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This page showcases our special film-first podcast, Retrofitting Our Reality, along with other thought leadership articles and educational white papers.

Recent Episodes

Meet the people leading positive change in our industry. Hear the lessons they’ve learned along the way. See how they are doing things differently to do things better.

Designing Heritage Buildings for the Next 100 Years | Faraby Farid | Retrofitting Our Reality

March 30, 2026

In Episode 3 of Retrofitting Our Reality, Rebecca Stewart speaks with Faraby Farid (The Crown Estate) and Roger Olsen about how heritage buildings can be adapted for modern performance. Through a live sketch session, they explore fabric-first design, long-term value and the city-scale thinking needed to help historic buildings remain fit for the next 100 years.

The LED lighting innovation journey | Florence Lam

January 5, 2026

In Episode 2 of Retrofitting Our Reality, Rebecca Stewart speaks with Florence Lam (Arup Fellow and former Global Lighting Design Director) about how lighting shapes behaviour, safety and wellbeing in public spaces. From the Millennium Bridge to the LED journey, they explore how innovation scales when people can feel the value in everyday life.

Designing Spaces with Purpose: Connection, Comfort, and Calm

October 25, 2025

Join Rebecca Stewart and Westwork Interiors’ Ruth Wainwright as they explore how empathy and purpose are reshaping interiors.

Retrofitting Our Reality, a filmed podcast brought to you by Artus Air, showcases innovators across our industry all challenging the status quo to deliver outstanding spaces. Real people. Real stories. Real impact.

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