BE Sustainable Episode 0: Sustainability Undefined - with Dr James Ritson and Dr Graeme Larsen

BE Sustainable Episode 0: Sustainability Undefined - with Dr James Ritson and Dr Graeme Larsen

Author: University of the Built Environment May 1, 2024 Duration: 21:01
Is the Brundtland definition of sustainability useful in today’s complex landscape? Or is creating one universal definition of sustainability an impossible feat? In the first episode of BE Sustainable, our host Mike Speight is joined by guests Dr Graeme Larsen and Dr James Ritson. From global challenges to individual priorities, they explore the limitations of singular definitions of sustainability, and navigate the intricacies of the field in the built environment. Subscribe n...

For anyone curious about the forces shaping our cities, skylines, and the very spaces we live and work in, University of the Built Environment offers a thoughtful look behind the scenes. This podcast comes directly from the institution of the same name, a specialist in supported online education for this vital sector. Each episode delves into the practical realities and future trends of the construction and real estate industries, moving beyond theory to explore how these fields operate today. You’ll hear from a wide range of voices, including current students navigating their online studies, graduates applying their knowledge in the professional world, and experienced staff members who bring academic rigour to complex subjects. The conversations are grounded and informative, providing a genuine sense of what it means to learn and build a career in this dynamic area. Whether you're a seasoned professional, a student considering your options, or simply fascinated by the built world around you, this series connects the dots between education and industry. It’s a chance to listen in on discussions that are shaping the future of our environment, one project and one idea at a time.
Author: Language: en-gb Episodes: 50

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Podcast Episodes
Episode 15: Should We Bin the Brick? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:09
Presenter: Mike Speight Guests: Dr James Ritson, Cecilia Pesce, Jordan Turner Jingles by: Matthew Smith, Programme Leader BSc Real Estate Management Traditional brickmaking produces over 1.3 billion tonnes of CO₂ each ye…
Episode 13: The Next Generation - with Kian Bruney and Jake Wright [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:26
Sustainability is one of the defining issues of our time – but how much is it really shaping career choices, client decisions and the future of the built environment? In the latest episode of the BE Sustainable Podcast,…