POPULARITY
Olga Itsiou, Chief Operating Officer at DIMAND S.A. | Architect | RIBA Joined DIMAND in 2005 as Technical Director and currently holds the position of Chief Operating Officer, distinguished for adeptness in finding solutions in challenging scenarios, orchestrating efficient team dynamics, and pioneering the implementation of new, innovative, and sustainable policies and technologies into the operations of DIMAND. Prior professional roles include positions at HOK International Ltd in London as a Project Architect, REDS S.A. of the ELLAKTOR Group as a Consultant and Design Manager, and INTRA DEVELOPMENT S.A. as a Design Manager. Graduated as an Architect Engineer from the University of Greenwich with a BA (Hons) in Architecture. Completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Architecture at Kingston University and obtained a Post-experience Certificate in the Professional Practice of Architecture (RIBA Part 3) from the same institution. Member of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) in the United Kingdom. Show Highlights The role of transportation in addressing indirect emissions. The value of travel for broadening perspectives in green building. DIMAND focuses on large redevelopments and major renovations revitalizing underutilized urban areas. Responsible for 45% of LEED certified projects in Greece Piraeus Tower Project: a landmark development and a key part of Greece's transition into a new era of urban renewal. Aim to repurpose existing structures, reducing the environmental impact associated with new construction. Community engagement is a key focus to meet local needs and enhance neighborhood vitality. Involve facility management from pre-design phase for optimal operation. Comprehensive carbon footprint assessments allow for the identification of both direct and indirect emissions, enabling targeted strategies to reduce overall environmental impact. Incorporating facility management expertise early in the design phase can optimize building performance and ensure that sustainability features are effectively utilized throughout the building's lifecycle. Emphasizing a lifecycle approach helps in understanding the environmental impact of a building from design through demolition, ensuring sustainable practices are integrated at every stage. Involve facility management from pre-design phase for optimal operation. “It's better to regret something you have done than something you haven't done. The planet is suffering. We seriously need to do something about it. So all of you that are jumping in the green building movement just keep focused, try your best to reverse the harm that has been done over the past years, and always be positive. Also, travel. I think by traveling, you get so many ideas and you get to see what other countries are doing. And it helps a lot in focusing and seeing things from a different perspective.” -Olga Itsiou Show Resource and Information Connect with Charlie Cichetti and GBES GBES is excited our membership community is growing. Consider joining our membership community as members are given access to some of the guests on the podcasts that you can ask project questions. If you are preparing for an exam, there will be more assurance that you will pass your next exam, you will be given cliff notes if you are a member, and so much more. Go to to learn more about the 4 different levels of access to this one-of-a-kind career-advancing green building community! If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on . We have prepared more episodes for the upcoming weeks, so come by again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the ! Copyright © 2024 GBES
This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Muyiwa Oki, President of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) from 2023-25 and a senior Architect at Mace. The three discussed Muyiwa's background and influence; his education in Architecture; his early career; his responsibility as the president of RIBA; architects in public policy and non-traditional practice; major issues in architecture and potential solutions; and more. This episode is supported by Integrated Projects • Canvas • Enscape • Autodesk • Programa SUBSCRIBE • Apple Podcasts • YouTube • Spotify CONNECT • Website: www.secondstudiopod.com • Office • Instagram • Facebook • Call or text questions to 213-222-6950 SUPPORT Leave a review EPISODE CATEGORIES • Interviews: Interviews with industry leaders. • Project Companion: Informative talks for clients. • Fellow Designer: Tips for designers. • After Hours: Casual conversations about everyday life. • Design Reviews: Reviews of creative projects and buildings.
Jess Hrivnak is a Practice Technical Adviser (Sustainability) for the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). Jess has been involved in developing the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard since its inception, representing the RIBA on the Standard as a member of the Technical Steering Group, and co-leading one of the Tasks groups. In this podcast episode, Camilla, Ruth and Jess discuss the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard.
Wondering why inclusive behaviours are a big deal or how they play into your workplace? Get ready for a no-holds-barred Q&A session where Marsha will be answering just that! We'll explore the importance of these behaviours, how we can develop them, and the role of Cultural Intelligence in it all. Skeptical about the relevance to architecture? Stick with us as we bridge the gap and discuss how this all fits into design. Want to learn more? You're in the right place! With a storied career that spans the BBC to the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and beyond, Marsha is no stranger to advocating for diversity and inclusion. Her culture change programme at RIBA alone saw a 100% recommendation feedback from managers and significant behavioural shift within months! From understanding the struggles of traditional professions to fostering change in organizational culture, Marsha is an expert at ensuring clear communication. Join us as we tap into her expertise to understand how to create a more inclusive and innovative architectural landscape.
Get ready for a crucial conversation on our next episode of Architecture Social's live podcast! This time, our host Stephen Drew is meeting with the dynamic Marsha Ramroop, an award-winning Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) strategist and the Founder Director of Unheard Voice Consultancy Ltd.Marsha's work has been internationally recognized and her culture change methodology is award-winning. In addition to running her consultancy, she serves as the Executive Director of EDI for Building People CIC, a hub providing resources, insights, and career pathways for underrepresented groups in the built environment.With her background as the inaugural Director of Inclusion and Diversity at the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), Marsha understands the unique challenges faced by traditional professions. Her culture change program at RIBA received a 100% recommendation feedback from managers, and she's here to share her insights with us.In this episode, we're addressing EDI in Architecture. What does an inclusive architectural practice look like? How can we foster diversity within our industry? These are just some of the questions we'll tackle.But we're not just discussing our questions, we're also answering your questions. Yes, it's an open Q&A session, where you get to pick Marsha's brain on all things EDI. So whether you're an architectural professional, an employer seeking to improve your company's inclusivity, or someone curious about the field, this discussion promises invaluable insights.Join us for this compelling livestream as we dissect the essentials of EDI in Architecture, and learn together how we can contribute to a more inclusive industry
In this episode, Michael Creamer is joined by Nicola Gillen, Richard Pickering, Sophie Schuller and Zoe Humphries, lead authors of our new book ‘Reworking the Workplace' published by Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). The book explores the future of work, workplace, and the city in the face of global disruptors. It provides data, concepts and frameworks, historic analysis, and 50+ cutting edge case studies, across three thematic areas of People, Purpose, and Place. ‘Reworking the Workplace' is available 1 June 2023 from the RIBA Bookstore and on Amazon.
In 1970, King Charles III warned about the negative effects of plastic on the environment and the dangers of climate change, but was mocked for his views. He built an eco-town and supported “organic” farming long before the word became fashionable.This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit betterhelp.com/DUBIOUS today to get 10% off your first month of therapy. The UK has a new monarch: King Charles III's coronation was watched by millions across the globe. Camilla became Queen Consort and William, the heir to the throne, became Duke of Windsor. Prince George is second in line to the throne. If you like our content, but want to listen to our episodes AD-FREE, please become a patron. Whether you're a monarchist or not, you have to admit that Elizabeth Regina II – Lilibet et as Prince Phillip used to call her - was a magnificent monarch and Uk's longest reigning monarch. 1, 2 When her father George VI died in February 1952, Elizabeth—then 25 years old—became queen regnant of seven independent Commonwealth countries: the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Pakistan, and Ceylon (known today as Sri Lanka), as well as Head of the Commonwealth. During her reign, she had 15 Prime Ministers, from Winston Churchill to Liz Truss. King Charles III has a passion for gardening, plants and green spaces and was way ahead of his time with his care for the environment, a worry he expressed in his 1970 speech in which he warns about plastic, pollution and the dangers of climate change. He also loves sustainable architecture and built an eco-town called Pundbury on the outskirts of Dorchester, in Dorset. He enjoys organic farming and products, which he has been growing since before the word “organic” became fashionable. 3, 4, 5 1. Anneta Konstantindes. American tourists once met the Queen and had no idea who she was — so she played a joke on them. Business Insider India. June 2022. ⇤2. British Royal Films Youtube channel. Queen Elizabeth cracks a joke!. Youtube. March 2009. ⇤3. The Royal Family Youtube channel. The Prince of Wales reflects on 50 years since his first speech on the environment. Youtube. February 2020. ⇤4. Royal Institue of British Architects Facebook page. Next month marks 30 years since Prince Charles's (in)famous ‘Carbuncle' speech.... Facebook. April 2014. ⇤5. A speech by HRH The Prince of Wales at the 150th anniversary of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), Royal Gala Evening at Hampton Court Palace. Prince of Wales Official Website. May 1984. ⇤
Richard Gamble believes God has given him a mission: to build a huge national monument, made from a million bricks, each representing an answered Christian prayer. It seems an impossible task for a sports chaplain who has no experience of construction. And yet over the past eight years, he's managed to pull together a project team, raise thousands of pounds and launch a global design competition with the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). But before a single brick can be laid, they need to secure a site to lay it. Richard hopes lie in the Edmistons - a family multimillionaires and evangelical Christians, who own extensive land in the West Midlands. Will his hopes be realised? Will he find a home for the Eternal Wall of Answered Prayer? Producer: Becca Bryers
After 70 years of service to the people of the United Kingdom, the Realms and the Commonwealth, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth Windsor passed away at 96, surrounded by her family at Balmoral Castle in Scotland.Whether you're a monarchist or not, you have to admit that Elizabeth Regina II – Lilibet et as Prince Phillip used to call her - was a magnificent monarch and also a most capable and beloved mother figure for the British people. She was also The United Kingdom's longest reigning monarch. If you like our content, please become a patron to get our bonus episodes and our public episodes ad-free. 1, 2 Now, the UK has a new king: King Charles III. Camilla became Queen Consort and William, the heir to the throne, is now Duke of Cornwall and will become Duke of Windsor. Prince George is second in line to the throne. When her father George VI died in February 1952, Elizabeth—then 25 years old—became queen regnant of seven independent Commonwealth countries: the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Pakistan, and Ceylon (known today as Sri Lanka), as well as Head of the Commonwealth. During her reign, she had 15 Prime Ministers, from Winston Churchill to Liz Truss. The Queen's coronation in 1953 and her marriage to Prince Phillip, the birth of her 4 children (King Charles, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew Duke of York and Prince Edward Earl of Wessex), the celebrations of her Silver, Golden, Diamond, and Platinum jubilees in 1977, 2002, 2012, and 2022, are some of the important milestones of her life. She had several residences: Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, Balmoral Castle, Holyrood Place, Sandringham Estate, and Hillsborough Castle. King Charles also has several homes: Clarence House, Highgrove, Birkhall and Llwynywermod. King Charles III has a passion for gardening, plants and green spaces and was way ahead of his time with his care for the environment, a worry he expressed in his 1970 speech in which he warns about plastic, pollution and the dangers of climate change. He also loves sustainable architecture and built an eco-town called Pundbury on the outskirts of Dorchester, in Dorset. He enjoys organic farming and products, which he has been growing since before the word “organic” became fashionable. 3, 4, 5, 1. Anneta Konstantindes. American tourists once met the Queen and had no idea who she was — so she played a joke on them. Business Insider India. June 2022. ⇤2. British Royal Films Youtube channel. Queen Elizabeth cracks a joke!. Youtube. March 2009. ⇤3. The Royal Family Youtube channel. The Prince of Wales reflects on 50 years since his first speech on the environment. Youtube. February 2020. ⇤4. Royal Institue of British Architects Facebook page. Next month marks 30 years since Prince Charles's (in)famous ‘Carbuncle' speech.... Facebook. April 2014. ⇤5. A speech by HRH The Prince of Wales at the 150th anniversary of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), Royal Gala Evening at Hampton Court Palace. Prince of Wales Official Website. May 1984. ⇤
It's that time of year at the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) where the candidate nominations in the current elections have been announced and hustings are in place. For the few engaged RIBA members, this is an important moment that could invoke change. Equally, there are many members who perhaps have grown tired and jaded with the institute as of late and elections feel pretty pointless. Why do I say that? A bold claim? Well, the last election the turnout was just 13.2 percent. And to be honest, I can understand why - I've never felt compelled to vote historically before. Well, it's time that you and I need to wake up as it's a little bit different this year. Yes, that's right, in this election, there are three candidates running for the presidency. Two established and respected members of the RIBA council and board as well as a promising outsider called Muyiwa Oki. Who is Muyiwa Oki, what are his beliefs and why is he running this year? It's a good question, join me in an informal conversation to find out why should you vote this year if you've never voted before and ask him any questions.
Etta Madete Mukuba (*1992) ist Sustainable Design-Architektin und Projektmanagerin mit einem Schwerpunkt auf erschwinglichem nachhaltigen Bauprojekten – sowie eine mit Awards geehrte Violinistin. Sie ist EDGE-Expertin und Aspen Senior Fellow. Sie hat mit Rem Koolhaas an der Harvard Graduate School of Design und dem Guggenheim Museum in New York zusammengearbeitet. Derzeit ist sie die Leiterin für bezahlbaren Wohnraum bei BuildX Studio und Dozentin (TF) an der Universität von Nairobi. In all diesen Funktionen praktiziert, lehrt und forscht sie zu architektonischen Designinnovationen, die eine nachhaltige wirtschaftliche, soziale und ökologische Entwicklung in Kenia und darüber hinaus ermöglichen sollen. Zur Zeit promoviert sie an der Universität Nairobi über "Air Quality in Dense Apartment Blocks; A case of Nairobi, Kenya". 2021 erhielt sie ihren Master of Architecture in Umweltdesign von der Universität von Nairobi. Sie erhielt zahlreiche Stipendien und ist in mehreren Berufsverbänden aktiv, u.a. hat sie die Berufsregistrierung als eingetragener Architekt in Kenia; sie war 2020 am Aspen Institute New Voices Senior Fellow mit fortgeschrittener Ausbildung in Advocacy. Sie ist Mitglied der Architektonischen Vereinigung von Kenia (AAK)- Mitglied im Women in Real Estate (WIRE)- Mitglied Kenya Property Developers Association (KPDA)- Mitglied. Wichtig für sie sind die zahlreiche Projekte im Bereich erschwinglicher Wohnungsbau bei BuildX Studio, einem Architektur- und Bauunternehmen mit Sitz in Nairobi, die sie seit 2019 als Architektin und Projektleiterin durchgeführt hat, Außerdem lehrt sie seit 2017 an der Universität von Nairobi im Fachbereich Architektur. In ihren großen Projekten, wie Zima Homes Affordable Housing (2020- ), führt sie Machbarkeitsstudien durch, leitet das Projekt, stellt Businesspläne auf und sorgt für Kredite und Zuschüsse. CSR UND GEMEINSCHAFTSAKTIVITÄTEN Sie ist vielfältig in Social Responsibility-Projekten tätig. So war sie 2014-2020 Lead Facilitator für die John Mukaye Madete Foundation, die die Schulgebühren für unterprivilegierte Schüler im Westen Kenias finanziert und ihnen Führungsqualitäten vermittelt. Sie ist Gründerin und war 2011-2013 Tutorin des Geigenprogramms bei Ghetto Classics, das Musik unterrichtet und Schüler aus Korogocho, Nairobi, betreut. BuildX Studio Leitende Kuratorin für die Barbican-Ausstellung "Unsere Zeit auf der Erde", die in der Curve Gallery in London im Mai 2022 eröffnet wird. Sie war 2018-2020 leitende Forscherin und Co-Kuratorin für "Countryside Studio", in Zusammenarbeit mit dem Team von Rem Koolhaas in den OMA Studios (Niederlande), der Harvard Graduate School of Design und dem Guggenheim Museum in New York SEMINARE UND GREMIEN Moderatorin für Healthy Cities-Healthy Cities Healthy People launch an event by WHO, UN habitat etc. // Moderatorin für den East Africa Property Investment Summit (EAPI) - WIRE-Panel-Präsentation - Kenya's Built Environment Sector's Economic Recovery Plan Through a Gender Lens - Juli 2021; Präsentation eines Vortrags über 'African Avant Gard' an der Städelschule - Mai 2021; Panelist- Habitat for humanity- SANKALP global health circular design; Moderatorin bei Veranstaltungen von WIRE (Women in Real Estate), Kenyatta University, JKUAT, Cafe construct podcast, AAK Webinars, UN75, The future is unwritten Dialogue, UN SDG action zone-Speaker, Carbon positive reset; Lead Facilitator bei Nafacity - Planning & Design Workshop in Zusammenarbeit mit UCL und British Council (2018); Kenianische Vertreterin bei der internationalen Student Design Charrette des Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), gesponsert von der Commonwealth Association of Architects (CAA-2017); Kenianische Vertreterin des Commonwealth Youth Orchestra, Teilnehmerin an Konzerten in London und Glasgow (2013 und 2016)
US President Joe Biden signed an executive order on December 8 outlining a multi-billion-dollar plan for the federal government to achieve ‘net zero' by 2050, The Verge reports. Under the plan, the US government will switch to electric vehicles, upgrade federal buildings, and use the power of the government to shift to cleaner forms of electricity. The government will stop purchasing petrol-powered passenger cars in 2027 but would only achieve 100 percent electric vehicle purchases by 2035. Biden's order will direct the government to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 65 percent by the end of the decade before reaching full carbon neutrality by 2050. Amazon has been fined € 1.13 billion ($1.28 billion) by Italy's anti-trust regulator, CNBC reports. The Italian competition regulator, AGCM, has found that Amazon abused its market dominance by promoting its own logistics service, called Fulfilment Amazon. It claimed businesses had to use the FBA service to access benefits such as selling products with Prime delivery and participation in Black Friday sales. Amazon said, it "strongly disagrees" with the decision, and would appeal. Instagram's chief Adam Mosseri has called on US lawmakers to help regulate the platform, at a Senate hearing on December 8, which examined the harmful impact of social media on the mental health of teen users, BBC reports. Mosseri argued that Instagram is actively working to address the app's negative effects. However, he called for the creation of industry-wide regulations to police how social media platforms can operate. Inrupt, a startup co-founded by Tim Berners-Lee—widely credited as the leading figure in the creation of the internet—has raised about $30 million in Series A funding, TechCrunch reports. Forte Ventures led Inrupt's new round, the two said on Thursday, but both declined to disclose the size of the deal. The round saw participation from all existing investors, including Akamai Technologies and Glasswing Ventures, as well as new investors Allstate and the Minderoo Foundation's Frontier Technology Initiative. At Inrupt, Berners-Lee, the creator of the standards of the world wide web, and co-founder John Bruce are attempting to “reshape the internet” by building a platform that gives users control of their data. Miro, a visuals-based collaboration software maker, is seeking $17 billion in a new round of venture capital funding, Financial Times reports. The 10-year old startup describes itself as an online whiteboard platform for team collaboration. Miro's ‘infinite canvas' enables teams to lead engaging workshops and meetings, design products, and brainstorm ideas. Miro claims 25 million users worldwide, including more than 100,000 enterprise customers and 95 percent of the world's 100 biggest companies. Miro was founded by Andrey Khusid and Oleg Shardin in 2011. Meanwhile, Pleo, a Danish startup that makes expense management tools aimed at SMBs, has raised $200 million in fresh funding that doubles its value to $4.7 billion, TechCrunch reports. Jeppe Rindom, Pleo's co-founder and CEO, said it will use the money for acquisitions, accelerating expansion to new markets, adding more functionality to its product. Pleo helps SMBs issue company cards and better manage how employees spend money. Indian architect Balkrishna Doshi has been awarded the Royal Institute of British Architects' Royal Gold Medal for 2022, Dezeen magazine reports. Awarded annually by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and personally approved by the Queen, the Royal Gold Medal celebrates those who have shaped the "advancement of architecture”. Doshi was selected in recognition of his 70-year career and his influence on the direction of architecture in India.
In this episode, I speak with Charlie Edmonds, co-founder of the Future Architects Front (FAF). In the last year, the FAF and Charlie have been making waves in the field of Architecture raising massive awareness around the exploitation of architectural assistants in the UK. His campaign started as an Instagram poll and transformed into a national survey that was headed by the Architects' Journal. As a result of his whistleblowing campaign and continual social media activism, the Architectural Registration Board (ARB) and the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) initiated institutional and systematic changes to address the issues and mistreatment experienced by those at the bottom of the profession. "Future Architects Front are an informal organisation of young architectural practitioners and students. We are a fully independent group and exist beyond the pressures and interests of architectural practice, education, and media. We operate in a number of different capacities, from research to activism to quasi-political campaigning. FAF was created and is run by Charlie Edmonds and Priti Mohandas, British designers and researchers. The pair met and began the work of FAF while conducting their Master's in Architecture and Urban Design at the University of Cambridge." You can tune in to the Two Worlds Design podcast on all major streaming platforms such as Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and more here: https://twoworldsdesign.co.uk
Simon is a founding director of global architecture practice, Allford Hall Monaghan Morris (AHMM) where he leads a global practice of over 500 employees.In 2020, Simon was elected President of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and took up the role on September 1st, 2021.On his election, Simon said he wanted to create "a more open, productive, engaged and reinvigorated RIBA" that addresses "global climate change and architecture's pivotal role in a post-pandemic world." Mark Herring, Urbano Network's Connector-In-Chief, interviewed Simon following his recent presentation for Urbano's Build community, on how networking and the connections he has made back as far as his student days, have helped him and AHMM develop into globally renowned figures in world architecture.This audio includes only the interview with Simon Allford.Support the show (https://www.urbanonetwork.co.uk/membership)
Simon is a founding director of global architecture practice, Allford Hall Monaghan Morris (AHMM) where he leads a global practice of over 500 employees.In 2020, Simon was elected President of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and took up the role on September 1st, 2021.On his election, Simon said he wanted to create "a more open, productive, engaged and reinvigorated RIBA" that addresses "global climate change and architecture's pivotal role in a post-pandemic world."Mark Herring, Urbano Network's Connector-In-Chief, interviewed Simon following his recent presentation for Urbano's Build community, on how networking and the connections he has made back as far as his student days, have helped him and AHMM develop into globally renowned figures in world architecture.This podcast includes both the interview and Simon's presentation at The Building Society.Support the show (https://www.urbanonetwork.co.uk/membership)
It was fantastic to be invited to speak with Team Esteem to talk about "Post-Pandemic Careers in Architectural Design", you can find more about them and the original recording on their Youtube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pjlrf... or their website here https://teamesteem.co.uk/"The Covid-19 pandemic had brought the entire world to a standstill, but now as the cases of the coronavirus is reducing, the industry is trying to get back to usual. However budding architects are finding it difficult to find their place in this “new normal” world. To address this problem, Team ESTEEM brings to you the twelfth webinar as a part of the seminar series, Symposium, on Post Pandemic Career In Architectural Design by Industry Expert, Stephen Drew. Stephen Drew is the founder of Architectural Social and is the Head of Talent at Ackroyd Lowrie. Stephen has done his Bachelor of Architecture from Manchester School of Architecture and BA(Hons) from the University of Westminster. Stephen is also a council member of Royal Institute of British Architects(RIBA). 00:00 - Introduction 02:07 - Questions & Answers 59:23 - Outro"
Simon is a founding director of global architecture practice, Allford Hall Monaghan Morris (AHMM) where he leads a design studio of 200 architects.Simon is a frequent writer, critic and advisor, a visiting professor at Harvard, a trustee of the London School of Architecture and the Chickenshed Theatres Trust.In 2020, Simon was elected the next president of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and took up the role on September 1st.On his election, Simon said he wanted to create "a more open, productive, engaged and reinvigorated RIBA" that addresses "global climate change and architecture's pivotal role in a post-pandemic world." This event will hear from Simon on his plans to deliver on his priorities and where he sees the future of architecture within the fast-changing landscape of the built environment, leading into an interactive Q&A, with networking to follow. Our hosts - The Building Society - is a co-working space and collaborative community for everyone working within the build environment sector, created by Urbano Members Structural & Civil Engineers, Elliott Wood. This is a place where we can all start to engineer a better society. Support the show (https://www.urbanonetwork.co.uk/membership)
The last years have seen a growing consideration of the terms and conditions of employment for architects. In this episode Emmett Scanlon speaks to Charlie Edmonds who cofounded in 2021 the Future Architects Front, a group founded to end "the exploitative practices" of workers in architecture. Charlie outlines the reasons he and Priti Mohandas founded the group, their engagement with the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), he calls for more diversity in education available to architects and how discussions of preparing students for the "real world" in architecture education are often about holding the status quo and resisting change. | About FAF: Future Architects Front is a grassroots organisation of architectural workers and students. FAF campaigns to end the exploitative practices that have come to define the world of architecture. It was created and is run by Charlie Edmonds and Priti Mohandas, British designers and researchers. The pair met and began the work of FAF while conducting their Master's in Architecture and Urban Design at the University of Cambridge. | Music is by Sinead Finegan, played by the Delmaine String Quartet (Philip Dodd, leader). The podcast was recorded on Zoom in July 2021.
In this episode of The Artist Business Plan we sit down with Dame Julia Peyton-Jones, famous British curator and gallery director. She leads an awesome discussion on mentorship and the necessity of fundraising for the arts. With cheeky tips like, you meet successful, interesting people through fundraising, and what a perfect way to find a mentor! Get yourself into those circles. Listen for more cheeky tips! “If you’re persistent you’ll find the answer to your question." - Dame Julia Peyton-Jones Guest: Julia Peyton Jones is a British curator and gallery director, currently Senior Global Director at Galerie Thaddaeus Ropac in London, Paris and Salzburg. She was formerly Director of the Serpentine Galleries in London. Obtaining an MA from the Painting School of the Royal College of Art, she worked as a practising artist and lectured in Fine Art at Edinburgh College of Art. Appointed Dame Commander of The Order of The British Empire in 2016, she serves on the boards including The Courtauld Institute of Art and is an advisor to the Naomi Milgrom Foundation. She is MA in honoris causa of the University for the Creative Arts; Senior Fellow of the Royal College of Art; Honorary Fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and the Zoological Society. https://ropac.net/ (https://ropac.net/) For more information on applying to Superfine Art Fair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit http://www.superfine.world/ (www.superfine.world ) IG: https://www.instagram.com/superfineartfair/?hl=en (@superfineartfair) IG: https://www.instagram.com/julia.peytonjones/?hl=en (@julia.peytonjones) If you want to submit a listener question you can email it to kelsey@superfine.world for a chance of it being answered by Alex, James, and our guest! Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander Mitow Executive Producer/Producer : Kelsey Susino Written by: Kelsey Susino, Alexander Mitow, and James Miille Audio Edited by: Esteban del Pino
In this new episode of Assembly Point, the FPA's Howard Passey speaks to Jane Duncan OBE, chair of the expert panel on fire safety at the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). Jane discusses how Grenfell was a ‘turning point' for building safety, and she and Howard explore how architects, construction teams and building owners can work together to understand and prioritise fire safety from the very start of a project. Drawing on her own experiences, Jane also shares her thoughts on the draft Building Safety Bill and the action that is still needed to support architects in building fire competency. To find out more, listen to this month's episode or visit our Know Your Building campaign page here: http://www.thefpa.co.uk/know-your-building (www.thefpa.co.uk/know-your-building)
En esta sesión tuvimos la presentación de la profesora de Teoría de la Arquitectura de la Universidad de Manchester, Albena Yaneva, titulada: «La nueva arquitectura de la ciencia. Aproximaciones, problematizaciones y posibilidades». Albena ha trabajado en la Escuela de Arquitectura de Princeton y en Parsons, y ha estado a cargo de la prestigiosa cátedra Lise Meitner en Lund, Suecia. Su investigación transdisciplinar ha sido premiada por el Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) y cruza los límites de los estudios de la ciencia y tecnología, la antropología cognitiva, la teoría de la arquitectura y la filosofía política. En su presentación, Albena mostró su aproximación etnográfica al Instituto Nacional del Grafeno de Manchester para reflexionar sobre cómo la arquitectura reafirma su autoridad epistémica sobre la ciencia aplicada. Mediante diferentes viñetas, Albena nos muestra que las diferentes disposiciones espaciales del edificio de este instituto, median y aceleran los diversos ritmos del trabajo en el laboratorio. Examinando cómo el diseño responde a las diversas aplicaciones de la investigación del grafeno, se trazará las principales características del “laboratorio híbrido”, entendido como una articulación espacial única de una nueva cultura de la innovación. Comentó la presentación el arquitecto Pedro Alonso, doctor en arquitectura por la Architectural Association de Londres y actualmente profesor asociado en la Universidad Católica de Chile en Santiago. En 2014, su pabellón Monolith Controversies, co-curado con Hugo Palmarola, obtuvo el León de Plata en la 14a Bienal de Arquitectura de Venecia.
In this episode I speak with architect Tik Tok superstar Russell Henderson @Architect Russell about his career working abroad in countries such as Australia, Thailand and Tanzania. Russell graduated from the University of Huddersfield, with BA (Hons) Architecture, Post Grad Diploma Architecture, and then Master of Architecture in 2009 which earned him registration on the Architect Registration Board (ARB) and a Chartered Member of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) in the UK. Russell then took an international study pathways and spent time studying and designing buildings during his time at The University of Jordan, Middle East and The University of Arizona, USA. More recently Russell passed a LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) Green Associate accreditation exam in Los Angeles, this ensures green building sustainability is always paramount on any design. With over 15 years professional experience spanning over 4 continents, Russell has had global and broad design exposure and has been employed by companies in Europe, Asia, Australia and Africa, including working at some of the largest architecture design firms, such as Atkins and Aedas. Working and studying in different cultural environments and situations can give an original and deep understanding of global architectural design. In this episode you will discover - How Russell crafted an international career on 4 continents - How he has used Tik Tok to build a personal brand - How Russell uses Youtube and Tik Tok to deepen and share understanding about the architecture industry THIS WEEK'S RESOURCES Discovery Call with Rion https://www.businessofarchitecture.co.uk/discoverycall Russell M Henderson https://www.architectrussell.com IG @architectrussell TIK TOK @architectrussell
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) just opened its first office in the GCC in Sharjah at Al Qasba. The new office will be an operational centre for the RIBA, enabling the Institute to develop professional networks and partnerships, and to increase its support for architects across the region. The opening of the Sharjah office forms part of the RIBA’s international development programme, which will also establish an office in Shanghai. Sharjah, along with Shanghai, will be the first cities outside the UK to have an RIBA base. Sally spoke to COO of the RIBA Clem Brohier about what this all means for Sharjah and the region. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or online on our website: www.pulse95radio.com ************************ Follow us on Social. www.facebook.com/pulse95radio www.twitter.com/pulse95radio www.instagram.com/pulse95radio
Sameep Padora is the principal architect and founder of sP+a, a Mumbai based architecture studio engaged in projects of multiple scales, all framed within a larger interest in history and typological research. Sameep completed his undergraduate studies in Mumbai in 1996 followed by post-graduate studies at Cambridge, where he received a Master's Degree from the Graduate School of Design at Harvard University in 2005. Sameep lectures at various forums and was one of 6 international design firms invited to speak at the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) in 2011. He also is a member of the Academic Council at the School of Environment and Architecture (SEA). In the recent past, his practice was selected to receive The World Architecture News, WAN 21 for 21 Award for 21 Emerging International Practices for the 21st century and has been a Nominee for the BSI Swiss Architecture Award 2014. The Lattice House project was a winner of Wallpaper Magazine's house of the year in 2016. In 2015 the studio's projects were a basis for a travelling solo exhibition entitled Projective Histories shown at the Somaiya Center for Lifelong Learning in the historic Fort precinct in Mumbai. He also heads sPare a research arm of his practice that currently has a traveling exhibition entitled ‘In the Name of Housing' featuring a documentation and analysis of historic housing types within the city of Mumbai. This exhibition has culminated in an eponymous book which is published by UDRI. In this episode, we talk about his school years, among them, his experience going to SciArc and Harvard GSD. We then talk about what he did after graduation, working in small projects and trying to stay active within India's community. We also talk a little bit about his most favorite project he has ever done up to date, and how he started his own studio. He tells me about what his office is mainly about, context, research, and looking at proposals for affordable housing. We talk a lot about housing in general, how getting to the root of the problem, to governmental policies, is his main focus and how he aims to bring better understanding and knowledge to this topic in his home country, India. Finally, he opens up about some of his struggles and disappointments throughout the career, letting everyone know that struggles or failures are merely just notices that you're going in the right direction. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
A LAYERED APPROACH TO LANDSCAPE. The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) award winning landscape designer TODD LONGSTAFFE-GOWAN brings to his garden design a sense of the complexities of our relation to the past that is informed by his training and experience as an architect, landscape architect, cultural geographer and historian.
Patkau Architects was founded in 1978 by John and Patricia Patkau. John Patkau was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, in 1947, and graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Master of Architecture degree in 1972. A LEED-accredited professional, he is also a RAIC - IRAC - Fellow of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada, an Honorary Fellow of The American Institute of Architects and the Royal Institute of British Architects - RIBA, a member of the Royal Canadian Academy of the Arts / Académie Royale des Arts du Canada, and a Member of the Order of Canada.
Keen to focus on the professions involved in a self build project, in this episode we’re looking at architects. Adrian Dobson has worked at the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) for over 10 years and is their Executive Director Members. He was a practising architect himself and still gives lectures and seminars to students and architects in practice. Adrian explains the benefits an architect can provide, and gives advice on how to find the right one for your project. Check out the show notes for more information.
Welcome to Visionaries, a podcast dedicated to futurological thinkers brought to you by Future Human and the V&A. We seek out people who are reimagining innovation in their field and ask them to apply their intelligence to emerging trends. Claire Jamieson is a member of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) thinktank ‘Building Futures’. Building Futures are a group of experts who research long term scenarios for the architectural industry, projecting how buildings and urban spaces will change as a result of social, technological, demographic and environmental changes. Is the core remit of architecture moving away from building design towards anticipating the demands of a future society? And if so, how will architects reorganise their practises to serve these needs, and balance them with commercial imperatives? Presented by Ben Beaumont-Thomas.