45 Best Sustainable Construction Podcasts to Listen to (2026)

Women are living, learning, and leading towards a sustainable future. Their stories can help us all accelerate toward that vision in the built environment. Design the Future is a podcast created to elevate and explore the voices of women driving sustainable practices in the built environment and related fields. Lindsay Baker, a sustainability and social impact leader, and Kira Gould, a writer and communications strategist, host these conversations. more

Zero Ambitions is a consultancy and weekly podcast about sustainability and the built environment. We find interesting and experienced guests who know what they're talking about, usually to discuss how we navigate the complexity of decarbonisation and sustainability in the built environment and its many related sectors. Hosted by Jeff Colley and Dan Hyde, publishers of Passive House Plus magazine (UK and Ireland), the podcast has now grow into a consultancy, Zero Ambitions Partners. The consultancy specialises in defensible sustainability communications. We create the strategy that makes built environment leaders stand out, enabling them to occupy positions that are distinct and defensible. As with the podcast itself, we help organisations to communicate about what they do and the value that they offer. Usually, this means strategies to change a conversation from price to value and how to futureproof an offer with evidence that makes its claims watertight. If you're a leader, or want to become one, we help you to make sense of where you stand in your sector, how to improve your positioning, how to communicate this to the market you operate in, and how to highlight the difference between you and your peer group. If you can engage your value chain by speaking about what matters to them, you can educate your key stakeholders and turn them into evangelists for your cause. Book a 'ZAP Defensibility Audit', but brace yourself - Uncover value and opportunities that you may not have recognised - Find out if your sustainability claims are defensible - Find out if your claims are too meek - Change the conversation from price to value more

Interviews with the leaders, practitioners, and change-makers in the global Passive House movement. A production of Passive House Accelerator. more

The Building Science Podcast is a show hosted by MEP engineering firm Positive Energy principal Kristof Irwin. The show covers everything from the basics of building science to adjacent scientific disciplines to more fully understand how the built environment shapes our lives as human beings on planet earth. more

The majority of homes currently being built are bad for the earth, the occupants and the builder's health. Every fortnight, join Jeffrey Hart as he talks to designers, builders, makers, dreamers and doers. Exploring the wide world of sustainability in the built environment by talking to wonderful people who are doing excellent things. Whether you want to learn more about natural materials, are navigating your own self build, or just want to know that better alternatives are out there, this is the podcast for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Healthy building expert Andrew Pace uses his 30+ years experience to produce this weekly podcast, dedicated to the discussion and education of home health and human wellness. With over 30,000 satisfied clients all over the world, Andrew has a keen awareness of the issues relating to chemical sensitivity, green building, mold remediation and toxicity reduction. As a healthy home consultant, Andrew continues to be sought after to assist on projects all over the world, but his true passion is to educate as many folks as possible, using this free platform. Andrew's company GDC/Building For Health, continues to be the global leader of healthy home supply and education. more

Do green buildings matter to you? This podcast fuels your fire with inspiring interviews from industry and nonprofit leaders across the built environment.Not sure if green building matters? Listen to the personal stories of our guests and let Charlie's passion help convince you why green buildings are essential to our shared future.Each episode illustrates a unique journey through sustainability and towards resilience. Charlie explores the challenges and celebrations of the movers and shakers in the green building industry.Hear behind the scene stories from the inner world of green and healthy building design, construction, and management. more

Brought to you by Metropolis, Deep Green is a podcast about how the built environment impacts climate change and equity. Buildings are some of the biggest things we make as human beings. We explore how through understanding buildings, cities, and all the things that go into them, we can do better for the environment and all life on this planet. more

How do you make a healthy, comfortable home that's sustainable and cost effective? A 'green' home is the foundation of living a green lifestyle. Join me as I interview leading architects from around the world and discuss the how, why and who of eco homes and sustainable design. From simple energy saving tips to insulation upgrades, kitchen remodelling, solar power and insulating concrete slabs. #Feedback to ****@homestylegreen.com more

The Retrofit Podcast, the official podcast of Green Building Advisor, focuses on renovating homes in the era of climate change. In each episode, host Ryan Shanahan interviews industry experts to learn more about the challenges facing the construction industry and discuss solutions to creating a better performing, truly sustainable built environment. more

For Australian construction professionals building high-performing, sustainable homes and homeowners looking to create their own sustainable, high-performing home. more

The connection between the climate crisis and social inequality is evident and solving both will require rethinking how we use our buildings. Every building has value—from its materials to its history—and every project is a chance to address social and environmental challenges. Buildings create 40% of global CO2 emissions, so it's crucial to reduce their carbon footprint. Building owners play a key role in our collective climate action battle and helping them reuse and improve their spaces sustainably is essential for creating a better future.Tangible Remnants, hosted by architect Nakita Reed, is your guide to navigating the complexities of adaptive reuse and historic preservation. Designed for building owners and developers, this podcast demystifies the process of transforming historic buildings into thriving spaces that honor their past while serving the present.On this show, Nakita shares her expertise as an architect specializing in preservation and sustainability. With years of experience helping clients navigate preservation protections, secure millions of dollars in historic tax credits, and design projects that meet preservation requirements, Nakita offers practical strategies and insights to save you time, money, and frustration.From interviews with industry leaders to solo episodes breaking down key frameworks, Tangible Remnants provides actionable advice and inspiration to help you make the most of your projects. If you're ready to adaptively reuse buildings with confidence, subscribe now and demystify your journey today. more

Highly respected Australian residential architect Stephanie Skyring interviews industry experts to share the latest environmentally sustainable home design ideas, products and materials. Each podcast season demystifies a specific topic. Episodes are released weekly on Tuesdays. Australian Architects can claim their formal CPD hours for listening to the podcasts and completing an online quiz. Find out more at www.renovationcollaborative.com.au more

Welcome to the BBFH podcast. More often than not, when we think about health and wellness, our thoughts turn to diet and exercise. However, most of us spend two-thirds or more of our day inside buildings. The quality of the environment in those buildings has been proven to have a dramatic impact on our well being and our productivity, both at work and at home. There is little discussion about this in the mainstream media. It's time to start a public dialogue about how we are affected by the buildings where we live, work and play. Thanks for listening! https://bbfhpod.advancedglazings.com/ more

This channel explores affordable, resilient, and sustainable homes through conversations with green building professionals, architects, designers, homeowners, developers, and real estate professionals. Topics include green building, energy-efficient homes, electrification, climate-resilient housing, and future-ready real estate. The podcast is for homeowners, buyers, and realtors interested in sustainable real estate, as well as builders and designers working at the intersection of affordability, resilience, and climate-conscious living. Episodes highlight real-world projects, practical strategies, and lived experiences that make sustainable and eco-friendly homes more accessible and achievable. Whether you're a homeowner planning a renovation, a green real estate professional, or simply curious about sustainable housing and regenerative design, this channel offers grounded conversations about how we build, buy, and live in homes that are better for people and the planet. more

'Thrive in Construction' is the only podcast that delves into the personal journeys of sustainability leaders and innovators in the construction industry across the UK. Our show differentiates by offering unscripted, passion-fueled conversations that go beyond the buzzwords to the heart of what's driving the industry forward. It's tailored for aspiring professionals, seasoned experts, and anyone with a keen interest in the sustainable evolution of construction. We're here at a time when the call for sustainable development is not just a trend, but a societal imperative, empowering listeners to build a career that contributes to a greener future. more

Shaping Sustainable Places is a podcast about low-carbon built environments, the construction and development industry and their impact on the places we live. In each episode, we'll be speaking with industry leaders and other champions of change to explore innovative solutions to real challenges. more

At BuildTank, our mission is to use what we learn applying building science to affect meaningful change in the construction industry. The buildCAST is the next step. Through broad conversations, we learn something new from our guests' story that could be the catalyst to take sustainable buildings to mainstream building. Concentrating on the quest's 'story' as much as on their expertise revealing a journey and key information that can help us attain our goal to move our industry forward and make high performance building mainstream building .buildtankinc.com more

Welcome to The BERcast where host Chris McTaggart discuss building science, building performance, green building topics of interest, industry news, and more with special guests from the industry. more

Speaking Concretely is the official podcast brought to you by the Cement Association of Canada, offering an in-depth look at the role of cement and concrete in Canada's economy and our daily lives. We delve into the sustainability initiatives, innovative technologies, and architectural triumphs of the industry, while also exploring the challenges and solutions in reducing the carbon footprint of cement production. more

Welcome to the ZERO Construct podcast. A place that is dedicated to bringing you insights and expertise from professionals around the world on how we can modernise and future proof the construction industry through digitisation, productivity, innovation, sustainability and more to secure a built environment for the future. In this podcast, we will explore the innovations, case studies and insights from real world experiences with those building the world around us! https://linktr.ee/zeroconstruct more

Constructive Voices is an award-winning global platform and media brand dedicated to accelerating positive change in the built environment. We connect the dots between sustainability, biodiversity, design, development, health, policy, innovation and community by creating conversations that break down silos and bring important ideas to wider audiences. Through podcasts, video, editorial content and live forums, we explore topics such as green building, biodiversity, renewable energy, resilience, regenerative development, AI and nature-positive solutions. With the launch of the Constructive Voices Future Places Forum, we are taking this mission further—creating place-based events and media that spotlight the people, projects and partnerships shaping more sustainable cities and regions. Our vision is to work with companies, institutions and individuals across the world to feature the positive work they are doing, positioning Constructive Voices as a leading source of inspiration, insight and practical examples for a better built environment and world. We are passionate about sustainability, biodiversity and innovation, and we bring together global experts, local communities, businesses and emerging voices to help document and drive the historic changes needed in our time. Hosts and presenters to date have included Jackie De Burca, Henry McDonald, Peter Finn, Steve Randall, Emma Nicholson, Sarah Austin, Rhiannon Matthias, Mohammed Hesham Khalil and Ciara O'Brien. Biodiversity course teachers on Learn at Constructive Voices have included Ben Stansfield, Rachel Blount, Paula Wakelin, John Cornell FRGS, Ellen Davies, Claire Wansbury, Jane Findlay FLI PPLI, Dr. Carol Williams, Archie Ruggles-Brise and Dr. Kate Vincent. more

Hosted by Nicolas Miravalls and Renaud de Montaignac, co-founders of ORIS Materials Intelligence, Sustainable Infrastructure brings together civil engineers, ESG leaders, policy-makers, and construction executives to unveil real-world strategies for sustainable infrastructure. Each episode delivers actionable insights to inspire infrastructure professionals across Europe and beyond. more

We explore, discuss, critique all things related to buildings and building science through a sustainable lens.Meet your hosts:Niklas has a bachelors in Urban Planning and is a LEED AP in New Building Design and construction. His work as a Sustainability Consultant has given Niklas the insight into the world of sustainability in the building sector.Tessa is a Economics graduate with a masters in Sustainability and is a LEED AP in Operations and Management. She specialises in Life Cycle Costing and shares her personal experiences from living all around the globe. more

In a world increasingly facing the challenges of climate change, the 'Building Green: Tomorrow's Architecture Today' podcast dives deep into the intersection of architecture, design, urbanism and environmental responsibility. Our mission is to highlight the transformative power of sustainable architecture, not just as a practice but as a catalyst for broader societal change. Through engaging conversations with pioneering architects, urbanists, tech innovators, sociologists, etc. we explore the details of green architectural planning and its impacts across diverse sectors. more

Forest to Frame is the podcast where forest restoration meets the future of sustainable building.Hosted by Russ Vaagen, this series uncovers how cutting-edge science, collaboration, and next-gen sawmilling are transforming the way we manage our forests—and how we build with wood.Each episode explores how the byproducts of forest restoration—often seen as waste—are fueling a new era of mass timber construction. Think cross-laminated timber, Glulam, and other innovative building materials that are not only strong and beautiful but reduce wildfire risk, support local economies, and redefine sustainability.You'll hear from the builders, land stewards, scientists, and innovators leading this movement—people who are reshaping the future of our forests, our communities, and the spaces we live in.This isn't just a podcast about trees. It's about what's possible when restoration and construction work hand-in-hand.Subscribe now and join the movement—from Forest to Frame. more

Join experts in engineering, science, and technology for conversations about how to make the built environment and the world better for everyone. In Season Two, Mainstreaming Mass Timber , we talk with innovators who are pushing the limits of mass timber about the ways new technologies and creative design are making mass timber viable for more projects than ever before. more

A podcast exploring how the built environment can support equitable, sustainable and resilient communities. Episodes will address how physical spaces influence survival and recovery in the face of climate change and natural disasters such as hurricanes and wildfire, as well as how redevelopment affects equitable rebuilding. Brought to you by the Marshall Bennett Institute of Real Estate at Roosevelt University. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Sustainable Futures: Designing Green Communities and Buildings explores the many ways we can utilize the natural world and nature based solutions to combat climate change, enhance resilience, and improve communities more

In the Mix is a podcast dedicated to the people, projects, and innovations shaping the masonry industry—block by block, brick by brick.Hosted by Adam Hutchinson, Executive Director and professional engineer, this show brings together architects, engineers, contractors, and industry leaders to explore how masonry drives resilient, sustainable, and high-performance building design.Each episode breaks down real-world applications of masonry construction, from structural integrity and fire resistance to long-term durability and environmental impact. You'll hear behind-the-scenes insights, industry challenges, and practical conversations that matter to those designing, building, and specifying with masonry.If you're passionate about stronger buildings, smarter construction, and advancing masonry in modern design—this is your place to get in the mix.Join us in supporting the Masonry Industry mission: https://masonryinstitute.com/in-the-mix more

Mass Timber Construction is sweeping the planet. In a world first, the podcast brings to you the latest mass timber construction news from around the globe each week. Special guest episodes with members of the global AEC community are frequently. Sit back, relax and enjoy some refreshing content. more

Join Matt from Carland Constructions and Hamish from Sanctum Homes in a podcast discussing sustainable building practices and passive house concepts. They also talk to experts from all avenues of the building industry to share their knowledge and insights on what the industry looks like today.Further to this, Matt and Hamish are building a platform through the podcast to discuss mental health issues that arise in the building industry. The industry can be quite negative at times and there is a great deal of stigma around what it means to be a 'tradie'.Matt and Hamish are here to shine a light of positivity on the industry and share relatable topics that will help you in your own building or construction business. more

Everyone understands the climate crisis we're living in. By 2045 we need to decarbonise our entire built world. Come on the journey with us and be inspired by the ways the industry is changing for the better and Accelerating to Zero. more

In the 'Better Homes, Better Future' podcast, Aaron Smith, CEO of EEBA, hosts conversations with key players in the industry to break down the principles, issues, technologies and history of the sustainable building movement. more

From breaking news and market signals to deep dives on sustainability, value, policy, resilience, and meaning, the Green Builder Media Podcast Network brings together the industry's most trusted voices to explore how homes are designed, built, valued, and lived in.  more

A podcast created for those who are committed to sustainable building for a greener planet. With a particular focus on water management. more

The Mass Timber Podcast brings you conversations with the decision makers building the future of mass timber. Hosted by Brady and Nic, founders of Mass Timber Group and passionate mass timber advocates, each episode features architects, engineers, developers, manufacturers, and industry leaders sharing insights from real projects and the evolving mass timber market. From forest to finished building, we explore the ideas, challenges, and opportunities shaping the next generation of sustainable construction. If you're working in, or curious about, the mass timber industry, this podcast keeps you connected to the people moving it forward. Stay ahead of the mass timber industry Newsletter → https://masstimber.group/newsletter-youtube Discover what's happening in mass timber LinkedIn → https://linkedin.com/company/masstimbergroup Meet the industry in person Summit → https://masstimber.group/summi more

Expert guests from the Construction Industry explaining how to Retrofit your home in an easy to understand way. more

Specialists in circular engineering for architecture and construction talk about their research, industry trends, and overcoming challenges for a sustainable built environment. more

Whether you're planning a renovation or building new home in Greater Sydney, the Southern Highlands, or the Illawarra-Shoalhaven areas, this podcast is your guide to clarifying your sustainable home goals, to connecting with the right professionals, understanding what makes homes perform better, and using materials wisely.  more

The Building Energy Pod is the go-to podcast for professionals navigating the evolving world of building retrofits, green construction, and energy efficiency. Hosted by Matt Watson of Illinois Green Alliance, each episode features in-depth conversations with industry leaders, innovators, and changemakers who are shaping the future of high performance buildings. more

Buildings contribute to over 70 percent of greenhouse gas emissions in New York City, and 38 percent globally. This podcast will introduce you to people who are advancing the reality of healthy, resilient, and equitable low-carbon solutions that help solve climate change bit by bit. more

Where duct design meets dopamine. Hosted by Jeremy Begley, founding shareholder of HVAC 2 Home Performance, this biweekly show dives deep into the intersection of HVAC, building performance, and green design.  more

Welcome to Talking Timber, the podcast where we explore everything wood—its role in the building industry, its impact on the environment, and the innovations shaping its future. Each episode features in-depth conversations with industry experts, sustainable forestry advocates, architects, and timber innovators, diving into the latest trends and challenges in the timber and wood products sector. From traditional craftsmanship to cutting-edge timber technologies like cross-laminated timber (CLT) and engineered wood, we're here to unpack how this versatile material is transforming construction. more

Welcome to the pro clima Podcast, where we're dedicated to fostering better building practices in New Zealand.Our mission is toinspire and educate people to create healthy, durable and energy-efficient buildingsto live, learn, work and play in — now, and for generations to come.Throughout this podcast series, we will talk to architects, builders and homeowners delving into various aspects of building design, construction techniques, and sustainable living. Here's what you can expect from our episodes:Expert Interviews / Case Studies / Homeowner Perspectives / Emerging Trends and Technologies / Audience EngagementBy bringing together diverse perspectives and expertise, we hope to empower our audience with the knowledge and inspiration needed to create buildings that not only meet our immediate needs but also contribute to a healthier, more resilient future for all. Join us on this journey towards better building practices in New Zealand. more