Welcome back to DefignTalks, in this episode Glenn Murdoch (Architectural Designer) is joined by Andrew Mackay and Israel MacDonald from New Zealand Steel to talk about steel and its role in the buildings we design.

In this episode, Casey Curtis and Ian Cumberpatch are joined by Ben Comber, from Studio Now (formerly with Studio Well Architecture). Ben is an Architectural Designer with a philosophy of achieving wellness through architecture. Together they talk about the role size plays when it comes to our homes and how these have changed over time. They discuss New Zealand's existing housing stock and the challenges these present. They ask, do we need to build smaller, and if so, why?

In this episode, Glenn Murdoch (Architectural Designer) talks with guest Dene Cook, Divisional Technical Manager for Concrete at Fletcher Building, they chat about the concrete industry and its role in the carbon story.

In this episode of DefignTalks, Casey Curtis and Glenn Murdoch (Architectural  Designers) talk with Fiona Short, Sustainability Lead at Warren and Mahoney, about the opportunity intensification can play in decarbonising our buildings.

In this episode of DefignTalks we take on operational energy, and ask, how big is the problem? As we design more durable buildings does the balance need to change? Hosts Glenn Murdoch and Casey Curtis are joined by Jason Quinn for this episode. Jason is the founding director of Sustainable Engineering Ltd. His work focuses on the intersection of physics and building design and he has outspoken views on New Zealand housing.

Welcome to DefignTalks - In this first episode, designers Glenn Murdoch, Casey Curtis and Ian Cumberpatch set the scene for the series. Climate change and architecture is the focus and they explore the questions - What is the impact that buildings do or do not have on the climate? What role does the architectural design fraternity play in changing the way our buildings are built?