Best James Inedu George Podcasts (2024)

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#97: Climate Adaptation Strategies for Urban Trees and Woodlands 51:52

3d ago51:52

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In this episode I share some learnings from my recent research project about how climate change is likely to affect an urban nature reserve in London and climate adaptation recommendations for the reserve's management. I discuss: How to make climate change projections tangible at the city-level How climate change may impact on some common tree and …

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#96: Mainstreaming Passive Building Design in the USA, with Phius 44:24

9d ago44:24

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My guest on this episode is Katrin Klingenberg, the Executive Director of Phius. Phius is a non-profit organization committed to decarbonizing the built environment by making high-performance passive building the mainstream market standard. They are mainly active in USA with some international projects. In this episode we discuss: Why passive desig…

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Ep. 305 - Become a book cover designer with Ahlawat Gunjan 34:33

22d ago34:33

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Introduction As per Wikipedia, the phrase “You can never tell a book by its cover” was popularized when it appeared in the 1946 murder mystery, Murder in the Glass Room, by Lester Fuller and Edwin Rolfe: So let's talk about books today from a designer’s lens. For this episode, I have, Multiple award winning designer, Ahlawat Gunjan. He is Head of D…

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#95: EcoResponsive Environments: Designing with Natural Systems 1:01:42

24d ago1:01:42

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This episode is a conversation with Prachi Rampuria and Soham De, co-founders of an urban design practice called EcoResponsive Environments and are co-authors of a book by the same name. They joined me on this episode to discuss the concept of designing settlements with an understanding of natural systems as the starting point. They bring together …

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Ep. 304 - Design & Furniture Systems with Andre Eckholt 41:11

29d ago41:11

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Introduction In my 204th episode with Neelkanth Chhaya, Synthesis of standardization, I asked him “Does standardization kill diversity, ingenuity?” To which he gave a brilliant insight. “Sometimes we need standardization while sometimes we don’t. For instance, standardization at a micro-level might be beneficial for scale as we grow in population. …

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#94: Stories of the Internet of Nature from 'The Nature of Our Cities' book, with Nadina Galle 56:43

1M ago56:43

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Nadina Galle is an ecological engineer, National Geographic Explorer, science and nature writer, podcaster, and keynote speaker. She helps green professionals use emerging technologies to improve urban ecosystems for future generations. She is the author of the book, The Nature of Our Cities, which is the topic of our conversation. Through rich sto…

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#93: An AI Tool to Streamline Biodiversity Net Gain, with Shashin Mishra (BNGAI) 44:12

1M ago44:12

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This episode is all about technology to help us deliver Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG). My guest is Shashin Mishra, VP of EMEA for AiDash. We explore how a new digital tool called BNGAI has been created to help developers, ecologists and local authorities deliver Biodiversity Net Gain on development sites. We talk through how can the tool be used to h…

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#92: Chicago's Wild Mile and Other Urban Nature Innovations, with Doug Voigt (SOM) 45:46

2M ago45:46

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Doug Voigt, a partner at SOM, discusses the Wild Mile project in Chicago and the importance of rewilding and restoring ecological systems in cities. The project aims to reclaim part of the Chicago River as an ecological and community asset. We also discuss how the Wild Mile inspired an innovative approach to flood resilience in the Pearl River Delt…

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Ep.303 - Importance of process in architecture with Hans Brouwer 48:38

2M ago48:38

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Introduction Welcome to a new series, “Footprints of History”. The Drawing Board, with whom I am partnering for the 3rd consecutive year, brings this series to you. The Drawing Board is an international architecture competition based in India where students can test their understanding and skills in shaping how communities live and thrive while pre…

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Ep.302 - Pillars of the Past and Present with Uday Andhare 45:38

2M ago45:38

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Introduction Welcome to a new series, “Footprints of History”. This series is brought to you by, The Drawing Board, with whom I am partnering for the 3rd consecutive year. The Drawing Board is an international architecture competition based in India where students can test their understanding and skills in shaping how communities live and thrive wh…

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#91: A West African Perspective on Sustainable Architecture, with James Inedu-George (HTL Africa) 51:32

2M ago51:32

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James is founding partner of HTL Africa, a research-driven architectural firm dedicated to addressing the specific challenges of West African environments. He joined me to discuss what we can learn from traditional west African architecture and urbanism to apply to current challenges of climate change and housing shortages. Learn more about James a…

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Ep.301 - The Paper Ark case study with Nayan Shrimali and Venus Bird 47:09

2M ago47:09

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Friedrich Nietzsche once said, “We should be a mirror of being: we are God in miniature.”. I Had Srijan Jha in Ep. 258 on “How mini can a miniature art be’ and a case study of ‘Green humor’ with Rohan Chakravarty in Ep.253. And today’s episode is an amalgamation of both. Today’s guests do a lot of work in the realm of nature in miniature. I am plea…

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Ep.300 - Audiogyan's 300th episode with Kedar Nimkar 46:16

3M ago46:16

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John Pathrose interviews me in this 300th Episode. The Host becomes the guest. John is an old friend and a media professional. The following topics were covered in our conversation. Power of Design What is design (your definition)? What is the impact of design (beyond visual – socio/economic/political)? What is the current opportunity in the design…

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#90: Nature-Sensitive Urban Design, with Dr Thami Croeser 53:27

3M ago53:27

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Dr Thami Croeser is an urban planner with a focus on bringing nature back into cities in practical ways, at large scale. He is a Research Fellow at RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia. In this episode we discuss practical ways of bringing more nature into cities and helping it thrive through urban planning and design. Learn more about Thami and…

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#89: A Planning System to Address the Climate and Housing Crises, with Shaun Spiers 48:55

3M ago48:55

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Shaun Spiers is the Executive Director of the environmental think-tank, Green Alliance. In this episode we discuss how a stronger planning system in the UK can address the housing crisis and deliver more sustainable outcomes. Read their report, Build Up: https://green-alliance.org.uk/publication/build-up/ Course: Sustainability Essentials for Built…

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Ep. 299 - Architecture as a Citizen with James Inedu George 42:45

3M ago42:45

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We're delving into the exciting yet complex world of African architecture, with a particular focus on Nigeria. We'll explore trends that hold valuable lessons for India, a nation grappling with similar challenges. Nigeria is experiencing rapid urbanization, with the urban population projected to reach over 200 million by 2050. A significant portion…

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Ep. 298 - Responsibilities of a Designer with Daniel Burka & Shreyas Satish 1:03:08

5M ago1:03:08

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This is the last episode of the #designersdigest series where we have Daniel Burka and co-host Shreyas Satish. We talk about blurring lines between product and design, the importance of being a generalist in design, and the role of product managers in the design process. This series is created by Audiogyan in partnership with @godrejdesignlab Desig…

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Ep. 297 - Design in India with Chandrashekhar Wyawahare 1:23:03

5M ago1:23:03

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Tune into this 9th episode of a 10-part series, "Designer’s Digest” with Chandrashekhar Wyawahare. We talk all about Industrial Design, Make in India, and the skills required to become an Industrial Designer. This series is in partnership with @godrejdesignlab. Designer's Digest series is about Design as a profession, its daily grind, the secrets t…

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#88: Restoring Landscapes and Reconnecting to Nature, with Alexandra Steed 57:03

5M ago57:03

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Alexandra Steed is a passionate landscape architect with a deep commitment to art, sustainability, and the transformative power of landscapes. We talk about: Her new book: Portrait to Landscape How to restore landscapes on a large scale to build climate resilience and biodiversity How The UK's Environment Act and Biodiversity Net Gain are working i…

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Ep. 296 - Automobile design as a career with Akanksha Sethi 55:34

5M ago55:34

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Tune into this 8th episode of a 10-part series, "Designer’s Digest” with Akanksha Sethi. This series is in partnership with @godrejdesignlab. Designer's Digest series is about Design as a profession, its daily grind, the secrets to climbing the design career ladder, and what edge we’ll need to thrive in the captivating design world. Starting with a…

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Ep. 295 - Woman Graphic Designers with Ruchita Madhok 1:10:49

6M ago1:10:49

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Tune into this 7th episode of a 10-part series, "Designer’s Digest” with Ruchita Madhok. Audiogyan creates this series in partnership with @godrejdesignlab Designer's Digest series is about Design as a profession, its daily grind, the secrets to climbing the design career ladder, and what edge we’ll need to thrive in the captivating design world. R…

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#87: Biophilic Architecture and Design, with Louisa Whitmore (@louisatalksbuildings) 23:09

6M ago23:09

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Louisa Whitmore is an architecture enthusiast, TikToker and host of the Nature of Design documentary series. In this episode we discuss her experience making the documentary, the mental health benefits of biophilic environments and case studies of great biophilic projects. Learn more about the Nature of Design documentary: The Green Channel: Link I…

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Ep. 294 - Role of the Creator in Games with Dhruv Jani 1:20:27

6M ago1:20:27

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Tune into this 6th episode of a 10-part series, "Designer’s Digest” with Dhruv Jani. This series is created by Audiogyan in partnership with @godrejdesignlab Designer's Digest series is about Design as a profession, its daily grind, the secrets to climbing the design career ladder, and what edge we’ll need to thrive in the captivating world of desi…

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Ep. 293 - Pushing the boundaries of design with Saif Faisal 52:37

6M ago52:37

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Tune into this 5th episode of a 10 Part series, "Designer’s Digest” with Saif Faisal, A new breed of bold Contemporary designer and founder of SFDW This series is created by Audiogyan in partnership with @godrejdesignlab Designer's Digest series is about Design as a profession, it’s daily grind, the secrets to climbing the design career ladder, and…

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Ep. 292 - Maximise to minimise with Chitra Vishwanath 56:32

6M ago56:32

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Tune into this 4th episode of a 10 Part series, "Designer’s Digest” with @chitrav89 (Chitra Vishwanath) - Principal Architect and Managing Director of BIOME Environment Solutions (@biomearchitecture) This series is created by Audiogyan in partnership with @godrejdesignlab Designer's Digest series is about Design as a profession, it’s daily grind, t…

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Ep. 291 - Designing beyond Earth with Susmita Mohanty 1:14:51

6M ago1:14:51

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This is the 3rd episode of a 10 Part series, "Designer’s Digest” with Dr. Susmita Mohanty, an Indian spaceship designer and a serial space entrepreneur. This series is created in partnership with Godrej Design Lab - a platform that encourages and advances design excellence and exploration. Godrej Design Lab believes in the power of design to make a…

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#86: Regenerative Architecture Index - Accelerating towards a regenerative built environment 54:51

7M ago54:51

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In conversation with Alisdair Ben Dixon (Collective Works), Anna Lisa McSweeney (White Arkitekter) and Isabel Allen (Architecture Today) about the new Regenerative Architecture Index (RAI). Launched by Architecture Today and UK Architects Declare, the Regenerative Architecture Index (RAI) sets out to benchmark practices progress in the move towards…

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Ep. 290 - Design leadership in startups with Hardik Pandya 1:59:42

7M ago1:59:42

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This is the second episode of a 10 Part series, "Designer’s Digest” with Hardik Pandya, Sr. VP of Design at Unacademy Group. This series is about Design as a profession, it’s daily grind, the secrets to climbing the design career ladder and what edge we’ll need to thrive in the captivating world of design. I have a co-host with me, Shreyas Satish. …

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#85: Using 3D Modelling, Digital Twins and Generative Design for Sustainability, with VU.CITY 40:32

7M ago40:32

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I sit down with Andrew Bullmore of VU.CITY to discuss how 3D models, digital twins and artificial intelligence tools can be used to do better, evidence-based planning and design and get more sustainable outcomes. VU.CITY website: https://www.vu.city/ SiteSolve generative AI: https://www.site-solve.co.uk/ This is a sponsored episode. Thanks to VU.CI…

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Ep. 289 - Measure of good designers with Ayaz Basrai 1:19:43

7M ago1:19:43

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This is the first episode of a 10 Part series, "Designer’s Digest”. This series is about Design as a profession, it’s daily grind, the secrets to climbing the design career ladder and what edge we’ll need to thrive in the captivating world of design. We start with Ayaz Basrai. Ayaz has been on Audiogyan’s 104th Episode where we spoke about “Designi…

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#84: Net Zero Carbon Neighbourhoods, with Sam Luker (AESG) 48:57

8M ago48:57

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Sam Luker is an Associate Sustainability Director at AESG and led on their new report titled 'Net Zero Neighbourhoods'. In this episode we discuss: Why the neighbourhood scale is optimal for decarbonisation and finding local solutions to sustainability Principles and case studies for Net Zero Neighbourhoods Retrofitting existing neighbourhoods for …

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#83: Decolonise Architecture, with Mohit Buch and Sue Yen Chong 45:42

8M ago45:42

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Mohit and Sue Yen are architects and members of Decolonise Architecture, a solution-based group driven to tackle institutional racism and bias within architectural education and practice. In this episode we discuss: How architectural education and practice can be 'colonial' in its approach, and the problems with this. Expanding architectural educat…

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#82: Decarbonising Concrete and Steel, with Jeff Rissman 50:37

9M ago50:37

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Jeffrey Rissman is Senior Director at Energy Innovation, where he leads the company’s work on technologies and policies to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions from the industry sector. He is the author of Zero-Carbon Industry: Transformative Technologies and Policies to Achieve Sustainable Prosperity (2024) and coauthor of Designing Climate Solution…

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