Welcome to The Futurebuild Podcast, where we spotlight the drivers of positive impact in the built environment. Hosted by Martin Hurn, Futurebuild Event Director, each episode features inspiring conversations with leaders and innovators from across the industry. Join us as we explore how cutting-edge technologies, sustainable practices, and ground breaking projects are shaping a better future. Tune in to hear first hand stories of how these trailblazers are making a real difference in the built environment and beyond. Subscribe now to stay informed, inspired, and connected with the forefront of sustainable innovation.
Episodes
Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
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 unique challenges of retrofitting traditional structures. The Big Retrofit Challenge offers SMEs and startups a rare platform to showcase their solutions, engage with top-tier industry leaders, and potentially pilot their innovations in real-world applications.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in sustainable construction, the future of retrofitting, and impactful change in the built environment.
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Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
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 unique challenges of retrofitting traditional structures. The Big Retrofit Challenge offers SMEs and startups a rare platform to showcase their solutions, engage with top-tier industry leaders, and potentially pilot their innovations in real-world applications.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in sustainable construction, the future of retrofitting, and impactful change in the built environment.
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Tuesday Oct 01, 2024
Tuesday Oct 01, 2024
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 manufacturing, bio-based materials, and open innovation to bring sustainable, cost-effective housing solutions to the mainstream.
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Tuesday Oct 01, 2024
Tuesday Oct 01, 2024
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 manufacturing, bio-based materials, and open innovation to bring sustainable, cost-effective housing solutions to the mainstream.
Tune in now. Follow Futurebuild on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook: #futurebuild #futurebuildpodcast
Friday Sep 06, 2024
Friday Sep 06, 2024
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 sustainable future. This episode is packed with insights on everything from the circular economy to groundbreaking design approaches that are reshaping the industry.
Whether you're a seasoned professional or just curious about the future of sustainable architecture, you won’t want to miss this thought-provoking conversation.
Tune in now and be part of the change toward a more sustainable future.
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Friday Sep 06, 2024
Friday Sep 06, 2024
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 sustainable future. This episode is packed with insights on everything from the circular economy to groundbreaking design approaches that are reshaping the industry.
Whether you're a seasoned professional or just curious about the future of sustainable architecture, you won’t want to miss this thought-provoking conversation.
Tune in now and be part of the change toward a more sustainable future.
Follow Futurebuild on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook: #futurebuild #futurebuildpodcast
Tuesday Aug 27, 2024
Tuesday Aug 27, 2024
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 practical strategies for integrating low-carbon solutions into architectural designs without compromising on quality or aesthetics.
Looking ahead, Simon discusses the path to a net-zero future, exploring what it will take for the construction industry to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 and beyond. Whether you’re an architect, developer, policy-maker, or someone deeply invested in environmental issues, this conversation is packed with actionable insights and forward-thinking strategies that can help you make a real difference.
Tune in now to ‘Zero Carbon, Big Impact’ to explore how you can contribute to building a more sustainable and carbon-conscious world.
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Tuesday Aug 27, 2024
Tuesday Aug 27, 2024
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 practical strategies for integrating low-carbon solutions into architectural designs without compromising on quality or aesthetics.
Looking ahead, Simon discusses the path to a net-zero future, exploring what it will take for the construction industry to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 and beyond. Whether you’re an architect, developer, policy-maker, or someone deeply invested in environmental issues, this conversation is packed with actionable insights and forward-thinking strategies that can help you make a real difference.
Tune in now to ‘Zero Carbon, Big Impact’ to explore how you can contribute to building a more sustainable and carbon-conscious world.
Follow Futurebuild on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook: #futurebuild #futurebuildpodcast