Shaping Sustainable Places – Development and Construction of a Low-Carbon Built Environment – Details, episodes & analysis

Uncover the secret to building resilient, profitable places. Snøhetta's Marius Hauland Næss and Skanska's Ida Granqvist discuss how people-centric design and collaboration drive long-term value for everyone involved. 

Host: Malin Dalén

Discover how neuroscience and neurodesign are transforming workplaces to truly work for everyone. Dr. Elizabeth Nelson and Anna Wiśniewska reveal why designing beyond the "average brain" – by offering choice, catering to diverse needs, and embracing biophilic elements – leads to lower burnout, less stress, and more vibrant, productive environments. Tune in to understand the future of human-centered workplace design.

Host: John Ambrose

Join us from Climate Week NYC as we hear from Dr Stephen Hammer of the New York Climate Exchange and Skanska's Lena Hök on the latest trends, challenges and solutions in sustainability. Discover how innovative financing, strategic procurement and nature-based approaches are shaping a more resilient world.

Guests in the episode:

• Dr Stephen Hammer, Chief Executive Officer, New York Climate Exchange
• Lena Hök, Executive Vice President for Sustainability and Innovation, Skanska Group

Host: John Ambrose

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In this episode of Shaping Sustainable Places: Highlights, we explore how electrification within the construction industry is not only the right move environmentally but also a smart business decision.

In this episode of Shaping Sustainable Places, we head to New York and speak with Julia Casagrande from the Mayor's Office of Climate and Environmental Justice, who explains how an unexpected alliance is driving the electrification of the construction industry. Later, Carl Slotte from Volvo Construction Equipment and Gustaf Werner from Skanska Group discuss the role of collaboration and partnership in this transitionGuests in this episode:

• Julia Casagrande, Deputy Director of Clean Energy at the New York City Mayor's Office of Climate and Environmental Justice
• Carl Slotte, Senior Vice President for Region Europe at Volvo Construction Equipment
• Gustaf Werner, Vice President for Innovation and Development at Skanska Group

Host: John Ambrose

Follow Shaping Sustainable Places:

You can tune in, listen and subscribe to the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or YouTube. Follow Skanska on LinkedIn for further insights and updates. Feel free to reach out to us via email at podcast@skanska.com.

How are partnerships powering the development of advanced technology in the construction and property sectors? Hear @Daniel Kjørberg Siraj, CEO of OBOS Group, and @Christoffer Hernæs, Chief Digital Officer and Director of Skanska Digital with Skanska Norway in this Highlights minisode. #ShapingSustainablePlaces

In this short Shaping Sustainable Places highlight, get an inside look at Skanska's innovative efforts to reduce water consumption in residential buildings. We explore how the smart reuse of graywater, for purposes such as toilet flushing, is contributing to more sustainable water use in our cities. A small change with a big impact for the homes of the future.

Digital tech and artificial intelligence are shaking up the construction and property sectors. Two leading figures in Nordic property – Daniel Kjørberg Siraj, CEO of OBOS Group, and Christoffer Hernæs, Chief Digital Officer with Skanska Norway – discuss how they are partnering with startups to drive efficiency, improve safety, reduce costs and lower carbon emissions in an industry seen as traditionally slow to adopt new technologies.

In this episode, we take you on an inspiring journey to the outskirts of Prague, where a historic industrial site along the banks of the Vltava River has undergone a remarkable transformation. Join us as we explore Modřanský Cukrovar, formerly a sugar refinery dating back to the 1800s, which has blossomed into an attractive residential neighborhood rich in public spaces, modern amenities, and homes that integrate the latest in sustainable solutions.

Guests in this episode:

• Ondřej Mundl: Architect, Design Director at Chybik + Kristof Architects https://www.chybik-kristof.com/ 
• Ondřej Flanderka: Sustainability Manager at Skanska Residential Czech Republic.
• Petr Dušta: Senior Project Manager at Skanska Residential Europe.

Host: John Ambrose

In this insightful episode of Shaping Sustainable Places, we delve into the evolving concept of the modern office and its crucial role in fostering employee well-being and productivity. With the backdrop of a shifting work landscape where flexibility is key, the discussion explores the New Era of Work – a paradigm that moves beyond where we work to focus on how the work environment supports our overall health and enables us to thrive.

Guests in this episode:

Dr Whitney Austin Gray, Senior Vice President at the International WELL Building Institute.

Myrrh Caplan, Senior Vice President for Sustainability at Skanska USA Building.