Best Thami Podcasts (2024)

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#94: Stories of the Internet of Nature from 'The Nature of Our Cities' book, with Nadina Galle 57:13

3h ago57:13

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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) 44:42

3d ago44:42

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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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DPSS - Guest Mix Compiled & Mixed By Cebza Deep 1:01:13

6h ago1:01:13

1:01:13

Tracklist 1. Cebza Deep & Lady Nhle - Stay True 2. Cebza Deep & Lady Nhle – Settle 3. Peacey, Rona Ray - Playground (Groove Assassin Remix) 4.Yannick Roberts – Grace 5. Soul Jawa, Oscar P - Love Track 24 (B&S Concept Remix) 6. Melvo Baptiste, Annette Bowen - Did You Pray Today- (Extended Mix) 7. June Jazzin - Toxic love (K.G Sunset Remix) 8. Efkay …

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#92: Chicago's Wild Mile and Other Urban Nature Innovations, with Doug Voigt (SOM) 46:16

9d ago46:16

46:16

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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EssenceSoul -Deeper Peaceful Sounds Session 067( Skapela's Birthday Celebration) 1:36:17

18d ago1:36:17

1:36:17

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Join the Green Urbanist Online Meet Up on 3 October! 5:34

16d ago5:34

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Register for the online meet up: https://forms.gle/qEHEGgfaKFa68CBp9 Join the first Green Urbanist Online Meet Up on 3 October, 7:00 - 7:30pm Central European Time / 6:00 - 6:30pm UK Time / 2:00 - 2:30pm New York Time It will be a chance to meet me and other like minded people around the world, ask questions and share your thoughts on green urbanis…

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Skapela - Deeper Peaceful Sounds Session 066 1:12:14

25d ago1:12:14

1:12:14

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#91: A West African Perspective on Sustainable Architecture, with James Inedu-George (HTL Africa) 52:02

26d ago52:02

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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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#90: Nature-Sensitive Urban Design, with Dr Thami Croeser 53:57

2M ago53:57

53:57

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 49:25

2M ago49:25

49:25

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/ Register for Green Urbanist Online Meet Up …

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Skapela- Deeper Peaceful Sounds Session 065 1:25:51

2M ago1:25:51

1:25:51

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#88: Restoring Landscapes and Reconnecting to Nature, with Alexandra Steed 57:33

4M ago57:33

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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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DPSS- Guest Mix Compiled & Mixed By Khavha M. Vol.13 1:07:22

4M ago1:07:22

1:07:22

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#87: Biophilic Architecture and Design, with Louisa Whitmore (@louisatalksbuildings) 23:39

4M ago23:39

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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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EssenceSoul-Deeper Peaceful Sounds Session 064 (Side A) 1:15:24

5M ago1:15:24

1:15:24

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Skapela-Deeper Peaceful Sounds Session 064 (side B) 1:25:23

5M ago1:25:23

1:25:23

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#86: Regenerative Architecture Index - Accelerating towards a regenerative built environment 55:21

5M ago55:21

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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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#85: Using 3D Modelling, Digital Twins and Generative Design for Sustainability, with VU.CITY 41:03

6M ago41:03

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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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Skapela-Deeper Peaceful Sounds Session 063 1:14:00

6M ago1:14:00

1:14:00

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#84: Net Zero Carbon Neighbourhoods, with Sam Luker (AESG) 49:27

7M ago49:27

49:27

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 46:12

7M ago46:12

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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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DPSS-Guest Mix Compiled & Mixed By Khavha M. Vol.12 1:16:44

7M ago1:16:44

1:16:44

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DPSS- Guest Mix Compiled & Mixed By ntoDeep 1:30:35

7M ago1:30:35

1:30:35

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#82: Decarbonising Concrete and Steel, with Jeff Rissman 51:07

8M ago51:07

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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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#81: Reimagining Roads as Public Space, with LDA (Landscape Mini-Series Part 4) 15:13

8M ago15:13

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Welcome to part 4, the final episode in the landscape mini-series. In this episode I sit down with Cannon Ivers CMLI of LDA to discuss their inspiring project The Strand, Aldwych. The Strand was for centuries a busy traffic thoroughfare in central London that has been transformed into a totally pedestrianised and multi-functional public space. Cann…

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Skapela-Deeper Peaceful Sounds Session 062 (Side A) 1:12:56

8M ago1:12:56

1:12:56

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EssenceSoul-Deeper Peaceful Sounds Session 062 (Side B) 1:26:46

8M ago1:26:46

1:26:46

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#80: Transforming an Urban Park, with LUC (Landscape Mini-Series Part 3) 12:49

8M ago12:49

12:49

Welcome to part 3 in this mini-series on landscape and urban nature. In this episode I spoke with James Virgo CMLI of LUC. He tells me about LUC’s work on Shoreditch Park. This is a nice case study of taking an existing park and working with the local community to improve it for biodiversity while tackling anti-social behaviour and creating a more …

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#79: Biourbanism and Landscape Design Code, with McGregor Coxall (Landscape Mini-Series Part 2) 15:37

8M ago15:37

15:37

Welcome to part 2 of this mini-series on landscape and urban nature. This episode features an interview with Michael Cowdy FLI of McGregor Coxall. We discuss two of their Landscape Award-nominated projects, a research project on BioUrbanism and the second a design code for green infrastructure for a new community Cherry Hinton North, Cambridge. Mor…

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#78: Landscape-led Response to Climate Change, with the Landscape Institute (Landscape Mini-Series Part 1) 19:36

9M ago19:36

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Welcome to this 4-part series on the role of landscape and urban nature in creating resilient, sustainable and healthy places. Over the next 4 weeks I’ll be releasing short weekly episodes featuring interviews with landscape practitioners that highlight great case studies in landscape design and discuss the wider role of these interventions in gree…

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Deeper Peaceful Sounds Sessions Guest Mix By Mzala Wa Afrika 1:07:23

9M ago1:07:23

1:07:23

[Tracklist] 1.Mzala Wa Afrika - Perfect Storm (unreleased) 2. Mzala Wa Afrika - Smooth Accordion (Unreleased) 3. Mzala Wa Afrika - Old Guards (Unreleased) 4. Tyla - Sweat (Mzala Wa Afrika cover mix) unreleased 5. Adhesive Twins,Cezwear feat. Russell Zuma - Phenduka (Mzala Wa Afrika Dub mix) unreleased 6. Mzala Wa Afrika - Love Signal (unreleased) 7…

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#77: Tackling Overheating in Buildings with Antonietta Canta (Arup) 45:33

9M ago45:33

45:33

Antonietta Canta is a Principal Environmental and Sustainability Engineer at Arup. In this episode we discuss their recent research report: ‘Addressing overheating risk in existing UK homes’. As dry as that title sounds, the conversation was actually very illuminating and useful. It's also useful for listeners outside the UK! We discuss: How many h…

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DPSS-Guest Mix Compiled By Khavha M Vol.11 1:24:41

9M ago1:24:41

1:24:41

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#76: Community-led, Circular, Green Architecture with Jan Kattein @ The Paper Garden 33:03

10M ago33:03

33:03

Jan Kattein is Director of Jan Kattein Architects, a studio that focuses on collaborative, sustainable and community-focused projects. Back in September of 2023 I joined Jan at their project in south London called the Paper Garden, which is a educational building and garden space for the charity Global Generation. Some of they key points we discuss…

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DPSS 🔞 Guest Mix By FundileFuzz 1:12:21

10M ago1:12:21

1:12:21

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Skapela-Deeper Peaceful Sounds Session 061 1:22:27

11M ago1:22:27

1:22:27

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EssenceSoul-Deeper Peaceful Sounds Session 060 1:28:37

12M ago1:28:37

1:28:37

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#75: From Net Zero Carbon to Regenerative Design at SOM - Kent Jackson and James Woodall 1:01:58

12M ago1:01:58

1:01:58

Kent Jackson is Design Partner at Skidmore Owings and Merrill (SOM) and leads the designs of a wide range of scales and typologies across the globe. Passionate about improving the future of planetary health, Kent is also a leader of SOM’s Climate Action Group, advancing the firm’s commitment for all active work to be net zero whole-life carbon by 2…

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DPSS-Guest Mix Compiled & Mixed By Khavha M. Vol.10 1:05:48

1y ago1:05:48

1:05:48

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#74: Property development as if people and planet mattered - Steve Sanham (Common Projects) 57:49

1y ago57:49

57:49

Steve Sanham established Common Projects in 2021: a development company led by a purpose to put people and planet at the heart of its decision-making. Steve has an extensive and proven track record in the built environment, specialising in urban regeneration and in using development’s power to deliver better outcomes. Common Projects finances and d…

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Skapela-Deeper Peaceful Sounds Session 059 ( Skapela’s Birthday Celebration) 1:24:30

1y ago1:24:30

1:24:30

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#73: Sean McCormack - Rewilding Urban London (Part 2) 47:00

1y ago47:00

47:00

Sean McCormack is a consultant Vet, the Chairperson of Ealing Wildlife Group, and an incredibly knowledgeable nature conservationist and educator based in west London. This episode is part 2 of our conversation where we get into more detail on: The practicalities of reintroducing beavers to an urban park Management of urban nature Rewilding vs natu…

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#72: Sean McCormack - Rewilding Urban London (Part 1) 1:09:41

1y ago1:09:41

1:09:41

Sean McCormack is a consultant Vet, the Chairperson of Ealing Wildlife Group, and an incredibly knowledgeable nature conservationist and educator based in west London. In this episode we discuss his work to rewild urban London by reintroducing harvest mice, beavers and (eventually maybe) water voles while supporting native predators like falcons an…

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EssenceSoul-Deeper Peaceful Sounds Session 058 1:31:10

1y ago1:31:10

1:31:10

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#71: Nate Hagens - Planning for 'The Great Simplification' of Cities 57:23

1y ago57:23

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Nate Hagens is a systems thinker and educator focused on a concept he calls The Great Simplification. He has spent the last 20 years studying the systems we live in like energy, ecology and economics. He teaches at the University of Minnesota and speaks widely on these topics, including on his youtube channel called Nate Hagens and his podcast call…

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DPSS-Guest Mix Compiled & Mixed By Khavha M Vol.9 1:01:49

1y ago1:01:49

1:01:49

Instagram & facebook : Mpho Khavha

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Skapela-Deeper Peaceful Sounds Session 057( EssenceSoul's Birthday Celebration) 1:24:40

1y ago1:24:40

1:24:40

Instagram : https://instagram.com/thami_skapela_mthembu?igshid=NTdlMDg3MTY= facebook : https://www.facebook.com/thammy.breezy.3?mibextid=LQQJ4d {Tracklist] 1. ZooRoyi ft. Dvine Lopez - Let's Get Funky (Space Mix).mp3 2. ZuluMafia - Forces of Nature 3. Citizen Sthee & OddXperience - Solid Ground (Groove Mix) 4. Timadeep - EyeEm (Side A) 5. Nhlokzin …

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#70: Climate Adaptation Explained - Resilience, Transition, Transformation 33:40

1y ago33:40

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Climate change is here and now cities and communities must adapt for safety, health and quality of life. In this episode I discuss a useful model for thinking about climate adaptation in three levels: resilience, transition and transformation. I also provide some examples and ideas for bringing adaptation thinking into the work of urbanists. Releva…

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#69: Tara Gbolade and Lanre Gbolade - Sustainable Design and City-Shaping with Gbolade Design Studio 57:32

1+ y ago57:32

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This episode is a conversation with Tara and Lanre of Gbolade Design Studio, sustainable architects and urban designers based in London. Reflecting on their 5 years in practice, we discuss a range of topics and projects including: City-shaping with masterplans and design codes Retrofitting existing buildings Zero carbon and regenerative design Comm…

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EssenceSoul-Deeper Peaceful Sounds Session 056 (Youth Day Edition) 1:54:47

1+ y ago1:54:47

1:54:47

Facebook & instagram: Sakhiseni EssenceSoul Sikhakhane [Tracklist] 1. DJ Couza & Citizen Sthee ft. Mogomotsi Chosen - ######.mp3 2. Walkman Alkhebu ft. Lebo - Psalm Pho Motau (Unreleased Funky Dub Mix).mp3 3. Zevia - Pain's My Only Home (Da Gifto's Revisit).mp3 4. Spiritchasers-These Tears (The Lord's Touch).mp3 5. ManQ & TekniQ - Deeper Than You (…

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