In this episode, our guest, Matthew Barnett Howland, a Director of Research and Development at an architecture firm and Associate Professor, discusses the whole life approach to architecture and environmental sustainability. We delve into the use of cork as the main material in a cork house, exploring its limitations and the decision-making process behind it. Mathew shares insights on working with materials like straw, hemp, timber, and cork, and his shift towards sustainable building methods.

The episode also covers structural considerations, challenges faced, and the connection between the design of the building and the life cycle of the material used. Tune in for an engaging conversation on architecture, materials, and sustainability.

Episode Links

• Matthew Barnett Howland website - https://www.matthewbarnetthowland.com/cork-house
• Design Museum exhibition - https://designmuseum.org/exhibitions/how-to-build-a-low-carbon-home
• BOOK - Buildings must die, a perverse view of architecture - https://tinyurl.com/yn5k37at
• A birdseye view of the bank of england (Joseph Michael Gandy) - https://collections.soane.org/object-p267
• Wup Doodle - http://wupdoodle.com/
• Targetting Zero - Simon Sturgis - https://www.targetingzero.co.uk/
• Arup - https://www.arup.com/
• Nettlecombe Craft School - https://www.nettlecombecraftschool.com/
• Nettlecombe Craft School Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nettlecombe_craft_school/
• Building Sustainability Podcast Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/buildingsustainability
• ACAN Natural Materials Talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mG-n-rTFoPY

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