AfBE’s Round Table: The Role of Small Practices in the Climate Emergency

What

Join us for an evening of informative discussions on our roles as business owners, freelancers, designers and advocates for a more sustainable future with the AfBE & Build Studios.

We will hear from an amazing panel of speakers and network with other small practice owners.

The event will be a hybrid event with the main event in-person and an online element for those who can’t make it in person.

Why

As professionals in the built environment, we understand that our design has the potential to impact the future of our planet. We understand that we must make a choice in reducing the embodied and operational requirements for our projects.

Unfortunately, it is not that easy for a small practice. We have limited resources, must remain competitive with our fees, and are faced with a business-as-usual industry. What can we do to stand out and inspire our clients to take action?

Who

This event is for anyone from a small or medium sized practice, freelancers, sole practitioners, aspiring entrepreneurs, and anyone interested in the future of small and medium practices.

Agenda

6:30 – Introductions

7:00 – Round table discussion

8:30 – Networking

Refreshments will be provided on site. The topics will be shared with the attendees as well as a list of attendees. If anyone does not want their details shared, please let us know.

Location

Build Studios, 203 Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7FR. (Google maps Link)

About the Moderator

Jonathan Fashanu is a Chartered Civil Engineer & Passive House Designer who is passionate about creating a sustainable future through collaboration and holistic design. His practice, Dash (https://www.studiodash.co.uk/), is a small technical studio that integrates architecture and engineering.

About Build Studios

Build Studios (https://www.buildstudios.co.uk/) is a hub for the built environment. With events, education and co-working space, we aim to inspire the next generation about the built environment through collaboration and learning.

About AfBE

AFBE-UK (https://www.afbe.org.uk/) aims to challenge and inspire people of Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) origin to make enhanced contributions in their respective fields, and to add value to their communities using engineering as a platform.