Following the developments, stories and innovations in the refurbishment, retrofit and refit sectors. Bricks made from plants, carbon negative materials and building transformations. We hear from architects, materials specialists, builders, heating experts, gas and pipe gurus and pioneers of new ways that can help transform housing here in the UK and around the world.
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Zero Ambitions is a consultancy and weekly podcast about sustainability and the built environment. We find interesting and experienced guests who know what they're talking about, usually to discuss how we navigate the complexity of decarbonisation and sustainability in the built environment and its many related sectors. The success of the podcast has seen it grow into a consultancy, Zero Ambitions Partners. The consultancy works with blue chip clients, public sector institutions, and niche-m ...
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News and Information about energy efficiency, measurement and verification, sustainability and all things green. Specifically IPMVP and IEEFP!
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A new regular podcast series which features conversations with some of the key leaders and influencers from across UK infrastructure sector.
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For history lovers who listen to podcasts, History Unplugged is the most comprehensive show of its kind. It's the only show that dedicates episodes to both interviewing experts and answering questions from its audience. First, it features a call-in show where you can ask our resident historian (Scott Rank, PhD) absolutely anything (What was it like to be a Turkish sultan with four wives and twelve concubines? If you were sent back in time, how would you kill Hitler?). Second, it features lon ...
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Level up your financial fitness and place yourself in the driver’s seat of your career success. Kendra Rommel hosts “Rommel Report,” a monthly podcast that takes your side hustle, real estate projects, or other investments to the next level through stories from young entrepreneurs like you who share the hard work, failures, and triumphs that helped them scale technical skills into a profitable business. Hard work alone won't make you a millionaire–just like a pro athlete, it takes grit, disc ...
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After 5,000 Standard Earth Years (SEY), Orbital comes to Earth. Thank you human technology for finally becoming advanced enough for us to retrofit our file format so you can hear this. My name is Gap Storm, an extraterrestrial with command over time and space. I could have set off for the edges of the Universe to fight crime or save the innocent. Instead, I started an audio program. Enjoy!
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The home of great construction stories. We go behind the headlines to meet the people who envision, create and manage the built world. Brought to you by the Chartered Institute of Building.
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Covering all the latest startup launches from Launch YC. This podcast is not affiliated with Y Combinator and is for information purposes only. Produced by PocketPod -> head over to https://pocketpod.app/ to learn more.
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The Car Chat Podcast features regular interviews with familiar and interesting faces from the automotive world. Hosted by Sam Moores (@sammooresphoto). Video podcasts now over on the Car Chat Podcast youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW2AKE9BDG5e7fvpkj7E4kg
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Things that really matter, a podcast that stands as testimony of Cundall's proud history as a global multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy. Since our inception more than 40 years ago, we have been dedicated to creating new, innovative design solutions and driving the agenda towards a more sustainable future. Join us as we discuss the Built Environment challenges and changes with the thought leaders of our industry.
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Interviews with the leaders, practitioners, and change-makers in the global Passive House movement. A production of Passive House Accelerator.
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Change is the only constant. So, leadership that embraces and drives transformation is essential. High Agency is for visionary leaders at the forefront of innovation, growth, and change. Whether you’re a CMO, CTO, CEO, or emerging leader in brand, technology or operations, this is your source for conversations that drive growth and transformation. We invite leaders from diverse backgrounds and sectors with rich perspectives on how to effectively inspire action and drive results. From brand l ...
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Fusing the liberal arts with architecture, construction and real estate to build a more beautiful, resilient, and thriving world for PEOPLE. I believe a more thriving world is possible through restoring our built environment. But today's hyper-segregated, financialized building industry is not conducive to solving complex problems or creating dynamic places for human flourishing. I interview a wide range of guests involved with crafting the built world: developers, architects, urban designer ...
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Phil Spencer is one of the UK's leading property experts, with over 25 years of experience in the property sector. The Move iQ Podcast is where Phil shares his tips for all things property related. Whether this is your first move or you are a seasoned property professional, Phil shares his property advice, guidance and insights to help everyone move and manage their home with confidence.
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Welcome to The Futurebuild Podcast, where we spotlight the drivers of positive impact in the built environment. Hosted by Martin Hurn, Futurebuild Event Director, each episode features inspiring conversations with leaders and innovators from across the industry. Join us as we explore how cutting-edge technologies, sustainable practices, and ground breaking projects are shaping a better future. Tune in to hear first hand stories of how these trailblazers are making a real difference in the bu ...
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Former Dundee housing convener and housing justice campaigner Jimmy Black and Scottish Housing News editor Kieran Findlay discuss the latest news and chat to influential figures from Scotland's social housing sector.
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A Scottish Communities Climate Action Network Podcast sharing stories of community led climate action in Scotland to help us all imagine a better future.
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Welcome to Laser Insights China by Sky Fire Laser, your premier podcast dedicated to the dynamic world of the Chinese laser industry. Join us as we: 1. Interview Influential Experts: Gain insights from top company executives and industry leaders. 2. Uncover Industry Secrets: Learn about the latest trends, market dynamics, and technological advancements. 3. Share Practical Knowledge: Get tips on laser equipment maintenance, fiber laser repair training, and laser equipment modification. 4. Pro ...
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Dive into the world of structural engineering in the GCC with Gulf Structural Design. Explore advanced BIM workflows, innovative design solutions, and industry trends shaping the future of steel and concrete structures in the region.
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Introducing Nick Layzell, Customer Success Director at Telehouse as the host for this series, with over 25 years’ experience in the IT industry. Each episode he’ll be joined by a pioneer in their field covering cutting edge subjects in the connectivity landscape.
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Level Up with LEDVANCE is an engaging, educational platform designed to bridge the gap between our valuable products and the real-world experiences of contractors and electricians. Whether you're a member of our LEDVANCE family or a cherished customer, there's a spark of knowledge waiting for you! Tune in!
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The majority of homes currently being built are bad for the earth, the occupants and the builder’s health. Every fortnight, join Jeffrey Hart as he talks to designers, builders, makers, dreamers and doers. Exploring the wide world of sustainability in the built environment by talking to wonderful people who are doing excellent things. Whether you want to learn more about natural materials, are navigating your own self build, or just want to know that better alternatives are out there, this i ...
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News, interviews, and tips about Drupal and Open Source from the team at Lullabot.
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Politibro.com is a unique podcast that focuses on African American, mainstream and counterculture news topics.
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London’s Best Office Spaces – The Links Between London’s Past and the Modern World
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This podcast celebrates some of the, in our opinion, finest commercial properties of London. London is home to some of the best and varied examples of architecture in the world that tell the rich historical tale of the UK’s capital. We discuss these properties and, specifically, the properties that have been elegantly refurbished and repurposed into high-end modern office spaces. Office spaces that allow modern businesses to immerse within London’s fascinating past whilst operating in the 21 ...
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Brought to you by the Architects’ Journal. AJ sustainability editor Hattie Hartman and co-host Rachael Owens talk to changemakers and innovators who are transforming architecture by designing in ways that respect planetary boundaries. Show notes & more info here: https://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/podcasts
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During the show, you will have the opportunity to meet the best ClimateTech Founders, Investors, Experts from Silicon Valley and around the Globe. They will share with you their stories and personal journey in this growing and exciting industry. Giving you some insights into the ecosystems that hopefully help you to take part in the fight against climate change as well as benefit from the opportunities it can represent.
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Electrify This! explores the movement to electrify everything as a strategy to decarbonize and revitalize all sectors of our economy. Featuring diverse experts, the show examines the most important policy, regulatory, and market issues surrounding electrification of transportation, buildings, and industry. Electrify This! helps demystify issues surrounding the transition to 100 percent clean electricity, and focuses on the challenges, scalable solutions, and what decision-makers can do to en ...
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Buying A Home? Don't Panic! Let me help you set realistic expectations with your home buying process. Welcome to my podcast, My name is John Laforme I am a certified home inspector and the owner of Home Inspection Authority LLC. I am an active home inspector from Los Angeles. My podcast allows me to share my day to day home inspection experience's and knowledge to help home buyers, home owners, realtors and other home inspectors set realistic expectations with each other during the home buyi ...
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50 Shades of Planning is Sam Stafford’s attempt to explore the foibles of the English planning system and it's aim is to cover the breadth of the sector both in terms of topics of conversation and in terms of guests with different experiences and perspectives. 50 Shades episodes include 'Hitting The High Notes', which are a series of conversations with leading planning and property figures. The conversations take in the six milestone planning permissions or projects within a contributor’s ca ...
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The School of Hard Drips is an educational video series designed to address smart home tech questions and concerns a home owner may encounter on their journey to infuse everyday living, efficiency, and security into their everyday lives.
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In the Futurebuilders podcast by PT1 – PropTech1 Ventures some of the leading voices in real estate innovation share their thoughts. Every week, your host Kingma Ma and his colleagues from the PT1 team interview futurebuilders, whether they come from the startup or corporate side, to talk about their mission of shaping the future of the built world.
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Ever wondered what’s on the mind of the leading mortgage professionals across the UK? MI Talk gives them a voice - spotlighting the biggest issues in the sector & delving into the careers of some of the industry’s biggest names. Presented by Mortgage Introducer, it’s essential listening for anyone in the UK mortgage sphere.
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In this broadcast, Dr. Jones shares how the world works, why you might feel the way you do about a particular disaster, and how you can manage the chaos around you that is real life. The topics range from earthquakes to other disasters that affect people, as well as the history of science and big disasters, and how through understanding why, we are more able to manage it and be more successful at “getting through it.”
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China 21 is produced by the 21st Century China Center, at UC San Diego’s School of Global Policy and Strategy. We are a leading university-based think tank that produces scholarly research and informs policy discussions on China and U.S.-China relations. This podcast features expert voices, insights and stories about China’s economy, politics, society, and the implications for international affairs. Visit china.ucsd.edu
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Hassell Talks is a conversation between designers and the world, exploring the transformative power of design to make the our built environment a better, more inclusive place. In this series you’ll hear from architects and urbanists, place makers, researchers and designers alongside incredible guests on how we’re reimagining and re-thinking our built environment - and beyond - and designing places people love: creating a more equitable, sustainable and thriving future for everyone.
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Hear from energy pioneers and visionaries from across the globe who are accelerating the shift to clean energy by making their own electric power for their homes, offices, and communities. Join TED speaker, author, and climate investor, Bill Nussey and co-host Sam Easterby as they talk to the people who are disrupting the century-old grid monopoly and making clean, local energy a reality. Visit FreeingEnergy.com for more.
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Amstep Products specializes in non-slip step treads; a simple and economical way to make industrial environments safe. They have perfected the art of manufacturing anti-skid stair treads and nosings for virtually any workplace, with expertise backed up by over 100 years of experience. In this podcast series they discuss the various products they carry, situations when you need stair treads and the solutions available to you. Amstep Products 190 Century Dr #1 Bristol, CT 06010 (860) 589-9085 ...
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The unique object or experience has always had powerful appeal, and, as we learn to consume better, commissioning all kinds of things has become more accessible. Yet the process of commissioning is shrouded in mystery. Most makers agree they’re only as good as the brief, but what makes a good brief? The Be-Spoke podcast reveals the relationships behind the commissioning process through the stories of designers, makers, clients, curators and brokers. It delves into why people commission certa ...
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Halcyan Water conditions hard water to behave like soft water. Every millimeter of lime scale can increase energy consumption by 7-10%. Over 60% of the UK is supplied with hard water. The average household can save about half a tonne of CO2 equivalent per year by treating hard water effectively. Accreditation processes for water treatment products …
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Do we have the skills for a retrofit revolution?
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34:55The UK’s ambitious target to reach net zero by 2050 requires significant change across the construction industry. The retrofit of historic building stock will undoubtedly play a pivotal role in helping to improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon. But against the backdrop of a growing skills shortage, will challenges across the construction workf…
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Phil speaks to Rachael Owens, co-director of the National Retrofitting Hub, to explore how retrofitting can improve your home. From insulation and heat pumps to smart home upgrades, Rachael explains the technologies and techniques available to future-proof your home - saving you money and reducing your carbon footprint. Tune in for: What is retrofi…
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Prestige Offices - Renovated, Refurbished and Retrofitted
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2:17Like many of the period properties we list, our website has undergone a significant enhancement process. We have added more hand-picked premium office properties to the site. These offer first-class managed office space in London, luxury serviced offices and high-end co-working spaces. We believe these are some of the best office spaces in London. …
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Translating retrofit for normal people, with retrofit influencer Judith Leary Joyce (Eco Home Retrofit)
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1:27:38This episode is a window into the consumer side of domestic retrofit that’s full of lessons for everyone involved in the retrofit sector. We speak with retrofit influencer Judith Leary Joyce about the experience of undergoing a deep retrofit and learning how to communicate about the subject with normal people. She talks us through her journey from …
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In this episode of High Agency, we sit down with Arman Motaghi, founder and CEO of Properate, to explore how building science is powering a quiet revolution in climate action. Arman shares his unexpected journey into the world of energy efficiency and how Properate is helping homeowners, contractors, and governments make smarter decisions about the…
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Laser Insights China Ep 3: SKYFIRE's Retrofit Service from CO2 Laser to Fiber Laser
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19:53Send us a text Is your reliable CO2 laser cutter feeling its age? Whether you operate a Trumpf (like older TRU LASER/MATIC models), Bystronic (Byspeed, Bystar, Bysprint series), Amada (various LCG, FO, LC, EML, FOL models, often with Fanuc), Mitsubishi (HV, EX, LVP, VZ series), or even derivative brands like NTC (Komatsu), Koike, or Tanaka, retrofi…
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From Einstein’s Chalkboard to Oppenheimer’s Nuclear Test: The 50-Year Path to the Atomic Bomb
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48:14The story of the atomic age began decades before Robert Oppenheimer watched a mushroom cloud form over the New Mexico desert at the Trinity nuclear test in mid 1945. It begins in 1895, with Henri Becquerel’s accidental discovery of radioactivity, setting in motion a series of remarkable and horrifying events. By the early 20th century, a brilliant …
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Battery storage, lancing boilers, and decentralised energy grids: a Decent way to manage your electricity, with Tom Cox and Sally Sattary (Decent Energy)
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1:09:16By Jeff and Dan
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Zero-carbon buildings with Lord Adair Turner
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36:31In today's podcast we focus on decarbonising the UK’s vast building stock. The global buildings sector is one of the most essential but also perhaps the most overlooked frontiers in the fight against climate change. Homes, offices, shops, schools, and factories - they're where we live, where we work, and where we gather. They are the fabric of our …
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#40 Inflation, Architecture, and the Death of Beautiful Buildings - a Yoeman Podcast Guest Episode
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1:20:56A hundred years ago, people in small towns were building things that still stop us in our tracks. Two-story brick shops on the corner of Main and Commerce. Sturdy. Modest. Enduring. And beautiful. So the question is: what changed? I joined Geoff Graham on his Yeoman podcast, alongside Jaime Izurieta and Saifedean Ammous (author of The Bitcoin Stand…
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Japan’s Desperate Air Battles Against the US in the Final Months of WW2
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37:15The B-29 Bomber led the Allied strategic bombing offensive against Japan, succeeding when US Bomber Command switched from high-level daytime precision bombing to low-level nighttime area bombing. The latter tactic required Superfortresses to attack their targets individually, without a formation or escorting fighters for protection. Despite this, J…
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The easiest way to automate work using natural language🔗 Links mentioned in this episode:• https://calendar.app.google/KTzWA6dV8GQvpm9B8• https://app.heytessa.ai/• https://youtu.be/R85MyAbijlc• https://youtu.be/vGin9ctJ9Jg• https://youtu.be/PsE-ucpefc4• https://heytessa.ai/• https://www.ycombinator.com/launches/NOw-tessa-workflows-smarter-than-no-c…
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236: Insights from the International Builder Show with Shannon Pendleton of Source 2050
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1:00:22This week on the Passive House Podcast, Jay and Mary welcome Shannon Pendleton, of Source 2050 and Sanderson Sustainable Design, to share her insights from the massive International Builders Show (IBS) in Las Vegas. From electrification trends to American-made high-performance windows, Shannon breaks down where the building industry is headed and h…
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D-Day From the East: The Soviet Operation Bagration Crippled the Wehrmacht in Late 1944
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42:08Throughout the war on the Eastern Front, there were two consistent trends. The Red Army battled to learn how to fight and win, while involved in a struggle for its very survival. But by 1944 it had a leadership that was able to wield it with lethal effect and with far more effective equipment than before. By contrast, the Wehrmacht had commenced a …
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Amy Shore | Photography, Cars And Creativity
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1:46:45Amy Heynes (Shore) is an acclaimed automotive and lifestyle photographer known for her distinctive, storytelling style that blends photojournalism with classic automotive scenes. In this episode, Amy joins Sam Moores to delve into her journey from wedding photography to becoming a prominent figure capturing the emotional and human elements of the a…
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Episode 5: Your Practical Guide to Building a DIY Laser Welder
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17:51Send us a text Ready to take on the ultimate maker project? In Episode 5, we're focusing entirely on building your own DIY laser welding machine! We break down the essential steps, from sourcing components and understanding the core principles to navigating the assembly process. Crucially, we cover the vital safety precautions you absolutely need t…
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Infrastructure's AI realities with Tom Bartley
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35:32In today's podcast we delve into the world of Artificial Intelligence to explore the future of infrastructure and technology - and the people reshaping both. To do this we’re diving into one of the biggest - and most urgent - challenges facing the built environment: namely how we manage and maintain our ageing infrastructure in a world of rising co…
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Over a year on from it becoming mandatory, what is to be made of BNG? On the one hand, according to an open letter signed by a 40-strong coalition of housebuilders and environmental groups to mark the first anniversary, “BNG is a true success story. Over the past year, it has unlocked unprecedented investment in local habitats, while also driving g…
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Pilgrimages Involved Penitent Marches, Visiting Holy Places, and Watching Drunken Emperors Go on Chariot Rides
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44:53Pilgrimages are a universal phenomenon, from China’s bustling Tai Shan to the ancient Jewish treks to Jerusalem. But why? What is it about a grueling penitent march to an isolated temple that has become a prerequisite for a civilization of any size, whether Chicen Itza in the Mayan Empire or the holy sites of Mecca? To explore this is today’s guest…
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Episode 15: The future of sustainable heating beyond gas with BOLT e-Boilers (Audio)
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44:20In this episode of The Futurebuild Podcast, host Martin Hurn talks to Jaskiran Nagi, engineer and inventor of BOLT e-Boilers – the first battery-ready electric combi boiler. With heating responsible for a fifth of UK emissions, Jaskiran believes it’s time for a simple, scalable alternative to gas. They discuss the inspiration behind BOLT e-Boilers,…
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Episode 15: The future of sustainable heating beyond gas with BOLT e-Boilers (Video)
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44:22In this episode of The Futurebuild Podcast, host Martin Hurn talks to Jaskiran Nagi, engineer and inventor of BOLT e-Boilers – the first battery-ready electric combi boiler. With heating responsible for a fifth of UK emissions, Jaskiran believes it’s time for a simple, scalable alternative to gas. They discuss the inspiration behind BOLT e-Boilers,…
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HPH376: What is WUFI? – with Toby Cambray
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38:55Toby Cambray talks about the risks associated with moisture in buildings, and the modelling techniques – like WUFI® – that can be used to assess those risks. Check out the show notes for more information.By Ben Adam-Smith
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235: Passive House Pools with Jessica Grove Smith
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1:00:32In this episode of the Passive House Podcast, Mary James and Jay Fox dive into passive leisure centers and indoor pool design with Jessica Grove-Smith, Senior Scientist and Joint Managing Director of the Passive House Institute. Jessica shares the story of how PHI began exploring high-humidity building typologies, the unique challenges of designing…
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Britain Learned How to Set Up Its Global Empire on a Tiny Bermudan Island
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44:02Years before Jamestown planters made New World farming profitable by growing tobacco, and years before their countrymen up north in Plymouth Colony managed to overcome their starvation conditions and acclimate to New England’s growing conditions, there was an English settlement in Bermuda that was wealthier, larger, and more prosperous. It was esta…
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Howden Haynes | Audi Sport Joest & Progressive Motorsport
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1:50:40Howden Haynes is the Technical Director and co-owner of Progressive Motorsport, known for his engineering skills and extensive experience in top-level racing with Audi Sport Team Joest and Bentley’s Le Mans programs. Howden shares insights into his motorsport journey, from early days at hill climbs to engineering wins at iconic races like Le Mans a…
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Saving Swifts: A Brick for the Birds - Hannah Bourne-Taylor - BS133
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1:21:26Swifts are among the most remarkable birds on Earth — they sleep on the wing, migrate thousands of miles, and return each year to nest in the same tiny holes in our buildings. But as we insulate, repoint, and renovate, those nesting sites are vanishing — and so are the birds. This week, Jeffrey speaks with Hannah Bourne-Taylor — author, activist, a…
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In today's podcast we focus on hydrogen – zero carbon fuel of the future or an exercise in wishful thinking? That said, as the UK sharpens its focus on delivering a net zero future, hydrogen is increasingly taking centre stage in the national energy conversation. Touted as one of the cleanest and most versatile fuels available, hydrogen holds signi…
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Laser Insights China Ep 4: Fiber Laser Repair and Training
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12:56Send us a text In this episode, we will dive deep into fiber laser repair. Are you curious about the maintenance and troubleshooting of fiber lasers? Or are you a laser system operator or engineer looking to enhance your skills? In this episode, we will focus on the expertise and resources Sky Fire Laser brings to the field of fiber laser repair. Y…
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TRE 06: From Resilience to Prefab to Building the Future
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41:52In this sixth episode of The Reimagine Edit (TRE) series of the Passive House Podcast, host Zack Semke shares selected clips of insights from Carmel Pratt (Massive Passive AMA); Graham Irwin and Silas Patlove (Duck Curve Friday AMA); Lloyd Alter (Sufficiency First AMA); Sara Kudra, Bev Craig, Rainger Pinney, Kristof Irwin, and Alexander Gard-Murray…
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#39 Alli Thurmond Quinlan - The Field-Tested Guide to Terraforming Your City
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1:41:22You’re not supposed to be good at everything. But somehow, Alli is. Architect, landscape architect, developer, GC, policy reformer, zoning translator, builder of teams, builder of trust, builder of actual buildings-it’s no wonder we spent the first five minutes of this episode just trying to list all the roles she plays. In this conversation, Alli …
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Alternative routes into the built environment
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19:52Rob Marney, Cundall Associate in London is joined by Judy Ngan, Project Manager where they share the unconventional ways in which they entered the construction industry. At a juncture where the industry grapples with a skills crisis, allowing and encouraging non-traditional routes into engineering is all the more pertinent. They share anecdotes of …
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The Hatfield-McCoy Feud Started Over a Pig and Nearly Escalated Into a Regional War
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45:20The origins of the Hatfield-McCoy conflict (between the Hatfield family of West Virginia, led by William Anderson "Devil Anse" Hatfield, and the McCoy family of Kentucky, led by Randolph "Old Randall" McCoy) begins with a dispute over a pig. From here, it escalated from minor disagreements to violent encounters that spanned decades, nearly sparking…
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68 - Amendments to the Housing Bill with Susie Fitton, John Mills and Maeve McGoldrick
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40:10In this episode of the Scottish Housing News Podcast, the discussion revolves around the proposed amendments to the Housing Scotland Bill, particularly focusing on homelessness prevention. The conversation features insights from Susie Fitton, policy manager at the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA), Meave McGoldrick, head of policy …
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234: Building Passive Schools with Architype
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46:44In this episode of the Passive House Podcast, Mary James sits down with Hugh Pearce, architect and Passive House lead at the UK-based firm Architype. Known for trailblazing sustainable educational design, Architype is behind landmark projects like the UK’s first Passive House secondary school. Hugh shares insights into the London Docks Secondary Sc…
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The 1845 Potato Blight Struck Across Northern Europe. Why Did Only Ireland Starve?
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48:41In 1845, a novel pathogen attacked potato fields across Europe, from Spain to Scandinavia—but only in Ireland were the effects apocalyptic. At least one million Irish people died, and millions more scattered across the globe, emigrating to new countries and continents. Less than fifty years after the union of Ireland with the rest of Great Britain,…
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Kevin McCauley | Capturing The Machine
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1:52:54In this episode of the Car Chat Podcast, photographer Kevin McCauley, renowned for his distinctive automotive imagery shares insights from his journey from graphic design to professional car photography. Kevin details his evolution from shooting exclusively on iPhones to producing editorial, commercial, and auction photography for leading automotiv…
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In today's podcast we focus on the global infrastructure market and find out what the UK might do to accelerate its ambitions to drive economic growth from infrastructure investment. My guest today is Jake Mumm, General Manager for Public Infrastructure at global construction design and delivery business Bechtel - someone who has spent the last thr…
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CMU, Brick and River Rock Foundations And What You Need To Know!
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19:17Send us a text John Laforme and YC with SoCal Seismic Foundation discuss the pros and cons of CMU (concrete masonry unit), brick and River rock foundations. They note that many older CMU foundations are hollow and difficult to retrofit, while brick foundations are often unreinforced and non retrofit-able. They emphasize the importance of inspecting…
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Sam Stafford was down in The Big Smoke recently and took the opportunity to catch up with friends of the podcast Matthew Spry, Simon Ricketts, Hana Loftus, Vicky Payne and Mike Kiely. In a good ol’ fashioned Adam Buxton-style ramblechat they talked about anything and everything. They talked about stat cons; they talked about skills, resources and l…
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A Simple Tennessee Preacher Transformed Abolitionism from a Deeply Unpopular Radical Movement to a Centrist Cause
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51:18Sitting high above the small community of Ripley, Ohio, a lantern shone in the front window of a small, red brick home at night. It was a signal to slaves just across the Ohio River. Anyone fleeing bondage could look to Reverend John Rankin’s home for hope. To the slaveholders they fled from, Rankin’s activities as a “conductor” on the Underground …
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67 - The revised Heat in Buildings Bill with Gillian Campbell and Ashley Campbell
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32:22Gillian Campbell, director of the Existing Homes Alliance, and CIH Scotland's policy and practice manager, Ashley Campbell, join Kieran Findlay and Jimmy Black to discuss the Scottish Government's newly revised Heat in Buildings Bill. They explore the Bill's key provisions, its impact on industry, the challenges it faces, and the importance of bala…
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What if your greatest challenge was also your greatest gift? In this episode of High Agency, we sit down with Jean-Pierre LeBlanc, co-founder of Saje Natural Wellness and Enneagram coach, to explore how adversity can shape not only our healing—but our leadership. Jean-Pierre shares how a life-altering car accident led him to rethink everything, spa…
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HPH375: A day in the life of a builder – with Mike Whitfield
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36:13Mike Whitfield shares his experience of running a local construction company that specialises in Passivhaus. He explains how the business is structured, and what tasks are tackled on a daily and weekly basis. Check out the show notes for more information.By Ben Adam-Smith
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Eden Labs focuses on commercializing sustainability through marketing. Renaming 'retrofit' to 'renovation' could improve public perception. A national conversation about sustainability is lacking. Community engagement is crucial for promoting sustainable practices. Emotional drivers are more effective than logical arguments in marketing. Negative m…
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Laser Insights China Ep 2: DIY Fiber Laser Metal Sheet Cutting Machine
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19:15Send us a text Welcome back to Travis Mitchell's DIY Fiber Laser Cutter V2 build! In Episode 2, Travis lays out the core philosophy and ambitious goals driving the V2 design, aiming for a machine that's more powerful, user-friendly, and accessible for fellow DIY enthusiasts. In this podcast, you'll learn about: Core Design Objectives: A comprehensi…
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In this episode of the Passive House Podcast Ilka is at McGill University for the Reconstruct Workshop, a workshop bringing together students, researchers, and industry leaders to tackle the future of deep energy retrofits. Ilka sits down with emerging voices from architecture and engineering to unpack prefab innovation, the Single Integrated Manuf…
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How Benjamin Franklin’s Stove Invention Kept Early America From Freezing
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41:53The biggest revolution in Benjamin Franklin’s lifetime was made to fit in a fireplace. Assembled from iron plates like a piece of flatpack furniture, the Franklin stove became one of the era's most iconic consumer products, spreading from Pennsylvania to England, Italy, and beyond. It was more than just a material object, however—it was also a hypo…
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Repealing Inflation Reduction Act Harms America’s Economy and Costs Consumers
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51:29The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 marked the single largest investment in climate and energy in American history, supporting homegrown clean energy, electrification, and manufacturing. It has generated $600 billion in private investment across 750 clean energy projects, creating more than 406,000 new jobs. The IRA is now under threat, with calls …
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Embodied carbon and how sustainable is MMC? With Richard O'Hegarty (RKD, UCD) and Oliver Kinnane (UCD)
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1:26:46Returning champions Richard O'Hegarty and Oliver Kinnane join us to discuss a recently co-authored paper: Understanding the embodied carbon credentials of modern methods of construction (MMC). Get ready for a long meandering discussion that gets into what they learned and what they think about accounting practices for embodied carbon, as well as pl…
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