied carbon to embracing circular design, material reuse, and social value, we explore how structural decisions can shape a more sustainable built environment.
The conversation also highlights key industry-led initiatives like the Net Zero Carbon Building Standard and the campaign for Part Z — a p...
2025-06-251h 05
The Futurebuild PodcastEpisode 19 - A decade of change: Redefining the role of structural engineers in the climate emergency (Video)In this episode of the Futurebuild podcast, host Martin Hurn sits down with Will Arnold, Head of Climate Action, The Institution of Structural Engineer, to unpack what it truly means to be a “guardian of materials” — and how engineering is playing a pivotal role in the shift toward net zero construction. From reducing embodied carbon to embracing circular design, material reuse, and social value, we explore how structural decisions can shape a more sustainable built environment.
The conversation also highlights key industry-led initiatives like the Net Zero Carbon Building Standard and the campaign for Part Z — a p...
2025-06-251h 05
Where it's AT - the Architectural Technology podcast from CIATThe Healing Power of Buildings: Architectural Technology for Health with Ann Vanner FCIAT and Richard Alston MCIAT | 008Welcome to Where it's AT | the Architectural Technology PodcastIn this episode we explore the relationship between architectural technology and health. With guest speakers Ann Vanner FCIAT from Healing Buildings and Richard Alston MCIAT from Alston and Donnelly Architecture, the discussion covers how design can improve wellbeing, strategies for a healthier built environment, and the importance of education to drive the industry forward. Recorded live at Futurebuild 2025, the conversation also highlights the practical applications of architectural technology, focusing on standards like PassivHaus and various holistic design approaches. Key issues such as sick building syndrome, environmental damage, and...
2025-05-3044 min
The Futurebuild PodcastEpisode 17 - Collaboration in action: Inside the Supply Chain Sustainability School (Video)In this episode of the Futurebuild podcast, host Martin Hurn talks with Ian Heptonstall about the origins and evolution of the Supply Chain Sustainability School — a game-changing initiative that began as a collaborative effort between major UK contractors. Ian reveals how competitors became partners to address a shared skills gap in sustainable supply chain knowledge and how the solution became a free, inclusive, and digital-first learning platform. With over 50,000 active users today, the School has redefined how the construction industry tackles sustainability — empowering SMEs, upskilling supply chains, and keeping pace with evolving environmental and social priorities.
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2025-05-271h 06
The Futurebuild PodcastEpisode 17 - Collaboration in action: Inside the Supply Chain Sustainability School (Audio)In this episode of the Futurebuild podcast, host Martin Hurn talks with Ian Heptonstall about the origins and evolution of the Supply Chain Sustainability School — a game-changing initiative that began as a collaborative effort between major UK contractors. Ian reveals how competitors became partners to address a shared skills gap in sustainable supply chain knowledge and how the solution became a free, inclusive, and digital-first learning platform. With over 50,000 active users today, the School has redefined how the construction industry tackles sustainability — empowering SMEs, upskilling supply chains, and keeping pace with evolving environmental and social priorities.
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2025-05-271h 06
The Futurebuild PodcastEpisode 16 - From vision to action: Driving sustainability through design at WilkinsonEyre (Video)In this episode of the Futurebuild podcast, host Martin Hurn talks talks with Nuno Correia, Head of Sustainability at WilkinsonEyre. The practice behind iconic projects like Battersea Power Station and HS2’s Old Oak Common. Nuno shares his unique journey from civil engineering to architectural sustainability and reflects on WilkinsonEyre’s 40-year legacy of innovation, material efficiency, and bioclimatic design. This episode delves into how values like collaboration and technical integration shape their sustainability approach, how the firm partners with startups to support innovation, and why heads of sustainability are becoming the linchpins of climate literacy in practice.
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2025-05-1344 min
The Futurebuild PodcastEpisode 16 - From vision to action: Driving sustainability through design at WilkinsonEyre (Audio)In this episode of the Futurebuild podcast, host Martin Hurn talks talks with Nuno Correia, Head of Sustainability at WilkinsonEyre. The practice behind iconic projects like Battersea Power Station and HS2’s Old Oak Common. Nuno shares his unique journey from civil engineering to architectural sustainability and reflects on WilkinsonEyre’s 40-year legacy of innovation, material efficiency, and bioclimatic design. This episode delves into how values like collaboration and technical integration shape their sustainability approach, how the firm partners with startups to support innovation, and why heads of sustainability are becoming the linchpins of climate literacy in practice.
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2025-05-1344 min
The Futurebuild PodcastEpisode 15: The future of sustainable heating beyond gas with BOLT e-Boilers (Audio)In this episode of The Futurebuild Podcast, host Martin Hurn talks to Jaskiran Nagi, engineer and inventor of BOLT e-Boilers – the first battery-ready electric combi boiler. With heating responsible for a fifth of UK emissions, Jaskiran believes it’s time for a simple, scalable alternative to gas. They discuss the inspiration behind BOLT e-Boilers, the realities of innovating in the energy space, and why the UK’s net zero goals depend on smarter, more flexible home heating solutions. From policy barriers to the power of choice, this conversation explores the next frontier in decarbonising domestic heat.
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2025-04-2344 min
The Futurebuild PodcastEpisode 15: The future of sustainable heating beyond gas with BOLT e-Boilers (Video)In this episode of The Futurebuild Podcast, host Martin Hurn talks to Jaskiran Nagi, engineer and inventor of BOLT e-Boilers – the first battery-ready electric combi boiler. With heating responsible for a fifth of UK emissions, Jaskiran believes it’s time for a simple, scalable alternative to gas. They discuss the inspiration behind BOLT e-Boilers, the realities of innovating in the energy space, and why the UK’s net zero goals depend on smarter, more flexible home heating solutions. From policy barriers to the power of choice, this conversation explores the next frontier in decarbonising domestic heat.
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2025-04-2344 min
The Futurebuild PodcastEpisode 14 - Retrofitting Scotland: Inside BE-ST Fest and the Future of Low Carbon Building (Video)In this special Futurebuild Podcast episode, recorded live at BE-ST Fest in Glasgow, Martin Hurn speaks with two of the key voices driving retrofit and innovation in Scotland.
First, Martin is joined by Caitriona Jordan, Associate Director of Retrofit & Energy Efficiency at Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST). Caitriona shares insights into the ambitious Retrofit Scotland programme launched at the event, the challenges and opportunities facing Scotland’s built environment, and how BE-ST is leading the way with low-carbon materials, skills training, and a just transition.
Later, we hear from Lynsey Brydson, Impact Programmes Director, Built Envir...
2025-04-0335 min
The Futurebuild PodcastEpisode 14 - Retrofitting Scotland: Inside BE-ST Fest and the Future of Low Carbon Building (Video)In this special Futurebuild Podcast episode, recorded live at BE-ST Fest in Glasgow, Martin Hurn speaks with two of the key voices driving retrofit and innovation in Scotland.
First, Martin is joined by Caitriona Jordan, Associate Director of Retrofit & Energy Efficiency. Katrina shares insights into the ambitious Retrofit Scotland programme launched at the event, the challenges and opportunities facing Scotland’s built environment, and how BE-ST is leading the way with low-carbon materials, skills training, and a just transition.
Later, we hear from Lynsey Brydson, Impact Programmes Director, Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST), who reflects on 1...
2025-04-0235 min
The Futurebuild PodcastEpisode 14 - Retrofitting Scotland: Inside BE-ST Fest and the Future of Low Carbon Building (Audio only)In this special Futurebuild Podcast episode, recorded live at BE-ST Fest in Glasgow, Martin Hurn speaks with two of the key voices driving retrofit and innovation in Scotland.
First, Martin is joined by Caitriona Jordan, Associate Director of Retrofit & Energy Efficiency at Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST). Caitriona shares insights into the ambitious Retrofit Scotland programme launched at the event, the challenges and opportunities facing Scotland’s built environment, and how BE-ST is leading the way with low-carbon materials, skills training, and a just transition.
Later, we hear from Lynsey Brydson, Impact Programmes Director, Built Envir...
2025-04-0235 min
RISE podcastFuturebuild 2025 reflectionsJonathan Newton is joined by Martin Hurn, Event Director, Futurebuild, and Megan Creswell, Senior Sustainability Consultant, Turner & Townsend/RISE, to talk through all their highlights and main insights from Futurebuild 25, including the many RISE events held this year. Their discussion covers the past 5 years of the retrofit stage at Futurebuild and how it has developed during this time, The Big Retrofit Challenge and what makes the event unique. Martin also give some insights into what to look forward to at next year’s event.For more information visit:https://www.futurebuild.co.uk/...
2025-04-0231 min
The Futurebuild PodcastEpisode 13 - Rethinking Cement: The Innovations Driving Net Zero (Audio Only)In this episode of The Futurebuild Podcast, host Martin Hurn sits down with Marian Garfield, Sustainability Director at Heidelberg Materials, to explore the urgent challenge of decarbonising the materials we use in construction. With over a decade of leadership in the mineral extractive sector, Marion shares insights on Heidelberg Materials' ambitious 2030 commitments, including carbon capture, hydrogen technology, and circular economy initiatives.
They break down the myths surrounding cement’s carbon footprint, the company's path to net zero, and the innovations reshaping the industry. As the registration sponsor of Futurebuild 2025, Heidelberg Materials is driving the conversation on sustainability...
2025-03-1344 min
The Futurebuild PodcastEpisode 13 - Rethinking Cement: The Innovations Driving Net Zero (Video)In this episode of The Futurebuild Podcast, host Martin Hurn sits down with Marian Garfield, Sustainability Director at Heidelberg Materials, to explore the urgent challenge of decarbonising the materials we use in construction. With over a decade of leadership in the mineral extractive sector, Marion shares insights on Heidelberg Materials' ambitious 2030 commitments, including carbon capture, hydrogen technology, and circular economy initiatives.
They break down the myths surrounding cement’s carbon footprint, the company's path to net zero, and the innovations reshaping the industry. As the registration sponsor of Futurebuild 2025, Heidelberg Materials is driving the conversation on sustainability...
2025-03-1344 min
The Futurebuild PodcastEpisode 12 - The Power of PR in Planning: Navigating Policy, Community, and Development (Audio Only)In Episode 12 of The Futurebuild Podcast, host Martin Hurn speaks with Jonny Popper, co-founder of LCA (formerly London Communications Agency), about the evolving role of PR and public affairs in planning and development.
With over 25 years of experience, Johnny has helped shape major London projects, from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to the transformation of King's Cross. This episode dives into:
How strategic PR and community engagement can make or break a development
The political dynamics influencing planning decisions
The lessons learned from some of London’s most ambitious regeneration projects
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2025-02-0659 min
The Futurebuild PodcastEpisode 12 - The Power of PR in Planning: Navigating Policy, Community, and Development (Video)In Episode 12 of The Futurebuild Podcast, host Martin Hurn speaks with Jonny Popper, co-founder of LCA (formerly London Communications Agency), about the evolving role of PR and public affairs in planning and development.
With over 25 years of experience, Johnny has helped shape major London projects, from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to the transformation of King's Cross. This episode dives into:
How strategic PR and community engagement can make or break a development
The political dynamics influencing planning decisions
The lessons learned from some of London’s most ambitious regeneration projects
Listen now and discover the im...
2025-02-0659 min
The Futurebuild PodcastEpisode 11 - Rethinking Construction: Innovation, Sustainability, and the Power of Tech (Audio Only)In Episode 11 of The Futurebuild Podcast, host Martin Hurn is joined by Joe Walsh, co-founder and CEO of BioSip, to explore how technology, sustainability, and innovation are reshaping construction.
With a background in the tech industry, Joe has brought fresh thinking to the built environment, developing high-performance building materials from post-consumer waste. In this episode, we discuss:
How BioSip is transforming plastic waste into sustainable building materials
The challenges of scaling innovation in construction
The role of AI, microfactories, and decentralization in the future of housing
Listen now and discover how innovation is reshaping the b...
2025-02-0639 min
The Futurebuild PodcastEpisode 11 - Rethinking Construction: Innovation, Sustainability, and the Power of Tech (Video)In Episode 11 of The Futurebuild Podcast, host Martin Hurn is joined by Joe Walsh, co-founder and CEO of BioSip, to explore how technology, sustainability, and innovation are reshaping construction.
With a background in the tech industry, Joe has brought fresh thinking to the built environment, developing high-performance building materials from post-consumer waste. In this episode, we discuss:
How BioSip is transforming plastic waste into sustainable building materials
The challenges of scaling innovation in construction
The role of AI, microfactories, and decentralization in the future of housing
Listen now and discover how innovation is reshaping the...
2025-02-0639 min
The Futurebuild PodcastEpisode 10 - Innovating Construction for a Sustainable Future (Audio Only)In Episode 10 of The Futurebuild Podcast, host Martin Hurn sits down with industry leader Sam Stacey, former Challenge Director for the Transforming Construction Programme at UK Research and Innovation and founder of Sustain CRE.
They explore how innovation is driving progress in the construction industry and shaping a more sustainable built environment. Sam shares insights from his career in architecture, engineering, and leading industry-wide initiatives, along with his latest venture focused on transforming commercial real estate retrofits.
Key topics include:
Breaking down industry barriers to innovation
Scaling sustainable construction with modern methods of construction (M...
2025-01-2449 min
The Futurebuild PodcastEpisode 10 - Innovating Construction for a Sustainable Future (Video)In Episode 10 of The Futurebuild Podcast, host Martin Hurn sits down with industry leader Sam Stacey, former Challenge Director for the Transforming Construction Programme at UK Research and Innovation and founder of Sustain CRE.
They explore how innovation is driving progress in the construction industry and shaping a more sustainable built environment. Sam shares insights from his career in architecture, engineering, and leading industry-wide initiatives, along with his latest venture focused on transforming commercial real estate retrofits.
Key topics include:
Breaking down industry barriers to innovation
Scaling sustainable construction with modern methods of construction (M...
2025-01-2449 min
The Futurebuild PodcastEpisode 9 - Shaping Tomorrow: Carbon Literacy, Collaboration and Architects as Changemakers (Video)The Futurebuild Podcast - Shaping Tomorrow: Carbon Literacy, Collaboration and Architects as Changemakers
In this episode of the Futurebuild Podcast, host Martin Hurn sits down with Mina Hasman, Sustainability Director at SOM, to explore her career journey, the evolving role of architects, and the critical need for climate advocacy and carbon literacy. Mina shares her insights on breaking down technical barriers, creating a common sustainability language, and driving meaningful change in the built environment through innovation and collaboration.
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2025-01-1843 minThe Futurebuild PodcastEpisode 9 - Shaping Tomorrow: Carbon Literacy, Collaboration and Architects as Changemakers (Audio Only)The Futurebuild Podcast - Shaping Tomorrow: Carbon Literacy, Collaboration and Architects as Changemakers
In this episode of the Futurebuild Podcast, host Martin Hurn sits down with Mina Hasman, Sustainability Director at SOM, to explore her career journey, the evolving role of architects, and the critical need for climate advocacy and carbon literacy. Mina shares her insights on breaking down technical barriers, creating a common sustainability language, and driving meaningful change in the built environment through innovation and collaboration.
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2025-01-1843 min
Transformative PrincipalCreating Transition Programs that are Beneficial to Students with Disabilities with Joel LavinIn this podcast episode, Joel Lavin and Jethro Jones discuss transition services for students with disabilities as they mature out of the K-12 schooling program. We talk about combining CTE and Transition Services to make sure students are prepared for life, independence, self determination, communication, and living on their own. See Joel’s previous interview on Transformative Principal episodes 258 and 259.Education and Training, Employment, Independence, self determination and communication, planning for your future.Transition Vision Project. Including General Ed and CTE programs.Visioning process. The pathway process. North Star, positive and possible, enroll, strongerWhy is CT...
2024-12-2232 min
ArchitecturaEen blik op de bouwsector van morgen - Deel 2
De Belgische vakbeurs voor de bouwsector met duurzaam bouwen als gemeenschappelijk doel, Futurebuild Belgium, vindt in februari voor het eerst plaats in Brussel. Om alvast een idee te geven van het netwerkplatform voor bouwprofessionals – van architecten, bouwingenieurs, en duurzaamheidsexperts tot aannemers – introduceert Futurebuild Belgium een podcast.
Aflevering twee ontvangt opnieuw decisionmakers Luc Eeckhout en André De Groote. Zij zijn nog lang niet uitgesproken over de toekomst van de bouw. Zo bespreken ze welke rol de overheid in de sector kan spelen.
De eerste editie van Futurebuild Belgium gaat door op 5 en 6 februari 2025, in Brussels Expo.
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2024-12-0322 minArchitecturaEen blik op de bouwsector van morgen - Deel 2
De Belgische vakbeurs voor de bouwsector met duurzaam bouwen als gemeenschappelijk doel, Futurebuild Belgium, vindt in februari voor het eerst plaats in Brussel. Om alvast een idee te geven van het netwerkplatform voor bouwprofessionals – van architecten, bouwingenieurs, en duurzaamheidsexperts tot aannemers – introduceert Futurebuild Belgium een podcast.
Aflevering twee ontvangt opnieuw decisionmakers Luc Eeckhout en André De Groote. Zij zijn nog lang niet uitgesproken over de toekomst van de bouw. Zo bespreken ze welke rol de overheid in de sector kan spelen.
De eerste editie van Futurebuild Belgium gaat door op 5 en 6 februari 2025, in Brussels Expo.
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2024-12-0322 min
The Futurebuild PodcastEpisode 8 - Beyond the Buzzwords: Communicating Sustainability Effectively (Audio Only)The Futurebuild Podcast - Beyond the Buzzwords: Communicating Sustainability Effectively
In this episode of The Futurebuild Podcast, host Martin Hurn is joined by Virginia Cinquemani, founder of Green Gorilla Consultants and author of the forthcoming book, The Good Communicator. Virginia shares her extensive experience in the built environment to explore why sustainability struggles to become mainstream, how psychological and communication barriers hinder progress, and why co-creating solutions leads to better outcomes.
Packed with actionable insights, this episode offers a fresh perspective on making sustainability more accessible, relatable, and impactful across the built environment.
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2024-11-2559 min
The Futurebuild PodcastEpisode 8 - Beyond the Buzzwords: Communicating Sustainability Effectively (Video)The Futurebuild Podcast - Beyond the Buzzwords: Communicating Sustainability Effectively
In this episode of The Futurebuild Podcast, host Martin Hurn is joined by Virginia Cinquemani, founder of Green Gorilla Consultants and author of the forthcoming book, The Good Communicator. Virginia shares her extensive experience in the built environment to explore why sustainability struggles to become mainstream, how psychological and communication barriers hinder progress, and why co-creating solutions leads to better outcomes.
Packed with actionable insights, this episode offers a fresh perspective on making sustainability more accessible, relatable, and impactful across the built environment.
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2024-11-2559 min
ArchitecturaEen blik op de bouwsector van morgen - Deel I
De Belgische vakbeurs voor de bouwsector met duurzaam bouwen als gemeenschappelijk doel, Futurebuild Belgium, vindt in februari voor het eerst plaats in Brussel. Om alvast een idee te geven van het netwerkplatform voor bouwprofessionals – van architecten, bouwingenieurs, en duurzaamheidsexperts tot aannemers – introduceert Futurebuild Belgium een podcast.
In deze eerste aflevering gaan decisionmakers Luc Eeckhout en André De Groote met elkaar in gesprek. Ze hebben het over de toekomst van de bouwsector en reiken oplossingen aan voor mogelijke problemen.
De eerste editie van Futurebuild Belgium gaat door op 5 en 6 februari 2025, in Brussels Expo.
Wil je gr...
2024-11-1825 minArchitecturaEen blik op de bouwsector van morgen - Deel I
De Belgische vakbeurs voor de bouwsector met duurzaam bouwen als gemeenschappelijk doel, Futurebuild Belgium, vindt in februari voor het eerst plaats in Brussel. Om alvast een idee te geven van het netwerkplatform voor bouwprofessionals – van architecten, bouwingenieurs, en duurzaamheidsexperts tot aannemers – introduceert Futurebuild Belgium een podcast.
In deze eerste aflevering gaan decisionmakers Luc Eeckhout en André De Groote met elkaar in gesprek. Ze hebben het over de toekomst van de bouwsector en reiken oplossingen aan voor mogelijke problemen.
De eerste editie van Futurebuild Belgium gaat door op 5 en 6 februari 2025, in Brussels Expo.
Wil je gr...
2024-11-1825 min
The Futurebuild PodcastEpisode 7 - The Big Retrofit Challenge – Innovations in Building Decarbonisation (Audio Only)The Futurebuild Podcast - The Big Retrofit Challenge – Innovations in Building Decarbonisation
In this special episode of The Futurebuild Podcast, host Martin Hurn welcomes Paul Rogers, National Decarbonisation Manager at CLC Group and Chair of the National Home Decarbonisation Group's Innovation Working Group, to introduce The Big Retrofit Challenge. This competition calls on innovators to bring forward transformative ideas for building decarbonisation, addressing the urgent need to retrofit 27 million homes across the UK.
Paul shares his journey from engineering to leading national decarbonisation initiatives, emphasising the importance of breakthroughs that address policy, skill gaps, and the...
2024-10-1632 min
The Futurebuild PodcastEpisode 7 - The Big Retrofit Challenge – Innovations in Building Decarbonisation (Video)The Futurebuild Podcast - The Big Retrofit Challenge – Innovations in Building Decarbonisation
In this special episode of The Futurebuild Podcast, host Martin Hurn welcomes Paul Rogers, National Decarbonisation Manager at CLC Group and Chair of the National Home Decarbonisation Group's Innovation Working Group, to introduce The Big Retrofit Challenge. This competition calls on innovators to bring forward transformative ideas for building decarbonisation, addressing the urgent need to retrofit 27 million homes across the UK.
Paul shares his journey from engineering to leading national decarbonisation initiatives, emphasising the importance of breakthroughs that address policy, skill gaps, and th...
2024-10-1632 min
The Futurebuild PodcastEpisode 6 - Designing for Systems Change (Audio Only)In this episode of The Futurebuild Podcast, our host Martin Hurn sits down with Alastair Parvin, co-founder of Open Systems Lab and the visionary behind the WikiHouse project. Alastair shares his journey from traditional architecture to system design, challenging conventional building practices. He discusses how WikiHouse is revolutionising construction with its open-source approach, aiming to democratize the building process and make it accessible to everyone.
The conversation covers how disruptive manufacturing can reshape communities, the importance of collaboration in solving the housing and climate crises, and the future of planning. Alastair delves into the potential of distributed...
2024-10-011h 12
The Futurebuild PodcastEpisode 6 - Designing for Systems Change (Video)In this episode of The Futurebuild Podcast, our host Martin Hurn sits down with Alastair Parvin, co-founder of Open Systems Lab and the visionary behind the WikiHouse project. Alastair shares his journey from traditional architecture to system design, challenging conventional building practices. He discusses how WikiHouse is revolutionising construction with its open-source approach, aiming to democratize the building process and make it accessible to everyone.
The conversation covers how disruptive manufacturing can reshape communities, the importance of collaboration in solving the housing and climate crises, and the future of planning. Alastair delves into the potential of distributed...
2024-10-011h 12
The Futurebuild PodcastEpisode 5 - Evolving Architecture: Shaping a Sustainable Future (Audio Only)The Futurebuild Podcast - Evolving Architecture: Shaping a Sustainable Future
The future of architecture is here, and it's evolving. In the latest episode of The Futurebuild Podcast, titled "Evolving Architecture: Shaping a Sustainable Future", we explore how innovative minds are transforming the built environment to meet the demands of sustainability and climate action.
Join our host Martin Hurn as he sits down with Deepthi Ravi, an architect and sustainability specialist at PLP Architecture, to examine the shift in architectural thinking. They discuss the role of new technologies, materials, and the importance of collaboration in shaping a...
2024-09-0649 min
The Futurebuild PodcastEpisode 5 - Evolving Architecture: Shaping a Sustainable Future (Video)The Futurebuild Podcast - Evolving Architecture: Shaping a Sustainable Future
The future of architecture is here, and it's evolving. In the latest episode of The Futurebuild Podcast, titled "Evolving Architecture: Shaping a Sustainable Future", we explore how innovative minds are transforming the built environment to meet the demands of sustainability and climate action.
Join our host Martin Hurn as he sits down with Deepthi Ravi, an architect and sustainability specialist at PLP Architecture, to examine the shift in architectural thinking. They discuss the role of new technologies, materials, and the importance of collaboration in shaping a...
2024-09-0649 min
The Futurebuild PodcastEpisode 4 - Zero Carbon, Big Impact (Audio Only)The Futurebuild Podcast - Zero Carbon, Big Impact
At Futurebuild, we’re committed to leading the conversation on sustainable design and construction and we’re excited to bring you our latest podcast episode, featuring one of the industry’s leading voices, Simon Sturgis.
Simon Sturgis is an expert in sustainable architecture and a pioneer in carbon accountability, with decades of experience and a deep passion for transforming the built environment. In this episode, Simon offers invaluable insights into why tracking and reducing carbon emissions is crucial at every phase of a building project. He also shares p...
2024-08-2759 min
The Futurebuild PodcastEpisode 4 - Zero Carbon, Big Impact (Video)The Futurebuild Podcast - Zero Carbon, Big Impact
At Futurebuild, we’re committed to leading the conversation on sustainable design and construction and we’re excited to bring you our latest podcast episode, featuring one of the industry’s leading voices, Simon Sturgis.
Simon Sturgis is an expert in sustainable architecture and a pioneer in carbon accountability, with decades of experience and a deep passion for transforming the built environment. In this episode, Simon offers invaluable insights into why tracking and reducing carbon emissions is crucial at every phase of a building project. He also shares...
2024-08-2759 min
The Futurebuild PodcastEpisode 3 - Pushing Boundaries: Innovations and Standards in Construction (Audio Only)The Futurebuild Podcast - Pushing Boundaries: Innovations and Standards in Construction
Welcome to the third episode of The Futurebuild Podcast, where we delve into the transformative world of sustainable construction and innovation. Our host, Martin Hurn, sits down with Martin Townsend, Growth Director at BSI, for an insightful conversation on the evolving landscape of the built environment.
With decades of experience, Martin Townsend shares his journey from early days on construction sites to shaping global standards at BSI. He discusses the critical role of innovation, the importance of standards in driving change, and the need...
2024-08-091h 10
The Futurebuild PodcastEpisode 3 - Pushing Boundaries: Innovations and Standards in Construction (Video)The Futurebuild Podcast - Pushing Boundaries: Innovations and Standards in Construction
Welcome to the third episode of The Futurebuild Podcast, where we delve into the transformative world of sustainable construction and innovation. Our host, Martin Hurn, sits down with Martin Townsend, Growth Director at BSI, for an insightful conversation on the evolving landscape of the built environment.
With decades of experience, Martin Townsend shares his journey from early days on construction sites to shaping global standards at BSI. He discusses the critical role of innovation, the importance of standards in driving change, and the need...
2024-08-091h 10Where it's AT - the Architectural Technology podcast from CIATUnravelling the Golden Thread Recorded at futurebuild March 2024 Panel Discussion with Dan Rossiter FCIAT, Spacy Bondarenko FCIAT and Gareth Sewell FCIAT | 002The golden thread is a digital record that will be created for new high rise residential buildings, containing vital information about the building's life, including its design, construction and ongoing maintenance. To find out more, we joined a panel of Chartered Architectural Technologists (Dan Rossiter FCIAT, Spacy Bondarenko FCIAT and Gareth Sewell FCIAT) on stage at futurebuild in March of this year. They discuss what the golden thread means in practice, and how it should be incorporated throughout the life of the building to ensure crucial information is reliable and easily accessible.Useful links:
2024-08-0740 min
The Futurebuild PodcastEpisode 2 - Pioneering Change: Innovation and Diversity in Construction (Audio Only)The Futurebuild Podcast - Episode 2 - Pioneering Change: Innovation and Diversity in Construction
Welcome to the second episode of The Futurebuild Podcast! Martin Hurn, Futurebuild's Event Director, sits down with Andrew Geldard, Chief Communications Officer at Willmott Dixon, to discuss the evolution of the construction industry over the past 20 years.
In this episode, we explore opportunities from the latest King's Speech, the industry's future over the next decade, and advancements in diversity. Andrew also shares insights on innovation and strategies for improving predictable profit and growth.
Don't miss "Pioneering Change: Innovation and Diversity...
2024-07-2547 min
The Futurebuild PodcastEpisode 2 - Pioneering Change: Innovation and Diversity in Construction (Video)The Futurebuild Podcast - Episode 2 - Pioneering Change: Innovation and Diversity in Construction
Welcome to the second episode of The Futurebuild Podcast! Martin Hurn, Futurebuild's Event Director, sits down with Andrew Geldard, Chief Communications Officer at Willmott Dixon, to discuss the evolution of the construction industry over the past 20 years.
In this episode, we explore opportunities from the latest King's Speech, the industry's future over the next decade, and advancements in diversity. Andrew also shares insights on innovation and strategies for improving predictable profit and growth.
Don't miss "Pioneering Change: Innovation and Diversity...
2024-07-2547 minWhere it's AT - the Architectural Technology podcast from CIATWhere it's AT | Episode 2 | Unravelling the Golden Thread recorded at futurebuild March 2024 trailerWhere it’s AT | the Architectural Technology podcast next episode is coming . . . So, whether you're an Architectural Technologist (AT), Architect, designer, tech enthusiast, or just interested in buildings and technology, come join us as we explore some of the most important subjects facing Architecture Technology, ATs, and the built environment today!Or send us a text messageDisclaimer The contents and views expressed by individuals in the Where it's AT podcast are their own, and do not necessarily represent the views of the companies they work for or the Host. This podcast is f...
2024-07-2200 min
The Futurebuild PodcastEpisode 1 - Changing the Climate of Architecture (Audio Only)The Futurebuild Podcast - Episode 1 - Changing the Climate of Architecture
Welcome to the first episode of The Futurebuild Podcast! In this inaugural episode, Martin Hurn, Futurebuild's Event Director, sits down with renowned architect Duncan Baker-Brown. Known for his innovative approach to sustainable architecture, Duncan shares his inspiring journey from his early days in architecture to his current bid for RIBA president. This engaging conversation delves deep into Duncan's manifesto, exploring his vision for a greener, more inclusive architectural future.
Tune in to hear about the pivotal moments that shaped Duncan's career, his passion for su...
2024-05-2359 min
The Futurebuild PodcastEpisode 1 - Changing the Climate of Architecture (Video)The Futurebuild Podcast - Episode 1 - Changing the Climate of Architecture
Welcome to the first episode of The Futurebuild Podcast! In this inaugural episode, Martin Hurn, Futurebuild's Event Director, sits down with renowned architect Duncan Baker-Brown. Known for his innovative approach to sustainable architecture, Duncan shares his inspiring journey from his early days in architecture to his current bid for RIBA president. This engaging conversation delves deep into Duncan's manifesto, exploring his vision for a greener, more inclusive architectural future.
Tune in to hear about the pivotal moments that shaped Duncan's career, his passion for...
2024-05-2359 min
Air Quality Matters#19 - Dan Hyde: Impact of User Experience in the Built Environment, Ventilation and Air QualitySend us a textDan HydeDan is a UX strategist, researcher, co-host of the Zero Ambitions Podcast (a podcast about sustainability and the built environment), and co-founder of the magazine that ultimately evolved into Passive House Plus.At Everything is User Experience, Dan and Alex his co-founder develop the strategy that underpins everything from apps and websites, to bid writing, service design, and corporate sustainability communications. Working in the built environment, finance, and healthcare sectors, they carry out practical research that can be turned i...
2024-04-151h 53
Reclamation TimeFulgurant fun at futurebuild + news, topical and other chatIn this episode of Reclamation Time a trio consisting of Becky, Brian and Thornton have a frivolous rambling topical newsy chat at the futureBuild exhbition held in Excel London. Here are links to elucidate some of those about which we spoke, in order of mention.SPREC - le Syndicat Professionnel du Réemploi dans la Construction - the new French reclamation trade association which was launched last weekThe final FCRBE - a five year EU project - Facilitating the Circulation of Reclaimed Building Elements - Salvo, of which Becky and Thornton are directors, was the major UK partner, and to...
2024-03-2027 min
Curiosity That MattersCTM 4: Boring Revolution with Indy JoharOur 4th episode features Indy Johar, founding director of Zero Zero and Dark Matter Labs, discussing the need for a “boring revolution” to transform the underlying systems and values that are driving our current crises. Indy argues we need to move beyond an extractive, ownership-based system to one based on shared value creation and recognizing our interconnectedness. Key themes include reimagining profit as a proof of value rather than extraction, investing in societal assets like collective intelligence, reinventing bureaucracy for the digital age, and designing new civic economies that are closer to where value is gene...
2024-03-011h 00
Building Sustainability PodcastHow to Build a Roundhouse Pt2 - Adrian Leaman - BS119How to Build a Roundhouse - Part 2! Be sure to check out Part 1 first.Episode linksWholewoods - https://wholewoods.co.uk/Buildcamp - https://www.instagram.com/buildcamp/Tony Wrench Roundhouse - https://www.thatroundhouse.info/. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/That_RoundhouseBuglife (invertebrate roofs) - https://www.buglife.org.uk/Center for ancient technology - https://ancienttechnologycentre.com/Bill Coperthwaite - https://www.insearchofsimplicity.net/BOOK - Bill Copperthwaite - A handmade life - https://tinyurl.com/2pwaetpdTom Ingall Roundhouse - https://www.instagram.com/tom_merlin_ingall/BOOK - Barbara...
2024-02-2353 min
Building Sustainability PodcastHow to Build a Roundhouse Pt1 - Adrian Leaman - BS118Adrian Leaman from Wholewoods delves into the world of roundhouses and sustainable building practices. The conversation spans from building advice to foundation methods and the importance of using the right timber species in construction. We also discuss different types of roundhouses, techniques for building ring beams and the practicality and sustainability of round structures. Join us as we share experiences and insights into the unique world of roundhouse construction.Episode linksWholewoods - https://wholewoods.co.uk/Buildcamp - https://www.instagram.com/buildcamp/Tony Wrench Roundhouse - https://www.thatroundhouse.info/. https://en.wikipedia...
2024-02-2357 minReclamation TimeUnited Nations SDG12, reclaiming doors, Futurebuild discussed with Brian MurphyThe United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals are used by 200 countries to inform policymakers but one of them, SDG12.5 encourages 'recycling and reuse'. The metric by which this is measured is 'recycling' alone and not 'reuse'. Brian Murphy and Thornton Kay discuss this topic and the reclamation and reuse of reclaimed doors at Nairobi Salvage Centre in Kenya, fairly recently made firedoors removed in demolitions and refurbishment of recently constructed buildings, upratong old timber doors to modern standards, along with the forthcominng construction show Futurebuild at London's Excel 5 - 7 March.This episode of the Reclamation Time podcast was kindly...
2024-02-1544 min
The People Place and Nature PodcastS1E23: Oliver Jones - Sustainable FuturesIn this episode, we are joined by the influential Oliver Jones a fellow Podcast host and Associate Director – Sustainability & Innovation at Cundall.
In this episode, we talk about what both Oliver and I have found out and discovered through our podcasts and what our general observations are. We also talk about Olivers background and the types of projects he has undertaken and how Cundall a major global engineering company are pioneering solutions to sustainability challenges and stepping up to the mark to ensure that as a company they're doing what needs to be done for us to meet our su...
2023-09-291h 40
FutureX#23 Earthshot InnovatorsFutureX podcast #23 Earthshot Innovators
FutureX hosts Martin Hurn and Oliver Jones have the pleasure to talk with Dr Natasha Boulding founder and CEO of Low Carbon Materials, a company developing innovative low carbon materials for the concrete sector. This exciting interview delves into the rise and successes Low Carbon Materials has experienced including the development of their cutting-edge sustainable products and the numerous awards they’ve won including being a finalist for The Earthshot Prize in 2020/21.
Listen to this podcast to hear all about the fascinating work Low Carbon Materials are doing.
Follow Futu...
2023-06-0945 min
FutureX#22 Confidence in ConcreteIntroducing FutureX podcast episode #22 with Net Zero Pioneer Hanson. Join hosts Martin Hurn and Oliver Jones engage in a thought-provoking conversation with Concrete Technical Director Daniel Clayton and Concrete Commercial Director Ian Clements.
This episode delves into the amazing work Hanson has been doing for the past decade creating low carbon concrete and making some serious progress around the ESG criteria and their commitment to sustainable concrete practices. It's an opportunity to shed light on the positive initiatives undertaken by a prominent company like Hanson, challenging the preconceived notions often associated with their industry.
2023-05-2638 min
FutureX#21 Lessons in circularityFutureX Net Zero Pioneer special: hub.brussels
Futurebuild 2023 showcased the industry’s Net Zero Pioneers – the most innovative companies that are leading the way at scale, to show the rest of the industry how they are progressing on the path to net zero and how their leadership can inspire and support other organisations in making their own, vital contributions to this global challenge.
In this FutureX podcast Martin and Oliver talk with Liesbet Temmerman, Managing Director CERAA, about the circularity, resource efficiency and resilience as an inevitable element if we are to achieve our net zero...
2023-05-1156 min
Building Sustainability PodcastOld House Retrofit - Marianne Suhr - BS098Marianne Suhr is a Chartered Building Surveyor specialising in the repair of older buildings. We talk about the role of a building surveyor, the SPAB and how to go about sympathetically retrofitting an old building.Episode links:This episode link - https://www.buildingsustainabilitypodcast.com/old-house-retrofit-and-SPAB-marianne-suhr-bs098Marianne's company website - http://oldhouseconsultancy.co.uk/See Marianne in person at the Homebuilding and Renovation show - https://www.homebuildingshow.co.uk/building-sustainability-podcastFuturebuild 2023 - https://www.futurebuild.co.uk/Material Cultures Workshops - https://materialcultures.org/category/lab/Material Cultures Book - https://materialcultures.or...
2023-03-051h 11
FutureX#18 Net Zero Pioneer: tepeoFutureX: Net Zero Pioneer special: tepeo
Futurebuild 2023 will showcase the industry’s Net Zero Pioneers – the most innovative companies that are leading the way at scale, to show the rest of the industry how they are progressing on the path to net zero and how their leadership can inspire and support other organisations in making their own, vital contributions to this global challenge. You can find each Net Zero Pioneer at Futurebuild, hear from them live on the FutureX Innovation stage and in advance, hear them in conversation with Martin and Oliver on the FutureX podcast.
Firs...
2023-02-0247 min
FutureX#17 A Zero Waste WorldIn this episode of FutureX, Martin and Oliver speak to architect, academic, environmental activist and author of ‘The Re-Use Atlas: a designer’s guide towards a circular economy’; Duncan Baker-Brown.
Duncan has been a huge supporter of Ecobuild/ Futurebuild for many years. He built the Waste Totem back in 2013 and has curated several Waste Zones there too.
Duncan has practised, researched, and taught around issues of sustainable development and closed-looped systems for more than 25 years. He recently founded BakerBrown, a research-led architectural practice and consultancy, created to address the huge demands presented by the climate and ecolo...
2022-12-0954 min
Building Sustainability PodcastDemand Controlled Ventilation & Homegrown mass timber build systems (Futurebuild 2022) - Vince House & Matt Stevenson - BS077Two conversations recorded at Futurebuild 2022. Vince House talks about demand controlled ventilation and Matt Stevenson about homegrown timber solutions. Podcast LinksUpdated! Comparison of MVHR Vs Demand controlled ventilation https://www.aivc.org/sites/default/files/D2_S6B-02.pdfhttps://www.aereco.co.uk/https://ukcmb.org/2019/10/27/bsi-white-paper-moisture-in-buildings/https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-stevenson-62006841/https://www.futurebuild.co.uk/The Mick & Pat ShowJoin us for informal conversations surrounding beer, film, politics and philosophy.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showConnect with me:IG - @jeffreythenaturalbuilder
2022-05-1145 min
Building Sustainability PodcastGreen Building Calculator & Cobbauge (Futurebuild 2022) - Brian Murphy & Rowland Keable - BS078Conversations recorded at Futurebuild 2022 with Brian Murphy of the Green Building Calculator and Rowland Keable of EBUKI talking about the Cobbauge project. Episode linksGreen Building Calculator - https://greenbuildingencyclopaedia.uk/https://www.futurebuild.co.uk/EBUKI - http://www.ebuki.co/Cobbauge - http://www.cobbauge.eu/en/Sheltercraft - https://sheltercraft.co.ukThe Mick & Pat ShowJoin us for informal conversations surrounding beer, film, politics and philosophy.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showConnect with m...
2022-05-1141 min
Building Sustainability PodcastBiophilic Design at Source - Sophie Lacey - BS072Today we talk about mindful spaces and biophilic meditation with Sophie Lacey.Sophie has been running her own freelance copywriting and content writing business for nearly 15 years, working with a variety of lifestyle brands and specialists in placemaking, the built environment, interior design and retail. Her half-Swedish heritage inspires a love of simple design and an affinity with nature and organic materials, colours and textures, while her diploma in meditation teaching gives her a unique perspective on mindful spaces, biophilic design and placemaking for wellbeing. Sophie’s meditation and mindfulness teaching takes an unusually broad and...
2022-02-281h 07
EmpowerographyMicayla Doria S01 EPS 164In the latest episode of the Empowerography Podcast, my guest is Micayla Doria. Micayla Doria is an accomplished Toronto based artist, graphic designer, event planner, photographer, and CEO. Graduated from OCAD University in 2010 with a BA in Fine Arts, Micayla worked as an interdisciplinary artist exploring and experimenting with mediums, techniques and processes within the field of drawing and painting, integrated media, as well as performance art. She learned to perceive, read and translate the visual world into personal forms of pictorial expression and representation by acquiring knowledge of theory, history and criticism. She was represented by Norman Felix...
2021-04-2642 min
Building Sustainability PodcastSustainable architecture - Design, Materials and Cost - Janna Laan Lomas - BS037It's a Solstice/Christmas/New Year double episode with Grain Architecture's founding director and designer Janna Laan Lomas. In this episode we discuss the nuts and bolts of sustainable design from an architect's perspective. I also speak with Janna in episode 38, where we discuss her background and training, and the response from the architecture world in response to the climate emergency. This episode contains discussions on:Her approach to constructionInsulation and Mass geek outDesigning each room construction for the way it's usedGlass in buildingsDesigning out membranesFoamGlas insulationThreshers Hall - A project I led...
2020-12-2255 min
EmpowerographyMicayla Doria S01 EPS 164In the latest episode of the Empowerography Podcast, my guest is Micayla Doria. Micayla Doria is an accomplished Toronto based artist, graphic designer, event planner, photographer, and CEO. Graduated from OCAD University in 2010 with a BA in Fine Arts, Micayla worked as an interdisciplinary artist exploring and experimenting with mediums, techniques and processes within the field of drawing and painting, integrated media, as well as performance art. She learned to perceive, read and translate the visual world into personal forms of pictorial expression and representation by acquiring knowledge of theory, history and criticism. She was represented by Norman Felix...
2015-04-2242 min
EmpowerographyMicayla Doria S01 EPS 164In the latest episode of the Empowerography Podcast, my guest is Micayla Doria. Micayla Doria is an accomplished Toronto based artist, graphic designer, event planner, photographer, and CEO. Graduated from OCAD University in 2010 with a BA in Fine Arts, Micayla worked as an interdisciplinary artist exploring and experimenting with mediums, techniques and processes within the field of drawing and painting, integrated media, as well as performance art. She learned to perceive, read and translate the visual world into personal forms of pictorial expression and representation by acquiring knowledge of theory, history and criticism. She was represented by Norman Felix Gallery...
2015-04-2242 min
Podcasts from RBI-UK Construction.Show report: Ecobuild / IBE Day 1 - Opening dayPaul Howard, who regularly reports for Contract Journal, brings you the highlights from the opening day at Ecobuild, Futurebuild and Cityscape, from Earls Court, London. The show runs from 27 February to 1 March, and there'll be further reports each day. This podcast has been produced in association with Innovations for the Built Environment, and can also be heard online at http://www.ecobuild.co.uk/.
2007-02-2804 min
Podcasts from RBI-UK Construction.Show report: Ecobuild / IBE Day 1 - Set upPaul Howard, who regularly reports for Contract Journal, brings you the lowdown on setting up at Ecobuild, Futurebuild and Cityscape, from Earls Court, London. The show runs from 27 February to 1 March, and there'll be further reports each day. This podcast has been produced in association with Innovations for the Built Environment, and can also be heard online at http://www.ecobuild.co.uk/.
2007-02-2705 min
Podcasts from RBI-UK Construction.Show report: Ecobuild / IBE Day 1 - Set upPaul Howard, who regularly reports for Contract Journal, brings you the lowdown on setting up at Ecobuild, Futurebuild and Cityscape, from Earls Court, London. The show runs from 27 February to 1 March, and there'll be further reports each day. This podcast has been produced in association with Innovations for the Built Environment, and can also be heard online at http://www.ecobuild.co.uk/.
2007-02-2705 min