{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65380f7fdf30c300121192bf/67cded31a78612b49a7dbec6?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Circular, Modular, Hemp Construction - Chloe Donovan - BS132","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/65380f7fdf30c300121192bf/1741550301472-4f84c6f5-144d-452b-97a8-6cbe2c08a144.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode of the Building Sustainability Podcast, we are joined by Chloe Donovan, founder of Natural Building Systems. She discuss the exciting potential of hemp and other bio-based materials in construction, how modular systems can reduce waste and speed up building, and the complexities of bringing sustainable solutions to market.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Topics covered:</strong></p><ul><li>Chloe’s journey from the voluntary sector to sustainable construction</li><li>The origins of Natural Building Systems and its mission</li><li>Why hemp is such a powerful material for carbon capture and sustainability</li><li>The challenges of making natural materials commercially viable</li><li>How modular building systems can be reconfigured, adapted, and disassembled</li><li>The future of digital manufacturing and sustainability in construction</li><li>The balance between affordability and sustainability in housing</li></ul><p>If you’re interested in how we can rethink construction for a more sustainable future, this is a must-listen episode!</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Show Links</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Natural Building Systems Website - <a href=\"https://naturalbuildingsystems.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://naturalbuildingsystems.com/</a></li><li>Dr Mike Lawrence - <a href=\"https://www.uos.ac.uk/about/get-in-touch/people-directory/research/mike-lawrence/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.uos.ac.uk/about/get-in-touch/people-directory/research/mike-lawrence/</a></li><li>Back To Earth - h<a href=\"about:blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">ttps://www.backtoearth.co.uk/</a></li><li>Liner Free paper airtightness tape - <a href=\"https://www.backtoearth.co.uk/product/liner-free-paper-airtightness-tape-ampacoll-easy/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.backtoearth.co.uk/product/liner-free-paper-airtightness-tape-ampacoll-easy/</a></li><li>Hempen - <a href=\"https://www.hempen.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.hempen.co.uk/</a></li><li>IndiNature - <a href=\"https://www.indinature.co/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.indinature.co/</a></li><li>Centre for high carbon capture cropping (CHCx3) - <a href=\"https://www.carboncapturecropping.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.carboncapturecropping.com/</a></li><li>Installershow - <a href=\"https://www.installershow.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.installershow.com/</a></li></ul><p><br></p>","author_name":"Jeffrey Hart"}