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The Futurebuild PodcastThe 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.   Tune in now: Fol...2025-07-2450 minThe Futurebuild PodcastThe 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.   Tune in now: Fol...2025-07-2450 minThe Futurebuild PodcastThe 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.   Tune in now: Follow Futurebuild on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook #futurebuild...2025-07-1553 minThe Futurebuild PodcastThe 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.   Tune in now: Follow Futurebuild on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook #futurebuild...2025-07-1553 minThe Futurebuild PodcastThe 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 10The Futurebuild PodcastThe 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 10Where it\'s AT - the Architectural Technology podcastWhere it's AT - the Architectural Technology podcastThe 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 minThe Futurebuild PodcastThe 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.   Tu...2025-05-271h 06The Futurebuild PodcastThe 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.   Tu...2025-05-271h 06The Futurebuild PodcastThe 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.  ...2025-05-1344 minThe Futurebuild PodcastThe 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.  ...2025-05-1344 minThe Futurebuild PodcastThe 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.   Tune...2025-04-2344 minThe Futurebuild PodcastThe 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.   Tune...2025-04-2344 minThe Futurebuild PodcastThe 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 minThe Futurebuild PodcastThe 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 minThe Futurebuild PodcastThe 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 minRISE podcastRISE 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 minThe Futurebuild PodcastThe 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 minThe Futurebuild PodcastThe 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 minThe Futurebuild PodcastThe 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 Tune in now: Fo...2025-02-0659 minThe Futurebuild PodcastThe 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 minThe Futurebuild PodcastThe 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 minThe Futurebuild PodcastThe 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 minThe Futurebuild PodcastThe 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 minThe Futurebuild PodcastThe 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 minThe Futurebuild PodcastThe 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. Tune in now: Follow Futurebuild on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook #futurebuild #futurebuildpodcast 2025-01-1843 minThe Futurebuild PodcastThe 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. Tune in now: Follow Futurebuild on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook #futurebuild #futurebuildpodcast 2025-01-1843 minTransformative PrincipalTransformative 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...2024-12-2233 minArchitectura PodcastArchitectura PodcastEen blik op de bouwsector van morgen - Deel 2De 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. ...2024-12-0322 minThe Futurebuild PodcastThe 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. ...2024-11-2559 minThe Futurebuild PodcastThe 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. ...2024-11-2559 minArchitectura PodcastArchitectura PodcastEen blik op de bouwsector van morgen - Deel IDe 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...2024-11-1824 minThe Futurebuild PodcastThe 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 minThe Futurebuild PodcastThe 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 minThe Futurebuild PodcastThe 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 12The Futurebuild PodcastThe 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 12The Futurebuild PodcastThe 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 minThe Futurebuild PodcastThe 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 minThe Futurebuild PodcastThe 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 minThe Futurebuild PodcastThe 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 minThe Futurebuild PodcastThe 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 10The Futurebuild PodcastThe 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 podcastWhere it's AT - the Architectural Technology podcastUnravelling 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 minThe Futurebuild PodcastThe 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