Meet the hosts (Janet & Ellie)

Once upon a time in a land far away, Genevieve awoke from a lovely slumber in her wooden house. Although it was the dead of Winter, she had no need for central heating, thanks to the mycelium insulati...

14 Aug 202559min

Known for his work on bridges across the French railway network, Gustave Eiffel was a world-renowned engineer. Though trained in chemical engineering, his true legacy lies in the iconic structures he ...

22 Jul 202544min

How do you pronounce 'regenerative'? Don't ask Ellie, but at least she can tell you that 'regenerative design' takes inspiration from how living systems have evolved over time to thrive on our planet....

24 Jun 202557min

As brilliant as concrete is, it has its pitfalls. Several defects can occur in concrete depending on the constituent materials and their chemical interactions. Others can arise because of the interact...

27 Mai 202533min

What do concrete and bread have in common? Yes it is another concrete episode but don't dismiss it just yet! This time we delve into the wonderful and complex world of concrete chemistry and material ...

6 Mai 202547min

A building structure doesn't simply exist; once it is built it requires upkeep and materials for repair, just as a plant requires pruning and nutrients. Unfortunately, the maintenance or reuse of a 30...

21 Apr 202559min

If a batch of muffins 'may contain traces of nuts' but you have to use your epipen pen after the first bite, do you continue to eat the remaining muffins? If somebody had said to you 'thismuffin is wr...

26 Mar 202552min

Spanning long distances without internal supports is a challenge encountered in many structures. Think of sports centres, exhibition halls, malls, airports, train stations etc. What options does the s...

5 Mar 202556min