The COP26 climate conference commenced yesterday on 31 October. The 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties is taking place in Glasgow for two weeks, bringing people together to accelerate action towards tackling climate change. COP26 focused on four main goals: 1️⃣ Secure global net zero by mid-century and
Our architects and sustainability experts have submitted a planning application for 200 homes in Battle, East Sussex. Our vision for Blackfriars is to develop a highly sustainable contemporary housing development, which is future proofed for the transition to Zero Carbon while also respecting the local heritage and landscape. Our team
We are thrilled to announce two new additions to the BE Design family. With a combined experience of two decades, Andrew Gwynne joins our growing team of sustainability experts as a Principal Sustainability Consultant, along with Daniela Valencia-Arango who joins as Graduate Sustainability Consultant. Andrew shares our passion for environmentally sensitive architecture and brings with him 15 years’ experience in assessing sustainable buildings.
Since 2018, we have been responsible for 600,000m2 of real estate development across seven European countries, and from 2021 onwards we are developing and completing a further 900,000m2 of retail, commercial, datacentre and logistics units for household names across the EU. This would not have been possible without peace and
The whole BE Design team is celebrating International Women’s Day today (Monday 8 March), and #ChooseToChallenge the stereotypes and tackle gender inequality – especially within our own construction industry. Director Anna Tsartsari, said: “While it has definitely become more inclusive over recent years, the construction industry still has a way
BE Design is more than just a business, but a family of talented, passionate individuals who all offer different skills and qualities to create a diverse and multidimensional team. The past year has been incredibly challenging for many due to the coronavirus pandemic, but the BE Design family has adapted
Our multi-disciplinary team works with an open and supportive focus – something that has never been as important that is has been this year. It’s incredibly important to us that our staff are happy, healthy and invested in – so we are absolutely thrilled to have been named as one
SUSTAINABLE placemaking is a cornerstone of our approach to architecture and engineering and so we are delighted to announce the appointment of our new senior sustainability consultant, Judy Ong. With a master’s degree in Architecture: Advanced Environment and Energy Studies and over a decade of experience in the industry, Judy will apply her enthusiasm and extensive knowledge
We are really pleased to be bolstering the BE Design Architecture team of experts with our newest Associate Director, Kevin Bayliss. Kevin is not only a chartered Architect, but also a qualified architectural technician and brings 23 years of professional practice experience in both the public and private sectors. Kevin
We are delighted to announce the appointment of our newest senior engineering BIM technician, Gilbert Dongo, who joins us with more than 15 years’ experience in the industry. Gilbert has delivered heavy reinforced concrete projects in the past and has also previously worked alongside our own directors Stephen and Anna