EP005 (Part 1/4): Renovating Stretford Public Hall with Kate McGeevor and Simon Borkin - Part 1: History of the hall, raising money and buying the hall

Vince Granato, Chief Projects Officer at the Port of Portland, takes us inside the $2.15 billion transformation of PDX (Portland International Airport), Oregon’s largest-ever public infrastructure pro...

17 Juli 20251h 20min

Architect Emmy from Falugruppen Arkitektkontor and timberconstruction expert Emma from Stora Enso reveal the behind-the-scenes challenges of designing the new Kristinehallen Concert Hall in Falun, Swe...

6 Juli 202527min

SummaryDiscover how the construction industry is being reshaped by circular economy principles in this episode featuring Rob Smith, co-founder of Material Index. Rob shares his journey from oil and ga...

15 Juni 20251h 9min

Summary Step inside London’s Brutalist masterpiece as Philippa Simpson — Director for Buildings & Renewal at the Barbican Centre — unpacks the once-in-a-generation project to refresh this 1970s cultur...

22 Maj 202545min

SummaryThis conversation explores the evolving landscape of mass timber construction, focusing on the importance of early planning, the role of specialists, and the integration of sustainability and a...

16 Maj 20251h 9min

SummaryIn this conversation, we speak with Jamie and Colin, the founders of Wrapt Homes, a company focused on making homes more energy efficient through innovative retrofit solutions. We discuss their...

15 Apr 20251h 21min

SummaryIn this conversation, Aaron Vaden-Youmans and Peter Swallow from Grimshaw discuss the importance of sustainability in architecture, the role of sustainability leads, and the evolution of the de...

8 Apr 20251h 11min

SummaryIn this conversation, Brad Schell, the founder of SketchUp, shares his journey of creating a revolutionary 3D modelling software that transformed the design industry. He discusses the challenge...

17 Mars 20251h 41min