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I am a Chartered engineer, working in energy and sustainability for the built…
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Higher Education Space, Carbon and Experience: The Journey to Net Zero Carbon
Higher Education Space, Carbon and Experience: The Journey to Net Zero Carbon
On the 31st March, Jason, David, Vasiliki and I presented at the AUDE Conference #AUDE22 on the topic of 'Space, Carbon…
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Gender Equality Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow
Gender Equality Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow
This year, UN Women is celebrating International Women’s Day with the theme of “gender equality today for a sustainable…
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Life in Buro Happold Energy
Life in Buro Happold Energy
If you want to know more about the work our energy consultants do at Buro Happold, look no further than the below…
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The Future of the Higher Education Estate has to be Zero Carbon
The Future of the Higher Education Estate has to be Zero Carbon
Last week, James Dickinson and I had the pleasure of hosting a workshop at the Future of the Higher Education Estate…
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Delivering Net Zero Carbon Estates
Delivering Net Zero Carbon Estates
Last week, the University of Leeds published its ambitious Climate Plan, mapping out how the institution will deliver…
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Had the BEA not built our superimposed grid from 1953, the widespread blackouts of 1947 would have become commonplace. We lived off that investment…
Had the BEA not built our superimposed grid from 1953, the widespread blackouts of 1947 would have become commonplace. We lived off that investment…
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So much happened last month I didn’t have a chance to share key milestones worth celebrating: part 2 - Clean Heat for London event! Thanks to the GLA…
So much happened last month I didn’t have a chance to share key milestones worth celebrating: part 2 - Clean Heat for London event! Thanks to the GLA…
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Last month I spent 2 weeks coring Loch Lomond as part of my Iapetus DTP PhD. Huge thanks to everyone who helped get this project off the ground…
Last month I spent 2 weeks coring Loch Lomond as part of my Iapetus DTP PhD. Huge thanks to everyone who helped get this project off the ground…
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Education
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A Level: Mathematics (A*), Physics (A*), German (A), General Studies (A), Art and Design (B)
AS Level: Critical Thinking (A)
AQA Baccalaureate: Distinction
Extended Project: A
GCSEs: Short Course: 1 A*, 1 A, Full Course: 11 A*, Vocational Double Award Course: A*A* -
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BTEC Level 1 Award in Visual Arts: Distinction
Licenses & Certifications
Volunteer Experience
Courses
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Advanced Geotechnical Engineering
AR40324
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Bridge Engineering
AR30402
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Building Environment 1
AR10003
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Building Environment 2
AR20004
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Building Environment 3
AR30403
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Building Environment 4
AR40444
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Building Environmental Design Project
AR40415
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Civil Engineering Hydraulics 1
AR20385
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Civil Engineering Hydraulics 2
AR30344
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Civil Engineering Management 1
AR20318
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Civil Engineering Management 2
AR30404
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Computer Applications
AR10366
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Conservation Engineering
AR40301
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Design Studio 1.1
AR10244
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Detailed Design 1
AR10014
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Dissertation
AR30315
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Facade Engineering
AR40416
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Foundation Design
AR20241
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Geology
AR10033
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Geotechnical Engineering
AR30034
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German 4B
FL10172
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German Stage 4 Semester 1
FL10169
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Group Design Project - Civil and Architectural
AR40307
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History and Theory of Architecture 1.1
AR10342
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Materials Science 1
ME10232
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Materials Science 2
AR30412
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Mathematics 1
AR10367
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Mathematics 2
AR20386
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Natural Building Materials
AR40392
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Soil Mechanics
AR20076
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Spanish Stage 1A
FL10146
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Structural Design and Construction 1
AR20387
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Structural Design and Construction 2
AR20388
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Structures 1A
AR10369
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Structures 1B
AR10370
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Structures 2
AR20389
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Structures 3
AR30400
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Structures 4
AR40413
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Surveying
AR10368
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Surveying and Geology Field Course
AR20390
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Transportation Infrastructure Engineering
AR20238
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Year 3 Joint Design Project
AR30401
Honors & Awards
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Arup Associates Integrated Working Prize
Arup Associates
Achieved in recognition of excellent integrated working during joint Architecture and Civil Engineering design project.
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John Muir Explorer Award
British Schools Exploring Society
"In recognition of awareness and responsibility for wild places"
Languages
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English
Native or bilingual proficiency
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German
Limited working proficiency
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French
Elementary proficiency
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Spanish
Elementary proficiency
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Our UK Energy Team at Buro Happold is expanding, and we have three exciting roles available! Please feel free to reach out to me if any of these…
Our UK Energy Team at Buro Happold is expanding, and we have three exciting roles available! Please feel free to reach out to me if any of these…
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Delighted to see this procurement go live!
Delighted to see this procurement go live!
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Join us as we celebrate a quarter-century of Buro Happold's impactful contributions to the UK #sports and #entertainment sector. In this video…
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I've long detested this machine at #KingsCross It's an extraordinary example of taking something that should be a basic right (water) and turning…
I've long detested this machine at #KingsCross It's an extraordinary example of taking something that should be a basic right (water) and turning…
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CIBSE’s 2025 Weather Data is now live! ☀️🌦️ 🗃️ 📊 Overheating in UK buildings is a growing concern and access to accurate, future-focused climate…
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The Local Energy Accelerator (LEA) programme, which saw Buro Happold partner with the Greater London Authority (GLA) to develop and deliver local…
The Local Energy Accelerator (LEA) programme, which saw Buro Happold partner with the Greater London Authority (GLA) to develop and deliver local…
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Absolute scenes as Tory peer Lord Howell, who once encouraged fracking in the "desolate North", bemoans "big pylons marching over beautiful areas"…
Absolute scenes as Tory peer Lord Howell, who once encouraged fracking in the "desolate North", bemoans "big pylons marching over beautiful areas"…
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Sunday 29 June 2025 saw the 25th Anniversary of JBA Consulting walking the Yorkshire Dales National Park Three Peaks. The weekend started with…
Sunday 29 June 2025 saw the 25th Anniversary of JBA Consulting walking the Yorkshire Dales National Park Three Peaks. The weekend started with…
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