//podcastplus.net/feed/future-of-structures-podcast~30b0d568 If you are a builder, architect, developer or engineer and you are interested in the buildings industry, then this podcast is for you. Buildings are changing rapidly. We speak to the experts who are at the heart of evolving our buildings to meet our needs of tomorrow. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:08:06 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/futureofstructures/Pathways_for_Regenerative_Sustainability.mp3?dest-id=505028 Dominique Hes is a senior lecturer in Sustainable Architecture at Melbourne Uni and  co-author of Designing for Hope: Pathways to Regenerative Sustainability and one of the most respected voices in Australia on the topics of sustainability. We talked about:   First principles approach, shifting the paradigm from siloed standardized to integrative and whole using regenerative design principles Finding the mutual win for all stakeholders, including designers, government, the community and the environment How the business case for sustainability and regenerative design is building, through necessity, and the change from passive consumption to active participation   You can find her book here: www.amazon.com/Designing-Hope-Pathways-Regenerative-Sustainability/dp/1138800627   We want to learn more about you! Please fill out the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JL3P8HY   Join our mailing list to receive regular free reports on the future of the buildings industry.  ... Thu, 23 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/futureofstructures/Pathways_for_Regenerative_Sustainability.mp3?dest-id=505028 http://traffic.libsyn.com/futureofstructures/StanKrpan_Final_Good.mp3?dest-id=505028   Stan Krpan is the CEO of Sustainability Victoria, an organisation all about information, advice and support to tackle climate change. The whole world needs to get to zero emissions within a next few decades and there needs to be partnership between government and private organisatoins - SV are providing the vision and help for Victorians to do their bit. In this episode we discuss: The role between private and public sector in reaching sustainability targets The opportunities to retrofit existing buildings and engaging with building owners How tighter margins are going to be the catalyst for big innovations in the coming years   If you want to learn more about Sustainability Victoria, go to: http://www.sustainability.vic.gov.au/     The latest free special report looks at the top 5 technologies that will shape the building industry. Download the free report on the front page of: www.futureofstructures.com   What do you want to listen to? I want to improve the sho... Wed, 29 Aug 2018 04:54:13 +0000 http://traffic.libsyn.com/futureofstructures/StanKrpan_Final_Good.mp3?dest-id=505028 http://traffic.libsyn.com/futureofstructures/Global_Energy_Transition.mp3?dest-id=505028 Tony Frencham is a group managing director at Worley Parsons, being responsible for execution and planning for power and new energy and leadership for the global energy transition. Fossil fuels have lifted many of the world out of poverty and has helped lifted the standard of living of the Western world our ancestors couldn't even imagine. But there are new pressures today however, and we are in the midst of a major shift towards renewables in response to our new global challenges. In this episode we discuss: A little about the history of energy and where it is going in the future The role of public and private sectors in enabling the transition How individuals can best adapt to change   If you want to find out more about Tony, go to: https://www.worleyparsons.com/   The latest free special report looks at the top 5 technologies that will shape the building industry. Download the free report on the front page of: www.futureofstructures.com   What do you want to listen to... Mon, 13 Aug 2018 09:34:25 +0000 http://traffic.libsyn.com/futureofstructures/Global_Energy_Transition.mp3?dest-id=505028 http://traffic.libsyn.com/futureofstructures/Why_Competency_is_Key_for_Engineers.mp3?dest-id=505028 Martin Powell is the CEO of the Institution of Structural Engineers, and former Executive of the UK Concrete society. The role of the engineer is changing rapidly, and the one who is competent is most likely the one to stay relevant - the Institute being the largest membership organization in the world, dedicated to the art and science of structural engineering. In todays episode with Martin we discuss: How the role of the engineer is evolving and what professionals can do about it The move toward the performance based solution and how proven competency is more relevant than ever How we need to develop skills to develop a better future   If you want to find out more about Martin and the Institute of Structural Engineers, go to: www.istructe.org   The latest free special report looks at the top 5 technologies that will shape the building industry. Download the free report on the front page of: www.futureofstructures.com   What do you want to listen to? I want to improve the sho... Sat, 28 Jul 2018 03:53:37 +0000 http://traffic.libsyn.com/futureofstructures/Why_Competency_is_Key_for_Engineers.mp3?dest-id=505028 http://traffic.libsyn.com/futureofstructures/The_Pule_of_the_Buildings_Industry.mp3?dest-id=505028 Tina Perinotto is managing editor, publisher and founder of The Fifth Estate , an on-line newspaper for green buildings and sustainable cities, established in 2009. The Fifth Estate has become essential reading for business people, investors, designers, consultants, government officials and politicians working towards a more sustainable the built environment. With the latest in property landing on Tina's desk every day, she certainly has the finger on the pulse of the building industry.  In this episode, we talk about:  the potential for the Nightingale development model  the long term trends that are shaping our future  advice for professionals in the ever changing future   If you want to find out more about Tina and her awesome upcoming events, go to: https://www.thefifthestate.com.au/   The latest free special report looks at the top 5 technologies that will shape the building industry. Download the free report on the front page of: www.futureofstructures.com   What d... Fri, 13 Jul 2018 23:40:33 +0000 http://traffic.libsyn.com/futureofstructures/The_Pule_of_the_Buildings_Industry.mp3?dest-id=505028 http://traffic.libsyn.com/futureofstructures/Smart_Cities.mp3?dest-id=505028 Paul Doherty, reported by CNBC in November 2017 as one of 29 American Business Titans, is a Registered Architect and one of the global Industry's most sought after thought leaders.    Paul is currently the President & CEO of The Digit Group,, a leading Smart Cities design, build, operate and solutions company. His past successful ventures include Revit (Sold to Autodesk 2002), Buzzsaw (Sold to Autodesk 2001) and TRIRIGA (Sold to IBM 2011). In this episode we talk about: Connecting cities with fast rail How automation will effect white and blue collar jobs The worlds tallest tower, Kingdom tower to be integrated as a vertical city, a virtual reality theme park in China, and building smart utopian cities from scratch in Jeddah Hope you enjoy the show as much as I did. If you want to find out more go to: https://www.thedigitgroupinc.com/   The latest free special report looks at the top 5 technologies that will shape the building industry. Download the free report on the fr... Sat, 30 Jun 2018 01:30:04 +0000 http://traffic.libsyn.com/futureofstructures/Smart_Cities.mp3?dest-id=505028 http://traffic.libsyn.com/futureofstructures/End_of_Season_1_-_Thank_You.mp3?dest-id=505028 It has been almost 12 months since I started the show, and I think it has come along way since the first interview with Anthony Sprigg. Thank you for listening! The promise for Season 2 is a significant improvement in all areas of the podcast, most notably the production quality.  I would love to hear from you to connect personally, suggested guests and feedback for the show.  The upcoming free special report looks at the top 5 technologies that will shape the building industry. Download the free report on the front page of: www.futureofstructures.com   What do you want to listen to? I want to improve the show to cater to your needs. Fill out the survey at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JL3P8HY   OR contact me at: adam@futureofstructures.com     Tue, 29 May 2018 08:14:07 +0000 http://traffic.libsyn.com/futureofstructures/End_of_Season_1_-_Thank_You.mp3?dest-id=505028 http://traffic.libsyn.com/futureofstructures/Circular_Economy_Principles_for_Embodied_Energy.mp3?dest-id=505028 Danielle Densley Tingley is a Professor of Architectural Engineering at the University of Sheffield, her research focuses on how to reduce the embodied carbon of our buildings. Today, cement alone accounts for 8% of the world emissions - which is actually more than cars! If we are to move to a low carbon economy, we inevitably won't be able to stop just at operational energy, we will need to also find the methods to reduce embodied energy down to zero also. In this episode we discuss: The circular economy of construction materials The feasibility of designing for deconstruction, reuse of existing buildings and down cycling of construction materials How to improve the efficiency of material use in structural design Danielle is an expert in an increasingly important field, it was a pleasure speaking to her, I hope you learn as much as I did.   If you want to learn more about Danielle and her fantastic projects, go to: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/civil/staff/academic/dttingley   W... Mon, 21 May 2018 07:17:44 +0000 http://traffic.libsyn.com/futureofstructures/Circular_Economy_Principles_for_Embodied_Energy.mp3?dest-id=505028 http://traffic.libsyn.com/futureofstructures/Becoming_More_Productive.mp3?dest-id=505028 David Allen is arguably the world leading productivity consultant, and author of the best selling book Getting Things Done . When you don't have an effective productivity system, you almost always feel like you should be doing something else. Allen shows that the consistent unproductive preoccupation with all of the things we have to do, is the single largest consumer of time and energy. That most lists people create, are a big blob of undoability.       Allen presents a practical system to boost your productivity and let you enjoy the present moment of whatever you are doing. If things are on your mind, then it isn't clear. You need a trusted collection tool that you know you will go back to regularly and sort through.   In this episode we discuss The 'Getting Things Done' method for productivity The best tools for brainstorming How to become a more productive consultant   I highly recommend buying his book, 'Getting Things Done - The Art of Stress Free Productivity'.... Mon, 14 May 2018 06:13:56 +0000 http://traffic.libsyn.com/futureofstructures/Becoming_More_Productive.mp3?dest-id=505028 http://traffic.libsyn.com/futureofstructures/Advanced_Data_Analysis_for_Better_Decisions_in_Cities.mp3?dest-id=505028 Vadim Smakhtin is the co-founder of Chronotope, who better help us understand the urban environment through advanced analysis of data, in space and time. One capability of the technology, is to take information such as our social media, put them through certain filters, and then be able to measure emotional reactions to the time of day and space. Case study of Barcelona, where Chronotope was used to compare sentiment of city attractions by comparing the tweets of tourists and locals. How this data can help master planning of communities and cities How data analysis can revolutionise our cities   Chronotope has the most impressive graphical interpretation of data I have ever come across. If you want to check it out, go to  www.chronotope.io   We want to learn more about you! Please fill out the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JL3P8HY   Join our mailing list to receive regular free reports on the future of the buildings industry.  http://eepurl.com/dg2No1 Mon, 07 May 2018 09:17:32 +0000 http://traffic.libsyn.com/futureofstructures/Advanced_Data_Analysis_for_Better_Decisions_in_Cities.mp3?dest-id=505028