Future Observatory podcast

About Future Observatory podcast

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 (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Publisher

Future Observatory

Category

arts · business · technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

29 Jun 2023

Latest episode

2 Aug 2023

Latest episodes

5 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   2 Aug 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 (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

2. 

   1 Aug 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 (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

3. 

   31 Jul 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 (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

4. 

   30 Jul 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 (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

5. 

   29 Jun 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 (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

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