#017 - Jon Ackroyd - The Unexpected Ways Radical Retrofits Are Shaping London, Implementing VR For Sustainability, Visions for Greener, Denser Cities

02/06/2024 47 min

Listen "#017 - Jon Ackroyd - The Unexpected Ways Radical Retrofits Are Shaping London, Implementing VR For Sustainability, Visions for Greener, Denser Cities"

Episode Synopsis

Jon Ackroyd, co-founder of Akroyd Lowrie, shares his journey from struggling with dyslexia to leading creative retrofit projects in London, like the transformation of Camberwell Magistrates Court. Discover how his "radical retrofit" philosophy reimagines old buildings using sustainable materials and creative solutions. Tune in to learn how the use of VR helps in the sustainability of designs and Jon's vision for greener, denser cities and rewilded rural areas.

To explore more about Jon Ackroyd and his work at Ackroyd Lowrie, you can visit their website ⁠⁠ackroydlowrie.com or follow them on Instagram @ackroydlowrie and listen to their Podcast Urban Forecast.

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