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Chasing zero

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18 May 2023

Episode 605

29 minutes


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Cities around the world are making commitments to reduce their net carbon emissions to zero. But what are the steps being taken to ensure this goal is achieved, and who is leading the race towards a greener urban future?

18 May 2023

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Chapter 1

9 minutes


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Chapter 1

Fossil fuel free development

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PLP Architecture’s Midori Ainoura discusses her firm’s sustainability focus and how innovative heating systems can drive down emissions.

9 minutes

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Chapter 2

7 minutes


Photo: Tuomas Uusheimo

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Chapter 2

Water and sanitation

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We speak to Venice Biennale Finnish pavilion curator Arja Renell and Hanna Harris, chief design officer for Helsinki, about innovations and efforts in revolutionising sanitation and water use.

7 minutes

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Chapter 3

11 minutes


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Chapter 3

Green rooftops

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Fabrix’s Clive Nichol and Léon van Geest of Rotterdam Rooftop Days on the benefits of thinking differently when it comes to what sits atop our buildings.

11 minutes

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