Green Urbanist - Sustainable Placemaking, Planning and Urban Design

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 timberBywater Properties: https://bywaterproperties.com/Case Study: Paradise: https://paradise11.co.uk/Linkedin profiles:Joe Jack WilliamsTheo MichellBywater Properties- - - Subscribe to the Green Urbanist Newsletter Consulting and training: https://greenurbanist.org/ Podcast website: https://greenurbanistpod.com/ The Green Urbanist podcast is hosted by Ross O'Ceallaigh.

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/- - - Subscribe to the Green Urbanist Newsletter Consulting and training: https://greenurbanist.org/ Podcast website: https://greenurbanistpod.com/ The Green Urbanist podcast is hosted by Ross O'Ceallaigh.

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 More about Wilding CampusesWebsite: Archway Learning TrustConnect with Ben on LinkedinThis is part of the urban rewilding podcast series. Listen to all the episodes in the series here: https://greenurbanistpod.com/rewilding- - - Subscribe to the Green Urbanist Newsletter Consulting and training: https://greenurbanist.org/ Podcast website: https://greenurbanistpod.com/ The Green Urbanist podcast is hosted by Ross O'Ceallaigh.

Mike Berners-Lee, a Professor at Lancaster University and author of 'A Climate of Truth', dives deep into the urgent need for honesty in confronting the climate crisis. He discusses the 'polycrisis', highlighting how advanced technologies can worsen environmental challenges but also pave the way for solutions. Berners-Lee emphasizes the importance of critical thinking and global empathy in the Anthropocene, advocating for transparency from leaders and media to restore trust. He critiques misleading advertising and stresses a collective approach in addressing our complex climate reality.

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 citiesLinksCitizen Zoo website: https://www.citizenzoo.org/ This is part of the urban rewilding podcast series. Listen to all the episodes in the series here: https://greenurbanistpod.com/rewilding- - - Subscribe to the Green Urbanist Newsletter Consulting and training: https://greenurbanist.org/ Podcast website: https://greenurbanistpod.com/ The Green Urbanist podcast is hosted by Ross O'Ceallaigh.

Scott McAulay, a Regenerative Design and Infrastructures Specialist at Architype, discusses innovative approaches in architecture that prioritize both environmental sustainability and social justice. He emphasizes the importance of community engagement and participatory design methods. The conversation highlights the role of natural materials and the circular economy as pathways to transform urban environments. McAulay also shares insights on relocalization and the need for holistic resource management to foster resilient local economies.

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 buildingsAccess the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard pilot versionConnect with Salem in LinkedinVerte's website- - - Subscribe to the Green Urbanist Newsletter Consulting and training: https://greenurbanist.org/ Podcast website: https://greenurbanistpod.com/ The Green Urbanist podcast is hosted by Ross O'Ceallaigh.

Virginia Cinquemani, a coach and Director at Green Gorilla, shares insights from her book 'The Good Communicator' on how to effectively promote sustainability. She discusses overcoming resistance to sustainable practices by understanding human motivations and the importance of co-creation. Virginia emphasizes using pilot projects as a confidence-building tool and highlights the need for tailored communication strategies that resonate with diverse stakeholders. With a focus on engaging communities, she advocates for empathy and collaboration in sustainability efforts.

Join Rosanna Vitiello, Chief at the Place Bureau, and Domenica Landin, Associate Design Researcher, as they dive into engaging communities in shaping their futures. They discuss the Collaborative Place Futures Toolkit, a game-changer for climate adaptation. Expect insights on revitalizing coastal communities facing rising sea levels and an exploration of their book, Natural Futures, on human-nature interactions. With a focus on collaboration, the duo emphasizes inclusive design, cultural influences, and innovative resilience strategies for thriving urban spaces.

Register for the webinar on 25 April: Nature-led Masterplanning with EcoResponsive EnvironmentsThis 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.- - - Subscribe to the Green Urbanist Newsletter Consulting and training: https://greenurbanist.org/ Podcast website: https://greenurbanistpod.com/ The Green Urbanist podcast is hosted by Ross O'Ceallaigh.