SPAN (Structures, Practice & Natter) is a podcast and community of structural engineers passionate about the industry. We focus on knowledge sharing to aid professional development.
Future Construction Materials - Structural Behaviour (15)
Once upon a time in a land far away, Genevieve awoke from a lovely slumber in her wooden house. Although it was the dead of Winter, she had no need for central heating, thanks to the mycelium insulation between her wooden floors and walls. She gazed happily out of her wooden window (yes, her wooden window) at the suspension bridge constructed by millions of spiders which freely spanned 4km over the river beyond. She flung open the window with gaiety and took a great lungful of the crisp Winter air, which was completely absent of any harmful substances thanks to the photocatalytic 'air-purifying' paint which coated her house in a brilliant white to match the snow below...
Who said that 'once upon a time' had to refer to a time in the past...?
22 Jul 2025
GE…what a man, what a man - Engineers P&P (03)
Known for his work on bridges across the French railway network, Gustave Eiffel was a world-renowned engineer. Though trained in chemical engineering, his true legacy lies in the iconic structures he built—including a certain tower in Paris you’ve definitely heard of.
In this episode, we explore Eiffel’s contributions to the Statue of Liberty, his pioneering research in aerodynamics and meteorology, and the surprising backlash his famous tower initially received. Don’t miss Ellie’s dramatic reading of those scathing early reviews—if you can keep a straight face!
Happy listening!
24 Jun 2025
RICA - Learning from success (02)
The Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture (RICA) exemplifies regenerative design principles, drawing inspiration from thriving living systems to create a climate-positive agricultural school.
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