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
Oct 2, 2025
Oct 2, 2025
54 min
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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Oct 2, 2025
Oct 2, 2025
54 min
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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Sep 18, 2025
Sep 18, 2025
1 hr 5 min
As part of our Retrofit Mini Series host, Martin Hurn speaks with Sara Edmonds—architect, activist, and co-director of the National Retrofit Hub. She shares how the retrofit movement is shifting from policy and pilots to purpose, people and place. In this episode, Sarah explores the potential of community retrofit, the role of collective action, and the system innovations needed to scale solutions. A must-listen for anyone serious about the retrofit revolution.
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Sep 18, 2025
Sep 18, 2025
1 hr 5 min
As part of our Retrofit Mini Series host, Martin Hurn speaks with Sara Edmonds—architect, activist, and co-director of the National Retrofit Hub. She shares how the retrofit movement is shifting from policy and pilots to purpose, people and place. In this episode, Sarah explores the potential of community retrofit, the role of collective action, and the system innovations needed to scale solutions. A must-listen for anyone serious about the retrofit revolution.
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Sep 3, 2025
Sep 3, 2025
57 min
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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Sep 3, 2025
Sep 3, 2025
57 min
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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Aug 21, 2025
Aug 21, 2025
55 min
How do we retrofit commercial buildings to cut emissions — without compromising performance? In this third episode of Futurebuild’s Retrofit Series, Martin Hurn is joined by Ben Bartle-Ross from Mitsubishi Electric about the rise of heat pumps in commercial retrofit. From working with architects and consultants to overcoming real-world challenges at Bournemouth University and Chester Zoo, this episode explores innovation, collaboration, and what successful retrofit truly requires.
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Aug 21, 2025
Aug 21, 2025
55 min
How do we retrofit commercial buildings to cut emissions — without compromising performance? In this third episode of Futurebuild’s Retrofit Series, Martin Hurn is joined by Ben Bartle-Ross from Mitsubishi Electric about the rise of heat pumps in commercial retrofit. From working with architects and consultants to overcoming real-world challenges at Bournemouth University and Chester Zoo, this episode explores innovation, collaboration, and what successful retrofit truly requires.
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