SJ Real Impact Podcast SJ

An environmental engineer ahead of his time, Patrick Bellew, SJ’s Chief Sustainability Officer, has always been determined to work with architects in a different way to do more with less, and to experiment new ways to engineer buildings.
Hear from Patrick as he traces his unexpected journey into environmental engineering and his thoughts on pursuing low carbon and nature-based solutions as he envisions a future where architecture seamlessly integrates with engineering. 
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Singapore was ranked the fifth most liveable city in the world in 2023, a powerful testimony to the hard work urban planners, designers, engineers and facility management professionals put in day after day to maintain the Republic as a global business hub. Connectivity, sustainability, inclusivity and space efficiency are top design objectives in this dense city. Deputy CEO at SAA Architects, Michael Leong, guides us through the transformative impact of transit-oriented developments including the award-winning Northpoint City.  
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How do we learn from the world’s best designer - nature? The short answer: Biomimicry. Jamie Miller, Director of Biomimicry, B+H Architects, shares his growing passion to apply nature’s basic principles to create a more sustainable built environment.
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Empathy is an important consideration if designers want to create spaces that truly resonate with the end users. How does immersive design principles influence healthcare facilities? Charles Arnal, Senior Associate Director at SAA Architects, shares insights on how he and his team leaned on user experience and needs to design Singapore’s multiple award-winning nursing facility, St Joseph’s Home.
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Coastal protection is a core part of James Lam’s work as Surbana Jurong’s Managing Director for Coastal Engineering. Listen to his podcast as he shares about the importance of biomimicry and adaptability in planning coastal protection measures, while balancing national development needs. 
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Transitioning to renewable energy is often a delicate balance between reliability, sustainability and affordability. Tan Wooi Leong, Managing Director for Energy & Industrial at Surbana Jurong explains this trilemma countries confront as they power towards a net zero future. 
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