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Zero Ambitions Podcast

Jeff and Dan
Sustainability
Embodied Carbon
Energy Efficiency
Retrofit
Moisture Management
Low-Carbon Retrofit
Passive House
Natural Materials
Construction Industry
Structural Engineering
Decarbonisation
Decarbonization
Fuel Poverty
Retrofit Academy
U-Value Calculator
Circular Economy
Loop Your Spare
Construction Waste
Healthy Homes Hub
UK Net Zero Carbon Building Standard

Zero Ambitions is a consultancy and weekly podcast about sustainability and the built environment. We find interesting and experienced guests who know what they're talking about, usually to discuss how we navigate the complexity of decarbonisation and sustainability in the built environment and its many related sectors. The success of the podcast has seen it grow into a consultancy, Zero Ambitions... more

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Latest Episodes

We're back! And we’re talking about the value of post-occupancy evaluation (POE) with Tom Robins and Leigh Fairbrother of Switchee.

Their business is POE for landlords that’s intended to improve the quality of life for the residents that they rely o... more

In this episode, we are joined by Attzaz Rashid (Barratt London) and Joel Callow (Beyond Carbon) to talk about Barratt London's move into Passive House.

It was a chance to get into what attracted Barratt to developing this Lo-E homes proposition and... more

Is there a collaboration problem in retrofit within the social housing sector? That was the premise for this conversation with Rafe Bertram, an architect and retrofit expert—appearing in a personal capacity—who was very surprised when I posed the que... more

This episode is all about case study in circularity and a group of people turning waste into useful materials for the built environment. Daniel Dinizo and Charmaine Cu-Unjieng of NaturLoop are bringing a new bio-based product to market that transform... more

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Recent Guests

Rafe Bertram
Built environment sustainability lead at Enfield Council and former architect, focused on retrofit
Enfield Council
Episode: Reducing the cost of retrofit through collaboration and opportunism, with Rafe Bertram
Daniel Dinizo
Co-founder and CEO of NaturLoop
NaturLoop
Episode: Circularity, supply chains, and bringing a bio-based material to market, with Daniel Dinizo and Charmaine Cu-Unjieng (NaturLoop)
Charmaine Cu-Unjieng
Co-founder of NaturLoop, with a background in international development.
NaturLoop
Episode: Circularity, supply chains, and bringing a bio-based material to market, with Daniel Dinizo and Charmaine Cu-Unjieng (NaturLoop)
Ian Bhullar
Director for the Sustainability Policy Team at UK Finance
UK Finance
Episode: Greening homes and creating growth—the UK finance sector is seriously interested in green building, with Ian Bhullar and Ronnell Reffell (UK Finance)
Ronnell Reffell
Policy Manager within the Mortgages team at UK Finance
UK Finance
Episode: Greening homes and creating growth—the UK finance sector is seriously interested in green building, with Ian Bhullar and Ronnell Reffell (UK Finance)
Nick Taylor
One of the founders of Building Atlas
Building Atlas
Episode: Big plans for tackling non-residential retrofit, with Nick Taylor and Olga Khroustaleva (Building Atlas)
Olga Khroustaleva
Co-founder of Building Atlas with a tech background
Building Atlas
Episode: Big plans for tackling non-residential retrofit, with Nick Taylor and Olga Khroustaleva (Building Atlas)
Rose Chard
Dr. Rose Chard, designer and researcher at Energy Systems Catapult
Energy Systems Catapult
Episode: Prescription heating and experiments for a just transition, with Rose Chard (Energy Systems Catapult)
Emma Fletcher
A professional in development and energy solutions at Octopus Energy.
Octopus Energy
Episode: Zero Bills Homes: a new building standard for residential construction? With Nigel Banks and Emma Fletcher (Octopus Energy)

Hosts

Jeff Colley
Co-host of the podcast and Editor of Passive House Plus.
Dan Hyde
Co-host of the podcast and experienced in user experience design.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 117 ratings
  • Two blokes talking over the guest for 90 mins

    Some interesting bits but after several years the hosts still havnt learned to structure an interview, not talk over the guests or know how to edit.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Passive house designer
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • Excellent

    Keep up the great work

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Still_listening7
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Informative Pod

    It could improve the intro music for sure.

    It could be edited down for more accessible listening (40-50 min max).

    But they do often have excellent guests, know their stuff and make an effort to engage and explain.

    Have kept on listening for about two years now so they’re definitely doing some stuff very well!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    NZ Neil
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Blokes talking to blokes

    Accompanied by the most tedious opening music self-produced on the internet.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Holland Park
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Great!

    Fantastic podcast! Very glad I found it. All architects should be listening to this 👍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Blyth architect
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Overall, the show is considered a vital resource for professionals and enthusiasts in sustainable building practices.

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Can we address the decarbonisation of homes by focusing on health? With Jenny Danson (Healthy Homes Hub)
Q: Can you explain why health should be at the heart of decarbonisation efforts?
Health-centered strategies will naturally lead to better decarbonisation outcomes without compromising the quality of living for residents.
Battery storage, lancing boilers, and decentralised energy grids: a Decent way to manage your electricity, with Tom Cox and Sally Sattary (Decent Energy)
Q: How does the Shifter platform work?
It optimizes energy usage based on forecasted needs while considering costs and carbon intensity.
Battery storage, lancing boilers, and decentralised energy grids: a Decent way to manage your electricity, with Tom Cox and Sally Sattary (Decent Energy)
Q: What prompted you to start Decent Energy?
Tom noticed inefficiencies and problems after getting solar panels installed and wanted to solve these issues using technology.

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What is Zero Ambitions Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focused on sustainability and the built environment, the podcast engages industry experts to discuss the complexities of decarbonization and related challenges within various sectors. The conversations often revolve around innovative building practices, retrofitting strategies, and sustainability initiatives, aiming to educate listeners on enhancing energy efficiency and sustainable living practices. Unique insights from guests who represent a spectrum of fields—from architecture to finance—contribute to a deeper understanding of how these sectors can collectively address climate change issues and promote a transition to greener solutions. The hosts are committed to fostering informed discussions that resonate with both professionals within... more

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Recent guests on Zero Ambitions Podcast include:

1. Rafe Bertram
2. Daniel Dinizo
3. Charmaine Cu-Unjieng
4. Ian Bhullar
5. Ronnell Reffell
6. Nick Taylor
7. Olga Khroustaleva
8. Rose Chard

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