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
Sustainability and style in ceramics with Lex Harrison
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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 evolving role of brick in modern construction, the significance of the Brick Awards, and the increasing focus on sustainability in architectural projects. The conversation delves into the circular economy, the life cycle analysis of materials, and the aesthetic value of ceramics in architecture. Additionally, they highlight innovative low carbon masonry systems and the future outlook for the brick industry, emphasising the importance of collaboration and innovation in achieving sustainable building practices.