S3. Ep17. Talking Building Sustainability with Jeremy McLeod: A Deep Dive into Eco-Friendly Architecture and Housing for All

This week, I had a fantastic chat with Jeremy McLeod, a familiar name in Melbourne’s architecture scene. He’s the brains behind Breathe Architecture, known for their awesome sustainable designs in various projects, especially affordable urban housing in Melbourne.  Jeremy is also the Founder of Nightingale Housing, the specialist nonprofit property development company, specialising in affordable housing.

During our chat, Jeremy spilled the beans on how he ended up in architecture, almost becoming a Structural Engineer – you’ll have a good laugh when you hear that story! Sustainability was a big theme, covering everything from construction to design.  We dug into Nightingale’s journey over the past decade, starting with their first project, ‘The Commons’ in Brunswick. And we geeked out over the eco-friendly stuff they’re doing.

So, if you’re curious about what makes Jeremy tick, his work with Breathe Architecture, and his passion projects like Nightingale Housing, give this episode a listen. It’s a laid-back chat you’ll enjoy!

In our discussion, we also dug into these topics:

• Embracing Sustainability in Architecture
• The Evolution of Sustainable Architecture in Melbourne
• The Impact of Sustainable Building Initiatives in Australia
• The Challenges of Encouraging Sustainability in Australia’s Building Industry
• The Green Building Council of Australia’s Role in Promoting Sustainable Home Building for Volume Builders
• Opportunities for Volume Builders in Australia to Embrace Sustainable and Compact Home Building
• Building Sustainable and Human-Centric Homes: Quality Over Size
• Cutting Carbon in the Built Environment: A Simple and Effective Guide
• The Future of Sustainable Building: From Mandates to Market Demand
• Bridging Sustainability, Community, and Profit: The Nightingale Model
• Housing for All: A Vision for Sustainable and Affordable Homes in Australia
• 2050: Achieving Sustainable and Equitable Housing for All

Hope you enjoy the podcast!

If you’re into Aussie architecture and sustainability’s your thing, this episode’s a gem. We’ll chat about everything from cool construction to creative design. Plus, we’re diving into Nightingale Housing’s eco-revolution. So, if you’re all about sustainable living and keen on Jeremy’s journey, then have a listen!

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