Speakers

Simon is a solicitor with an Honours degree in Law (University of Hertfordshire), completing his studies at the College of Law Guildford. Before qualifying, Simon spent some time working on construction sites in the industry. Simon has specialised in construction...

Descended from four generations of engineers, Simon Topliss is wired to unravel how things work. He combines his knack for tackling complex problems with clear communication skills and the ability to collaborate diversely – with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders. Importantly,...

Simon is an Architect, Board Member and founding director of FMDC. He is widely recognised as one of the most knowledgeable technical experts in UK facade consultancy, specialising in specification writing and in post-contract services. Simon leads our Sustainability and...

Simon Whelan has always been passionate about finding solutions for better design and building workflows. He previously worked as an architectural technologist specializing in how the detailed design of building envelopes can affect energy. Simon is a co-founder of FenestraPro,...

Simon is focused on creating the next evolution of sustainable places using design thinking, participatory design and agile development philosophies. Before joining Lendlease he founded and became CEO of Cundall Australasia, growing the business to over 100 people across 6...

Simon leads Cundall’s building physics, health, wellbeing and sustainability team. Simon is on the CIBSE Knowledge Management Committee, the UK Green Building Council’s members advisory Committee and the BCO’s Environment, Social & Governance Group (ESG) where he helps lead the...

Simon is a Project Director and Senior Associate at Zaha Hadid Architects. He joined the company in 1996 and has been a contributor over a series of signature projects and competitions. He currently heads Zaha Hadid Architects’ regional office in...

Simone is the Head of Façade Engineering at AKT II, leading design excellence, project delivery and global client relationships across commercial and residential developments. With international experience spanning the UK, Australia, the Middle East and North America, he brings a...

Simone Pagani MSc MSLL, joined GIA in 2007 and established the Daylight+ Solar Design Department with the aim of helping architects and developers optimise the use of daylight and sunlight amenity in the built environment. D+SD is the largest dedicated...

Simone graduated in Civil Engineering from the University of Bologna (Italy) and was awarded a research scholarship in Architectural Engineering at Penn State University (USA). After a brief period as a lecturer at the College of Engineering, University of Bologna,...

Sin Hei Kwok is the founder of LOFTSPHX STUDIO, an architect-led development, design, and construction practice specializing in small-lot infill housing near the urban core of Phoenix. His work explores alternative typologies for compact multifamily residential development, offering design-forward, buildable,...

Siobhan is a Senior Mechanical Engineer with significant experience leading mechanical design on large-scale projects. She has a specialised focus on sustainability within the building services sector, particularly in addressing the challenges of embodied carbon. She has led national initiatives...

Sirinath Jamieson is a Vice-President of MQDC, responsible for senior living operation development, and advising on the health and well-being in MQDC real estate project developments. With her considerable experience from working in the UK and Thailand on a wide...

Siti Nor Suzana is the Head of Design of NRY Architects, which was established in 1992. Notably known as among the largest architectural practices in Malaysia, the firm has been involved in a wide range of project typologies and collaborated...

An experience construction project management and cost management professional with more than 18 years of industry experience both in India and overseas. He holds a leadership position in Gleeds India and was instrumental in the growth of Gleeds in India...

Skyler Will is an Associate Technical Service and Development Scientist in Dow Consumer Solutions Building and Infrastructure. He provides technical support to the Northeast regions and contributes to the innovation and development of new products for the building and infrastructure...

Smaran Mallesh is the co-founder of Cadence Architects and is also involved in teaching design at architecture schools in Bangalore. The office from its initial conception was imagined to operate like a studio, the term “Studio” is generally associated with...

Sneh Kumar is the Director of Global Sustainability for Arconic Building and Construction Systems (BCS). Sneh is responsible for the development and execution of BCS strategy to deliver an increasingly sustainable product offering to customers and stakeholders. He is focused...

Sneha Murthy is the Manager of Sustainability at McD BERL, a Sustainability driven MEP consultancy based in Bangalore. McD BERL has been pivotal in transforming conventional Buildings into Net Zero Built Environments across the globe. These campuses are Super Energy...

Snehal Suthar has been a visiting faculty for institutes – NID, NIFT and architecture. He has been invited to be a part of panel talks, jury and presentations nationally and internationally.His work has been published on ARCHDAILY, Design BOOM, Dezeen,...