# How to Build Less, Better: Designing Sustainable Workplaces That Last Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/space-by-stansons-6768884/how-to-build-less-better-designing-sustainable-workplaces-that-last Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/space-by-stansons-6768884/how-to-build-less-better-designing-sustainable-workplaces-that-last.md Podcast: [Space by Stansons](https://stenobird.com/podcast/space-by-stansons-6768884) Published: 2026-02-24T09:00:00+00:00 Episode link: https://share.transistor.fm/s/1f908ef1 Audio file: https://op3.dev/e/media.transistor.fm/1f908ef1/9ccbd657.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/space-by-stansons-6768884/episodes/how-to-build-less-better-designing-sustainable-workplaces-that-last Duration seconds: 2360 ## Resource In this episode, Guy sits down with Jenny Edwards, Creative Director at Oktra, for a high-energy conversation covering sustainability, inclusivity, AI, and the realities of design in both traditional consultancy and design & build environments. The conversation goes deep into what sustainability really means in workplace design. Not just recycled materials or box-ticking accreditations but designing out waste from the start, questioning lifecycle impact, and building spaces that are inclusive, adaptable, and built to last. They also explore: Why AI can’t replace human-led design thinking The importance of inclusive design from day one Designing for dismantle and zero-waste principles Why β€œcheap” upfront often costs more long-term The real impact designers can have across cities OneNote, Miro boards, and the creative process behind the scenes Jenny speaks candidly about having a strong voice in the industry, why sustainability needs advocates, and how even junior designers can influence meaningful change. This is an episode about intent and the responsibility that comes with shaping the built environment. Jenny Edwards on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-edwards-a96b6ab9/ Guy Stanley on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/guystanley Learn more about Stansons Group Ltd. here: https://stansons.co.uk πŸ”— Useful Links: 🎧 Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3JuplSC 🎧 Spotify: https://bit.ly/4924osv πŸ’¬ Comment below your favourite part! ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/space-by-stansons-6768884/episodes/how-to-build-less-better-designing-sustainable-workplaces-that-last/transcription-requests` β€” Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/space-by-stansons-6768884/how-to-build-less-better-designing-sustainable-workplaces-that-last.md` β€” Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.