Built Environment Matters – Détails, épisodes et analyse

Welcome to another episode of Built Environment Matters! This month, Jaimie Johnston MBE, Head of Global Systems at Bryden Wood, is joined by Lincoln Wood, Director of Design at Edged, to discuss the transformative power of data centers in the digital age. With his extensive background in complex projects, Lincoln brings a wealth of knowledge on how Edged is approaching data center design with an engineering-first mindset. In this conversation, they delve into the rise of AI, the increasing energy demands, and how sustainable design practices are shaping the future of data centers. Discover how industrialized construction and cross-sector collaboration are driving innovation to meet the growing challenges of our time. Tune in to learn more about the future of the built environment and the critical role of data centers.

You can now watch this episode on Bryden Wood's YouTube channel.

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In this enlightening episode, Adrian La Porta, Technical Director at Bryden Wood, dives deep into the evolving landscape of pharmaceutical manufacturing, focusing on the critical role of Small Molecule Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) in modern medicine. As the backbone of the world's most essential medications, the development and production of APIs stand at a crossroads, challenged by the increasing demand for more complex, potent, and targeted molecules. Adrian unveils the limitations of traditional batch chemistry in API manufacturing and explores the revolutionary shift towards miniaturisation, process intensification, and automation. 

Join Adrian as he dissects the groundbreaking technologies reshaping R&D, highlights the inefficiencies of current manufacturing networks, and proposes a new paradigm that promises lean, agile, and environmentally sustainable drug production. He examines the potential of continuous processing and other intensification strategies to enhance chemistry, reduce waste, and improve quality, all while addressing the financial and environmental costs associated with conventional large-scale manufacturing.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the future of pharmaceuticals, from industry professionals and researchers to healthcare providers and patients. 

Discover how discarding outdated methodologies in favour of innovative, modular manufacturing systems can transform the production of life-saving drugs, making them faster, safer, and more accessible to patients worldwide. 

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This episode Bryden Wood Head of Global Systems Jaimie Johnston MBE is joined by Tim Coldwell, President of Canada's Chandos Construction. Tim talks about being purpose-driven, 100% employee-owned, and the first and largest B Corp certified commercial general contractor in North America. In addition to recycling construction waste on 100% of projects, Chandos is also working to advance collaboration and innovation in the construction industry through Integrated Project Delivery (IPD). 

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Bryden Wood Asia-Pacific Lead, Adam Jordan, talks with Professor Jennifer Whyte, Director of John Grill Institute for Project Leadership and Head of School and Project Management at University of Sydney. She will be discussing innovation in construction, how digital is transforming the delivery of major projects, and how Modern Methods of Construction can help address the major issue that is mental health in the construction sector.

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Join us on this month’s episode of Built Environment Matters as Lucy Homer, European Head of Integrated Solutions at Lendlease, discusses centralisation, the importance of teamwork, overcoming industry inefficiency, and how architects in our digital future could find themselves acting as artisan curators of standardised systems.

‘Developing technologies is easy, changing a business culture and an industry culture is the hard bit.’ - Lucy Homer

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Discover the transformative power of prison architecture in this episode of Built Environment Matters. Join Professor Yvonne Jewkes, a leading criminologist from the University of Bath, as she explores how innovative design can shift prisons from spaces of confinement to hubs of rehabilitation. Hosted by Bryden Wood Architecture Director, Steven Tilkin, this episode delves into the intersection of architecture and criminology, revealing the societal impacts of thoughtful design on inmate behavior, rehabilitation, and overall prison dynamics.

Key topics include the ethical challenges of prison design, sustainable building principles inspired by Passivhaus, and the role of architecture in promoting dignity and reducing re-offending rates. Tune in to learn how interdisciplinary approaches can reshape correctional facilities for a more humane and sustainable future.

Perfect for architects, criminologists, and anyone passionate about the intersection of design and social justice. Listen now!

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In this inspiring episode, we discuss how to achieve a practical, global-scale solution to the very biggest issue facing humanity – climate change – with Kirsty Gogan of TerraPraxis.

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Join us for an insightful conversation with Martin Wood, co-founder of Bryden Wood, on this episode of Built Environment Matters. Hosted by Jaimie Johnston MBE, this episode delves into Bryden Wood’s philosophy of 'Design to Value' and how it has driven innovation in architecture and engineering. Martin shares his journey, from his early career at Nicholas Grimshaw’s practice to co-founding Bryden Wood and tackling high-stakes projects like Heathrow Airport’s transit reconfiguration and repowering coal-fired plants with Terra Praxis. Discover how design can address some of the world’s most urgent challenges while delivering efficiency, value, and sustainability. Tune in now for an inspiring discussion on shaping a better built environment.

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Learn about the key ways we’ll achieve net zero building using sustainable design and modern methods of construction. Check out this month’s episode of our podcast, Built Environment Matters. Bryden Wood’s Head of Sustainability, Pablo Gugel, joins Jaimie Johnston MBE. 

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