Biomimicry has the potential to transform the way we design buildings, public spaces and local economies to reduce environmental harm and improve our health. Architect and author Michael Pawlyn joins me to discuss the newly released third edition of his book 'Biomimicry in Architecture'. We discuss what biomimicry actually means and lots of examples of how it can be applied in the built environment. Buy the book: Biomimicry in Architecture (3rd Edition) Listen to my previous conversatio...
I'm co-leading a fantastic urban design training on 25 September at the Olympic Park in London, UK. Listen to learn more about the format and what you'll learn. Learn more and register here: https://course.greenurbanist.org/masterclass-sept-25 - - - Register: Nature-led Urban Design - Study Tour and Masterclass (25 September) Subscribe to the Green Urbanist Newsletter Consulting and training: https://greenurbanist.org/ Get in touch: https://greenurbanistpod.com/contact The Green Urbani...
A conversation with Theo Michell (COO) and Joe Jack Williams (Head of sustainability) at Bywater Properties. We talk about: A timber-first approach to development A case study of 'Paradise', a six-storey timber-led office building in LondonHow timber is becoming more mainstream in UK constructionAdvice for architects and developers getting started with timber Bywater Properties: https://bywaterproperties.com/ Case Study: Paradise: https://paradise11.co.uk/ Linkedin profiles: Joe J...
This episode is a conversation with Catherine Barratt, Managing Director of Furnitubes. Furnitubes create modular street furniture that helps to bring communities together. In this episode we discuss how they are innovating with sustainable materials and manufacturing processes to create lower impact furniture at the same price. Furnitubes Website: https://www.furnitubes.com/ The Green Room podcast: https://www.furnitubes.com/podcasts/ - - - Register: Nature-led Urban Design - Stud...
This episode is a conversation about the 'Wilding Campuses' programme, led by Students Organising for Sustainability (SOS-UK). We talk about the practicalities of applying a 'wilding' approach on highly altered and designed landscapes on educational campuses. My guests are: Jo Wilkinson, Senior Project Manager, SOS-UKCeline Clarke-Miller, Project Manager, SOS-UKLiz Morley, Wilding Campuses Project Manager, Nottingham CollegeBen Wright, Biodiversity Officer, Archway Learning TrustLinks ...
Mike Berners-Lee is a consultant and author of the new book A Climate of Truth. In this episode we discuss the polycrisis and how raising standards of honesty is essential to respond to the challenges we are facing. Learn more about and purchase the book: A Climate of Truth - - - Register: Nature-led Urban Design - Study Tour and Masterclass (25 September) Subscribe to the Green Urbanist Newsletter Consulting and training: https://greenurbanist.org/ Get in touch: https://greenurbanistpod....
This is a conversation with Elliot Newton and Ben Stockwell of Citizen Zoo, a Community Interest Company that are rewilding urban areas with communities. We talk about: What rewilding in the city meansGrazing animals in urban green spacesReintroducing water voles and beavers to LondonBringing white storks back to LondonThe challenges and opportunities of rewilding citiesLinks Citizen Zoo website: https://www.citizenzoo.org/ This is part of the urban rewilding podcast series. Listen to a...
This is a conversation with Scott McAulay, Regenerative Design and Infrastructures Specialist at pioneering architecture studio Architype. We talk about: What 'regenerative design' means in practice for an architecture studioWorking with clients in a regenerative processCircular economy principles as a gateway into regenerative designWhy regenerative design is also about social justice and local economiesThe role of natural materialsCo-creating your own job Links: Connect with Scott on Linke...
This episode is a conversation with Salem Qunsol, Principal Sustainability Consultant at Verte, about the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard. Salem was one of the contributors to the standard. He joined me to discuss: The best practice approach to Net Zero Carbon building designThe role of natural materials like timber in net zeroThe role and risks of offsetting emissionsCombining circular economy and net zero carbon approachesConcrete and cement in sustainable buildings Access the ...
My guest is Virginia Cinquemani, a coach, trainer and Director at Green Gorilla. In this episode we discuss strategies from her book The Good Communicator on how to communicate sustainability with clients, communities and colleagues. This episode is for anyone who wants practical advice on how to promote sustainability by understanding why people are resistant to change and the importance of co-creation in any project. Connect with Virginia on Linkedin Green Gorilla website - - - ...
My guests today are Rosanna Vitiello, Chief at the Place Bureau, and Domenica Landin, Associate Design Researcher at Place Bureau. Place Bureau is a research, strategy and design studio that defines new frontiers for places around the world. We talk about: How to meaningfully engage communities with the future of their places and climate adaptation.The Collaborative Place Futures Toolkit, a practical tool for engaging communities in the future.How coastal communities can create positive...
Register for the webinar on 25 April: Nature-led Masterplanning with EcoResponsive Environments This podcast is a re-upload of my conversation with Prachi Rampuria and Soham De of EcoResponsive Environments from October 2024. We talk about their approach to designing sustainable and resilient new places based on natural systems. I'll be hosting a free webinar with Prachi and Soham on 25 April on this topic. - - - Register: Nature-led Urban Design - Study Tour and Masterclass (25 September) ...
My guest today is Chris Fitch, author of the upcoming book Wild Cities: Discovering New Ways of Living in the Modern Urban Jungle. In this episode we discuss case studies of cities around the world that embrace wilder nature. We go beyond the usual case studies like Singapore to explore lesser known examples like: Tallinn, Estonia - the city with pollinator corridors Tokyo, Japan - mini forests in a hyper-dense cityFlagstaff, USA - the Dark Skies cityWellington, New Zealand - a hotspot f...
This episode is a conversation with Stephen Mason, Community Parks Officer at Cheltenham Borough Council. We discuss: Urban rewilding projects in Cheltenham - including meadows and orchardsReconnecting urban areas with their surrounding landscapeHow the 'rewilding' concept engages communities in biodiversity projectsMeasuring the success of rewilding projectsDon't miss the other episodes in this WILD series: https://greenurbanistpod.com/rewilding Connect with Stephen on Linkedin More about pr...
Get free tool: https://free.greenurbanist.org/2050climatetool In this episode I share a free tool you can use to understand what the local climate of 520 major world cities will be like in the year 2050. - - - Register: Nature-led Urban Design - Study Tour and Masterclass (25 September) Subscribe to the Green Urbanist Newsletter Consulting and training: https://greenurbanist.org/ Get in touch: https://greenurbanistpod.com/contact The Green Urbanist podcast is created by Ross O'Ceal...
My guests on this episode are Ian Russell and Jamie Kukadia from the watercourses team at London Borough of Enfield. We discuss: 'Rewilding Enfield' - rewilding urban streets, parks and rivers.Nature-based flood resilience and sustainable drainage versus traditional engineering.Reintroducing beavers to London.The benefits of conservation livestock grazing in parks and green belt.Advice for others who want to take an urban rewilding approach.Learn more about the Enfield beavers Learn more abou...
In this episode I share 4 tips for effectively communicating about sustainability and climate change with a variety of audiences like clients, collaborators and the public. The four strategies I share are: Start with empathy and tailor your message to the audience.Lead with a positive narrative.Make it tangible and relevant.Don't preach. Co-create and facilitate. Research paper I mention: Bastin et al (2019) Understanding climate change from a global analysis of city analogues En-Roads...
In this episode I explore Sustainable Placemaking: an 8-step process for creating places that people love and maximise sustainability opportunities. So many masterplans create soulless and unsustainable places. In this episode I explain how getting the planning and design process right can unlock opportunities for placemaking, biodiversity, circular economy and decarbonisation. - - - Register: Nature-led Urban Design - Study Tour and Masterclass (25 September) Subscribe to the Green U...
This is episode 2 of 6 in the podcast series on urban rewilding. My guest is Sophie Thompson, a landscape architect and Director at LDA Design. In this episode we discuss: How wild nature can be brought into city streets and public spacesThe importance of working closely with local communitiesExamples of LDA’s transformations of highly urban spaces into places for people and nature.How to manage the complexities and constraints of working in cities.More about LDA Design and the projects we di...
My guest is Duygu Kutluay, a campaigner at Beyond Fossil Fuels. We discuss: Why local community projects need to be part of Europe’s energy transition away from fossil fuels.Beyond Fossil Fuels' new interactive map of community-based energy projects that you can access on their website. Six case studies of local energy projects from across Europe.More about Beyond Fossil Fuels: https://beyondfossilfuels.org/ Local Energy Solutions Map: https://beyondfossilfuels.org/local-energy-sol...
farbod vosoughi
Quite interesting, thanks for the information.
Edward James
It would have been very good to get representatives from Historic England and indeed a conservation officer to discuss this topic!