High Point Podcast
1) EP45: Redesigning Portland airport with timber, local tribes and trust ✈️🌲
Vince Granato, Chief Projects Officer at the Port of Portland, takes us inside the $2.15 billion transformation of PDX (Portland International Airport), Oregon’s largest-ever public infrastructure pro...Show More
2) EP44: Designing Kristinehallen Concert Hall - Behind-de-scenes
Architect Emmy from Falugruppen Arkitektkontor and timberconstruction expert Emma from Stora Enso reveal the behind-the-scenes challenges of designing the new Kristinehallen Concert Hall in Falun, Swe...Show More
3) EP43: Rob Smith from Material Index | Unlocking the Value of Reused Materials
SummaryDiscover how the construction industry is being reshaped by circular economy principles in this episode featuring Rob Smith, co-founder of Material Index. Rob shares his journey from oil and ga...Show More
4) EP41: Revitalising the Barbican | Philippa Simpson
Summary Step inside London’s Brutalist masterpiece as Philippa Simpson — Director for Buildings & Renewal at the Barbican Centre — unpacks the once-in-a-generation project to refresh this 1970s cultur...Show More
5) EP41: Skanska | Sustainability in Modern Construction with Dean Lewis and Mark Chen
SummaryThis conversation explores the evolving landscape of mass timber construction, focusing on the importance of early planning, the role of specialists, and the integration of sustainability and a...Show More
6) EP40: Wrapt | We make homes more energy efficient
SummaryIn this conversation, we speak with Jamie and Colin, the founders of Wrapt Homes, a company focused on making homes more energy efficient through innovative retrofit solutions. We discuss their...Show More
7) EP39: Grimshaw Architects | Why do we need sustainability leads?
SummaryIn this conversation, Aaron Vaden-Youmans and Peter Swallow from Grimshaw discuss the importance of sustainability in architecture, the role of sustainability leads, and the evolution of the de...Show More
8) EP38: Brad Shell | The Sketchup journey
SummaryIn this conversation, Brad Schell, the founder of SketchUp, shares his journey of creating a revolutionary 3D modelling software that transformed the design industry. He discusses the challenge...Show More
9) EP37: St George’s Theatre | Turning a church into a theatre
Debbie Thompson, Theater Director of St George's Theatre in Great Yarmouth, shares the challenges of managing this Grade I listed building. Balancing her role with Sheringham Little Theatre, Debbie se...Show More
10) EP36: Paul Brannen | Timber's role in climate change
SummaryIn this conversation, Paul Brannen discusses his book on timber and its role in combating climate change. He shares insights from his experience in the European Parliament and the importance of...Show More