In this episode of The Clinker Factor, Guest Host Daniel Summerbell, Co-Founder & Chief Solutions Officer at Gigaton (formerly Carbon Re) and WCA Member, talks to Julie Larsen and Roger Hubeli, Co-Principals of APTUM and Associate Professors at Syracuse University’s School of Architecture, about the intersection of architecture, materials research, and innovation in the built environment. Julie and Roger reflect on their backgrounds and training, tracing their journey from architectural practice and academia into advanced materials research. The conversation explores APTUM’s long-standing collaboration with Cemex Global R&D and how working closely with industry partners has enabled a series of experimental projects that challenge conventional assumptions about concrete. From floatable concrete structures inspired by natural ecosystems to ongoing research into foldable concrete systems, Julie and Roger discuss some of the most exciting developments in advanced cementitious materials and the opportunities they create for both performance and sustainability.
What is The Clinker Factor?
Cement production is responsible for approximately 7% of global greenhouse gas emissions and is possibly the hardest to abate sector.
In this podcast series, the World Cement Association’s CEO, Ian Riley, talks to industry leaders, experts and technological innovators from across the globe, bringing insights and fresh perspectives on how the cement sector can decarbonise and improve sustainability.
Suitable for anyone interested in climate change mitigation and industrial sustainability.