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Futurebuild 4 -6 March 2025 London ExCeL

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Futurebuild 4 -6 March 2025 London ExCeL

Join Futurebuild from 04 – 06 March 2025 at London’s ExCeL, the most impactful event in sustainable innovation for the built environment. Discover the latest products, solutions, and insights that will help you achieve your sustainability goals and drive meaningful change.

As Futurebuild celebrates its 20th anniversary, the theme for 2025 is Impact—marking two decades of driving positive change in the built environment and the communities we serve. Be part of this milestone event and contribute to shaping a more sustainable future. Register nowfor your free ticket.

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Surface Design Show 4- 6 February 2025, London

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Surface Design Show 4- 6 February 2025, London

EMBRACE THE WORLD OF MATERIAL INNOVATION

Join thousands of professionals from across the A&D sector, and be inspired by 180 exhibiting companies, dedicated to furthering material innovation.

4-6 February 2025 at the Business Design Centre, Islington, London.

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Chatham House Climate and Energy Summit 18-19 March 2025

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Chatham House Climate and Energy Summit 18-19 March 2025

On the road to COP30, join governments and businesses for two days of interactive discussion exploring strategies to secure a resilient future. Two days of high-level panel dialogues, networking sessions and an interactive workshop under the Chatham House Rule will focus on multi-stakeholder collaboration for increased ambition, action and impact.

Join us!

Chatham House Climate and Energy Summit
18-19 March 2025 | In-person and broadcast live

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Designing Healthy, Sustainable BIOPHILIC Buildings for the Future

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Designing Healthy, Sustainable BIOPHILIC Buildings for the Future

As the climate crisis and mental health challenges collide, the built environment has a crucial role to play in supporting human wellbeing. In a wide-ranging discussion, hosted at Anticipate London, and chaired by Dr Vanessa Champion, founder and editor of the Journal of Biophilic Design, experts from the fields of architecture, sustainability, and design explored how green buildings can nurture both physical and mental health. Watch the discussion with Rob Buckley, Head of Sustainability at QODA Consulting, Astrid Hugo, Senior Sustainability Specialist, at Gensler and Anthony Thistleton-Smith, Co-Founder of Waugh Thistleton Architects.

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The inaugural Biophilic Design Conference 2024

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The inaugural Biophilic Design Conference 2024

London’s iconic Barbican conservatory couldn’t have been more fitting for a conference dedicated to the immense benefits of a world designed with biophilic principles. Visionaries, designers, architects, lawyers, academics, entrepreneurs, advocates and professionals across various walks in life, came together to share their perspectives for one full day in a series of talks. 

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Biophilic Desining Enhancing Wellbeing - Part 1

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Biophilic Desining Enhancing Wellbeing - Part 1

This was part 1 of an interview with Jeffrey Hart of the Building Sustainability Podcast. Tables were turned and he was interviewing our founder, Vanessa Champion.

In this episode, guest Vanessa Champion discusses biophilia and biophilic design, emphasizing the importance of nature connection and its benefits for well-being and the environment. We explore underappreciated biophilic patterns, healthcare benefits, materials, and so much more.

Overall, the focus is on improving the built environment for people and the planet through biophilic design.

Part 1!

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Biophilic Design Enhancing Wellbeing - Part 2

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Biophilic Design Enhancing Wellbeing - Part 2

I really enjoyed this discussion with the lovely Jeffrey Hart, this is Part 2.

In this episode, we explors the fascinating world of biophilic design and its potential impact on sustainable and ethical practices. We delve into the use of clay, earth materials, and mushroom mycelium as tactile and eco-friendly alternatives. The episode also touches upon the challenges of promoting green alternatives in mainstream industries and the potential positive effects of biophilic design on employee ethics and productivity.

Lastly, Vanessa highlights the growing popularity of biophilic design and its numerous benefits, from improved air quality to increased real estate value.

Tune in for an intriguing discussion on incorporating nature into indoor spaces for a more sustainable and enjoyable environment.

Building Sustainability Podcast (Part 2!)

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