Ep. 80 Why Legacy Thinking Is the Missing Piece in Sustainable Architecture

Send a textMost developments are built to sell fast, but what happens when you design for the next 500 years instead? Jerry Tate, founder of Tate+Co Architects, reveals why a legacy mindset changes every decision in the design process.In this episode, Jerry unpacks how long-term ownership, regenerative principles, and human-centred design can transform housing, universities, and public spaces. He explains why short-term profit thinking limits sustainable progress and how to build places that last.You’ll learn: • The financial and social benefits of long-term ownership models • How to integrate nature into high-density urban spaces • What “regenerative” means beyond net zero • The barriers stopping mass adoption of sustainable materials • Examples of projects delivering value across generationsThis is a masterclass in thinking beyond the next quarter and designing for the next century.If you want to see our other insightful podcasts, click here:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOHI_yaqB2U8KWbsfJDPCoYEfOh-TTnipFind us on:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0dDkxLWZ25nT0krYWaTiITApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thrive-in-construction-with-darren-evans/id1726973152YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTrzqei7gttB8WB5wM6hUpwLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/thrive-in-construction-podcast/Our Website: https://darren-evans.co.uk/Links:Jerry's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerry-tate-7b69354/Tate+Co: https://tateandco.com/Support the show