Best Historic Built Environment Podcasts (2024)

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Restoring the Relationship With the Land, with Luna Amanita from The Wash House Garden 50:00

1h ago50:00

50:00

Title: Restoring the Relationship With the Land, with Luna Amanita from The Wash House Garden Description: In this episode, Fay meets Luna Amanita, co-director of the Wash House Garden - a groundbreaking community enterprise rejuvenating the land behind the historic Parkhead Wash House. The garden, once a local focal point, continues to prioritise …

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Domingo Tafoya House 12:19

4d ago12:19

12:19

A tangible remnant is a historic building that left a mark on the built environment and tells the story of people who came before us. This episode explores the tangible remnant that is the Domingo Tafoya House in Albuquerque, NM. Listen to learn about the building, historical figure, and how the building is being used today. Links: National Registe…

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A Place for Stories with Bash Khan 1:01:52

6d ago1:01:52

1:01:52

Filmmaker and visual artist, Bash Khan has been working across Glasgow for over 15 years. Growing up in the city he developed a love for the buildings surrounding him, but more importantly he developed a love for the people and communities that used these spaces. In this episode, Bash talks to Niall and Fay about how he came to be interested in pho…

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Finding Fellowship w/ Jason Green 32:42

8d ago32:42

32:42

This week's episode features a conversation with Jason Green. He shares his journey from working at the White House to creating the documentary, Finding Fellowship. His documentary explores the history of the Pleasant View Historic Site, a three-acre piece of land that his great-great-grandfather helped purchase in 1868. The site includes a schoolh…

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Voices of Experience: Women in Architecture 53:05

13d ago53:05

53:05

If Glasgow’s Walls Could Talk, what would they say about the female architects that have worked in the industry in the city? This is something that Jude Barber, Nicola McLachlan and Suzanne Ewing have been focussing on since establishing Voices of Experience. After noticing how male dominated the industry is they worked to start pairing younger fem…

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Empower Women for Change: Navigating Glasgow as New Scots with Layla Sadr Hashemi and Ume Chauhdry 45:22

23d ago45:22

45:22

In today's episode, Fay introduces Layla Sadr Hashemi and Ume Chauhdry, who share their experiences with the project Thistles and Dandelions, designed to connect ethnic minority women with Glasgow’s cultural heritage. This initiative by Empower Women for Change has been transformative, fostering a sense of belonging among participants. Layla, origi…

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Welcome to the Wayfinding Xchange Podcast 1:57

24d ago1:57

1:57

By Endpoint - Wayfinding Xchange Podcast

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Ocean Liu – Driving visitor experience through interior design 26:09

21d ago26:09

26:09

How does Ocean Liu, Senior Associate and Senior Project Interior Designer at HOK and long-time Endpoint collaborator, generate fresh ideas for the visitor experience?By Endpoint - Wayfinding Xchange Podcast

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Giles Rhys Jones – A simpler way to talk about location 38:25

21d ago38:25

38:25

What3words is the revolutionary locating system that’s changing the world of navigation, one 3-metre square at a time.By Endpoint - Wayfinding Xchange Podcast

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Adaptive Reuse w/ Michael Bohn 35:27

22d ago35:27

35:27

In this week's episode I got to chat with California based architect, Michael Bohn. Michael is an architect and advocate for preserving historic buildings. During the episode he shares his journey into the profession and his passion for adaptive reuse and affordable housing. He discusses his activism and preservation efforts, including chaining him…

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Ragna Jacobsen – Wayfinding meets exhibition design 34:36

26d ago34:36

34:36

Discover how our client – the National Museum of Norway – overcame the wayfinding challenges of an iconic new museum.By Endpoint - Wayfinding Xchange Podcast

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Mark Josling – The art of traditional signwriting 42:47

26d ago42:47

42:47

Traditional signwriter, and long-time Endpoint collaborator – Mark Josling – joins Gideon to discuss the art of traditional sign writing.By Endpoint - Wayfinding Xchange Podcast

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Kathryn Marten – Innovative donor recognition at the National Theatre 31:45

27d ago31:45

31:45

Take a deep dive into the world of giving and donor recognition as Alison Richings sits down with the National Theatre’s Kathryn Marten.By Endpoint - Wayfinding Xchange Podcast

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Paul Jozefowski – How the National Theatre's historic home has evolved 43:54

27d ago43:54

43:54

Conserving and evolving the iconic home of the National Theatre is a special challenge. The NT’s Paul Jozefowski shares its story with Alison Richings.By Endpoint - Wayfinding Xchange Podcast

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Rediscovering Mackintosh: A Decade After the Glasgow School of Art Fire, with Dr Robyne Calvert 56:19

28d ago56:19

56:19

This episode promises a heartfelt and insightful exploration of Glasgow’s architectural heritage and the enduring legacy of Charles Rennie Mackintosh as Niall welcomes cultural historian Dr Robyne Calvert, a leading expert on Charles Rennie Mackintosh and Margaret Macdonald. Robyne shares her journey to Glasgow in 2007, inspired by Mackintosh's wor…

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Jason Bruges – How public art shapes our spaces 40:37

28d ago40:37

40:37

How can high-tech artwork bring a sense of awe to public spaces? Gideon’s guest – Jason Bruges – the multidisciplinary artist and designer, explains.By Endpoint - Wayfinding Xchange Podcast

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Paul Nulty – The future of lighting design 44:37

29d ago44:37

44:37

Gideon welcomes Paul Nulty – founder of an award-winning lighting design consultancy – to explore the space where wayfinding and lighting interact.By Endpoint - Wayfinding Xchange Podcast

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Ian Streets – Accessibility in the built environment 29:13

29d ago29:13

29:13

Founder of About Access – Ian Streets – is an expert in accessibility. Gideon uncovers Ian’s work on accessibility in the built environment.By Endpoint - Wayfinding Xchange Podcast

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Memorialization Work w/ Burt Pinnock 39:20

1M ago39:20

39:20

This week's conversation is with Burt Pinnock. Burt is one of the most sought after preservation architects in Virginia - especially for memorialization work - and I am super grateful to have met him in recent years. We discuss his background and experiences growing up in Tuskegee, AL before moving north to southern Virginia. He has had a fascinati…

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Jan Wiener – How cognitive ageing impacts wayfinding 31:49

1M ago31:49

31:49

Ageing and dementia have a huge impact on our navigational abilities. Professor Jan Wiener shares his expert insights with Gideon.By Endpoint - Wayfinding Xchange Podcast

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Riccardo De Franceschi – The wonderful world of typefaces 38:35

1M ago38:35

38:35

Dalton Maag creates fonts for some of the biggest brands in the world. Gideon talks typography with Creative Director – Riccardo De Franceschi.By Endpoint - Wayfinding Xchange Podcast

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Leatrice Eiseman – The importance of colour 33:10

1M ago33:10

33:10

Director of the Pantone Colour Institute – Leatrice Eiseman – has spent a lifetime in colour. Lee tells Gideon about her work, and why colour matters.By Endpoint - Wayfinding Xchange Podcast

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Ralph Michels – Wayfinding as a service in healthcare 37:00

1M ago37:00

37:00

Thanks to the expertise of indoor wayfinding specialists and scientists at Eyedog, visitors can navigate more easily using a mobile device and advanced software. Listen to Ralph Michels, CEO of Eyedog, discuss the implementation of wayfinding as a service in healthcare.By Endpoint - Wayfinding Xchange Podcast

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Guy Gadney – Bringing digital humans into wayfinding systems 30:02

1M ago30:02

30:02

Could digital humans – avatars – really have a role to play in digital wayfinding systems? Guy Gadney, CEO of Charisma, certainly thinks so.By Endpoint - Wayfinding Xchange Podcast

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Ethan Brooks – Wayfinding for people with visual impairment 30:13

1M ago30:13

30:13

How do you deliver wayfinding for people with a visual impairment? Waymap’s Ethan Brooks speaks to Gideon about audio-based wayfinding.By Endpoint - Wayfinding Xchange Podcast

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Eva Cheng – Deep digital mapping for interior spaces 28:09

1M ago28:09

28:09

Digital mapping has taken a long time to cross the threshold into the indoor environment. Eva Chen, Product Marketing Manager and guest of Gideon explains Pointr’s solution.By Endpoint - Wayfinding Xchange Podcast

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The Tenementals: A History of Glasgow In Song with Professor David Archibald 55:32

1M ago55:32

55:32

Can a band tell the history of a city? And if so, what would that look and sound like? That’s what Professor David Archibald and his band, The Tenementals, are setting out to do. In this episode David, a Professor of Film & TV at the University of Glasgow, discusses with Niall and Fay the innovative project which aims to make and tell history throu…

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Glasgow’s Gaelic Place-names with Dr Alasdair Whyte 59:26

1M ago59:26

59:26

In episode two, Dr Alasdair Whyte, a Gaelic singer, writer, and Research Fellow at the University of Glasgow, joins Fay to explore the medieval Gaelic roots of Glasgow through its place-names. Alasdair's research takes us into parts of Glasgow where Gaelic was spoken a thousand years ago. In this green landscape where cattle grazed, we even catch a…

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Hidden Stories of Glasgow Central Station with Jackie Ogilvie 1:18:45

2M ago1:18:45

1:18:45

How often do you rush through Glasgow Central Station without a second glance? Never again! Join us on a live, on-location tour with guide Jackie Ogilvie. Discover the station's fascinating history, hidden architectural details and a behind-the-scenes look at the successful Glasgow Central Station tours. Plus, learn about Jackie's exciting museum p…

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If Glasgow's Walls Could Talk Series 3 teaser 0:15

2M ago0:15

0:15

Get Ready to Hear Glasgow's Secrets! Series 3 of If Glasgow's Walls Could Talk Arrives 27th June! We're thrilled to announce the return of If Glasgow's Walls Could Talk for a brand new series, premiering on 27th June, 2024. This series digs deeper, unearthing the wealth of human history built into the city, often giving voice to people whose story …

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The Culture Dispatch: The Root Resurgence 1:13:01

2M ago1:13:01

1:13:01

In recent years, there has been a notable resurgence of interest in plant-based remedies and traditional herbal medicine practices, driven in part by a societal shift towards holistic wellness intersecting with traditional knowledge and scientific advancements in the sector. But how can we navigate the integration of traditional plant-based medicin…

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The Yellow Metal 1:08:18

2M ago1:08:18

1:08:18

Gold stands as a cornerstone in the annals of currency, trade, and investment. Tracing its rich history unveils tales of civilizations, conquests, and economic transformations, showcasing its profound influence on human affairs. Today, amidst the complexities of modern finance, gold retains its allure as a strategic asset, sought after for its stab…

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Q&A with Sarah Gudeman: LEED v5 for O+M 17:12

2M ago17:12

17:12

An expert involved in the evolution of LEED, Sarah Gudeman speaks in this podcast about how LEED for Operations and Maintenance will help work toward multiple goals under LEED v5.By U.S. Green Building Council

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Institutional Stewardship with Regan Shields Ives & Rebecca Berry 41:22

2M ago41:22

41:22

In this weeks episode I talk with Regan Shields Ives and Rebecca Berry of Finegold Alexander Architects about some of the interesting institutional projects they’re working on. It was fun to chat with them to learn more about what got them to the profession and to hear their experiences of working with existing buildings. We talk about helping clie…

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Executive’s Corner: Paola Moschini 15:29

2M ago15:29

15:29

In USGBC’s “Executive’s Corner” podcast series, we speak with a variety of industry leaders about their experience and insights. Here, we converse with Paola Moschini who has helped build international interest in LEED.By U.S. Green Building Council

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Material Matters w/ Jacqui Hogans 42:17

3M ago42:17

42:17

This week's episode features an insightful conversation with Jacqui Hogans. I learned a number of interesting things throughout this episode. Things I'd never thought of - like how salty is fog. And how does that salt impact building materials. This conversation was a good time and helped me understand more about the policy and façade inspections i…

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Executive's Corner: Gerrit Reinders 14:35

3M ago14:35

14:35

In USGBC’s “Executive’s Corner” podcast series, we speak with a variety of industry leaders about their experience and insights. Here, we converse with Gerrit Reinders, a buildings and energy veteran, who shares insights on reducing hotels' carbon footprints while improving operating costs.By U.S. Green Building Council

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Embodied Wisdom with Cory Rouillard 42:27

3M ago42:27

42:27

This episode features fun conversation with Cory Rouillard of Henson Architecture. Much of her work has been in Demystifying how to work with historic buildings. More recently she’s been studying physical climate adaptations and how various cultures have been able to design for climate and stay comfortable around the world. We jump right in because…

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Blending Your Passions with Tiffany James 33:30

3M ago33:30

33:30

This episode features a conversation with a friend and former mentee, Tiffany James. She shares more of her story with me and discusses her journey from UVA to Baltimore, her work in the nonprofit sector, and her passion for writing. She shares her excitement for writing a novel that incorporates architectural elements and explores the impact of th…

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USGBC+ April 2024: Green outreach at historically Black colleges and universities advances equity goals 16:54

3M ago16:54

16:54

In this USGBC+ article by Rebecca Emanuelsen, programs at HBCUs seek to bring more students into green careers and increase diversity in the industry.By U.S. Green Building Council

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A beacon of hope with Melvalean McLemore 43:25

3M ago43:25

43:25

This episode features a fun conversation with Melvalean McLemore. As you'll hear, we are at a similar point in our careers and I was so excited to be talking with her since she's one of the Black women architects I didn't know well before this episode. We shout out a number of black women architects and designers that have influenced our careers as…

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Q&A: Hilari Varnadore, Vice President, LEED for Cities 19:46

3M ago19:46

19:46

Learn how LEED for Cities differs from LEED for buildings and the many ways it contributes to the transformation of jurisdictions around the world.By U.S. Green Building Council

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Chris Johns – Digital signage meets real-time transport updates 21:14

4M ago21:14

21:14

Can real-time digital signage make using public transport the easy choice? Gideon chats with PassageWay founder Chris Johns to find out more.By Endpoint - Wayfinding Xchange Podcast

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Fariz Ahmed – Smart wayfinding for smart cities 25:58

4M ago25:58

25:58

Starting this new series, Gideon and our Dubai Studio Director – Fariz Ahmad – explore the role of digital wayfinding and static signage in smart cities.By Endpoint - Wayfinding Xchange Podcast

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Q&A: Leslie Ethen, sustainability manager for the City of Tucson 22:25

4M ago22:25

22:25

In this podcast, learn how a team in the American Southwest is coordinating the development of building codes to counter climate change and support resilience and equity.By U.S. Green Building Council

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Q&A with Sarah Zaleski: Growing the green workforce 13:36

4M ago13:36

13:36

USGBC’s new chief products officer talks about priorities in workforce development, for the industry and for the organization.By U.S. Green Building Council

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Echoes of history: Nzilani Stained Glass with Ariana Makau 51:43

4M ago51:43

51:43

This week's episode features a insightful conversation with the trailblazing Ariana Makau. She shares her journey into the field of stained glass conservation and the challenges she faces as a Black woman in a predominantly white industry. She discusses the importance of honoring heritage and the founding of her own company, Nzilani Glass Conservat…

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USGBC+ March 2024: Designing a more resilient Houston 10:34

4M ago10:34

10:34

In this USGBC+ article, LEED Fellow Rives Taylor delves into the complexities of mitigating climate change in southeast Texas.By U.S. Green Building Council

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Adrianne Todman at USGBC Live 2022 36:28

5M ago36:28

36:28

USGBC congratulates Adrianne Todman on her appointment to the role of acting secretary at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). At USGBC Live in 2022, USGBC’s federal legislative director, Ben Evans, welcomed Todman, then deputy secretary of HUD, to the stage. We were honored to host Todman as she delivered keynote remarks at …

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Executive's Corner: Sandra Leibowitz 9:41

5M ago9:41

9:41

In USGBC’s “Executive’s Corner” podcast series, we speak with a variety of industry leaders about their experience and insights. Here, we converse with Sandra Leibowitz, LEED AP BD+C, founder, owner and managing principal of Sustainable Design Consulting, LLC.By U.S. Green Building Council

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