Awards Talks

London | September 19, 2024

Theme

Wild Education: Designing for Nature in the City

Appreciating nature comes naturally for most people, yet understanding the vital role that biodiversity plays in our surrounding environment can be overlooked.

Our London edition of Holcim Foundation Awards Talks spotlights a project playing a pivotal role in educating the general public on the value of bringing biodiversity into the city.

The panel discussion explores the Urban Nature Project - a five-acre site transformed into a biologically diverse green space - questioning the role initiatives like this (and the people behind them) play in better educating the public on preserving the planet.

Industry experts will delve into the value of designing for biodiversity, defining what makes sense when looking at sustainable solutions and creative ways to spread the understanding and appreciation of this topic to a mass audience.

Moderator

Panelists

  • Neil Davidson

    Partner, J&L Gibbons

    United Kingdom

  • Edmund Fowles

    Founding Director, Feilden Fowles

    United Kingdom

  • Keith Jennings

    Director of Estates, Projects & Masterplanning, Natural History Museum

    United Kingdom

  • Victoria Jessen-Pike

    Director, Publica

    United Kingdom