This episode explores the role of timber construction in shaping a lower carbon built environment. From engineered timber and embodied carbon to fire safety, resilience and wellbeing, it examines how timber can transform the way we design and build our cities.

Why it’s important
With construction responsible for a significant share of global emissions, timber offers a regenerative alternative that stores carbon, improves wellbeing and supports long term resilience. Embracing timber construction is a critical step toward buildings that give back more than they take.

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This episode explores the importance of diversity in user groups and how inclusive design shapes stronger cities and communities. From research and real world examples to housing, workplaces and public spaces, it examines why designing for real people leads to better social, economic and environmental outcomes.

Why it’s important
Diversity in user groups is central to sustainable development. Inclusive places build trust, resilience and wellbeing, support long term property performance and create communities that thrive over time rather than exclude most people by design.

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Description
This episode explores the impact of solar panels on energy, health and emissions. From rooftop savings to global solutions, it shows why solar should become standard in every development.

Why it’s important
Solar is clean, affordable and lifesaving. Making it the norm helps cut carbon, lower bills and build healthier communities.

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