Calling all practice owners, sole practitioners and architects working in small practices! We’ve developed a series of interactive online events to provide a forum to discuss issues and problems that practices are facing as they navigate their way through the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and Brexit.

For this session we will be focusing on sustainability. You are welcome to submit questions at the time of booking which we will try to address in this session.

Panellists

Hattie Hartman

Hattie Hartman is a journalist and sustainability editor at the Architects’ Journal, London.

Judit Kimpian

Judit Kimpian is an architect and environmental policy expert based in London. After 20 years in practice, she currently teaches low-energy architecture and planning at University College London and chairs the Architects Council of Europe’s Sustainable Architecture Group, focusing on embedding feedback in design and construction to deliver a net zero built environment.

Philippa Birch-Wood, Thrive Director, Chetwoods

Philippa Birch-Wood is an Architect and WELL Accredited Professional leading Thrive at Chetwoods. Thrive supports in the design and delivery of projects and initiatives that improve our health and enhance our environment. Alongside her primary role she is UKGBC Local Network Coordinator for Birmingham and the West Midlands, keen member of the local Circular Economy Club and co-founder of community group Transition Lichfield and MaD (Make a Difference) Midlands networking group.

John Christophers - Zero Carbon House

A pioneering green architect, John has worked on many award-winning buildings, within and beyond Associated Architects. He now works as a freelance client sustainability/design champion, and is advising Herefordshire on 2,500 net zero homes. Through design, consultancy and teaching, he’s championed sustainability for over 30 years, winning the national RIBA Sustainability Award in 2005. In 2009 his zero carbon house became UK’s first retrofit to Code 6 zero carbon standard, with RIBA & Civic Trust awards. The Times commented “I’ve seen the future - and it’s in Birmingham.”

Please note this event will be recorded.

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