I grew up in West Oxfordshire, the son of an architect, surveyor and property developer. From an early age I was surrounded by buildings, construction sites, drawings and the practical business of designing, building and developing property.
I studied Building and Architecture at Oxford Brookes University between 1992 and 2000, before embarking on a career spanning more than 30 years in architecture, construction and specialist façade design.
I've worked with practices including Grimshaw Architects, Arup and Total Façade Solutions, contributing to everything from residential developments and historic buildings to major commercial projects, railway infrastructure and some of the UK's most technically demanding buildings.
My experience covers architectural design, surveying, construction technology, building envelopes, structural glazing, thermal performance, sustainability and the technical resolution of complex building details.
Alongside my professional career, I've always been a hands-on designer and builder, undertaking my own renovation and construction projects, including low-carbon buildings made almost entirely from reclaimed materials.
I've spent most of my life around buildings — designing them, drawing them, understanding how they work and, importantly, how they're actually built.

Residential design (extensions, alterations, new build homes)
Conservation & listed building work
Concept design through to technical delivery
Planning applications & design strategy

Façade design, detailing & specification
Envelope consultancy (all systems: glazing, masonry, cladding)
Thermal modelling & ψ-value analysis
Compliance with Building Safety Act & fire performance

Low carbon building design
Retrofit & refurbishment strategy
Energy performance improvement & decarbonisation
Overheating analysis & mitigation

Live design session — fast, focused and collaborative
Real-time 3D modelling to test ideas instantly
Clear decisions on layout, space and feasibility
A visual sketchbook you can actually build from
30 years of experience applied in a single session

Early-stage advice to shape your project before committing
Feasibility studies to test options, cost and buildability
Planning guidance and strategy for smoother approvals
Technical problem solving on site and during construction
Independent review of drawings, proposals or contractor work
Flexible engagement - hourly, daily or fixed-fee consultancy

Sensitive design for listed buildings and heritage properties
Extensions and alterations that respect original character
Practical upgrades to improve comfort and performance
Experience with planning and listed building consent
Balancing traditional materials with modern construction techniques
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