Future Of Structures Podcast

Tom Smith is the Global Director for WSP. Tom is a leader who has been with the company since 1994 and has seen it grow to be one of the top engineering firms in the world. In the episode we talk about - Creating extraordinary places (not just iconic buildings) - How technology will impact our cities - The challenges our city faces around the world   Join our mailing list to receive regular free reports on the future of the buildings industry.  http://eepurl.com/dg2No1   Enjoy!

Tim Hill is a research director at Eco-Business. They have just released a white paper on Sea Level Rise in South East Asia due to global warming. In this interview, we cover: - How much the sea has risen - What countries are most at risk - Potential economic fallout - Technologies to manage the crisis   Join our mailing list to receive regular free reports on the future of the buildings industry.  http://eepurl.com/dg2No1

Belina Raffy is the CEO of Maffick, an organization that uses improvisation to help people be more present, more resourceful and more connected to purpose. Many changes are coming in the building industry. Improvisation may be a solution to be at ease with uncertainty and ambiguity. In this conversation we go through: - Thrivability (learning by nature/biomimicry) - How improvization can help your personal capacity to solve problems from a place of presence, not fear - How the Kubler Ross model can explain where the world is at with climate change If you want to find out more about sustainable standup, check out her website here. https://www.maffick.com/  

Beyond Zero Emissions are a Not for Profit Organization finding the path for Australia to reach zero emissions. The organization advocate for climate change policy and action that is in line with the science and the 2015 Paris Agreement to reach peak emissions as soon as possible. Michael Lord is the head of research of the organization. They have put out a whole bunch of comprehensive reports showing how industries can eliminate their reliance on fossil fuels. Today we talk about cement. Cement isn't as sexy as some of the other intensive GHG emission sources, but it sure is significant, contributing to 8% of emissions, a larger value than cars! There is an opportunity for structural engineers in the building industry to innovate.  In this episode we cover: - The consequences of not eliminating carbon - The 5 strategies to eliminating cement. Including geopolymers, cement replacement and timber - Previous reports and vision of BZE If you share their vision, then it might be a good idea to contribute to their

What a privilege to speak with Shane Scranton, who literally creating the future of our buildings (in a different reality!). Shane is the Cofounder and CEO of IrisVR, he has been featured in Bloomberg and Forbes 30 Under 30. Shane was trained as an architect and started his career in 3d rendering tech as a visual artist - but since the release of the Oculus Rift has been working on IrisVR.   In this episode we cover: - The practical uses and commercial benefits of virtual reality - The potential for design in VR - Where the technology will be in 1, 3 and 5 years time - How artificial intelligence will intersect with VR - The future of augmented reality   If I heard myself having this conversation 5 years ago, I would ask my family to send me to a mental ward. However, this is the world we are now living in. Technology is shaping our world and Shane right at the heart.   Check out Iris here for a 45 free day trial, you will not regret it! www.irisvr.com     Join our mailing list to receive regular free rep

Michael West Mehaffy is an architectural theorist, urban philosopher, researcher, educator, and executive director of Sustasis Foundation based in Portland, Oregon USA. In this interview we explore -  Spirit and purpose of modern architecture - The work of Christopher Alexander - His vision for the future of buildings     Join our mailing list to receive regular free reports on the future of the buildings industry.  http://eepurl.com/dg2No1

Emma is a director of sustainability at CBRE Pacific. In this episode we cover a lot of ground and learn about some of the different rating tools we use for our buildings, including: - Well  - Nabers - Green Star     Join our mailing list to receive regular free reports on the future of the buildings industry.  http://eepurl.com/dg2No1

CEO of ISCA Antony Sprigg. In this episiode, we cover a wide range of topics with the CEO of ISCA, Antony Sprigg.  - ISCA rating tool  - Future of infrastructure in Australia - How to get to zero emissions by 2050 - Are we moving fast enough - Career journey and advice     Join our mailing list to receive regular free reports on the future of the buildings industry.  http://eepurl.com/dg2No1

On the surface, Our Iceberg Is Melting is a simple story of a colony of penguins facing a dilemma. But contained within the story and the characters is a powerful message about the fear of change and how to motivate people to face the future and take action. The buildings industry is going to change and evolve to meet the challenges of tomorrow. John Kotter teaches us how to adapt to a changing industry as an individual and as an organization.  

Our very first podcast. Whether you are an engineer, architect, builder or a developer and you are interested in the future of our buildings, then this podcast is for you.      Join our mailing list to receive regular free reports on the future of the buildings industry.  http://eepurl.com/dg2No1