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Liverpool Built EnvironmentLiverpool Climate Action Accelerator City: The First City To Be Blessed With This Title
Liverpool Climate Action Accelerator City: The First City To Be Blessed With This Title In September 2024, Liverpool made history by becoming the world’s first Accelerator City for climate action under the UN Climate Change’s Entertainment and Culture for Climate Action (ECCA) programme. This prestigious designation recognises the city’s unwavering commitment to innovation and its […]
Jackie De Burca · 7/13/2025
PodcastsS4, E14: A Sustainable Snapshot of Cobh: Local Action, Global Implications
A Sustainable Snapshot of Cobh: Local Action, Global Implications S4, E14 “I just hope all this new development is done well. There’s a huge amount of ambition around Cork—but not enough legislation to measure the environmental impact.” Stephen Barrett “Cobh is still a beautiful place. The people care and want to do the right thing. […]
Stephen Barrett · 7/11/2025
Buro HappoldBuro Happold Newsletter June 2025
buro happold newsletter june 2025 Welcome to the latest edition of the Buro Happold newsletter. This past month, we celebrated International Women in Engineering Day (INWED) by meeting women across Buro Happold shaping the built environment. You’ll also find insights on balancing risk, heritage, and resilience in cybersecurity for retrofit projects, and learn more about […]
Jackie De Burca · 7/8/2025
PodcastsS4, E13: Building Smarter, Faster & Greener – Optimised Construction with Will Frost of Saint-Gobain
Building Smarter, Faster & Greener – Optimised Construction with Will Frost of Saint-Gobain S4, E13 “We are past the point of return for trying to save traditional methods of building. We need to focus on what is performing now and deliver with confidence.”— Will Frost “We don’t just need to build faster — we need […]
Will Frost · 6/30/2025
PodcastsS4, E12: From Shoreline to Skyline: Peter Robbins on the Rise of the Floating Economy
From Shoreline to Skyline: Peter Robbins on the Rise of the Floating Economy “Land is constrained—and shorelines are becoming launchpads, not limits.” Peter Robbins When you think of the future, do you picture space—or water? In this eye-opening episode, Jackie De Burca speaks with Peter Robbins, one of the world’s leading voices on the floating […]
Peter Robbins · 6/16/2025
Podcasts,S4, E11: Greening Ireland: From Pocket Forests to Native Woodlands With Catherine Cleary
Greening Ireland: From Pocket Forests to Native Woodlands With Catherine Cleary ‘Greening Ireland: From Pocket Forests to Native Woodlands With Catherine Cleary’ is a feature created by Sarah Austin. We recently had the pleasure of speaking with Catherine Cleary, author, journalist, and the CEO & Co-founder of Pocket Forests. Having authored and co-authored 4 books […]
Sarah Austin · 6/2/2025
BiodiversityLife Within The Maple Leaf by Sandra Simić ©
Life Within The Maple Leaf by Sandra Simić This article by Sandra Simić is a wonderful example of how people can connect to the places around them. When we do this, we are more likely to care for the biodiversity around us. The Morning Star by Alex Janvier, an esteemed Canadian Indigenous artist, captured my […]
Sandra Simić · 5/30/2025
PodcastsS4, E10: Building a Greener Future: Carbon Capture with Neustark’s Anna Haas
Building a Greener Future: Carbon Capture with Neustark’s Anna Haas “We are turning a waste stream into a carbon sink — that’s the real magic.” 🎙️ Guest: Anna Haas, Business Development & Partnerships at Neustark📍 Topic Spotlight: Carbon Capture🗓️ Release Date: Tuesday 20th May 2025 Episode Summary In this powerful follow-up episode, Jackie De Burca […]
Anna Haas · 5/19/2025
CitiesElevating the City: How Green Roofs In Rotterdam Combat Urban Heat
Elevating the City: How Green Roofs In Rotterdam Combat Urban Heat Urban heat is a growing concern for city dwellers, with rising temperatures exacerbating the quality of life. Rotterdam, a city in the Netherlands, is taking innovative steps to mitigate this issue. Discover how green roofs in Rotterdam are fighting urban heat. The city is […]
Jackie De Burca · 5/2/2025
PodcastsS4, E9: Zurich A Living Lab for Sustainable Cities With Anna Haas
Zurich A Living Lab for Sustainable Cities With Anna Haas Zurich Podcast Bookmark for Release 6th May 🎙️ Guest: Anna Haas, Business Development & Partnerships at Neustark📍 Location Spotlight: Zurich, Switzerland🗓️ Release Date: Tuesday 6th May 2025 Episode Summary In this insightful episode of Constructive Voices, Jackie De Burca sits down with Anna Haas from […]
Anna Haas · 5/2/2025
PodcastsS4, E8: Building Sustainability Into the Bottom Line with Kathleen Egan of Ecomedes
Building Sustainability Into the Bottom Line with Kathleen Egan of Ecomedes “At the end of the day, we have limited resources. This issue isn’t going away—so dismantling sustainability programmes is a short-term decision with long-term consequences.” “We’re trying to accelerate innovation by helping sustainable products get to market faster—and make sustainability a sales advantage, not […]
Kathleen Egan · 4/29/2025
Climate ChangeClimate TRACE: Al Gore’s Real-Time Emissions Tracker Is a Game-Changer for Global Climate Accountability
Climate TRACE: Al Gore’s Real-Time Emissions Tracker Is a Game-Changer for Global Climate Accountability “Built by a global, not-for-profit coalition of over 100 universities, scientists, and AI experts….Climate TRACE is a comprehensive emission tracker..that uses satellites, other remote sensing techniques, and artificial intelligence to deliver a detailed look at global emissions that gets even better […]
Jackie De Burca · 4/25/2025
Malaysia Built EnvironmentUnder the Ambitious Forest City Blueprint Lies a Stark Reality
Under the Ambitious Forest City Blueprint Lies a Stark Reality By Yuyang Zhang, Yuyang Zhang is a postgraduate student specialising in smart and sustainable cities at Trinity College Dublin, Ireland. Passionate about data analysis, smart cities, and media communication, Yuyang aims to drive societal progress through technology and innovation. Forest City Project – Johor, Malaysia Environmental destruction, financial risks, and a growing […]
Yuyang Zhang · 4/24/2025
Youth VoicesLessons From COP With Ireland’s Climate Youth Delegate Beth Doherty
lessons from COP with Ireland’s Climate Youth Delegate, beth doherty Ireland’s Climate Youth Delegate, Beth Doherty, has been involved in climate advocacy since the age of 15. She has grown from a local climate strike organiser to an international advocate. Her role in COP processes has taught her many things. She sees a change in […]
Ciara O'Brien · 4/24/2025
AwardsConstructive Voices Shortlisted in Two Categories at the 2025 Publisher Podcast Awards
Constructive Voices Shortlisted in Two Categories at the 2025 Publisher Podcast Awards We are thrilled to announce that Constructive Voices has been shortlisted in two categories at the upcoming Publisher Podcast Awards: Best Deep Dive Podcast Best Technology Podcast This exciting recognition celebrates our commitment to delivering thought-provoking, high-quality content that engages listeners around the […]
Jackie De Burca · 4/17/2025
PodcastsS4, E7: Floating Futures: Living with Water, Not Against It With Rutger de Graaf
Floating Futures: Living with Water, Not Against It With Rutger de Graaf We’ve fought water for centuries, but maybe it’s time to live with it—and even on it.” – Rutger de Graaf Tune Into This Fascinating Podcast Imagine cities that rise with the sea instead of sinking beneath it. In this eye-opening episode of Constructive […]
Rutger de Graaf · 4/13/2025
Biophilic DesignHealing the Planet, Healing Ourselves: A Post-Growth Approach to Public Health
Healing the Planet, Healing Ourselves: A Post-Growth Approach to Public Health A paper published in The Lancet in January 2025 that was included in a LinkedIn newsletter by Donna Okell inspired this feature. It also reminded me of some of the interviews we have done with guests over the last few years that focus on […]
Jackie De Burca · 3/25/2025
PodcastsS4, E6: Life Inside Cloughjordan Ecovillage – A Blueprint for Sustainable Community Living
Life Inside Cloughjordan Ecovillage – A Blueprint for Sustainable Community Living Life Inside Cloughjordan Ecovillage – A Blueprint for Sustainable Community Living is a feature and podcast created by Sarah Austin. Based on an interview with Peadar Kirby, a resident of Cloughjordan Ecovillage and a retired professor who has spent his academic career studying development […]
Sarah Austin · 3/24/2025
PodcastsS4, E5: Decarbonising Heat with Dr. Alex Mellor of Naked Energy
S4, E5: Decarbonising Heat with Dr. Alex Mellor of Naked Energy From the importance of tackling heat-related emissions to groundbreaking projects like the British Library’s solar thermal installation, this conversation dives deep into the challenges and innovations shaping the future of sustainable energy. “About 50% of primary energy and greenhouse gas emissions are tied to […]
Dr. Alex Mellor · 2/25/2025
Net ZeroStudy Reveals How To Reduce The Carbon Footprint Of Houses
Study Reveals How To Reduce The Carbon Footprint Of Houses Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB) and Corvinus University of Budapest A house’s carbon footprint decreases more than 1kg in carbon dioxide equivalent for every euro (around £0.80p) invested in sustainable building materials, finds new research from Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB) and Corvinus University of […]
Jackie De Burca · 2/12/2025
Urban DesignResearchers from South Korea Reveal How Gender Shapes Perceptions of Safety in Urban Parking Spaces
How Gender Shapes Perceptions of Safety in Urban Parking Spaces Have you ever felt uneasy in a dimly lit parking lot? Researchers at Seoul National University of Science and Technology (SEOULTECH), South Korea have uncovered how urban design influences our sense of safety—and why men and women experience it differently. Using virtual reality, they found […]
Jackie De Burca · 2/10/2025