• From Raves to Resilience; Stephen Davies' Sustainable Revolution

  • Jul 9 2024
  • Length: 1 hr and 28 mins
  • Podcast

From Raves to Resilience; Stephen Davies' Sustainable Revolution

  • Summary

  • Last week, I sat down with Stephen Davies, a unique voice in sustainable architecture and community development. Stephen's journey from the gritty streets of Bolton and the Manchester party scene to a cycling enthusiast and socially-conscious designer in a quiet town in Cornwall was both unexpected and inspiring.

    He reflected on how personal challenges and a near-death experience shaped his perspective on life and work. His approach blends philosophical musings with practical solutions to the problems of globalism by embracing a localism strategy for building sustainable food systems, communities, and building practices. Stephen is particularly passionate about hempcrete, a carbon-negative building material that he sees as a game-changer for the construction industry and local economies.

    Stephen embodies the power of embracing change and is a testament to how personal transformation can drive broader social and environmental change.

    I hope you enjoy this refreshing and thought-provoking take on creating resilient communities in an uncertain world. Thanks to Alex Fish for the recommendation.

    00:00 Introduction

    02:34 Who is Stephen as a human?

    05:13 Who or What Made Him?

    10:34 Education and Party Culture

    14:49 Cycling and a Life-Changing Accident

    18:16 Pursuing Architecture

    30:10 Social Conscience and Family Dynamics

    37:26 Localization and Community Building

    49:49 Community Projects and Company Formation

    51:27 Skills Training and Women in Construction

    52:07 Innovative Use of Hempcrete

    53:06 Challenges and Solutions in Sustainable Building

    58:00 Funding Strategies and Community Support

    01:00:20 Collaborating with Local Authorities

    01:05:31 Philanthropy and Commercial Partnerships

    01:11:47 Personal Reflections and Inspirations

    01:23:57 Final Thoughts and Future Plans

    Social Links

    Links in Show

    Hemcrete

    Cornwall


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