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Regenerative Designs, Real Impact: Career Insights from Russ Edwards, Architect turned Developer
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Dive deep with us as we chat with Russ Edwards, the visionary Project Director behind Latimer's Tendring Colchester Borders Garden Community Project at Clarion Housing Group, and learn how an architect's journey into development is shaping the future of housing.
With a 25-year career that morphs from crafting award-winning designs to directing large-scale developments, Russ's experience is a masterclass in evolving with the industry.
In this episode we will not only just a peek behind the curtain of the UK's largest social landlord; we will also be learning about the force driving affordable, sustainable communities forward and the personal motivations fuelling this mission.
Grab a coffee and see you this lunchtime to join in the conversation!
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
01:47 Guest Introduction: Russ Edwards
02:31 Russ's Career Journey
03:26 Transition from Architecture to Development
06:13 Day-to-Day Role in Development
11:17 Tips for Architects Competing for Projects
17:01 Sustainability and Personal Mission
23:24 Advice for Architects Considering a Move to Development
27:48 Emerging Technologies in Development
30:39 Future Prospects and Optimism
37:05 Closing Remarks and Contact Information
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