Biobased strategist
Heritage advocate
Shaping the future of natural building through policy, practice, and integrity.
Who I Am
I am a strategist working across the built environment – with a focus on biobased materials, heritage, and the integrity of traditional construction. I hold advisory and elected roles at national and European level and have chaired events, developed industry guidance, and led multi-partner networks.
Interviews and Podcasts
Speaking on building, policy, and place
Refurb & Retrofit Podcast
We Built This House with Straw
A short take on building homes with straw.
Listen hereHousing Planning Help
Becoming a Housing Activist
Lived experience meets low-impact housing.
Listen hereArchitects4Future
The Future of Sustainable Architecture
Straw systems for a low-carbon future.
Watch hereZero Ambitions Podcast
Scale, Retrofit & a Life Before Building
Retrofit, activism, and unexpected beginnings.
Listen here
Professional Roles
I hold formal governance and coordination roles in the UK and Europe, helping to shape policy, technical guidance, and public understanding of biobased and traditional construction.
- Chair: Straw Building UK (SBUK)
The UK’s lead network for straw construction, promoting good practice, public engagement, and technical development.- President: European Straw Building Association (ESBA)
A pan-European alliance supporting national organisations and influencing standards for natural materials across the EU.- Project Coordinator: Sustainable Traditional Buildings Alliance (STBA)
A UK-based alliance advancing technical research and policy on traditional buildings, retrofit, and sustainability.