Around the Table: A podcast by Building Relations
Episodes
Can we build 'New Towns' that work for people, economy, and planet?
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The UK Government’s 'New Towns Strategy' sets out the boldest housing ambition in a generation - but can we really build at scale and crea...
Housing Needs Architects
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With more architects involved in designing new homes, the results can be better for everyone - from developers to communities. Host Natalie Daniels is...
Why Aren’t We Building More Passivhaus Schemes in London?
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Passivhaus is often called the gold standard for low-energy homes - but why has it been slow to take off in London? Host Kathryn Reucroft is joined by...
Can Downsizing Solve the UK’s Housing Crisis?
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
 Is downsizing the key to solving the UK’s housing crisis? With £2.9 trillion of property wealth tied up in under-occupied homes, host Laura Hello...
How Shall We Build - How Shall We Live?
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
 In this powerful and timely episode of Around the Table, we ask not just how many homes the UK should build – but how we build, and how we want to...
The Rise and Future of Single Family Housing
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful episode, we explore the dramatic rise of Single Family Housing (SFH) as one of the UK’s fastest-growing residential sectors – a...
Does Building Sustainable New Homes Need to Cost the Earth?
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this thought-provoking episode, we ask whether sustainable housing really needs to come with a higher price tag. Host Charlotte Radcliffe from Bui...
Empowering Women Through Housing: A Conversation with Zaiba Qureshi
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Around the Table, we hear the inspirational journey of Zaiba Qureshi, CEO of Housing for Women, as she shares her leadership story ...
Designing for All: Neuro-architecture and inclusive spaces
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Around the Table, we explore the transformative role of neuro-architecture, a design approach that prioritises inclusivity, sensory...
What the Future Homes Standard means for the housing sector
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Around the Table, we explore the Future Homes Standard, a transformative regulation set to launch in 2025, and its implications for...
What the Autumn Budget means for the housing industry
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Around the Table, we dive into the Autumn Budget announcement and its significant impact on the UK housing industry. Hosted by Ram...
How can the housing sector navigate decreasing demand for section 106 homes?
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Around the Table, hosted by Rachel Colgan, Managing Director at Building Relations PR, we explore the critical issue of how the hou...
Creating social value through the built environment
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
 In this episode of Around the Table, hosted by Natalie Daniels, Sustainability PR Director from Building Relations PR, we delve into the concept of ...
Is shared ownership the solution to the housing crisis?
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Following recent negative press coverage about shared ownership, we bring the experts together to tell us the truth about shared ownership. This episo...
The Great British Housing Crisis
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss the upcoming election with two leading property experts to understand their views on the housing-related aspects of the maj...
Designing homes of the future
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a special episode of the 'Around the Table' podcast, marking World Environment Day on June 5th. In this episode, we explore how a...
How is the UK construction industry evolving?
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our fourth episode of ‘Around the Table’: a property-focused podcast by Building Relations dedicated to exploring the changing landscap...
Celebrating International Women’s Day
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our third episode of ‘Around the Table’: a property-focused podcast by Building Relations. Here, we aim to unpick current housing stori...
Biodiversity Net Gain: What does it mean for the built environment?
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our second episode of ‘Around the Table’: a property-focused podcast by Building Relations. In this episode, we hear from two experts ...
Race to retrofit the UK's housing stock
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we will be focusing on the retrofit challenge and how we decarbonise our existing housing stock. 80% of buildings that will be standi...