Explore every episode of the podcast The Common Thread

We’re joined by the brilliant Denise Cruz, Student Experience Specialist at Yugo - and a rising voice in the PBSA sector. We first met Denise at last year’s Class Conference and were immediately drawn to her passion and perspective on what students really need.

In this episode, we dig into:

• The evolving needs of Gen Z and Gen Alpha
• How to design with empathy and intention
• Why student voices should always shape student spaces

Denise’s insights are inspiring, actionable, and totally aligned with our student-first approach to interior design. We left the conversation buzzing with ideas - and we think you will too.

In this episode, we chat with Interior Architecture graduate Alainn Haugh about what students really want from their spaces.

From wellbeing zones to energy-saving hacks and clever ways to elevate student bedrooms on a budget- we explore how to design more human-centric, multifunctional spaces that actually work for Gen Z.

Whether you're in PBSA, BTR, or just curious about the future of communal living, this one's packed with insight and inspiration.

Thanks, Alainn, for your brilliant ideas and thoughtful perspective!

In our very first episode, co-founders of Nelson and Long, Alicia and Jess, share the story behind The Common Thread and why they felt compelled to launch it.

They dive into some of the biggest challenges facing the built environment today, from sustainability and inclusivity to affordability and wellbeing , and explore how thoughtful interior design can play a powerful role in shaping more supportive, human-centred spaces.

Expect a warm, honest and inspiring conversation, packed with insights (and a few laughs along the way).