Edifice Complex Podcast

Our guest this episode is Andy Britnell talking about real business lessons via the story of Commtech UK from inception to sale. If you enjoy this episode, share it with friends and give us a review, it helps more than you know. In this episode, we discuss: The power of a firms culture Andy’s journey […]

Our guest this episode is Prof Gail Brager of UC Berkeley talking about built environmental design, the Center for the Built Environment and her new book, Experiential Design Schemas If you enjoy this episode, share it with friends and give us a review, it helps more than you know. In this episode, we discuss: Enhancing […]

Our guest this episode is Matthew Oliver talking about core values, ethics, air quality in buildings and systems analysis. If you enjoy this episode, share it with friends and give us a review, it helps more than you know. In this episode, we discuss: Importance of critical thinking Importance of inter-disciplinary work The “post modernity” […]

Our guest this episode is Bryce Anderson talking about building technology, BMS/BAS and the state of play in the Australian market and the industry worldwide. If you enjoy this episode, share it with friends and give us a review, it helps more than you know. In this episode, we discuss: The distinctions between building technology […]

Our guest this episode is Lyn Gomes of DPR Construction talking about Lighting systems commissioning, building data management and the application of technology in buildings. If you enjoy this episode, share it with friends and give us a review, it helps more than you know. In this episode, we discuss: Lighting control commissioning & standards […]

Our guest this episode is Amanda Hu talking about health & wellbeing in schools i.e. our duty of care to children. If you enjoy this episode, share it with friends and give us a review, it helps more than you know. In this episode, we discuss: How convincing people problems are worth tackling How pride, […]

Our guest this episode is Alison Watson talking about being a Surveyor, social enterprise, her work at Class of your Own and changing peoples lives via DEC education. If you enjoy this episode, share it with friends and give us a review, it helps more than you know. In this episode, we discuss: DEC Careers […]

Our guest this episode is Karine Leblanc talking about engineering sales, public speaking and soft skills . If you enjoy this episode, share it with friends and give us a review, it helps more than you know. In this episode, we discuss: Awareness The 7 – 38 – 35 rule Book writing The conspiracy of […]

Our guest this episode is David Clark talking about training and the future of building engineering. If you enjoy this episode, share it with friends and give us a review, it helps more than you know. In this episode, we discuss: Being a mentor Importance of being able to sketch and draw AI impacting building […]

Our guest this episode is Lew Harriman talking about learning, moisture, ventilation and life lessons. If you enjoy this episode, share it with friends and give us a review, it helps more than you know. In this episode, we discuss: Negative knowledge ASHRAE Ventilation post COVID Information delivery systems And much more……. More on Lew […]

Quality, Consequences and the Construction Industrial Complex (part 386). Our guest this episode is Mark Cree Jackson Ph.D. talking about being a mature student and IEQ. If you enjoy this episode, share it with friends and give us a review, it helps more than you know. In this episode, we discuss: The similarity between air […]

Our guest this episode is Barnabas Calder talking about architecture from prehistory to the climate emergency and the influence of “starchitects”. If you enjoy this episode, share it with friends and give us a review, it helps more than you know. In this episode, we discuss: How energy shapes everything History matters Sir Norman Foster […]

Our guest this episode is Georgia Elliott-Smith, our first activist, talking about sustainability, ESG and activism. If you enjoy this episode, share it with friends and give us a review, it helps more than you know. In this episode, we discuss: Activism How the word “sustainability” has lost its meaning Asking why, why, why, why…. […]

Our guest this episode is Lloyd Alter talking about life, sustainability and his book “Living the 1.5 Degree Lifestyle”. If you enjoy this episode, share it with friends and give us a review, it helps more than you know. In this episode, we discuss: Working for Treehugger.com 1.5 Degree lifestyle How mass timber is expensive […]

Our guest this episode is Dr. Allison Bailes talking about his book “A House Needs to Breathe…Or Does It?”. If you enjoy this episode, share it with friends and give us a review, it helps more than you know. In this episode, we discuss: Blogging and receiving threats of legal action Benefits of improving building […]

Quality, Consequences and the Construction Industrial Complex (part 356). Our guest this episode is Paul Russell talking about Smart Buildings and his book “Even If It Was Free”. If you enjoy this episode, share it with friends and give us a review, it helps more than you know. In this episode, we discuss: The danger […]

Our guest this episode is Steve Gilchrist from Grosvenor talking about property development, his newsletter and the circular economy. If you enjoy this episode, share it with friends and give us a review, it helps more than you know. In this episode, we discuss: Sustainable development The circular economy Construction data capture Building lighting as […]

Quality, Consequences and the Construction Industrial Complex (part 348). Our guest this episode is Glenn Hawkins, talking about building services and building commissioning training plus the new CIBSE Commissioning Code M. Glenn and his training courses might be the best kept secret in the built environment, we want to change that. If you enjoy this episode, […]

Our guest this episode is Tracey Jumper, Corporate Director of Commissioning for EMCOR Services Mesa Energy, talking about the upcoming new ASHRAE Standard 230 for Commissioning Process for Existing Systems and Assemblies. If you enjoy this episode, share it with friends and give us a review, it helps more than you know. In this episode, […]

Our guest this episode is Brett Dillion from the Building Science Institute talking about the Medici Effect and the state pf play in the USA for residential construction. If you enjoy this episode, share it with friends and give us a review, it helps more than you know. In this episode, we discuss: Inconsistency ASHRAE […]