Niklas Jacob and Tessa Langhaeuser

The Future Frameworks Podcast

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We explore, discuss, critique all things related to buildings and building science through a sustainable lens. Meet your hosts:Niklas has a bachelors in Urban Planning and is a LEED AP in New Building Design and construction. His work as a Sustainability Consultant has given Niklas the insight into the world of sustainability in the building sector. Tessa is a Economics graduate with a masters in Sustainability and is a LEED AP in Operations and Management. She specialises in Life Cycle Costing and shares her personal experiences from living all around the globe.

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Niklas Jacob and Tessa Langhaeuser

Episodes

TFFP: A Crash Course on Hydrogen 09.07.2026 22:49

We’ve all heard the buzz around hydrogen as a clean fuel of the future, but what’s the reality behind the hype? This episode demystifies hydrogen, explaining its role not as an energy source, but as an energy carrier, much like a battery. We dive into the basics of what hydrogen is, why it has become a critical topic in today's energy crisis, and how it can help diversify our power grid. Join...

TFFP: Cost Savings in Design with Senior Engineer Daniel Pister (Part 2) 08.07.2026 28:04

What if the biggest opportunities to reduce construction costs are hiding in plain sight? In Part 2 of our conversation with Senior Structural Engineer Daniel Pister, we move from the big-picture challenges facing the industry to the practical strategies that can help deliver more efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable projects. Drawing on more than 30 years of experience, Daniel shares real-w...

TFFP: Cost Savings in Design w/ Senior Engineer Daniel Pister 30.05.2026 29:31

TFFP: Part 1 w/ Senior Engineer Daniel Pister Everyone thinks groundbreaking, sustainable buildings have to cost a fortune. But what if that is not entierly true? What if smart design could save money and slash CO2 emissions at the same time? In Episode 5 of The Future Frameworks Podcast, we sit down with Dipl.-Ing. Daniel Pister, a structural engineer with 30 years of experience, to tear down the...

What makes a city sustainable? 12.05.2026 43:00

The Future Frameworks Podcast Episode 3: What makes a city sustainable? After discussing what a circular economy looks like in practice we want to bring the discussion to the city scape. Niklas' background in urban planning and sustainability allows for an insightful discussion on what makes a sustainable city. We explore themes like walkability, accessibility, transportation, and define what the...

Linear vs Circular Economies 28.04.2026 27:24

The Future Frameworks PodcastEpisode 2: Linear vs Circular Economy Welcome to Episode 2 of The Future Frameworks Podcast. After laying the groundwork with the three pillars of sustainability (People, Planet, Profit), we’re taking the next step and exploring one of the most important shifts needed to deliver sustainability in practice: moving from a linear economy to a circular economy and what tha...

The Three Pillars of Sustainability 14.04.2026 26:44

The Future Frameworks Podcast Episode 1: The Three Pillars of Sustainability Welcome to Episode 1 of The Future Frameworks Podcast. We’re starting at the beginning, introducing who we are, what brought us to sustainability, and why we’re passionate aboutshaping a better future through the built environment. The crux of the episode is where we explore the three pillars of sustainability: People...