Clerkenwell Design Week: Meet us for inspiration, networking and cocktails

Flavie brings over 20 years of experience in the built environment, including 18 years at BRE working on life cycle assessment and the circular economy. Since 2021, she has led sustainability efforts at FIS, where she works with members to drive sector-wide change. Her current focus includes large-scale reuse of suspended ceilings and luminaires and evaluating the sustainability impact of shifting from Cat A to Cat B fit-out projects.

Asif is an architect with over 20 years of experience in Zero Carbon design, including landmark project like BedZED and Jubilee Wharf in Penryn, Cornwall. At Perkins&Will, he leads the firm’s regenerative design strategy, delivering Zero Carbon Reports and Life Cycle Analyses as standard in all projects. He advocates for circularity and a multivalent approach through the firm’s ‘Living Design’ initiative. Asif holds a PhD in Life Cycle Design from London Metropolitan University and has worked internationally across the UK, China and the Middle East.

With a background in reusable products, plastic waste, and clean water, Lucie is passionately committed to driving positive change and accelerating the transition to the circular economy. As Business & Policy Specialist, Lucie manages relationships within the C2C Certified Community and with partners across various sectors including the built environment, packaging, print and paper. Her research focuses on market trends and policy developments, ensuring the C2C Certified Products Program not only aligns with but also exceeds EU regulatory developments.

With over a decade in sustainable architectural design, Nicola brings a storytelling-driven approach to making sustainability visible and engaging – not just technical. She specialises in green building certifications, embodied carbon reduction and circular economy principles. Nicola’s leadership in transparency and innovation has earned her awards from both Construction News and Building Magazine.

Tina has over 25 years of experience in the building industry, including two decades leading marketing, communications and sustainability initiatives at Troldtekt. Since 2012, the company’s sustainability efforts have focused on integrating Cradle to Cradle principles into business strategy and product development. Her expertise spans ESG reporting, EPDs, and documentation for schemes like LEED, DGNB and BREEAM - making her a key voice in linking product innovation with sustainable building standards.

David oversees design delivery and compliance across sectors and is a recognized authority on educational buildings. He led the design of St. Mary’s Primary School -  an award-winning GenZero pathfinder with ultra-low embodied carbon and net-zero performance. David is also a leading expert on the Building Safety Act and co-author of the RIBA Principal Designer course, guiding thousands of professionals through new safety legislation.

Nigel Burton, known as “The Noise Guy,” is a UK-based acoustician and director in the Acoustics team at Temple Group, where he focuses on architectural acoustics for buildings and the environment. He’s active on TikTok (@nigelnoise) and LinkedIn, where he shares insights on acoustics and offers CPD sessions to professionals. A self-described “Powered by Plants” advocate, Nigel embraces a plant-based lifestyle. Learn more about his work and views in his YouTube interview, Behind the Beard.

With over a decade of experience, Robbie Herrick is a passionate advocate for acoustic absorption, known for his positive approach and technical expertise. He helps clients enhance sound clarity and reduce noise in residential, commercial, and public spaces. Robbie collaborates with architects and designers, consults on studio builds, and offers practical, solutions-driven advice. From choosing materials to designing custom treatments, his hands-on knowledge and enthusiasm make him a trusted expert in the field.