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Sustainable Design Forum

The 2025 Sustainable Design Forum, held on Thursday 24 April at Crypt on the Green in Clerkenwell, was widely regarded as the most successful yet.
The venue buzzed with lively conversations and insightful discussions centred on pushing the boundaries of sustainability in workplace design. The day began with a networking session, supported by a diverse group of manufacturers and suppliers.
Architects and designers from tp bennett, M Moser Associates, and BDP – key sponsors of the event – presented a series of engaging displays showcasing innovative and practical approaches to sustainable design.
The day featured a full programme, including thought-provoking talks and dynamic panel discussions. ASDC Co-Founder Joanna Knight chaired the opening panel on Transparency and Collaboration, joined by SDC members Ana Rita Martins, Lucy Bagshaw, and Alison Grant.
One of the day’s standout moments was the ‘speed dating’ roundtables, which brought together guests and SDC members for fast-paced exchanges of ideas and experiences.
The closing panel was led by Harsha Kotak, with contributions from Kay Sargent, Asif Din, Lydia Randall, and Jaffer Muljiani.
A particularly memorable moment came from Kay Sargent, Director of Thought Leadership – Interiors at HOK, who delivered a compelling keynote. As a global expert on neurodiversity and inclusive design, Kay’s talk resonated deeply with the audience.
Thanks to Spacestor, attendees received complimentary copies of Kay’s latest book. Published by HOK, Designing Neuroinclusive Workplaces explores the impact of sensory processing and cognitive health in the built environment. Drawing on more than eight years of research, it offers practical guidance on creating truly inclusive, neurodiverse-friendly spaces.

Event Highlights

2025 A&D Sponsors

2025 Headline Sponsors

2025 Exhibitors

2025 Industry Partners

2025 Media Partners

Awards Sponsor

2025 Agenda

10:00am A&D & Product Exhibition and Book Signing by Kay Sargent*

12:00pm Welcome & Introduction by SDC Co-Founders Harsha Kotak and Joanna Knight

12:10pm Panel Discussion – “Collaboration and Transparency – Are We Being Realistic?”

12:45pm Supplier Presentation – “The Future of Reuse” by Johnsons Asset 360

1:00pm Workshop – “Decarbonising Supply Chains” by The Furniture Practice

1:15pm Lunch

1:45pm Speed Dating with SDC Associates – 9 tables with 2 SDC Associates per table (20 minutes per table)

2:45pm Supplier Presentation – “Integrating Reuse in Design” by Tsunami Axis

3:00pm Workshop – “Circular Economy” by Humanscale

3:15pm Book Launch & Signing – “Designing Neuroinclusive Workplaces” by Kay Sargent

4:00pm Workshop – “Digital Product Passports” by NaughtOne

4:15pm Break

4:30pm Workshop – “Reuse & Remanufacturing” by Crown Workspace

4:45pm Panel Discussion – “Designing for People and Planet – Do They Conflict?”

5:30pm A&D & Product Exhibition and Book Signing by Kay Sargent*

6:30pm Sustainable Design Awards Ceremony

*Exhibition will be closed at other times

2024 Event

The 2024 event was an outstanding success, and the enthusiasm was palpable as the day progressed through the comprehensive agenda of panel discussions, presentations, and workshops.

Covering a truly comprehensive range of topics, members of SDC participated in a range of discussions from the importance of social value through to the ‘pros and cons’ of carbon measurement. Many colleagues within the workplace design community commented on the practical advice and information provided by each of the ‘How to’ workshops covering ‘promoting sustainability to clients’ and ‘understanding supply chains’.

Sustainable Design Forum & Awards 2026

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2025 Speakers

Alison Grant,

Siren Design

Ana Rita Martins,

MCM

Anja Schellenbauer,

John Robertson Architects

Asif Din,

Perkins&Will

Astrid Hugo,

Gensler

Claire Owens,

Sheppard Robson

Darren Pardy,

Johnsons Asset 360

David Bell,

Tsunami Axis

Deborah Allen,
DouglasJane Studio
Deepthi Ravi,
PLP Architecture
Dominick Pegram,
Salt & Pegram
Gurvinder Khurana,
M Moser Associates
Harsha Kotak,

K2 Space + WOD

Jane Goodman,
Think iDEA

Jennie GreenWalker,

MAA
Joanna Knight,
SDC
Katherine Blankley,
BDP
Kay Sargent,
HOK
Lucy Bagshaw
tp bennett
Lydia Randall,

BDG

Mathew Freeman,

Freeman Studio

Matt Davies,
The Furnologists
May Fawzy,

MF Studio

Nigel Tresise,
align interior architecture and design
Rhiannon Laurie,
Vincent Hannon Architects
Sam Allen,
M Moser Associates
Sameeha Joshi,

Peldon Rose

Sarah Audsley,

Knight Frank

Urszula Bytnar,

TASK Systems

Valerio D’Angelantonio,
Make Architects
Jaffer Muljiani,

BDP

Theresa Brown,

HOK

2024 Gallery

2023 Gallery