Better Buildings for Humans, the podcast exploring the intersection of human wellness and the built environment, has entered its third season, marking a milestone for the show powered by Advanced Glazings Ltd. Since its launch, the podcast has become a platform for architects, designers, builders, and policy leaders seeking insight into how buildings shape health and daily life.
Season 3, episode 122, features internationally acclaimed architect Alison Brooks, whose episode went live this morning. Brooks, one of the most decorated architects in the UK and the only practitioner to receive all three of the Royal Institute of British Architects' highest honors, discusses housing, beauty, and the cultural power of home. She reflects on why generosity, light, and craftsmanship matter in an era dominated by energy codes and performance metrics, reinforcing architecture's responsibility to elevate the human experience.
Another episode features Thierry Paret, FAIA, Vice President of Architecture and Engineering at the New York City School Construction Authority. Paret oversees renovations and new construction for approximately 1,500 school buildings serving nearly one million students. He discusses design excellence at scale, sustainability in public-sector projects, and the responsibility architects carry when shaping environments for future generations. His career spans the U.S., Europe, and the Middle East, including leadership roles in New York State and Qatar.
Yiselle Santos Rivera, architect and incoming President-Elect of the American Institute of Architects, appears in a third episode. She explores how architecture intersects with neuroscience, public health, climate resilience, and economic mobility. Santos Rivera makes the case for buildings as tools for healing, justice, and joy, advocating for a future of architecture rooted in collaboration and community.
Looking ahead, the podcast will expand its focus on emerging research, including partial spectrum light and its potential impacts on circadian health and cognition. Upcoming episodes will examine how common building technologies, such as certain LED lighting and low-emissivity glazing, may unintentionally alter indoor light quality. The show will bring together architects, scientists, and material experts to discuss where research stands and how designers can make informed decisions.
The podcast will also explore the expanding world of metal buildings, examining their use in commercial, industrial, educational, and civic applications. Episodes will explore how these structures can be paired with advanced daylighting strategies, including translucent glazing systems such as SoleraWall® by Advanced Glazings Ltd., to improve occupant comfort and energy performance.
New episodes of Better Buildings for Humans are available on all major podcast platforms. The show is hosted by Joe Menchefski and powered by Advanced Glazings Ltd., a global leader in high-performance translucent building materials. For more information, view the original release on NewMediaWire.
