Architecture is an intersection of art and science, but the art isn’t just in a beautiful facade. The real artwork in architecture is in the space between. It’s the experience, the livability and now, importantly, the sustainability of a space. Thinking in this way requires a creative mind, and the best of those minds are more than just architects - they are polymaths. Anthony Fieldman is a partner and architect at DIALOG, but he views his role as much more than that. He is someone who takes a broader, holistic approach to Architecture, so we’re speaking to him about the nature of creativity and architecture’s potential as a force for good.

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The climate crisis is no longer a future problem. As forests burn across North America we turn up the AC, which increases the fossil fuels we burn, which makes climate change happen faster. We need clean energy solutions, and we need people who know how to use them. Jordyn Burnouf is a member of Black Lake First Nation and grew up in a Métis community. She’s also an expert in clean energy from an indigenous perspective… which is about far more than just solar panels and wind turbines. We turned to her for community led answers to this urgent global question.

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The construction industry is overwhelmingly male, and notorious for sexist attitudes towards women. There’s also a huge labour shortage, and plenty of women out of work. So how do we get women into those rewarding and lucrative trade careers? Carol Moen is the CEO of Women Building Futures and she’s helping women achieve economic empowerment so they can build good futures for themselves… and maybe change the industry for the better in the process.

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To build good you need to use materials that have been built good. But how do we know that the materials we’re sourcing have been produced ethically, with sustainably sourced materials in an ethical work environment? The global economy is full of people looking to make a quick buck by producing things quickly, cheaply, and dirtily. Some big companies have even found child labour in their supply chains. Martin Kotula of SAP is an expert in supply chain transparency - he even did his PHD in sourcing and procurement. He helps us unpick those opaque supply chains, and shows how technology is changing global procurement for good.

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Immigration is key to building Canada’s future, but we haven’t been hitting the nail on the head so far... so how do we do it right? And how do we make sure that it works for everyone in Canada? Senator Ratna Omidvar is part of The Century Initiative, which means she wants to see 100 million Canadians by 2100. She chats to Tim about what our country looks like with that many people, and helps us plot a course to get there.

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Looking after our minds is not something that’s just nice to have, it’s a crucial part of our occupational health. People work better when they have that support. So where do we start? Psychiatrist Dr David Goldbloom walks us through how we build good environments and good jobs that look after everyone’s mental health… and it starts at home. Specifically, it starts with everyone having a home.

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How do we build better systems, better lives and a better place to live? How do we build… good? Tim Coldwell and Jen Hancock are back to ask those big questions. We’re aiming to make the construction industry (and the world) a better place to live and work. Back with weekly episodes starting July 7, 2021.

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With a vision to plant over 1 billion trees by 2030, the co-founders (and cousins) of tentree, Derrick Emsley and Stephen Emsley, believe that big change starts small. They join host Jen Hancock to discuss the unique business they've built around sustainable fashion with one goal in mind—plant ten trees for every item sold and protect and preserve the world. From humble beginnings in Saskatchewan, the Tentree story will inspire you with its creative business model and resulting global impact.

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How we design our cities has a huge impact on the health and wellness of people. In a recent series of articles, A healthy city, beyond cycling, Marianne Lefever and her co-author explore the complex interconnections of health and infrastructure. For example, cycling is a great way to create healthy opportunities for people in cities but depending on where you cycle, you could be exposing yourself to harmful air pollution that may make your choice to cycle more detrimental to your health! Together with host Jen Hancock, Marianne breaks down the challenges and opportunities facing cities around the world and how a people-first approach to design and infrastructure can not only improve health and wellness but save millions of taxpayer dollars in the process.

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We're better together, right? There’s no “I” in team. There are dozens of ways to say it, but no matter which we choose, working together is sometimes easier said than done. Today, Tim Coldwell is joined by Pat Boucher, the Vice President and Chief Transformation Officer for the Canada Border Services Agency, as they explore the role of government in society. They go into detail on how a collaborative approach between the private and public sectors can help build culture, drive innovation, and create stronger communities. Inclusive economies will never be achieved without strong public-private partnerships.

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