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Landscape architect Claire Hobart of Grants Associates joins Catherine in The Green Room this month for a discussion around the Covid. They discuss the impact the pandemic has had on our cities, how the public’s views of outdoor spaces and priorities have changed, the Inequality in access to green space in urban environments and what we can do to equalise this.

We are joined in The Green Room this month by Simon Pitkeathley (Chief Executive of Camden Highline & Camden Town Unlimited) for a chat about the much anticipated Camden Highline aka London’s new park in the sky. We discuss how the project came about, how it has and continues to engage the local community, why James Corner Field Operations were chosen and the impact Covid had on development. 

Nivedita Vijayan of Jacobs joins Catherine in The Green Room this month for a discussion around Urban Design and why it needs to be considered much earlier in the planning and design process. She talks about her growth and experiences in the design industry, the impact of great Urban Design in our communities and she touches on her work with Urban Design London.

Jane Findlay, president of the Landscape Institute joins us in The Green Room this month for an insightful discussion around landscape architecture. We touch on the value of great landscape architecture and the impact it can have on society, how the Landscape Institute is actively raising the profile the profession and most importantly, why landscape architects should have ‘a seat at the table’.

Happy New Year all and welcome back to The Green Room! It’s our first episode of the year and we’re kicking off with a bang. We’re joined by Mike Wilderink of The Outdoor Deck Company for an eye-opening discussion on how fire safety regulations have changed over the past 2 years, the impact on our industry and what it means for landscape architects. We also touch on how regulations have influen...

In the first of 2 parts in #Decarbonised - Alistair Bayford, Director of Business Development at Maylim joins Catherine in The Green Room for a discussion around sustainability, the decarbonising of construction and its supply chain and what landscape architects and designers can do to drive change.

In part 2 of Decarbonising Construction, we conclude our discussion with Alistair Bayford (Maylim) on sustainability and its effects in our industries. Alistair shares his thoughts on how manufactures can support the decarbonising of the supply chain and he answers our quick fire questions.

In the second episode of our sustainability series, #Decarbonised - Martin Hunter of Robert Bray Associates joins us in The Green Room for a discussion around the significance of SuDS (sustainable drainage systems) in combating climate change and how they compare with the traditional engineered approach. 

In the third episode of #Decarbonised, we are joined by Jonathan Bourne, Sales Director at Bourne Amenity who manufacture high quality bespoke topsoils and substrates. Tune in as Jonathan educates us on “good soil”, it’s significance and how it impacts sustainability across the supply chain.

In the penultimate episode of our #Decarbonised series, we ventured out to Essex for a chat with the UK’s leading tropical timber reclamation specialists, Ashwells Timber. Joined by Janine Davies-Tut (Managing Director) and Deb Davies-Tut (Operations and Marketing Manager ) who are at the head of the business - they share their story, we discuss the significance of reusing materials within the...

In the final episode of our #Decarbonised series, Alex Lowenhoff from Outerspace joins us for a chat on all things circular economy. We kick off discussing the meaning of the concept the impact and the benefits - we delve into policy, how Outerspace have adapted their approaches and how the concept can be applied across the architecture, urban design and construction industries. Make sure you t...

Welcome to The Green Room #Decarbonised – our 5-part series tackling sustainability with key heads in our network.

This month we discuss the ambitious Urban Nature Project, how it came about, what they hope to achieve with it and how local communities, tech and science come together to make this unique concept come to life.

Graham joins us in The Green Room for an inspiring chat about the Groundwork concept, the vast amount of ongoing initiatives and how they support local communities. Graham also discusses his response to the Queen’s speech earlier this year and his thoughts on the Levelling-up and Regeneration bill.

Kim Morrish from Ground Control joins Catherine in The Green Room for a chat around their unique approach to sustainability, their journey to carbon neutral in 2020 and key sustainability initiatives that she and her team have launched in the last few years.

This month we are joined in the Green Room by Sarah Bridger, a Landscape Architect at Norwich Council. We discuss her journey from private to public sector, her key takeaways from both ends of the spectrum, the factors involved in cultivating successful landscape architecture projects and more!

In our final episode of 2022, Catherine is joined by Graham Edward (Edward Architecture) and Tim Reid (Urban Wilderness), to discuss this awesome community-led project in Leeds -  to transform the iconic Holbeck Viaduct into a multi-functional green space for locals to enjoy. The pair share their journey from concept to fruition, some challenges along the way and their overall vision for what H...

“If you could put a bench anywhere in the world, where would it be and why?” It’s a question we ask every guest we invite into The Green Room and we love hearing their responses.

Fiona Cummings, Environment and Sustainability Officer at Malborough Highways, Joins Catherine in The Green Room to chat all things sustainability and what it means for highways companies in the UK

Today we're joined by Clay Baylor, Projects Director at Publica. He shares his journey working within landscape architecture and urban design: the differences in infrastructure between the UK and the US, how both view the profession and the impact of allelopathy and changing plant palettes.

Meet the Humanitarian Landscape Collective, a network of professionals who operate to bridge the gap between humanitarian work and landscape architecture, highlighting the crucial role landscape architecture can play in helping the most vulnerable.

This month, Marianna Marques, a Landscape Architect from Deacon Design, joins us in The Green Room to share her experiences breaking into the profession

What happens when you remove cars from one of the busiest roads and intersections in London, and prioritise people and plants?  The new Strand Aldwych. The newly pedestrianised area has already picked up a bouquet of awards and generated lots of coverage. So Cannon Ivers, design lead of The Strand redesign and Director at Landscape Architecture practise LDA Design joins us for a chat about the ...

As a former product designer, Maria Gutierrez shares her journey as a product designer in Colombia to becoming a landscape architect in the UK

With a vibrant mission to Live In Painted Cities, Lee Bofkin, CEO and co-founder of #GlobalStreetArt joins us to discuss the importance of street art and how our urban landscape can benefit from joyful murals representing and bringing together communities.

Landscape Architect and Author Alexandra Steed joins us to talk about how we can help repair humanity's broken relationship with nature through our roles as professionals and citizens.

Join Catherine as she chats with Sophie Trotman, Head of Place Branding, Marketing and Communications at Notting Hill Genesis, about how the best places aren't decorated with art... they're born from it. When artists join the conversation from day one, local stories shape every curve of a bench, every thoughtful detail that makes a space sing with authenticity.

In this episode, Alexandra Gomes discusses her research on urban dynamics, focusing on social spatial inequalities, the role of urban design in creating equitable cities, and the importance of leveraging data while maintaining human experiences in placemaking.