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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
Architecture and climate change with Andrew Tam
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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 design on the environment, the importance of sustainability, and the challenges faced in data collection for life cycle analysis. The conversation also delves into the role of AI in architecture, the significance of future home standards, and the need for circularity and retrofitting in the built environment. Additionally, they touch on biodiversity considerations in design and the importance of behavioral change in reducing carbon footprints.