Research in a Time of Crisis

How can architectural research drive meaningful change? Explore material innovation, sustainability and collaboration with Morris+Company. How can architectural research help address the environmental and social challenges facing the built environment? Join David Storring, Director and Head of Research and Innovation at Morris+Company, to explore the relationship between architectural research, experimentation and practice. Drawing on four initiatives — Clay | Culture | Carbon, Community Circular Economy Hub, Mini CO₂ and Circular Stone — David will reflect on how research develops through collaboration between architects, academics, industry and communities. The talk will explore: • How research questions are developed, tested and refined. • The relationship between academic research and architectural practice. • Material innovation, embodied carbon and circular design. • How interdisciplinary collaboration generates and shares knowledge. • The challenges of translating research into practical applications. Rather than focusing solely on outcomes, the session considers research as an open-ended process that can question established design approaches and inform new ways of working. About the speaker David Storring is Director and Head of Research and Innovation at Morris+Company. With over 20 years' experience in architecture, he specialises in sustainable design, retrofit, materials and construction systems. He is a member of the LETI Retrofit Steering Group and teaches at The Bartlett School of Architecture, UCL. About the Building Centre’s Lunchtime Talks Our Lunchtime Talks bring together people working across architecture, design and the built environment to share ideas, explore new approaches and encourage discussion. Free to attend. Booking recommended. Have an idea for a talk? We're always looking for fresh ideas and perspectives. If you'd like to propose a talk, please get in touch.