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"The decarbonisation efforts really need to boil down to dollars."Are you interested in embodied carbon accounting? What do you think about choosing lower emission building materials? How can we make business sense for embodied carbon? Interview with Tom Petty, co-founder of CarbonTrace. We talk about his vision for the future of cities, making business sense of embodied carbon, the difference between infill and brownfield developments, and many more. Tom Petty is a cleantech innovator dedicated to reducing embodied carbon in residential construction—one of the most significant challenges of our time. With a Masters in Architecture and a career shift to building architectural homes, Tom brings a rare blend of design expertise, hands-on construction knowledge, and a data-driven mindset to the table. Passionate about solving complex, interconnected problems, Tom thrives on dismantling challenges to uncover innovative solutions and better approaches. His work is deeply personal, driven by a commitment to creating a sustainable future for his two children and for generations to come. Tom’s journey has taken him from architecture to the “dark side” of building, and now to the forefront of cleantech startups, where he combines his practical and theoretical insights to lead transformative change in the construction industry. His mission is clear: to make a tangible difference in reducing the carbon footprint of the built environment.Find out more about Tom through these links: Tom Petty on LinkedIn CarbonTrace website CarbonTrace on LinkedIn Grenville Architectural Construction website - company by Tom Petty Residential Embodied Carbon - presentation by Tom Petty (slides from MBAV) MECLA Spotlight on Designing out Carbon - blogpost with video on Tom Petty's presentation Residential Embodied Carbon: Designing low-carbon at scale - presentation by Tom Petty (slides from MECLA)Connecting episodes you might be interested in:No.192 - Interview with Alison Scotland from ASBECNo.196 - Interview with Alan Pears about Scope 1-2-3 emissionsNo.280 - Interview with Hudson Worsley from MECLANo.305R - Measuring embodied carbon in the residential sector: Barriers and opportunitiesWhat was the most interesting part for you? What questions did arise for you? Let me know on Twitter @WTF4Cities or on the wtf4cities.com website where the shownotes are also available.I hope this was an interesting episode for you and thanks for tuning in.Episode generated with Descript assistance (affiliate link).Music by Lesfm from Pixabay
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305R_Measuring embodied carbon in the residential sector: Barriers and opportunities (research summary)
Are you interested in embodied carbon accounting? Summary of the white paper titled Measuring embodied carbon in the residential sector: Barriers and opportunities from 2024, by Tom Petty, published on the CarbonTrace website.This is a great preparation to our next interview with Tom Petty in episode 306 talking about embodied carbon and its accounting. Since we are investigating the future of cities, I thought it would be interesting to see the opportunities for the building industry regarding embodied carbon emissions. This white paper investigates different embodied carbon measuring methods and defines one for the residential sector.Find the white paper through this link.Connecting episodes you might be interested in: No.196 - Interview with Alan Pears about Scope 1-2-3 emissions No.231R - A review of existing policy for reducing embodied energy and greenhouse gas emissions of buildings No.280 - Interview with Hudson Worsley about embodied carbonYou can find the transcript through this link.What was the most interesting part for you? What questions did arise for you? Let me know on Twitter @WTF4Cities or on the wtf4cities.com website where the shownotes are also available.I hope this was an interesting episode for you and thanks for tuning in.Episode generated with Descript assistance (affiliate link).Music by Lesfm from Pixabay
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306I_Trailer_Tom Petty, co-founder of CarbonTrace
Are you interested in embodied carbon accounting? What do you think about choosing lower emission building materials? How can we make business sense for embodied carbon? Trailer for episode 306 - interview with Tom Petty, co-founder of CarbonTrace. We talk about his vision for the future of cities, making business sense of embodied carbon, the difference between infill and brownfield developments, and many more. Find out more in the episode.Episode generated with Descript assistance (affiliate link).Music by Lesfm from Pixabay
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304I_Nick Bray, VP of Global Defence and Security at VANTIQ
"The plan needs to accommodate constant change, because it's constantly adapting."Are you interested in different levels of AI agents assisting human decision-making? What do you think about open architecture technological systems? How can we democratise technology? Interview with Nick Bray, VP of Global Defence and Security at VANTIQ. We will talk about his vision for the future of cities, AI levels, technology, optimism, smartness, naming lazyness, and many more. Nick Bray joined VANTIQ in March 2023 from PwC’s Aerospace & Defence division, following VANTIQ’s recognition as the top contender among over 1,000 international tech companies in PwC’s accelerator programme. Prior to joining VANTIQ, Nick served as a Non-Executive Director for a UK drone company and then moved to a prominent European technology and services provider, advising on National Security and cyber operations. His career also includes a role at a Cambridge-based digital twin company specializing in atmospheric modelling. Nick’s distinguished military background includes serving in the Royal Air Force Regiment, where he commanded the RAF’s 6,000-strong specialist ground combat and security forces and led the UK MOD’s International Policy & Plans Division. Although he left regular service in 2017, he continues to contribute as a Reservist in the RAF’s innovation organisation. Nick holds Master's Degrees in Military Strategy & Technology from King’s College London and International Relations & Diplomacy from the London School of Economics. He was awarded the CBE by the late Queen Elizabeth II. Residing on the UK's south coast, Nick enjoys walking his two family poodles, surfing, open water swimming, and running.Find out more about Nick through these links: Nick Bray on LinkedIn Vantiq website Vantiq on LinkedIn @Vantiq as Vantiq on X Connecting episodes you might be interested in:No.015 - Interview with Luke Housego about architectural systemsNo.222 - Interview with Adam Dorr about emerging technologiesNo.274 - Interview with Richard Gill about changeNo.303R - Agentic AIWhat was the most interesting part for you? What questions did arise for you? Let me know on Twitter @WTF4Cities or on the wtf4cities.com website where the shownotes are also available.I hope this was an interesting episode for you and thanks for tuning in.Episode generated with Descript assistance (affiliate link).Music by Lesfm from Pixabay
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303R_Agentic AI: The future is now (research summary)
Are you interested in urban progress with artificial intelligence? Summary of the white paper titled Agentic AI: The future is now from 2025, by VANTIQ.This is a great preparation to our next interview with Nick Bray in episode 304 talking about how open architecture systems and artificial intelligence are changing our lives. Since we are investigating the future of cities, I thought it would be interesting to see the rise of agentic AIs and their potential to revolutionise industries. This white paper introduces AI applications for healthcare, smart cities, public safety and other sectors to create better future for cities.Find the white paper through this link.Connecting episodes:No.077R - Steering into the Skid – Arbitraging human and artificial intelligences to augment the design processNo.247R - Data-driven urban management: Mapping the landscapeNo.320 - Interview with Glenn Drew about AI being a tool instead of the aimYou can find the transcript through this link.What was the most interesting part for you? What questions did arise for you? Let me know on Twitter @WTF4Cities or on the wtf4cities.com website where the shownotes are also available.I hope this was an interesting episode for you and thanks for tuning in.Episode generated with Descript assistance (affiliate link).Music by Lesfm from Pixabay
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