RIBA Canterbury: Reimagining Spaces & the Power of Light

About this event

Exploring redevelopment, daylight and sustainable design to create healthier, future-ready buildings and communities. About the event Reimagining Spaces: Redevelopment, Sustainable Architecture & the Power of Light brings together leading voices from architecture and design to explore how we can create healthier, more sustainable buildings through thoughtful redevelopment, retrofit and the intelligent use of natural light. The event will examine the challenges and opportunities facing the built environment, from improving existing building stock to delivering high-quality, future-ready spaces that support wellbeing, energy efficiency and environmental performance. The evening will begin with a presentation from Richard Williams of VELUX, followed by a panel discussion and audience Q&A. Who Should Attend This event is ideal for: • Architects and architectural technologists • Urban designers and planners • Developers and housing professionals • Sustainability and retrofit specialists • Property professionals • Students and academics in the built environment sector • Anyone with an interest in healthy, sustainable buildings and communities Speakers Richard Williams, Senior Architectural Development Manager at VELUX. Toko Andrews, Associate at Taylor Roberts Architects. Tam Landells, Partner at Ratliff Landells Architects. Francesco Pierazzi, founder of Francesco Pierazzi Architects. Patrick Osborne, Architect and Passivhaus Designer, Patrick Osborne Studio Full speaker biographies can be found in the Line-up section below. What You Will Take Away By attending, you'll gain valuable insights into how daylight can enhance wellbeing and create healthier buildings, explore sustainable approaches to redevelopment and retrofit projects, and understand how to balance energy efficiency with occupant comfort and indoor air quality. The discussion will also examine strategies for improving existing building stock, highlight the key challenges and opportunities currently facing architects and developers, and provide practical perspectives and real-world experiences from leading architects and industry professionals. The Venue Canterbury School of Architecture & Design The University of Kent Canterbury The event is organised by RIBA Canterbury and affiliated with RIBA South East With generous support from Velux. CPD Information Attendance at this event may contribute towards your unstructured CPD requirements. Under the RIBA CPD framework, unstructured CPD can include informal and self-directed learning activities such as knowledge sharing, professional discussions, reflection and research. Attendees are encouraged to reflect on the learning gained from the event and record the time spent as part of their annual CPD activities using the RIBA CPD recording tool. Accessibility We strive to ensure our events are accessible for all, please get in touch with us to discuss the route if you have particular needs. If you have any queries please email [email protected] UCA accessibility information can be found here. Getting Here UCA Canterbury is located at New Dover Road, Canterbury, CT1 3AN and is easily accessible by train, car, and local bus services. The nearest railway station is Canterbury East, which is approximately a 20-minute walk from the campus, while Canterbury West station is also nearby and offers high-speed services to and from London. For those travelling by bus, regular local services stop close to the campus. If travelling by car, free parking is available on-site for all event attendees. There is ample parking space, and no permit or validation is required. Terms and Conditions Cancellations must be made in writing to [email protected]. No refunds can be made for cancellations notified within 30 days of the event. To transfer your ticket/s to another individual/s, please contact [email protected]. Tickets are to be transferred at least 14 days prior to the event. If the RIBA has to postpone or cancel the event the booker is entitled to a full refund of the ticket price less any Eventbrite fees. By accepting an invitation or purchasing a ticket you have consented to being photographed, filmed or recorded as a visitor attending the event for all general purposes in relation to the event including without limitation, publicity and promotional purposes. You consent to us using your voice, name and/or likeness, without compensation, for exploitation in promotional and publicity materials, online, books, newspapers, newsletters, magazine articles and social marketing whenever we choose to do so, in perpetuity. On entry to the event, you agree to accept and abide by the online event rules which will be stated at the start of the event. RIBA reserves the right to refuse admission to any ticket holder. The details you provide will be used in line with RIBA's GDPR obligations. For information on how we will handle your personal data please read our Privacy Policy.