Building Insights

Innovation in Insulation

Alistair Lambie of Kingspan Insulation discusses how the industry is developing innovative new types of insulation for a diverse range of customer needs, across different sectors.

Building Insights Episode 13 | 11 September 2023 | With Alistair Lambie

Improving Sustainability in Social Housing

Peter Howard of AkzoNobel takes an in-depth look at how sustainability and wellness can be positively impacted by the right choice of paints and finishes in social housing projects.

Building Insights Episode 12 | 24 July 2023 | With Peter Howard

Key Considerations when Designing Education Spaces

Jayne Roughan of AkzoNobel discusses her experience when designing for education to help provide the effective learning environments of the future.

Building Insights Episode 11 | 26 June 2023 | With Jayne Roughan

Key Considerations when Designing for Dementia Patients

Andrew Cleaver of Dulux discusses the particular needs of dementia sufferers when it comes to interior design, and how a careful approach to colour can help.

Building Insights Episode 10 | 15 May 2023 | With Andrew Cleaver

Bill Dunster, Architect, ZEDPower

Bill Dunster of ZedFactory discusses his approach sustainable design and the urgent need for a ‘fad-free,’ uncompromising approach to low carbon buildings.

Building Insights Episode 9 | 21 February 2023 | With Bill Dunster OBE

Fire Safety & Project Accountability Post-Building Safety Act

Nigel Ostime of Hawkins/Brown architects discusses the impact of the Building Safety Act, introduced to bring a range of improvements in building procurement to help ensure greater safety in future.

Building Insights Episode 8 | 4 January 2023 | With Nigel Ostime

How to Build a Low Carbon Home

Self-builder Diane Newbery reveals the different challenges she faced with her recent low carbon build as well as her own low carbon ‘forever home’ project.

Building Insights Episode 7 | 26 July 2022 | With Diane Newbery

Are SuDS Finally Becoming Mainstream?

Sue Illman of Illman Young Landscape Consultants shares the practical approaches of using SuDS as a key method of future-proofing new housing developments against flooding.

Building Insights Episode 6 | 26 May 2022 | With Sue Illman

What are the Components of a Healthy Home?

Jack Dangerfield of the Town and Country Planning Association discusses the omission of legislation around the health of a home, as well as the state of planning in the UK.

Building Insights Episode 5 | 28 April 2022 | With Jack Dangerfield

Sustainability & Wellness in Commercial Buildings

Alina White of Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios discuss the importance and key themes to consider when designing for sustainability and wellness in commercial buildings.

Building Insights Episode 4 | 25 February 2022 | With Alina White

The Future of Tall Building Design

Antony Wood of the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat explains the future of tall building design and the shift offer qualities not seen before in dense city clusters.

Building Insights Episode 3 | 13 December 2021 | With Antony Wood

Delivering the Future Homes Standard

Dr Gavin Dunn of the Chartered Association of Building Engineers discusses how the Future Homes Standard can be delivered and how the industry perceives its introduction.

Building Insights Episode 2 | 29 November 2021 | With Dr Gavin Dunn

 

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