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How are designers responding to the climate crisis?     This is a podcast by Future Observatory, the Design Museum’s research programme for the green transition. Hosts Justin McGuirk and Cher Potter talk to design researchers investigating alternative materials, methods and systems for a more ecologically conscious future.  The Future Observatory podcast is supported by the Design Museum and the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). The producers are Marie Keyworth and Sarah Treanor and the music is by Takahisa Mitsumori. Subscribe to the Future Observatory newsletter at futureobservatory.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episódios

  1. Algae Farming, with Samuel Iliffe 

    02/08/2023

    Algae Farming, with Samuel Iliffe 

    In this episode, Cher talks to materials engineer Samuel Iliffe about his prototype floating phosphorous farm, designed to capture algae and control water pollution in the UK.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    19min
  2. Luxury from Landfill, with Elvis & Kresse 

    01/08/2023

    Luxury from Landfill, with Elvis & Kresse 

    In this episode, Cher meets with Elvis & Kresse, the luxury design label working with waste – specifically discarded firehoses – to develop a regenerative fashion brand.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    18min
  3. Stone Age revival, with Amin Taha 

    31/07/2023

    Stone Age revival, with Amin Taha 

    In this episode, Justin talks to architect Amin Taha about how reviving the use of stone as a structural material could significantly reduce the construction industry's carbon footprint.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    21min
  4. Recycling Colour, with Aida Rafat 

    30/07/2023

    Recycling Colour, with Aida Rafat 

    In this episode, Cher meets with chemical engineer Aida Rafat to discuss how the extraction of fabric dyes could revolutionise the way we reuse and recycle the colour of our clothes.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    17min
  5. Growing a Home, with Material Cultures

    29/06/2023

    Growing a Home, with Material Cultures

    In this episode, Justin talks to architecture practice Material Cultures whose bioregional approach to construction can not only cut carbon emissions, but also improve biodiversity where homes are built.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    17min
  • 5 episódios

Sobre

How are designers responding to the climate crisis?     This is a podcast by Future Observatory, the Design Museum’s research programme for the green transition. Hosts Justin McGuirk and Cher Potter talk to design researchers investigating alternative materials, methods and systems for a more ecologically conscious future.  The Future Observatory podcast is supported by the Design Museum and the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). The producers are Marie Keyworth and Sarah Treanor and the music is by Takahisa Mitsumori. Subscribe to the Future Observatory newsletter at futureobservatory.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Criado por
    Future Observatory
  • Episódios
    5
  • Classificação
    Livre
  • Copyright
    © Future Observatory
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    Future Observatory podcast

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