Forming the Future
The construction sector is transforming, and the choices we make today will shape the legacy we leave for tomorrow. Forming the Future is the podcast that explores how we can build more sustainably, more mindfully, and more beautifully for people and planet.
Hosted by Michelmersh, the UK’s premium producer of clay bricks, this series brings together the voices driving change across architecture, design, policy and product innovation. Each episode touches on the opportunities and challenges of building the future, from decarbonisation and urban mining to growing the workforce and the Future Homes Standard.
Whether you’re an architect, policymaker, designer, builder or simply passionate about the places we live and work, Forming the Future will leave you inspired to take action and to imagine what’s possible when we build with purpose.
Forming the Future
Latest Episodes
Architecture and climate change with Andrew Tam
In this episode of the Forming the Future podcast, Sarah Le Gresley and Emily Herbert interview Andrew Tam, Associate at Gort Scott, about the intersection of architecture and climate change. The discussion explores the impact of architectural ...
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The future of ceramics in construction with Rob Flello
In this episode of the Forming the Future podcast, Sarah Le Gresley and Emily Herbert discuss the vital role of ceramics in construction and everyday life with Rob Flello, Chief Executive at Ceramics UK and the Brick Development Association. Th...
Sustainability and style in ceramics with Lex Harrison
In this episode of the Forming the Future podcast, Sarah Le Gresley and Emily Herbert talk with Alexis (Lex) Harrison, a brick and architectural ceramics expert, to discuss the intersection of sustainability and architecture. They explore the e...
Sustainable construction at scale with Mike Leonard
In this episode of the Forming the Future podcast, Sarah Le Gresley and Emily Herbert from Michelmersh speak with Mike Leonard, CEO of the Building Alliance about the future of masonry and its role in sustainable construction. They discuss the ...
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Urban mining and recycled construction products with Dave Mills
In this episode of the Forming the Future podcast by Michelmersh, Sarah Le Gresley and Emily Herbert host a discussion with industry expert Dave Mills on the topics of urban mining, sustainability in construction, and the importance of apprenti...
