About this episode

Tara Gbolade discusses scaling climate solutions in the built environment with a focus on collaboration and a data-led approach.

In this episode, we’re joined by Tara Gbolade, co-founder of Gbolade Design Studio, to explore what it really takes to scale climate solutions in the built environment. From wildlife led masterplanning to large scale retrofit programmes, Tara shares how a people first, data led approach is shaping projects across the UK. The conversation covers collaboration, skills, and why looking beyond project boundaries matters. It’s a practical, honest take on how we move from one off success stories to consistent, system wide impact.

People in this episode

Guest: Tara Gbolade

Topics covered

• climate solutions
• built environment
• masterplanning
• retrofit programmes
• collaboration
• data led approach

Keywords

• climate solutions
• built environment
• masterplanning
• retrofit
• collaboration
• data led
• system wide impact

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Gbolade Design Studio

Places: UK

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