Re:Purpose | Wind turbines, shipping containers, and the secret behind the ultimate "Grand Design"

Can you turn a dead wind turbine into an outdoor bridge? Host Meghann Scully dives into the fascinating world of extreme repurposing and circular upcycling, proving that yesterday’s industrial waste is tomorrow’s ultimate "Grand Design." In this mini-episode of the ESB Re:Energise podcast, we discover how Irish innovators are breathing spectacular new life into massive structures: Patrick Bradley – Renowned TV architect, breaking down the incredible realities, challenges, and design secrets of building high-end homes using recycled shipping containers. Angie Nagle (BladeBridge) – Explaining the revolutionary green engineering project transforming decommissioned wind turbine blades into public bridges, furniture, and infrastructure. Gordon Hickey – Local café owner, sharing his firsthand experience of using creative, sustainable design to build a unique business space. Discover how the circular economy is reshaping Irish construction, why traditional bricks and mortar are being replaced by eco-friendly ingenuity, and how to rethink the spaces around us. 🎧 Loved this short clip? Search "ESB Re:Energise" on your favourite podcast player to listen to the full-length episode!