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GreenhousesS3, E17: Designing for a Healthier Tomorrow: Sustainable Greenhouses with Josh Holleb of Ceres
S3, E17: Designing for a Healthier Tomorrow: Sustainable Greenhouses with Josh Holleb “The goal has always been, how can we do this better? We live in Colorado with extreme weather, and the world was working off a European greenhouse model that didn’t fit our environment. So, we set out to design something different, something more […]
Josh Holleb · 10/23/2024
Urban DesignVancouver’s Walkable Wonders: Urban Design Secrets Behind a Pedestrian Paradise
Vancouver’s Walkable Wonders: Urban Design Secrets Behind a Pedestrian Paradise Vancouver, the crown jewel of Canada’s Pacific Northwest, has transformed itself into a veritable pedestrian paradise, captivating visitors and residents alike with its meticulously planned urban design. The city’s walkable neighbourhoods, seamlessly integrated with natural wonders, paint a vibrant tapestry of cultural riches and sustainable […]
Jackie De Burca · 10/20/2024
Urban DesignDensity Done Right: What Vancouver Can Teach Other Cities About Urban Living
Density Done Right: What Vancouver Can Teach Other Cities About Urban Living As cities around the world grapple with the challenges of urban sprawl and its detrimental impacts, Vancouver has emerged as a global model for successful high-density development. This coastal Canadian city has demonstrated that it is possible to double urban density while maintaining […]
Jackie De Burca · 10/20/2024
BiodiversityS3, E16: The Future of Urban Greening: A Conversation with Angus Cunningham
S3, E16: The Future of Urban Greening: A Conversation with Angus Cunningham “My vision is to cover cities with green. Imagine looking at a city from above and seeing a verdant blanket of greenery. Nature isn’t just something to visit—it should be where we live, work, and play.” – Angus Cunningham In this episode of […]
Angus Cunningham · 10/8/2024
BiodiversityS3, E15: How AI and Satellite Technology Are Revolutionising Biodiversity Net Gain with Shashin Mishra
S3, E15: How AI and Satellite Technology Are Revolutionising Biodiversity Net Gain with Shashin Mishra “Restoring biodiversity is not just about meeting targets—it’s about ensuring a future where nature thrives alongside development, benefiting both people and the planet.” – Shashin Mishra In this episode of Constructive Voices, Jackie De Burca sits down with Shashin Mishra, […]
Shashin Mishra · 10/4/2024
Green BuildingSpain Top Green Buildings 2026
spain top green buildings Spain is at the forefront of sustainable architecture and green building design. With its commitment to eco-friendly buildings, energy-efficient construction, and environmentally conscious practices, Spain has emerged as a leader in sustainable construction. From certified green building projects to innovative urban planning, the country is setting an example for the world […]
Jackie De Burca · 10/2/2024
Dr. Nadina GalleAddressing the Twin Crises of Urban Growth & Climate Change While Creating Abundant Nature, Health, and Wealth
Addressing the Twin Crises of Urban Growth and Climate Change While Creating Abundant Nature, Health, and Wealth The dual crises of rapid urban growth and climate change are among the most pressing challenges of our time. Cities are expanding at unprecedented rates, with over 55% of the global population now living in urban areas—a figure […]
Jackie De Burca · 10/2/2024
Dr. Nadina GalleHow Tree Sensors Are Being Used Around the World
How Tree Sensors Are Being Used Around the World Trees are essential to urban and natural ecosystems, offering a wide range of benefits, from purifying air and sequestering carbon dioxide to providing shade and enhancing biodiversity. However, maintaining the health of trees in cities and forests is an ongoing challenge for environmental scientists, city planners, […]
Jackie De Burca · 10/2/2024
BiodiversityGlobal Perspective On Biodiversity Conservation With Satellite Imagery
Global Perspective On Biodiversity Conservation With Satellite Imagery In the vast web of life on Earth, every species, from the tiniest insects to the largest mammals, plays a role in maintaining the delicate balance of our ecosystems. But with climate change, habitat loss, and human activity reshaping our planet, this balance is increasingly at risk. […]
Maksym Sushchuk · 9/30/2024
ExpertsVictoria Burrows, World Green Building Council
VICTORIA BURROWS INTERVIEW Victoria is Director of Advancing Net Zero, World Green Building Council’s (WorldGBC) pioneering, global programme to accelerate total decarbonisation of the built environment. In this role at the World Green Building Council, Victoria oversees and supports Green Building Councils participating in the programme, as well as a number of other partnerships which […]
Jackie De Burca · 9/27/2024
ExpertsDr. Darshil Shah, University of Cambridge
DR. DARSHIL SHAH INTERVIEW Dr. Darshil Shah is Associate Professor in Materials Science and Design at the University of Cambridge’s Department of Architecture. He leads research at the Centre for Natural Material Innovation (CNMI). Shah is a Fellow of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining. Understanding the relationships between materials, society, technology, history and nature, […]
Jackie De Burca · 9/27/2024
ExpertsRoberta Boscolo, World Meteorological Organisation
ROBERTA BOSCOLO INTERVIEW Roberta Boscolo is leading the Climate and Energy workstream at the World Meteorological Organisation in Geneva, Switzerland. Her main work is to enhance the capacity of all countries to contrast climate change and enact sustainable development through scaling up science-based climate adaptation and mitigation measures in alignment with the global landmark agreements. With […]
Jackie De Burca · 9/27/2024
Artificial Intelligence ConstructionRené Morkos, Stanford University, ALICE Tecnologies
RENÉ MORKOS INTERVIEW René Morkos, Ph.D. is an inventor, founder, adjunct professor at Stanford University, and CEO of ALICE Technologies. He invented the world’s first Generative Construction Simulator and Optimizer and obtained his Ph.D. in artificial intelligence applications for construction as a Charles H. Leavell fellow at Stanford University, where he currently serves as an […]
Jackie De Burca · 9/26/2024
Dr. Nadina GalleDr. Nadina Galle, Author, Ecological Engineer & Creator of The Internet of Nature
INTERVIEW SERIES WITH DR. NADINA GALLE, NOVEMBER 2024 Author and creator of The Internet of Nature, Nadina is a Dutch-Canadian ecological engineer, National Geographic Explorer, science and nature writer, podcaster, and keynote speaker. Born in the Netherlands and raised in Canada, I developed my love for the outdoors and my commitment to conserving nature from a […]
Jackie De Burca · 9/25/2024
Australia Built EnvironmentDr. Julian Bolleter, Author & Senior Lecturer University of Western Australia
DR. JULIAN BOLLETER INTERVIEW Julian Bolleter is the Director of the Australian Urban Design Research Centre (AUDRC) at the University of Western Australia, the Program Director of AUDRC’s Master of Urban Design course, and an author and public figure. Julian leads an ambitious climate adaptation project, ‘Future climate, future home: adaptive urban design strategies for […]
Jackie De Burca · 9/24/2024
BooksS3, E14: What Is Changing Materials?
S3, E14: What Is Changing Materials? Neal Maxwell, who has worked in the construction industry for more than 30 years, co-founded the non-profit organisation, Changing Streams, in 2018, after a life-changing trip to the Arctic. Now in 2024, Neal Maxwell, and his team and partners, the University of Liverpool, are launching their new organisation, Changing […]
Jackie De Burca · 9/23/2024
Julia WatsonProf. Julia Watson, Harvard, Columbia, Texas, Author, Activist
PROF. JULIA WATSON INTERVIEW Harvard Professor & Author, Julia Watson, Explains The Importance Of Indigenous Architecture Julia is a leading expert of Lo—TEK nature-based technologies for climate-resilience. Her eponymously named studio brings creative and conceptual, interdisciplinary thinking to design projects and corporations interested in systemic and sustainable change. Julia Watson is a renowned architectural historian but is […]
Jackie De Burca · 9/23/2024
ExpertsDr. Ciaran Byrne, Director of National Retrofit Ireland
DR. CIARAN BYRNE INTERVIEW Dr Ciaran Byrne, Director, SEAI on Ireland’s Retrofitting Success Stories, Challenges and Opportunities Dr Ciaran Byrne is currently the Director of the National Retrofit Directorate in Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI). In this position, his key priority is to build the National Retrofit Directorate within SEAI and design the business and […]
Jackie De Burca · 9/22/2024
ExpertsJane Findlay, FIRA, Past President Landscape Institute
JANE FINDLAY INTERVIEW Jane Findlay is a Past President of the Landscape Institute of the UK, and director of Fira Landscape Limited She has a wealth of experience in not only landscape architecture but also how it works in healthcare settings and, therefore, how it can affect our health. Jane founded Fira with Sue Radley in 1997, […]
Jackie De Burca · 9/20/2024
SafetyWhat Cladding Fires Can Teach Us About the Need for Safer and Sustainable Materials
Cladding fires have become a haunting reminder of the importance of building materials’ safety and sustainability. These fires have raised alarms worldwide, prompting a critical re-evaluation of how we construct buildings, what materials we use, and how these choices affect the well-being of occupants, the environment, and society at large. The Tragedy of Cladding Fires: […]
Jackie De Burca · 9/19/2024
ExpertsBen Stansfield, Environmental Lawyer
BEN STANSFIELD INTERVIEW Ben is a Sustainability Lawyer at Gowling WLG, specialising in planning and environmental law. He is a Trustee of the UK Environmental Law Association and a frequent speaker on nature and climate issues. Ben was part of the inaugural ENDS Report Power List, recognising 100 environmental professionals who had had a significant impact since 2020. Biodiversity Net Gain With Sustainability […]
Ben Stansfield · 9/17/2024