Future Of Structures Podcast

John Provis is a Professor of Materials Science and Engineering and Head of the Engineering Graduate School at the University of Sheffield. Concrete to many people is a boring subject - but John is clearly passionate about the material, and determined to find ways to lower it's embodied emissions. In this episode we discuss: The chemistry of replacing portland cement with supplementary cementious materials (SCM) The most efficient ways to replace portland cement with SCM What is on the horizon for concrete developments Enjoy!

Sally Benson is the Co-Director of Precourt Institute for Energy, Director of Global Climate and Energy Project, Professor of Energy Resources Engineering at Stanford. There have recently been a lot of changes in how we consume our energy - technologies such as solar and wind are well known and are a great alternative to fossil fuels. However, new sources of energy are appearing on the horizon. In this episode I was amazed about the research Stanford engineers are conducting about the next wave of disruptive energy technology. In the show we discuss: What our future electricity grids may consist of The technology with the biggest upside that no one yet knows about Potential for carbon capture and storage And a hell of a lot more! If you want to find out more, I highly recommend you visit: http://gcep.stanford.edu/ Which constantly gives updates on the exciting research at Stanford.   Enjoy!

Daniel Vogelnest is the founder of Ninox Robotics, who are leaders in drone and robotics technology. This is technology that 10 years ago - I would have thought is science fiction. You don't just need to listen this to understand the pace of improvement - not long ago the drones used by recreational uses were huge and expensive, years later they fit in a small back and are affordable to everyone. Ninox have some of the top technology and use it for commercial use. In the show we discuss: Capabilities of drones (range, speed, real time data) What type of information does it provide What are the top commercial uses and for drones   If you want to find out more, go to Ninoxrobotics.com

Graham has one of the most diverse backgrounds I have ever come across. He studied mechanical engineering in Capetown, completed a post grad in advanced engineering analysis (FEM and Structural Analysis). He has been exposed to medical, energy mining, water, advanced materials and is now in politics! This has prepared him well to have a very rounded view on sustainability and enginerring. In the show we talk about: Increasing importance of embodied energy in engineering Importance of metering and monitoring in buildings How to implement sustainability principles  If you want to find out more, go to www.reson.com.au Enjoy!   We want to learn more about you! Please fill out the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JL3P8HY   Join our mailing list to receive regular free reports on the future of the buildings industry.  http://eepurl.com/dg2No1

Stephen Turner is an architect with over 20 years experience and is a partner at Gray Puksand. Stephen has a lot of experience in education space,   so today we are going to talk about vertical schools. As our cities evolve and become increasingly dense, we need new solutions for education buildings. In the show we talk about: The new paradigm of designing for education Using design pedagogy Important aspects for vertical schools If you want to find more about his work, including the Prahan High School discussed in the episode, go to: http://www.graypuksand.com.au/projects   We want to learn more about you! Please fill out the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JL3P8HY   Join our mailing list to receive regular free reports on the future of the buildings industry.  http://eepurl.com/dg2No1

Today we speak with Jonathan Cartledge about the policy priorities for the GBCA. Jonathan is part of the leadership team and the head of Public Affairs at the Green Building Council of Australia. The priorities we speak about are: 1. Achieving more livable, sustainable and healthy cities 2. Securing more resilient communities 3. Delivering a low carbon, high performing built environment 4. Raising minimum standard through construction codes 5. Facilitating sustainable utility infrastructure.   If you want to find out more, go to www.gbca.org.au   We want to learn more about you! Please fill out the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JL3P8HY   Join our mailing list to receive regular free reports on the future of the buildings industry.  http://eepurl.com/dg2No1   Enjoy the show

Stefan is the founder of Solar Analytics, who provide smart monitoring to get the most out of your home energy. Stefan has been in solar for over 20 years and has seen it's development over the last decade. In the show we discuss: The past, present and future of solar technology Opportunities for monitoring your house Economics of solar technology If you want to find out more go to: Solaranalytics.com     We want to learn more about you! Please fill out the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JL3P8HY   Join our mailing list to receive regular free reports on the future of the buildings industry.  http://eepurl.com/dg2No1

The Future of Structures Podcast started in June 2017. The show has had the opportunity to speak to guests ranging from founders of new disruptive technology (Shane Scranton, founder/CEO IrisVR), world leading researchers (Jay Sanjayan, Geopolymer Cement/3D Printed Buildings at Swinburne) and leading industry CEO's (Antony Sprigg, ISCA).  This is the final podcast of 2017, where we take snippets from guests on the question, 'what will have the biggest impact on the buildings industry?' This question is as pertinent as ever with the technological disruption, economic uncertainty and the environmental threats on the horizon. This is what the experts have to say about what will influence our buildings in the future. We want to learn more about you! Please fill out the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JL3P8HY   Join our mailing list to receive regular free reports on the future of the buildings industry.  http://eepurl.com/dg2No1

Wolf D. Prix, born in 1942 in Vienna, is co-founder, Design Principal and CEO of COOP HIMMELB(L)AU. Wolf D. Prix is counted among the originators of the deconstructivist architecture movement. COOP HIMMELB(L)AU had its international breakthrough with the invitation to the exhibition "Deconstructivist Architecture" at MoMA New York in 1988. Over the years Wolf D. Prix/ COOP HIMMELB(L)AU was awarded with numerous international architecture awards   Wolf is incredibly wise, funny and intelligent and we discussed how architecture has evolved over his career.   Join our mailing list to receive regular free reports on the future of the buildings industry.  http://eepurl.com/dg2No1

Jonas Bengtsson is the Founder of Edge Environment and the President at Australian Life Cycle Assessment Society. Life Cycle Assessment is a technique to assess environmental impacts associated with all stages of a product’s life, from raw material extraction (cradle) to disposal (grave). Jonas was an early adopted of the Life Cycle Analysis tool and has seen it develop into the critical component of environmental sustainable design today. In the episode we discuss: How the LCA tool has developed Opportunities and challenges of using the tool today An increasing focus on embodied emissions as buildings become more operationally efficient   If you want to find out more, go to www.edgeenvironment.com or www.alcas.asn.au   Join our mailing list to receive regular free reports on the future of the buildings industry.  http://eepurl.com/dg2No1 Enjoy!

Professor Jay Sanjayan is the Director of Swinburne’s Centre for Sustainable Infrastructure and Professor of Concrete Structures. His current projects include 3D printing of concrete, low carbon concretes, geopolymer concretes, use of phase change materials in construction and monitoring the performance of geopolymer concrete in the field. In the interview we discuss: - How 3D printing an robotics has the ability to disrupt the construction industry - What are the best solutions to replacing Portland cement for more sustainable products - Innovation that is on the horizon for construction Enjoy!   Join our mailing list to receive regular free reports on the future of the buildings industry.  http://eepurl.com/dg2No1

Christiana is an Associate Professor at Fordham University New York and author of the book 'Just Water: Theology, Ethics and the Global Water Crisis'. What is on the horizon if we don't change the ways we manage water? In this conversation we discuss: - The potential for water scarcity in the coming decades - Future proofing and new technology - Where our water goes (hint: not just in your shower) If you want to find out more, buy her book online (or at all good book stores) or you can follow her work on Twitter @christyzen   Join our mailing list to receive regular free reports on the future of the buildings industry.  http://eepurl.com/dg2No1  

Princess Ventura is has a very unique background and skillset. She started her work as an economist who previously worked in developing countries for the world bank,, and now is a director with Urbis. In this show we discuss: - What makes a good mix use development?  - The importance of 'access' in the growing gap between the haves and the have nots - High level economic trends in property If you want to find out more about her work, visit: www.urbis.com.au   Join our mailing list to receive regular free reports on the future of the buildings industry.  http://eepurl.com/dg2No1 Enjoy!

Russell is the founder and Principal of Acton Ostry Architects. They are recently most known for their work on Brock Commons, the Tallest Timber Building in the world. Timber is fast becoming a real competitor to traditional building methods with steel and concrete. For Brock Commons, the 'Tallest Timber Building' wasn't the goal - timber turned out to be the most suitable material for the application. In the conversation we talk about: - Why timber design? - Technical hurdles in the construction of Brock Commons - Future of massive timber construction and were it is most suitable If you want to find out more, go to: http://www.actonostry.ca/   Join our mailing list to receive regular free reports on the future of the buildings industry.  http://eepurl.com/dg2No1

Could geopolymer cement take embodied emissions to zero? Jannie Van Deventer is the CEO and Founder of Zeobond and a world leading expert in geopolymer cement. For many people, concrete has been seen as a necessary and inevitable part of buildings emissions. The work Zeobond are doing could be the solution to eliminating embodied emissions in our buildings. In this episode we discuss: - The chemistry of and how geopolymer cement is made - Structural properties and buildability of geopolymers - Compatibility with conventional steel and basalt reinforcement If you want to learn more about geopolymers or use them on a project, go to: www.zeobond.com     Join our mailing list to receive regular free reports on the future of the buildings industry.  http://eepurl.com/dg2No1

Could the next generation of clear glazing solar allow us to get medium to high density net zero emissions? Hamish Watson is the CEO of Polysolar who are doing amazing work in the energy storage and the solar energy space. This kind of technology seems like it will inevitably be a fundamental part of our buildings in the future. In this episode we discuss: - How does clear glazing solar technology work - Specs of second generation clear glazing solar - What the combination of battery storage and clear glazing solar could mean for medium to high density buildings If you want to learn more or use Polysolar on a project, go to: www.polysolar.co.uk/   Join our mailing list to receive regular free reports on the future of the buildings industry.  http://eepurl.com/dg2No1

Today I had the opportunity of speaking with Kevin Devito, the CEO of Cybercity3d. There is no better person to learn how we can use it to improve our designs of our cities. In this episode we talk about: - The evolution of Geographic System Information (GIS) mapping - The process of scanning to the end use of the 3D model - The uses of the information (wind modelling, heat mapping, digital entertainment) - How GIS modelling can collaborate with other technologies like VR and AI - The future of the technology If you would like to learn more about the technology or Cybercity 3d, go to www.cybercity3d.com   Join our mailing list to receive regular free reports on the future of the buildings industry.  http://eepurl.com/dg2No1 Enjoy!

Frans is the CEO of the Medici Group and author of the books 'The Click Moment' and 'The Medici Effect'. The Medici Group consults some of the biggest companies in the world, including Microsoft, ESPN and Disney on how to innovate and harness randomness. In the episode we cover: - Why the 10,000 hour rule doesn't always apply in business - How to harness randomness by placing purposeful bets - How to draw inspiration from alternate disciplines in order to innovate If you want to learn more, go to www.themedicigroup.com   Join our mailing list to receive regular free reports on the future of the buildings industry.  http://eepurl.com/dg2No1  

Timothy Dunlop is the author of 'Why the future is workless' and 'The New Front Page'. He saw how technology disrupted traditional journalism and made way for new technology. Will we see the same disruption in the buildings industry? In this podcast episode we talk about: - Is your job safe?  - Automation with technologies like AI - Political solutions (Universal Basic Income) - How an individual can brace change - What our future may look like You can find more about Tim's books here     Join our mailing list to receive regular free reports on the future of the buildings industry.  http://eepurl.com/dg2No1 Enjoy

Daryl Browning is the CEO of ISPT. ISPT’s $14+ billion portfolio invests and develops commercial, retail, industrial and residential property in Australia. In this conversation we talk about: - A rising tide lifts all the boats - Why he trains everyone to be a leader at ISPT - Why everyone is in sales - The commercial property market from a birds eye view - Future trends for property   If you want to learn more about Daryl or ISPT, visit ispt.net.au