Building Sustainability Podcast

Jeffrey Hart

The majority of homes currently being built are bad for the earth, the occupants and the builder’s health. Every fortnight, join Jeffrey Hart as he talks to designers, builders, makers, dreamers and doers. Exploring the wide world of sustainability in the built environment by talking to wonderful people who are doing excellent things. Whether you want to learn more about natural materials, are navigating your own self build, or just want to know that better alternatives are out there, this is the podcast for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Building Sustainability Podcast

Episodes (141)

Apr 22, 2025 Saving Swifts: A Brick for the Birds - Hannah Bourne-Taylor - BS133
Mar 10, 2025 Circular, Modular, Hemp Construction - Chloe Donovan - BS132
Dec 13, 2024 From Constraints to Creativity: The Art of Sustainable Renovations - Sigi Koko - BS131

Building Sustainability Podcast

Apr 22, 2025
1½ hours
186 MB

Swifts are among the most remarkable birds on Earth — they sleep on the wing, migrate thousands of miles, and return each year to nest in the same tiny holes in our buildings. But as we insulate, repoint, and renovate, those nesting sites are vanishing — and so are the birds. This week, Jeffrey speaks with Hannah Bourne-Taylor — author, activist, and the powerhouse behind the campaign to mandate “swift bricks” in all new UK homes. From raising wild birds in Ghana to walking naked through Westminster with painted feathers, Hannah’s journey is as bold as it is heartfelt. Ful...

Building Sustainability Podcast

Saving Swifts: A Brick for the Birds - Hannah Bourne-Taylor - BS133

Jeffrey Hart

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