Best VinZero Podcasts (2024)

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EP 72 Slow Water in an Urban Environment 37:04

1d ago37:04

37:04

Jose Alfredo Ramirez, co-director of Architectural Association's (AA) Ground Lab is passionate about the concept of slowing down water in an urban environment how that can be achieved through decentralisation, a mindset shift and design. Jose has led projects at the junction of architecture, landscape, and urbanism in several countries in South Ame…

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EP 71 Transforming the Built Environment 31:57

9d ago31:57

31:57

Pejman Sharafi, an Associate Professor in advanced building technologies at Western Sydney University, heads Modular Prefab Design Lab, where his team develop innovative solutions mainly in partnership with the industry, focusing on off-site manufacturing technologies, platform-based design, industrialised construction solutions, design for manufac…

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EP 70 Material Matters and Measures 46:01

15d ago46:01

46:01

Jim Goddin of thinkstep ANZ is an expert in Materials, Minerals and Mining and as a member of the Critical Minerals Expert Committee, he has been actively involved in shaping the UK's Critical Minerals Strategy. Jim joins the Think.Future podcast to talk about the new International Standard for measuring success in a Circular Economy and introduces…

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EP 69 Circular Bioeconomy - Solutions, Potentials and Opportunities 45:40

23d ago45:40

45:40

Dr Florian Graichen is a General Manager at Scion, New Zealand’s leading research institute for forestry, industrial biotech, and advanced manufacturing and an Honorary Professor at the University of Waikato in the School of Engineering. Florian’s bioproducts and biomanufacturing impact area includes portfolios covering high value biorefineries, di…

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EP 68 Safe, Sustainable and Fit for Purpose 28:27

2M ago28:27

28:27

Max Strandwitz, CEO of MIPS Protection shares the vision for sustainability and core values of his team, a leader in the field of brain protection systems within helmet-based safety manufacturing for over 25 years. The mission at MIPS is to reduce head injuries, save more lives, protecting people and the environment. Max became CEO in 2019 bringing…

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EP 67 Building a Sustainable India 42:47

2M ago42:47

42:47

Sonali Rastogi, Founding Partner of Morphogenesis together with Founding Partner Manit have created one of the most successful architectural design companies in the world. She joins the Think.Future podcast to share her wisdom and vision for a sustainable India. Sonali has a unique perspective on sustainable architecture, and soulfully blends tradi…

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EP 66 Valuing Water and Closing the Loop 53:52

2M ago53:52

53:52

Dr. Dennis D. Truax joins the Think.Future podcast to share his experiences with over four decades working in water management and a long tenure teaching Water Treatment Systems Design at Mississippi State University. He contributes to the global conversation on water circularity from an engineering perspective with personal hands-on experience in …

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EP 65 Sustainability and Design Technology 36:14

2M ago36:14

36:14

Thesla Collier, Design Technology Manager at HNTB joins the Think.Future podcast and shares her expertise in using technology to design for sustainable outcomes in buildings. Thesla is known as a ‘Cheerleader for Sustainability’ and works in the intersection between Sustainability and Design Technology across Architecture, Engineering, Construction…

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EP 64 A Circular Economy approach to the Business Case 37:38

3M ago37:38

37:38

Professor Aldo Ometto and Mr. Sergio Monforte join the Think.Future conversation to talk about a new International Standard for a circular economy driving innovative business opportunities as waste from one form of material is potentially a resource for another. In addition to the usual costs associated with production, they present the idea of gen…

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EP63 A Circular Economy Approach for the Built Environment 41:26

3M ago41:26

41:26

Valentina Petrone is WSPs Circular Economy Lead in Australia. Valentina has unique skills combining 16 years’ experience as a trained Architect focused on implementing sustainable and climate resilience practices in the built environment with in-depth knowledge of Circular Economy design principles. She has co-authored the Circular Design Guideline…

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EP62 San Francisco’s Journey to Zero Waste 48:17

4M ago48:17

48:17

James Slattery is a Construction and Demolition Debris Recovery Specialist at the San Francisco Department of the Environment. James joins the Think.Future podcast on 6 March to share his strategies on leading resource conservation, debris reduction, material recovery and taking environmental action in solid waste management. He has worked for the …

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EP61 Energy Self-Sufficient with Hydrogen 40:29

4M ago40:29

40:29

Two entrepreneurs, Markus Ostermeier of ostermeier H2ydrogen Solutions and his project partner, Joel Vogl of INFENER are thinking future and sharing the inspiring idea of being self-sufficient with decentralized Hydrogen solutions for the Built Environment. They both share an aspiration to become a market leader as a hydrogen producer and supplier …

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EP60 Game change in the electrification of buildings 43:09

4M ago43:09

43:09

David Clark of Positive Zero is a chartered structural and building services engineer with over 30 years of design experience in Australia and the UK. Since 2001 he has specialised in providing sustainable design solutions and strategy in all building sectors and transport infrastructure. David developed the first Green Star rating tool with the Gr…

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EP59 Designing for a Circular Economy 49:23

4M ago49:23

49:23

Jodie Bricout is the Circular Economy Leader at international design, engineering and advisory company, Aurecon. She is a globally recognised sustainability leader with two decades of experience working with industry, research and policymakers in several countries including Australia, New Zealand, France, and Dubai. She is also an Adjunct Senior Le…

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EP58 Optimising for Sustainable Outcomes 40:08

5M ago40:08

40:08

Alexis Davison of Major Road Projects Victoria, joins the Think.Future conversation to tell us about the Victorian Government’s innovative ecologiQ program and Recycled First policy which are focussed on optimising the use of recycled and reused materials on Victorian infrastructure projects. Alexis is an industry leader with extensive experience i…

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EP57 Going Full Circle with Steel 26:25

5M ago26:25

26:25

Jerusha Beresford, Sustainability Lead at the Australian Steel Institute (ASI) manages the development and implementation of the Steel Sustainability Australia (SSA) certification program, a best practice sustainability assessment scheme for steel companies. Over the past 17 years, Jerusha has gained experience across finance, property and research…

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EP56 Authentic Leadership in a Complex Built Environment 44:20

5M ago44:20

44:20

Paolo Bevilacqua of Frasers Property is an Executive that has delivered industry leading programs and solutions at both a project and organisational level across real estate and energy sectors in multiple geographies over a 20-year career. Paolo joins the ARKANCE Think.Future podcast to share his insights and experience in leading in a complex Buil…

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EP55 New Zealand’s Green Building Council Rating Schemes 35:12

7M ago35:12

35:12

Sam Archer, the Director of Market Transformation at the of New Zealand Green Building Council joins the conversation with Think.Future to talk about the opportunities in bringing mainstream designers and builders up to speed and challenges them to lift their game. Sam is passionately dedicated to improving the sustainable development of the built …

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EP54 Cities as Nature 34:19

7M ago34:19

34:19

Adrian McGregor is the Chief Design Officer at McGregor Coxall and an award-winning expert in Biourbanism, a scalable resilience planning model helping cities become resilient to the impacts of a changing climate. Adrian created the world’s first biourbansim lab in 2006 and his book, Biourbanism: Cities as Nature, integrates the five bio systems an…

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EP53 The Future of Community Precincts 39:24

7M ago39:24

39:24

Dr. Kimberly Camrass is the Director for the Climate Futures department for the Queensland Government. Kimberly is a passionate sustainability professional, and joins Think.Future to share the highlights of her award-winning essay Regenerative Futures: 8 Principles for Thinking and Practice as applied to precinct scale in an urban environment. Join…

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EP52 Villages for the Future 36:23

7M ago36:23

36:23

Dean D’Cruz, Partner and Principal Architect in MOZAIC conducts workshops and seminars globally focused on sustainable architecture practices. At the core, Dean believes architects can be the change agents for a better Built Environment and he joins the conversation to share how low-cost solutions for sustainable housing are being inspired by regio…

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EP51 A Vision for a Waste Free Australia 39:50

8M ago39:50

39:50

Brad Searle is the Head of Development at BINGO Industries. Brad joins the VinZero Think.Future podcast to share the innovative and impressive progress BINGO Industries is making in supporting the circularity and decarbonisation agenda for the Built Environment. BINGO Industries is focused on transforming the recycling and waste industry, particula…

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EP50 Sustainable pathways to purpose and profit 41:07

8M ago41:07

41:07

Bob Willard, Founder and Chief Sustainability Champion of Sustainability Advantage, is a leading expert on quantifying the business value of sustainability strategies and a dedicated BCORP advocate, prioritizing both people and planet. In this interview, he delves into the crucial mindset necessary for effectively addressing sustainability within t…

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EP49 The Principles of Connected Design 27:28

8M ago27:28

27:28

Dr.Matthias Irger/Head of Sustainability/Cox Architecture; With a long-standing history serving sustainability outcomes Cox Architecture is seeking to maintain the livability of cities amidst rising temperatures and extreme weather. Join in the conversation as Dr Matthias Irger unpacks the factors that drive urban heat and create heat islands at a …

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EP48 Nature’s Hidden Steel 32:33

8M ago32:33

32:33

Markus Roselieb/Architect and Principal, Chang Mai Life Architecture. Join in the conversation as award-winning architect and bamboo enthusiast, Markus Roselieb, delves into the incredible world of bamboo. As Principal at Chang Mai Life Architecture, a firm at the forefront of utilizing bamboo in groundbreaking architectural designs, Markus shares …

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EP47 The Art of the Possible 32:10

9M ago32:10

32:10

Hollie Hynes, General Manager of Sustainability and Environment and Georgina North, Head of Technology and Innovation at Laing O’Rourke join Vinzero Think.Future to share their expertise and insights into the art of what’s possible in leading innovation and excellence in construction and engineering. Join in to hear how value is unlocked within the…

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EP46 A Vision for Circularity 46:25

10M ago46:25

46:25

Catriona Brady is the Director of Strategy and Development at the World Green Building Council and manages global programmes for the World Green Building Council network, consisting of 77 national member councils who represent a combined network of 46,000 member organisations. Her areas of speciality in the green building field include circular eco…

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EP45 A Sustainable Transition 17:30

10M ago17:30

17:30

Georgette Godbolt- Head of Global Sales, Sustainable Fund Australia: Sustainable Fund Australia is a profit for purpose company helping Australian business fund sustainability initiatives utilizing their council rates as a payment gateway. In just a few short years they have funded the removal of over 630000 tonnes of carbon, and provided over $112…

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EP 44 Designing for Net Zero 23:44

10M ago23:44

23:44

Ashish Rakheja - Managing Partner - AEON Consultants. The population across India is growing at a rapid pace, and with this comes an appreciation for the shortage of precious resources. Ashish Rakheja, Managing Partner for AEON Consultants joins the Think.Future podcast to share how this shortage in resources is driving a green building movement eq…

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EP43 Bee is for Built Environment 34:01

10M ago34:01

34:01

Samantha Peart, Global Head of Sustainability: Hassell are calling for a new state of togetherness centred around reconnecting people, reviving culture, and reinventing cities for a more sustainable and inclusive future. Join in the conversation as Samantha Peart, Global Head of Sustainability, takes us through the Hassell approach to deep stakehol…

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EP42 Futures Thinking for Precincts Design 22:57

11M ago22:57

22:57

Anne Kovachevich, Sustainable buildings and precincts leader: Anne Kovachevich is a Foresight Practitioner and seasoned Sustainability Practitioner and leads the sustainable development of buildings and precincts at Mott MacDonald. Combining an engineering background with 25 years in sustainable building design, Anne is passionate about Futures Thi…

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EP41 Building back better 23:34

11M ago23:34

23:34

Ruben Langbroek, head of GRESB: The transition to a sustainable real asset investment sector is imperative. GRESB are driving this transition by providing the industry, property companies, fund managers and infrastructure companies with the data insight and tools needed to make better decisions for their investors and shareholders. Join in the conv…

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EP40 Revitalizing our Built Environment 28:46

12M ago28:46

28:46

Esther Sperber, Owner at Studio ST Architects: NYC architect, Esther Sperber founded Studio ST Architects in 2003 to focus on sustainable, innovative and responsible design. Combining leading technologies with evolving environmentally friendly design and production methods to revitalise our Built Environment. As clients drive demand for open spaces…

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EP39 Engineering the future 29:24

1y ago29:24

29:24

Romilly Madew AO FTSE HonFIEAustis, CEO at Engineers Australia: Romilly Madew AO FTSE HonFIEAustis Engineers Australia Chief Executive Officer and has a remarkable track record in shaping the Built Environment landscape. Notably, Romilly was previously CEO for the Green Building Council of Australia for an impressive 13 years and in recognition of …

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EP38 The case for a Circular Bioeconomy 33:39

1y ago33:39

33:39

Dr. Florian Graichen, GM at Scion crown research institute. Dr Florian Graichen is an Honorary Professor at the University of Waikato in the School of Engineering and is General Manager for Scion a crown research Institute in New Zealand where he specilaizes in Bioproducts and Biomanufacturing Areas including the portfolios covering high value Bior…

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EP37 A mine waste revolution 20:38

1y ago20:38

20:38

Karen Chovan, Risk and impact management specialist: Karen Chovan is a tailings risk and impact management specialist, and CEO of Enviro Integration Strategies Inc. A geological engineer with 25 years of experience in mine waste management, Karen is deeply passionate about fostering collaboration between mine operators, their suppliers, and the com…

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EP36 The journey beyond carbon neutral 25:39

1y ago25:39

25:39

Aidan Mullan, Sustainability Manager at Interface: In 1994 Interface founded its mission zero initiative with a goal to reduce the company's environmental impacts to 0 by 2020 over the last 29 years achieving a 76% reduction in carbon footprint for its products. Today the goal is to move beyond mission zero to becoming a restorative enterprise and …

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EP35 A value based framework for our City Shapers 35:17

1y ago35:17

35:17

Jorge Chapa, Chief Impact Officer at Green Building Council of Australia: Jorge Chapa, Chief Impact Officer at Green Building Council of Australia shares his views on the change in mindset required to achieve Circularity for the Built Environment and the importance of it for our future. Join in the conversation as celebrate the World Green Building…

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EP34 The Foundation for Society 23:15

1y ago23:15

23:15

Dan Rennie, CEO of LEILAC: Using Calix’s novel process enhancement technology to deliver a step change in the cost, and efficiency of capturing CO₂ emissions, for the cement and lime industries, Dan Rennie, CEO of Leilac spearheaded the development and coordination of the first and second Leilac projects. With 3 quarters of the built environment ne…

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EP33 Building for the future 19:31

1y ago19:31

19:31

Amira Ayoub, Head of MENA Programmes: With the MENA region heating up at twice the rate addressing the resilience of the Built Environment is imperative. Leading the charge to accelerate the collaboration required to do just this is architect Amira Ayoub, Head of MENA programmes at World Green Building Council. Join in the conversation as Amira sha…

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EP32 Connected Design 23:16

1y ago23:16

23:16

Amy Marks,VP at Autodesk: Join in to hear Amy Marks, Queen of Prefab, as she paints a vision for a more modern, connected and insightful environment where people can be more predictive, and less reactive. Amy unpacks what it is going to take to deliver a define-design-make-operate cycle that is informed by the performance of its own components and …

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EP31 Building for People and Planet 19:44

1y ago19:44

19:44

Ryan Roberts, Head of Sustainable Construction for the Holcim group: Ryan Roberts is the Head of Sustainable Construction for the Holcim group based in Switzerland. With extensive experience across the construction industry, Ryan is passionate about the Built Environment and its ability to enhance the lives of people. Join in the conversation as he…

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EP30 Design for Health with Passive House 22:26

1y ago22:26

22:26

Alessandro Ronfini, Partner at DEMO Architects: More than creating a pathway to highly efficient buildings passive house design is providing a viable and positive environment for inhabitants that are sensitive to external environmental factors. With key design elements focused on airtightness, thermal insulation and mechanical ventilation Alessandr…

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EP29 Bringing Back Nature 25:57

1+ y ago25:57

25:57

Ninotschka Titchkosky, CEO at BVN Architecture: In this episode Ninotschka Titchkosky, CEO, BVN Architecture, shares her passion for sustainable and creative architecture and its application for Australia's Atlassian headquarters project. A project that is being touted as the world's tallest hybrid timber tower and a project that is bringing nature…

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EP28 Maximizing the Lifecycle for Glass 22:35

1+ y ago22:35

22:35

Bertrand Cazes, Secretary General of Glass for Europe: Bertrand Cazes is the Secretary General of Glass for Europe, the trade association for Europe’s flat glass sector. With over 10 years at the helm of Glass for Europe, Bertrand has a strong insider knowledge of the flat glass manufacturing and glazing sector in Europe and a unique overview over …

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EP27 Supporting a World Without Waste 20:22

1+ y ago20:22

20:22

Blaise Porter, Group Director Sustainability & Social Responsibility: Sims Metal, and each of its business divisions, play an integral role in the circular economy by making resources available for future use. As the global leader in metal recycling, and data centre IT circularity, and with a purpose to create a world without waste to preserve the …

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EP26 A Global Benchmark for Adaptive Reuse 19:35

1+ y ago19:35

19:35

Dr. Reza Hassani, Senior Associate at BG&E: Quay Quarter Tower in Sydney Australia has set a global benchmark for adaptive reuse. Join in the conversation with Dr Reza Hassani Senior Associate Structures for BG&E as he shares the journey to transform an existing commercial building into a world class vertical village, in the process setting a hallm…

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EP25 Financing Renewables to Decarbonize the Grid 26:07

1+ y ago26:07

26:07

Jonathan Prendergast, Technical Director, BRCA: Business Renewables Centre Australia (BRCA) is revolutionizing the way corporate Australia invests in renewable energy. Their efforts are leading to monumental growth across this sector, resulting in significant financial, social and sustainability benefits for the nation and driving supply-demand man…

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EP24 Mission Zero 29:06

1+ y ago29:06

29:06

Ann Austin, Head of Sustainability for Lendlease Australia: Lendlease's ambitious science based emission reduction targets have been described as industry leading. Listen as Ann Austin, Head of Sustainability for Lendlease Australia, shares some of their journey for developing these and the importance for organizations to understand and hone in on …

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EP23 Innovating the Built Environment from the Ground Up 36:54

1+ y ago36:54

36:54

Abhimanyu Singh, founder and CEO for Hexpressions & Kunjpreet Arora, Co founder and CEO of Angirus: In this special episode of the VinZero Think Future Podcast we turn to India where two Entrepreneurial companies are revolutionizing our Built Environment from the ground up. Abhimanyu Singh, the founder and CEO for Hexpressions, shares how they are …

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