
Urban Forecast
The show where Ackroyd Lowrie's co-founder and director, Oliver Lowrie talks to the people defining the future of our cities. Discussing their background, what drives them and the insights they have learnt along the way. This is a show for investors, developers, planners, consultants and anyone who is interested in how we will work, live and play in the cities of the future and what that means for the property market today.
Podcasting since 2019 • 57 episodes
Urban Forecast
Latest Episodes
Why architects must build more than buildings to survive - leadership and profile with Alex Ely
In this episode of Urban Forecast, we sit down with Alex Ely, Founding Director of Mæ to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing architects today. From navigating procurement hurdles to finding a unique voice in the industry, we explore...
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Season 3
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Episode 30
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26:53

The Timber Ban | UK Regulations Killing Innovation & Blocking Net Zero?
Are the UK’s building regulations stalling progress towards net zero? In this episode of Urban Forecast, we discuss how current policies and industry fears are limiting the use of sustainable materials like timber. From towering timber structur...
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Season 3
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Episode 29
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11:35

The Future of Sustainable Construction
In this insightful episode, we delve into the complexities of carbon emissions within the construction industry. Our guest, Gilbert Lennox King, CEO and co-founder of Construction Carbon, shares his mission to simplify carbon management for dev...
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Season 3
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Episode 28
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36:01

The Future of Sustainable Design with Kelly Alvarez Doran
In this episode of Urban Forecast, we sit down with Kelly Alvarez Doran, Co-founder and CEO of Half Climate Design, to discuss the crucial role of embodied carbon in architecture. Kelly shares insights from his career, from working in mining to...
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Season 3
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Episode 27
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40:41

Why attend MIPIM | Is the largest event in Real Estate worth it?
In this special episode of Urban Forecast Podcast, we’re diving into the buzz of MIPIM – the global real estate event in Cannes. We discuss why we attend, how it compares to UKREiiF, and the evolving landscape of networking in the industry. Fro...
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Season 3
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Episode 26
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12:23
