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Apr 2023
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#66: Designing a Sustainable Neighbourho...

ROSS O'CEALLAIGH
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Xavier Smales is an Architect and Andy Tugby is Head of Sustainable Construction at Human Nature, a developer based in the south of England. They join me to discuss their approach to designing sustainable neighbourhoods and how they're putting this into action with a development called The Phoenix. We discuss urban design principles for sustainable lifesty ... Show More
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