Gensler Design Podcast
Episodes
Reactivating City Cores: Converting Offices into Homes Across Asia
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Across Asia, city centers face a growing paradox: office buildings sit half-empty while demand for housing continues to rise. How can we breathe new l...
The Factories of the Digital Age: Designing the Infrastructure Behind the Cloud
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In 2024, global investment in data centres hit a record $57 billion, transforming how we build and power the digital world. From sprawling hyperscale ...
The Dollars and Sense of Green Buildings
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Green buildings go beyond sustainability, they are a smart economic strategy too. By lowering operating costs, increasing property values, and driving...
Creating Value Through Design: The Art of Repositioning and Adaptive Reuse
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the Gensler Design Forecast 2025 report, five pivotal trends shaping the future of the built environment were identified. Among them, one stands ou...
Unlocking the Secrets of Net Zero Buildings
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
According to the United Nations, over 140 countries, including major emitters like China, the United States, India, and the EU, have committed to net-...
Innovating for a Smarter & Greener Future
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From energy-optimising smart buildings to cutting-edge construction techniques like modular building and 3D printing, technological advancements are r...
Designing for Tomorrow: Sustainability in a Shifting Landscape
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest edition of the Gensler Design Forecast, sustainable design emerges as a pivotal trend among the eight shaping the landscape of design in...
Designing Destinations: The Evolution of Hospitality
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Over the past 18 months, a resurgence in both domestic and international travel has been observed, marked by a notable increase in both business trips...
Embracing Transformation: Preparing for the Jobs of Tomorrow
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The future of work is being shaped by a variety of factors, notably the escalating prevalence of AI. As these trends gain momentum, it becomes increas...
The Future of Work: Navigating the New Reality of Offices
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The pandemic has fundamentally changed the way we work, and as we navigate the new reality of hybrid work, workplace design has never been more import...
Design Forecast 2023: Navigating Radical Change through Design
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From the pandemic to the climate crisis and social inequalities, what are some of the key trends, perspectives, and predictions for the design industr...
Building the Future: Exploring Innovations in Construction Technology
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From modular building to biomimicry, how is new technology transforming the construction industry and creating a more sustainable and efficient built ...
Global Outlook 2023: Mega Trends in the APME Region
31 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Change is here, and more will come. The global economy continues to face steep challenges, shaped by the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a cost-of-living...
Shaping the Workplace Experience: A Conversation with Ting Smith
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The world’s largest remote working experiment has challenged every HR leader with a variety of challenges. From the health and safety of employees t...
Sustainable Design for Climate Action: A Conversation with Shravan Bendapudi
21 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Climate change, due to global warming is an existing threat to our way of life. The race to net zero is on, but countries need to pick up the pace. As...
Digital Transformation in a Sustainable Future: A Conversation with Dr. Adrian Kuah and Dr. Roberto Dillon
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Businesses have turned to digital transformation and technology, which was becoming an increasingly important part of the workforce even prior to the ...
Workplace Innovation in the Post-Pandemic Future: A Conversation with Neil Christopher and Vignesh Kaushik
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The pandemic has challenged all designers to rise to the occasion and create better opportunities in our workplaces for interconnectivity in our futur...
The Future of Hospitality Design: A Conversation with Diane Thorsen
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With the pandemic raging on, changes to the future of hospitality design is inevitable. Join our Host, David Calkins, Regional Managing Principal of G...