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Constructive Voices

Jackie De Burca
Energy Performance Of Buildings Directive
Nature Credits
Neurosustainability
Ireland
Pocket Forests
Built Environment
Upcycling
Dublin, Ireland
Climate Change
Nature-Based Architecture
Biodiversity
Old Growth Forests
Climate Justice
Floating Neighborhoods
EU Nature Credits
Ecosia
Irish Green Building Council
COP30
Public Transport
Circular Economy

Constructive Voices is an award-winning global platform and media brand dedicated to accelerating positive change in the built environment. We connect the dots between sustainability, biodiversity, design, development, health, policy, innovation and community by creating conversations that break down silos and bring important ideas to wider audiences. Through podcasts, video, editorial content and... more

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“We have a solution that is already here. It’s already doing the work that needs to be done. And all we have to do is let them complete the job.” Paul Koberstein

He has spent forty years reporting on the forests of the Pacific Northwest — and he is ... more

“I grew up with my parents telling me stories about the ancient Persian civilisation… and I created this huge passion for ancient civilisations.” Moein Nodehi

Moein Nodehi Constructive Voices Podcast Cover

He was born in the middle of war.

As conf... more

What if “healthy ageing” isn’t just about genes, diet, or healthcare — but also about the streets you navigate, the air you breathe, the noise you sleep through, and the buildings you spend 90% of your life inside?

“This conversation makes the case ... more

Neuro-Sustainability: Designing Places Where Brains Can Thrive

What if sustainability wasn’t only about carbon, materials, and energy — but also about the human brain?

In this second episode of the mini-series about neuro-sustainability, neuroscien... more

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Paul Koberstein
Environmental journalist and co-author of Canopy of Titans, The Life and Times of the Great North American Temperate Rainforest
Author, Canopy of Titans
Episode: The Forest Behind The Timber: Paul Koberstein On Old Growth, Wildfire & Why How We Build Matters
Moein Nodehi
Founder of Biotonomy, champion of nature-based building
Biotonomy
Episode: Moein Nodehi: From War and Exile to Reimagining How We Build
Agustín Ibáñez
Director of Global Research Networks at the Global Brain Health Institute, Trinity College Dublin; Scientific Director of the Latin American Brain Health Institute
Global Brain Health Institute, Trinity College Dublin; Latin American Brain Health Institute
Episode: Neurosustainability: How the Built Environment Shapes Brain Health, Ageing & Resilience
Burcin Ikiz
Neuroscientist; founder/director of Econuro; leader of Neuroclimate Working Group
Neuroclimate Working Group; Econuro
Episode: Neurosustainability: How the Built Environment Shapes Brain Health, Ageing & Resilience
Burçin Ikiz
Neuroscientist, founder of Neuroclimate Working Group and EcoNeuro
Neuroclimate Working Group; EcoNeuro
Episode: Neurosustainability: Designing Places Where Brains Can Thrive
Mohamed Hesham Khalil
Architect, neuroscience researcher, PhD candidate at University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge
Episode: Neurosustainability & the Built Environment-Why Your Brain Needs Better Cities
Theodore Hanein
Professor of Construction Materials Science, University of Leeds
University of Leeds
Episode: From Rubble to Resilience Circular Reconstruction for Rebuilding Ukraine
Roman Pushko
CEO and Co-Founder, Rethink Ukraine
Rethink Ukraine
Episode: From Rubble to Resilience Circular Reconstruction for Rebuilding Ukraine
Andy Horsley
Head of Innovate Ukraine program delivery
Innovate Ukraine (UK FCDO program)
Episode: From Rubble to Resilience Circular Reconstruction for Rebuilding Ukraine

Hosts

Jackie De Burca
Host of Constructive Voices
Ciara O'Brien
Host/Interviewer on Constructive Voices

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 9 ratings
  • Lets build with the environment in mind

    I discovered Constructive Voices through a Client of mine and have thoroughly enjoyed Jackie’s episodes, particularly those touching on the environmental impact of construction and how we can build with the environment in mind. Keep them coming!

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    Mdlmdlmdl2025
    Swedena year ago
  • Amazing podcast!

    Awesome podcast, would highly recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Silvio Panicucci
    United States5 years ago
  • Great pod!

    Very informative & interesting!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Isaia Schiavone
    United States5 years ago
  • Amazing!

    The most amazing podcast anywhere

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Valentina Cattaneo
    United States5 years ago
  • Love it!!

    So many great tips!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cora Loggia
    United States5 years ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Fans appreciate diverse, global guest perspectives and tangible takeaways for sustainability in the built environment.
Audience notes high-quality production and clear, research-backed conversations.
Listeners praise the host's interviewing style and the show's practical, solution-focused discussions.

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A Sustainable Snapshot of Cobh: Local Action, Global Implications
Q: Would you like to introduce yourself to the audience?
Stephen Barrett introduces himself as the Programme Manager for Whole Life Carbon Projects at the Irish Green Building Council, outlining his focus on carbon in the built environment beyond energy, including materials and demolition.
Everest: The Transformative Power of Nature: 8 Big Lessons from Everest with David Picton
Q: What were the biggest physical and mental challenges, and how did you cope?
Altitude, extreme weather, and the need to stay connected with a team; coping involved training, strategic pacing, using Diamox for altitude adaptation, and leaning on teammates.
Leading Change: Gretchen Gagel on Women Thriving in Construction
Q: How does grounded self-leadership differ from traditional leadership approaches?
Grounded self-leadership centers on the leader's own values and purpose as the foundation for influencing and developing others, rather than focusing on titles or hierarchical power.
Leading Change: Gretchen Gagel on Women Thriving in Construction
Q: Do you want to talk about that turning point and how you believe it shaped your own path?
She explains rejecting Harvard to pursue engineering, which led to unconventional roles like operations management and eventually to leadership positions that emphasized mentorship and inclusion.
Neurosustainability: How the Built Environment Shapes Brain Health, Ageing & Resilience
Q: What is the exposome, and why is it central to brain health?
The exposome comprises physical and social environmental factors such as temperature, pollution, greenness, safety, education, and inequality. Together these factors shape health and behavior beyond genetics, and their cumulative impact on brain health becomes clearer when we study how macro conditions interact with microenvironments.

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What is Constructive Voices about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A globally focused show that stitches together sustainability, biodiversity, design, policy, and community to explore practical paths toward a better built environment. Across episodes, conversations frequently center on green building, climate resilience, nature-based solutions, and the interplay between health, policy, and urban design. Notable strengths include high-profile guests from architecture, environmental science, and policy, plus discussions that connect research insights to real-world applications like retrofitting buildings, circular reconstruction, and nature-positive finance. The hosts curate thoughtful, accessible dialogues that translate complex topics into actionable ideas for practitioners, NGOs, and industry leaders loo... more

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Recent guests on Constructive Voices include:

1. Paul Koberstein
2. Moein Nodehi
3. Agustín Ibáñez
4. Burcin Ikiz
5. Burçin Ikiz
6. Mohamed Hesham Khalil
7. Theodore Hanein
8. Roman Pushko

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