Episode 13: How Women Can Create Sustainable Change, Especially in Light of the IPCC Report
todaySeptember 20, 2021
What’s on in Episode 13?
In Episode Thirteen, Henry McDonald interviews two women who are leading lights when it comes to creating sustainable change within the construction industry, especially in light of the IPCC Report of August 2021.
Listen to the 1-minute trailer for Episode Thirteen
https://youtu.be/7s6h3KROSHc
Emma Nicholson, B.A, MSc, FCIOB, FIEMA, FWES, CEnv, FAPM, the Founding Director of Women in Sustainable Construction and Property
Emma is an accomplished and skilled Chartered Construction Manager and Chartered Environmentalist with Board level experience. She is passionate about achieving quality projects and was nominated in 2018 for an Excellence Award in quality of project delivery of Leeds Art Gallery and Leeds Library roof restoration.
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Emma Nicholson
Some quotes from Emma from the interview
Embodied carbon is really important at the very beginning of the design process, and also taking on board.. the circular economy.
I think there should be more Fossil Free construction sites. I’d also like there to be an analysis of embodied carbon. I think this needs to be more inherent in project design. …plus the inclusion of circular economy principles.
I think the next two decades are going to be about the rise of women in sustainability in construction, and in leadership roles. Just watch this space. We have got so many talented women out there!
Sumele Aruofor, Senior Strategic Marketing Manager for SketchUp at Trimble
Sumele Aruofor (RIBA Associate) uses her training and experience in architecture, interior architecture, and building performance design to create content that enables professionals in the AEC industry to leverage innovative technologies for better design and a more sustainable built environment. She applies this knowledge in her role as the Senior Strategic Marketing Manager at Trimble’s SketchUp and in designing residential projects in the UK.
Sumele Aruofor
Sumele believes that architects are uniquely positioned to positively impact the day-to-day experience of people, communities, economies, and the global climate. Through her work, she advocates for architects to see occupant comfort and building performance as a distinct criterion of great design, and for all AEC professionals to go beyond minimum regulatory requirements by analyzing energy and daylight early and often as part of the design process.
Some quotes from Sumele from the interview
I think an understanding of space and context, can make a massive impact on how we design as architects, and as people in the built environment, I think just that consciousness of context, and a care for the world, is kind of the starting point of any project that wants to be sustainable.
I feel like architects have a really unique role in shaping the built environment. The spaces that they create are almost like the backdrop for the theatre of humanity. But then they use real things, right? They use real resources. And we can, you know, we have the ability to influence the ways that people live.
Ireland’s favourite TV Builder, Peter Finn
Episode Thirteen With Ireland’s Favourite TV Builder
As always, Pete makes many good points while injecting his unique sense of humour.
Episode Thirteen starts the conversation about How Women Can Create Sustainable Change, Especially in Light of the IPCC Report. We will delve even further into this vital issue in early November at the Global Women in Construction Virtual Event.
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