Best Architechture Podcasts (2025)

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Guru & Roma reflect 24:49

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3M ago24:49

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Two of our podcast hosts, Roma Agrawal and Guru Madhavan, sit down for a conversation about the Create The Future series. Find podcast transcripts on our website. Follow @QEPrize on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook for more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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BIM, Email, and AI: Rethinking Project Information Management 33:22

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Send us a text In this episode of the AI AEC Show by AEC Business, I sat down with Carl Veillette, Chief Product Officer at Newforma. With a career that began in architecture and evolved into co-founding BIM Track, followed by joining Newforma, Carl brings a unique perspective on how the industry can better manage the explosion of construction data…

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Construction’s Next Leap: AI as a Strategic Partner 22:33

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Send us a text In this episode of the AI AEC Show, Aarni Heiskanen welcomes back René Morkos, PhD, the visionary founder and CEO of ALICE Technologies, to explore the latest advances in artificial intelligence for construction scheduling and project optimization. The Shift: Generative AI Comes to Construction Since their last conversation, René hig…

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Skema.ai: Reimagining BIM with Reusable Intelligence 31:14

5M ago31:14

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Send us a text Welcome to another edition of the AI AEC Show! In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Marty Rozmanith, Co-founder and CTO of Skema.ai. Marty is an authority on AEC tech; he was instrumental in the development of Revit and now leads the charge at Skema, the company behind what they call the world’s first BIM Knowledge Re…

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AI Strategies for Smarter Proposal Writing in AEC 33:37

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Send us a text In this episode of the AI AEC Show, Aarni Heiskanen sits down with Steve Karp, Chief Innovation Officer at Unanet, a leading provider of ERP and CRM solutions for government contractors and AEC firms. With over 30 years of experience in tech and finance, Steve shares a unique perspective on how AI is reshaping proposal writing and co…

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From Fantasy to Fact: Cristina Andersson on Our Robotic Future 19:15

6M ago19:15

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Send us a text In this episode of the AI AEC Show, I sat down with Cristina Andersson, a Finnish robotics pioneer whose journey from educator to EU-level robotics strategist is as fascinating as it is inspiring. From launching the EU Robotics Week in Finland to advising ministries on AI and robotics in healthcare, Cristina has a front-row seat to t…

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What’s Next for AI in Construction – An Interview with Oracle’s Josh Kanner 30:13

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Send us a text In this episode of the AI AEC Show, I sat down with Josh Kanner, Senior Director of Product and Strategy at Oracle Construction & Engineering, to explore how AI is transforming construction. Josh, a seasoned AI-driven construction tech expert, shared insights on how Oracle is helping its customers harness AI for smarter decision-maki…

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Leveraging AI for Competitive Edge in AEC: A Conversation with OpenAsset 25:29

7M ago25:29

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Send us a text AI can help companies win new business by enabling them to use existing digital assets efficiently and finding new ways to communicate with potential clients. These are some of the findings of my discussion with OpenAsset’s Rachelle Ray and Eric Liou on this episode of the AI AEC Show. Tune in! Our topics In this interview, we discus…

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Nemetschek’s AI Evolution: What’s Next for AEC? 30:21

7M ago30:21

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Send us a text In this episode of the AI AEC Show, host Aarni Heiskanen is joined by Charlie Sheridan, Chief Data and AI Officer at Nemetschek Group. The discussion delves into artificial intelligence's transformative impact on the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. Charlie shares his extensive technology background, from h…

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Strategic Implementation of AI in AEC With Dr. Sam Zolfagharian 33:48

7M ago33:48

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Send us a text In this episode of the AI AEC Show, host Aarni Heiskanen welcomes Dr. Sam Zolfagharian, co-founder and president of YegaTech, a consulting firm focused on AI strategies for the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. Dr. Zolfagharian shares her background in structural engineering and her journey into the world of…

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Automating Code Compliance with AI and BIM 25:07

8M ago25:07

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Send us a text Welcome to another insightful episode of the AI AEC Show, where we delve into the intersection of technology and innovation in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. I'm your host, Aarni Heiskanen. I had the pleasure of speaking with Amr Raafat, the Chief Innovation Officer at Windover Construction and the ho…

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Balancing Tradition and Technology in Bringing AI to AEC 27:32

8M ago27:32

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Send us a text In this episode of the AI AEC show, host Aarni Heiskanen discusses the integration and challenges of AI in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry with Antti Ainamo, a keynote speaker and an associate professor at the University of Tartu. Antti shares his journey from a business background to AI research and ex…

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Engineering For Disability 24:36

9M ago24:36

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The link between disability, design and engineering tells a complex story. Host Guru Madhavan welcomes two people who have thought deeply on the subject: Dr. Ashley Shew, is associate professor of Science, Technology & Society at Virginia Tech, and specialises in disability studies and the ethics of technology. Dr. Rory A Cooper is founder and seni…

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Microsoft and AEC: Insights from Ajoy Bhattacharya 24:01

9M ago24:01

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Send us a text In this episode of the AI AEC Show, host Aarni Heiskanen welcomes Ajoy Bhattacharya, Director of Technology Strategy at Microsoft and keynote speaker at the upcoming InfraBIM Open 2025 conference. They discuss Microsoft's strategy for the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry, highlighting the transformative role…

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The Future of Failure 32:54

9M ago32:54

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What happens when a bridge collapses? Or a space mission ends in tragedy? You call in forensic engineers to investigate. Host Anna Ploszajski contemplates the nature of failure with Dr Sean Brady, who uses scientific and engineering principles to study structural collapses around the world, and who has acted as an expert witness numerous times. New…

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Chat Your Way to Construction Success with Buildots' Dot 29:24

9M ago29:24

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Send us a text What if you could have a conversation with your construction management tool? In this episode of the AI AEC Show, we dive into how Buildots’ innovative AI assistant, Dot, is making that a reality. Aarni Heiskanen interviews Amir Berman, the Director of Product Management at Buildots. They discuss the game-changing impact of AI on con…

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Augmenta Gives Designers Superpowers 35:24

10M ago35:24

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Send us a text In this episode of the AI AEC Show, host Aarni Heiskanen interviews Aaron Szymanski and Francesco Iorio, the visionary founders of Augmenta, to explore how generative AI is revolutionizing building design. Augmenta’s platform gives designers superpowers by automating complex workflows, doubling productivity, and enabling better, fast…

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The Future of Space Junk 31:14

10M ago31:14

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Over decades of space exploration, thousands of rockets have launched, resulting in a sea of debris circling the Earth. It's estimated that there are 30,000 objects over 10 cm, 500,000 marble-sized debris, and 100 million smaller than that. Episode host Anna Ploszajski bravely goes into the unknown, in conversation with: Mike Lindsay, Chief Technol…

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The Future of AI Agents with Alexander De Ridder of SmythOS 39:28

10M ago39:28

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Send us a text In this inaugural episode of the AI AEC Show, I sat down with Alexander De Ridder, a technology visionary and founder of SmythOS. We discuss AI agents and how they will change our everyday. SmythOS is a platform that aims to revolutionize human-AI interaction by enabling seamless collaboration through AI agents. SmythOS was one of th…

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Navigating the AI Landscape in AEC with Stjepan Mikulić 20:14

10M ago20:14

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Send us a text In this episode of the AI AEC Show, I interview Stjepan Mikulić, founder of AI in AEC and keynote speaker for the upcoming AI in AEC conference in Helsinki. Is AI a hype, or should the construction sector embrace it as the next significant technological innovation? Find out on the AI AEC Show. The topics Our discussion topics include…

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The Future of Coffee 25:54

10M ago25:54

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When you have your morning shot of caffeine, do you stop to savour the engineering involved? Chemistry and mechanics are vital to the growing, roasting, grinding, brewing, and pouring ... Host Guru Madhavan - a tea drinker by trade - chairs a caffeinated conversation with: Professor Tonya Kuhl, chemical engineer and Co-Director of the UC David Coff…

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The Future of 3D Printing Assistive Devices 30:24

11M ago30:24

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First described in sci-fi writing in the '50s, the revolutionary dream of 3D printing became a basic reality in the 1980s. One field that is truly has transformed today is that of assistive tech and prosthetics. Host Roma Agrawal is joined by: Willy Allègre, biomedical R&D engineer at Electronic Lab of Kerpape Rehabilitation Center. Enzo Romero, in…

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The Future of Engineering Election Systems 23:36

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It's been a year of elections around the world. How do engineering and design choices affect the candidates running and results generated in our elections? And why do we have far more channels to rate our Uber drivers than we do our politicians? Host Guru Madhavan chairs a political summit with: Charles E. Phelps, provost emeritus of the University…

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The Future of Super Shoes 26:36

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Super shoes are reshaping distance running. Thanks to innovative materials and construction, this new type of footwear is engineered to help runners go quicker with less effort. So how fast can we go in the future? And is it cheating?! Ready? Set ... Go! Host Roma Agrawal races through a fascinating conversation with: Jared Ward, long distance runn…

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The Future of Bamboo Buildings 22:50

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Stronger than steel, more robust than concrete, more flexible than wood? Is bamboo the construction industry's new miracle material. And do bamboo buildings really perform better in earthquakes? Host George Imafidon constructs a fascinating conversation with Seb Kaminski, a structural engineering specialising in bamboo and seismic design. New episo…

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The Future of Swarm Robotics 24:36

1y ago24:36

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How might flocks of birds, nests of ants, and swarms of bees influence the future behaviour and self-organisation of robots? Welcome to the world of swarm engineering, where sci-fi meets bio-mimicry. George Imafidon hosts a soaring conversation with Dr. Razanne Abu-Aisheh, a robot swarms expert from Bristol University. New episodes - conversations …

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The Future of Space Flight 31:12

1y ago31:12

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Robotic spacecrafts? Manned missions to Mars? Affordable tourist trips to the stars? New life found? What is the likely future of space flight? Host Guru Madhavan pilots a soaring, speculative conversation with: Charles F. Bolden Jr., who in 2009 was appointed NASA Administrator by President Obama, making him only the second astronaut to hold that …

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The Future of Reversible Glue 20:04

1y ago20:04

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Could the creation of reversible glue unlock a new future for the way we recycle plastic bottles and their labels? Host George Imafidon gets stuck into a sticky conversation about glue with: Professor Mark Geoghegan, Roland Cookson Professor of Engineering Materials at Newcastle University Dr Adriana Sierra Romero, a nanotechnologist with a focus o…

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The Future of Concrete 31:15

1y ago31:15

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Cement production creates around 7% of man-made carbon emissions. Meanwhile, in the UK crumbling concrete is forcing schools to close ... So how big a problem is concrete, exactly?! George Imafidon gets in the mixer to discuss it with: Prof. Kevin Paine, Director of the Centre for Climate Adaptation and Environment Research at the University of Bat…

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The Future of AI Music & Instrument Making 30:04

1y ago30:04

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The way we make music is changing. AI songs are everywhere - even The Beatles used the technology last year. So what does a digitised, computerised future mean for the fate of artists and their acoustic instruments? Episode host Anna Ploszajski - a materials scientist and keen trumpeter - faces the music with: Lex Dromgoole, audio engineer & CEO of…

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The Future of Plastic Waste 31:47

1y ago31:47

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Why do we fixate on plastic as the main waste issue of our time? Is all plastic bad? Have we got Bags For Life and paper straws totally wrong? Anna Ploszajski - materials scientist and storyteller - assembles her first edition of Create The Future with: Dr Alicia Chrysostomou, polymer consultant and author of Plastics: Just A Load Of Rubbish? Dr Ka…

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The Future of Fashion Tech 21:05

1y ago21:05

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From AR shopping to new age sustainable materials to wearable AI, the world of fashion tech is starting to look very vibrant. Host Roma Agrawal weaves together a seamless conversation with: Louise Katzovitz, clothes designer & mechanical engineer. Tanya Saha Gupta, fashion-tech entrepreneur empowering fashion brands with access to circularity. New …

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The Future of Sanitary Engineering 26:26

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What happens after we flush? Sanitary engineers might just be the unsung heroes of civilisation, ensuring the safe disposal of waste water and assuring a supply of safe drinking water. Host Guru Madhavan gets his hands dirty, discussing sanitation systems with: Pam Elardo, former Deputy Commissioner for New York's Bureau of Wastewater Treatment And…

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The Future of Graphene, the "miracle" material 21:17

1+ y ago21:17

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Graphene is the world's thinnest, super-strong, super-flexible material. It could have dramatic applications in everything from engineering tissue to making new technological devices. George Imafidon discusses the possibilities - and the possible drawbacks - of this wonder material with James Baker, CEO of the Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre…

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The Future of Wind Power 22:37

1+ y ago22:37

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In February, the 2024 Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering was awarded to Andrew Garrad CBE and Henrik Stiesdal for their achievements in advancing the design, manufacture and deployment of high-performance wind turbines. Host Roma Agrawal talks to them about the political barriers they've faced, and the future of wind energy in the face of the cl…

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The Future of Digital Twin Hearts 25:24

1+ y ago25:24

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In the future, virtual models of our organs could aid the development of personalised medicine.⁠ These digital twins can be experimented on to identify the best possible treatment, without you having to go near a pill or surgeon’s knife. Host Roma Agrawal gets to the heart of the matter with: Roger Highfield, Science Director at the Science Museum,…

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The Future of Fire Safety 28:42

1+ y ago28:42

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What does the UK national anthem have to do with fire safety? And who is responsible for preventing fires of the future? Guru Madhavan - senior director of programs of the US National Academy of Engineering - chairs his first edition of Create The Future. His red hot guests are structural fire engineering expert Professor Luke Bisby, and fire safet…

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The Future Of Sports Engineering 26:57

1+ y ago26:57

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Have you ever paused to think about the maths, physics, and engineering behind your favourite piece of sporting equipment? Be it BMX, football boot, shuttlecock, or snowboard? Could engineers be the driving force behind the new sports of the future? What is Sports Engineering anyway?! George Imafidon - Extreme E race engineer - kicks-off a conversa…

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The Future of Space Telescopes 31:54

1+ y ago31:54

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Space telescopes don't just observe space, they’re located in space. The Hubble Telescope (1990) and the James Webb Space Telescope (2021) marked major turning points in our quest to unravel the mysteries of the universe. So just how big, how far, how powerful can the next telescopes go? Host Roma Agrawal zooms into this topic with the help of: Gar…

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The Future of Cameras 33:01

1+ y ago33:01

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Cameras are so integrated into our existence - via smart phones - that it's easy these days to give them little thought. But the technology is changing - and fast. From AI-powered cameras to 3D imaging and virtual reality experiences, the possibilities are endless. Roma Agrawal hosts a snappy conversation to get a snapshot of the future with: Geoff…

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The Future of Repairs 32:43

1+ y ago32:43

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Do you know how to fix a kettle? Or your smartphone? Or a lightsaber, for that matter? Professor Mark Miodownik (UCL Mechanical Engineering) believes we urgently need a "repairability revolution" to reduce the vast quantities of electrical and electronic waste produced each year. He chats to host Roma Agrawal MBE. Follow @QEPrize on Twitter, Instag…

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The Future (& History) of Time & Watchmaking 23:59

1+ y ago23:59

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The invention of timepieces was arguably more significant for humanity than the printing press or the wheel. So, how has timekeeping evolved over 40,000 years? How has it shaped society? And how will we keep track of time when our species starts to live on Mars? Do make time for this whistle-stop journey through the evolution of time-telling. Watch…

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The Future Of Motorsports Engineering 39:24

1+ y ago39:24

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What innovations from F1 impact our daily lives? Just how far can engineers push race cars? Is the motorsport industry the fastest and most effective R&D lab in the world? Our podcast host George Imafidon is a Performance Engineer with Team X44, Sir Lewis Hamilton's electric race team, as well as a board member at The Hamilton Commission. Joining G…

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The Future Of Green Hydrogen 35:51

1+ y ago35:51

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Made exclusively with renewable power, green hydrogen is emerging as a promising alternative to polluting fossil fuels. Is green hydrogen the fuel of the future? And what are the potential pitfalls? Joining host George Imafidon are: Caroline Hargrove, CTO for Ceres Power, who were awarded the 2023 MacRobert Award by the Royal Academy of Engineering…

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The Future Of Airports 29:14

1+ y ago29:14

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Is there a foolproof way of ensuring your checked baggage doesn't get lost in transit? How might drones revolutionise air travel? How long until the UK embraces Vertiports for electrical vertical take-off? Mohammad Taher aka Mo T aka The Airport Guy is an Aerodrome Systems Engineer at Heathrow. He discloses some airport secrets to host George Imafi…

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The Future Of Musical Cities 35:28

2y ago35:28

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How does listening to the rhythms of a city improve urban design and planning? Is music as important a resource as clean water or electricity? And what exactly is a Musical City? Tuning-up for a fascinating conversation with host Roma Agrawal are: Shain Shapiro, founder of the nonprofit Center for Music Ecosystems, and author of 'This Must Be The P…

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Chocolate, Toothbrush, Spoon: Everyday Engineering 32:17

2y ago32:17

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We often think of engineering as buildings, bridges, boats ... but what can the ordinary small objects that we put in our mouths teach us about an engineer's process? And why is breaking things just as important as making? British artist and materials engineer Zoe Laughlin opens up the doors to her Institute Of Making, a research club for those int…

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The Future Of Coastal Engineering 24:57

2y ago24:57

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How should we re-engineer our coastlines and oceans to boost marine biodiversity? Dive into this deep discussion between host Roma Agrawal and Jaime Ascencio, Coastal Engineer and CEO of Reefy, a startup focused on innovations for the blue economy. Follow @QEPrize on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook for more info. New episodes - conversations about…

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The Future Of Living & Sensing Cities 30:49

2y ago30:49

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What's the role of microbes in urban design? How can biology dictate buildings of the future? Should a city have senses? Avowed concrete lover Roma Agrawal constructs a fascinating conversation with two experts on Urban Ecology: Carlo Ratti is an architect, engineer, inventor, educator and activist. He's a professor at the Massachusetts Institute o…

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The Future Of Life On Mars 32:41

2y ago32:41

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Is there life on Mars? And why is it so vital for the future of humanity to find out the answer to that question? What are the ethical implications of the Mars Rover? Roma Agrawal hosts a rocket-fuelled conversation with two stellar experts: Dr. Jim Green, physicist and retired chief scientist for NASA. Abbie Hutty, who worked as lead structures en…