60 acast.com Future Observatory podcast https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/futureobservatory en Future Observatory design, design museum, sustainability, designresearch, research, architecture,environmental , recycling Future Observatory Interviews with the design researchers who are designing for the future 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.


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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.


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]]> false Future Observatory info+643eb93e34dc2b0011da4e44@mg-eu.acast.com 643eb93e34dc2b0011da4e44 futureobservatory episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/643eb93e34dc2b0011da4e44/1690811608033-bc76fe3e6b79d0b86cec63165453efa6.jpeg https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/futureobservatory Future Observatory podcast Algae Farming, with Samuel Iliffe  Algae Farming, with Samuel Iliffe  Wed, 02 Aug 2023 11:38:31 GMT 19:02 64c8ded6c9f4850011e67854 false https://futureobservatory.org/programme/podcast/samuel-iliffe 64c8ded6c9f4850011e67854 643eb93e34dc2b0011da4e44 full 1 5 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. 



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]]> 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. 



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]]> <![CDATA[Luxury from Landfill, with Elvis & Kresse ]]> Tue, 01 Aug 2023 15:51:44 GMT 17:59 64c8dc1ed9a4210011a37494 false https://futureobservatory.org/programme/podcast/elvis-kresse 64c8dc1ed9a4210011a37494 643eb93e34dc2b0011da4e44 bonus 1 4 In this episode, Cher meets with Elvis & Kresse, the luxury design label working with waste – specifically discarded firehoses – to develop a regenerative fashion brand.


 

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]]> In this episode, Cher meets with Elvis & Kresse, the luxury design label working with waste – specifically discarded firehoses – to develop a regenerative fashion brand.


 

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]]> Stone Age revival, with Amin Taha  Stone Age revival, with Amin Taha  Mon, 31 Jul 2023 11:39:17 GMT 20:53 64c8dbd4e7bb9200112a04e8 false https://futureobservatory.org/programme/podcast/amin-taha 64c8dbd4e7bb9200112a04e8 643eb93e34dc2b0011da4e44 full 1 3 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. 





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]]> 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. 





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]]> Recycling Colour, with Aida Rafat  Recycling Colour, with Aida Rafat  Sun, 30 Jul 2023 11:39:46 GMT 16:32 64c8db85c9f4850011e5e6a9 false https://futureobservatory.org/programme/podcast/aida-rafat 64c8db85c9f4850011e5e6a9 643eb93e34dc2b0011da4e44 full 1 2 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. 




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]]> 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. 




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]]> Growing a Home, with Material Cultures Growing a Home, with Material Cultures Thu, 29 Jun 2023 14:26:08 GMT 16:46 64c7ddcb0e1a7c00110e5f8b false https://futureobservatory.org/programme/podcast/material-cultures 64c7ddcb0e1a7c00110e5f8b 643eb93e34dc2b0011da4e44 full 1 1 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. 




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]]> 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. 




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