Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) – what is it and why does it matter to all of us? Find out in this week’s ‘Sandbox’ FOMO5... In our latest Sandbox episode - ‘Urban Wonderlands: grey or green?’, our panel explores the importance of the recent BNG r

Ep 02: 'Urban Wonderlands: Grey or Green?' - Biodiversity and its positive effects on our health and wellbeing

10 days ago 35m 57s

Why is having green space in our cities so important? How can we implement Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) - what exactly is it and why is it important? All of these questions and more, are answered in this new ‘Sandbox’ episode - ‘Urban Wonderlan

Sandbox FOMO5 3, from Ep.01 'Troubled Waters'

18 days ago 5m 7s

Why is it important for rain to fall and be collected in the right place, and how on earth could we make that happen? Find out in our final ‘Troubled Waters’ FOMO5, taken from our very first episode. Subscribe to the whole series; Sometimes we

Sandbox FOMO5 2, from Ep.01 'Troubled Waters'

25 days ago 4m 26s

What is a ‘Two Tier’ water system, and how could it help with our water management in the UK? Find out in this week’s FOMO5, taken from our recent full episode, as this concept is considered and discussed by our guests. Subscribe to the whole

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Sandbox FOMO5 1, from Ep.01 'Troubled Waters'

Jun 7th, 2024 4m 26s

Not listened to our podcast ‘Sandbox’ yet? Here’s an interesting snippet from our latest episode, ‘Troubled Waters’ to pique your interest. ‘Troubled Waters’ takes a deep dive into the challenges we face today around water management in the U

Ep 01: 'Troubled Waters'

May 30th, 2024 38m 6s

In ‘Troubled Waters’, we look at a topic that we can all relate to, especially with the recent flooding experienced across the country and the memory of last summer’s droughts fresh in our minds. We take a ‘deep dive’ into the challenges we fac

Series Two 'Partners in conversation' special: Technology

Jul 13th, 2021 34m

There’s no doubt that technology has transformed the way we work. From open-source collaboration with the BHoM (The Buildings and Habitats object Model) and mapping buildings using spatial data in GIS, to Microsoft Teams allowing us to work eff

Series Two 'Partners in conversation' special: Climate

Jul 7th, 2021 30m

Tackling the climate and biodiversity crisis is of vital importance to Buro Happold. We are leading sustainability initiatives ranging from net zero carbon, climate resilience and passive design, through to social value and the circular economy

Series Two 'Partners in conversation' special: Equity

Jun 28th, 2021 39m

How do you create an equitable organisation? Around the world, companies are grappling with this question as diversity, inclusion, equal opportunity and hybrid working becomes more important.Interviewer and podcast host Victoria Bentley spea

Buro Happold 'In Conversation' Series One: One size does not fit all in modular construction

Jul 16th, 2020 44m 18s

Can we transform offsite manufacturing with better data? Engineering design firms need to refocus on outcomes when it come to prefabrication. If we want our structures to endure and adapt to the changing world, we need to get everyone talking t

Buro Happold 'In Conversation' Series One: What happens when a building stops being useful?

Jul 16th, 2020 34m 6s

What do we do when a building or structure just isn’t useful anymore? As technology transforms our economies and lifestyles, our urban infrastructure must evolve to adapt to changing circumstances. Railways, bridges, office blocks, ports, piers

Buro Happold 'In Conversation' Series One: Maintaining creativity in a prefab world

Jul 16th, 2020 46m 3s

Many say that MMC over-simplifies construction. It creates "cookie-cutter" buildings, which may cost less, but they also quash innovation, stifle creativity and create problems in the supply chain. Our experts don’t agree. This podcast looks at

Buro Happold 'In Conversation' Series One: How to stay cool and save the planet

Jul 16th, 2020 22m 23s

Feeling a bit hot? You may need to adjust your expectations – as the world heats up, our idea of what a comfortable temperature is, is going to change. In this episode, Buro Happold’s specialists in heating and cooling discuss the fact that wor

Buro Happold 'In Conversation' Series One: Data is king. So why is the uptake of data in AEC so slow?

Jul 16th, 2020 42m 53s

The architecture, engineering and construction industry is not using data to its full advantage. How can we ease the “fear” of data in facilities managers and contractors? This discussion brings in tech experts alongside Buro Happold's engineer

Buro Happold 'In Conversation' Series One: How to design in happiness

Jul 16th, 2020 33m 15s

Can good design truly make us happy? We spend the majority of our time in buildings, so shouldn’t we have a better understanding of how they make us feel? This podcast addresses how bad design affects our physical and mental health, and what we

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