Delivering the vision of NPF4 – a White Paper launch by Anderson Bell Christie

About the webinar

NPF4 demands a holistic approach to our built environment, which will require collaboration across sectors, with leadership from a variety of built environment professionals and academics.  

Following 2 years of research with Strathclyde University, supported by funding from Innovate UK and Scottish Enterprise, Anderson Bell Christie will launch their White Paper, titled Balance. This document will set out a roadmap to deliver the policy change needed to realise the vision of NPF4.

The White Paper addresses the dual narrative of 1) dramatic carbon reduction in buildings through Circular Construction and the formation of a new Deconstruction Industry and 2) rapid urban greening to deliver carbon sequestration locally. Taken together carbon balance can be achieved at a place-based level. Doing so will directly mitigate climate change impacts such as urban heating and flooding, while enhancing biodiversity, air quality and wellbeing.

We welcome all voices in the built environment to share their expertise and discuss the issues raised in the White Paper.   
 

Target audience 

• Those considering masterplans and development projects.
• Those considering the path to net zero across their portfolio.

Benefits of attending 

• Horizon scanning on future net zero policy.
• Opinion on how to deliver the full vision of NPF4.
• Information on the tools and techniques to achieve this.
• Opinion on the future of construction.
• Climate change impact mitigation strategy.

Speakers

Mr Jonathan McQuillan

Director, Architect and Employee Owner at Anderson Bell Christie

Jonathan McQuillan is an award-winning Architect and Director at the employee-owned practice, Anderson Bell Christie. He has delivered new build and retrofit projects, including masterplans, social housing, healthcare and education facilities. He is a RIAS Sustainable Designer, Passivhaus Designer and PAS2035 Co-ordinator. His research spans indoor air quality, operational net zero and now Balance. His work has influenced Scottish building standards and helped shape design guidance across Scotland.

Dr Fatma Pelin Ekdi

Carbon Assessor and Employee Owner at Anderson Bell Christie

Dr F. Pelin Ekdi is a Carbon Assessor and Employee Owner at ABC. She is an urban planner and urban designer with extensive academic and professional expertise in sustainable urbanism. She holds a BSc in Urban Planning, an MSc in Urban Design, and a PhD in Urban Planning, as well as an Urban Design Certificate from the University of Strathclyde. Working at Istanbul Technical University and University of Cincinnati, her PhD explored placemaking theory, public space, and publicness.