28th November 2-4pm GMT

From Nature to Technology:

Unlocking the Potential of Bio-Based Materials with Digital Tools

Join us for two part conversation with our industry, academia and design collaborators on the challenges and opportunities of industrialised building systems in industry and education, how can bio-based materials be enhanced with digital tools as well as what does it mean to design with modular systems.

Speakers

David Leversha

Director and Net Zero Carbon Lead,

WSP Property & Buildings

David is the Decarbonisation Lead for WSP's UK Property & Buildings Group, driving strategies to cut project carbon emissions by 2030. He integrates sustainable design and circular economy principles into global projects. David's expertise is showcased through publications, policy contributions, and industry initiatives.

Breandán Goss

Senior Innovation and Accelerator Manager,

Trinity College Dublin

Breandán, Programme Director at Trinity College Dublin, leads EIT entrepreneurship programs supporting climate tech, carbon removal, and digital health startups. With 25+ years of experience, he has launched accelerators and fostered European collaborations. He mentors the New European Bauhaus, aligning innovation with the European Green Deal.

Tabatha Mills

Senior Lecturer,

University of Westminster

Senior Lecturer at Westminster where she has taught for 16 years. With a plethora of industry experience as a practicing Architectural Technologist, she established her own studio in 2005. Her research interests include passive design in heritage buildings and conservation of historic technical design solutions, and embedding inclusivity into AT education and practice.

Bedir Bekar

Chartered Structural Engineer / Associate,

Price & Myers

Bedir is a chartered structural engineer and maker with over a decade of experience, known for his expertise in design-to-production workflows and teaching at the Bartlett School of Architecture, UCL. As the UK’s leading skatepark construction engineer, he has built and restored iconic sites, blending technical precision with community collaboration.

Al Scott

Architect / Director,

IF_DO

Al Scott is Co-Founding Director of IF_DO, where he leads the practice's sustainability agenda and project direction. With 20 years' experience, he specialises in innovative, environmentally conscious architecture across public and residential sectors. His current focus includes carbon-neutral housing solutions, adaptive re-use and circular economy projects. Al is committed to knowledge sharing through mentoring and serves as a guest critic at Westminster University.

Anastasia Stella

Co-Founder and CEO,

Circuland

Anastasia specializes in Circular Economy principles and carbon reduction strategies, focusing on CE statements, whole-life carbon assessments, and net-zero design solutions. She is passionate about creating living buildings that not only reduce harm but actively enhance their local environments through regenerative design.

Agenda

Part 1 - Industry Perspectives -  2-3pm

Welcome and Intros – Chloe Donovan

David Leversha – The power of doing things differently

Breandán Goss – Supporting innovation

Tabatha Mills – The skills transition we need

Q&A and discussion

Part 2  - Technical Deep-dive - 3-4pm

Welcome and Intros – David Nicholson – Synopsis of ADEPT System Development Journey

Bedir Bekar – Engineering not so ‘modern’ methods of construction

Al Scott – The evolution of designing for adaptation and re-use

Anastasia Stella – The role of technology and data in sustainability

Open discussion

Closing Remarks – Chloe Donovan