As an architect and Co-Founding Director of Gbolade Design Studio, Lanre brings his expertise on small to large scale residential architecture, property development and design management. He has worked with leading developers in the South East and lead industry transformation on residential DfMA & Offsite construction, for which he was awarded Pioneer of the Year 2022 by Offsite Awards.

A Chartered Surveyor, WELL Building Standard™ Accredited Professional, and listed in 2019 Forbes 30 under 30, Olga has strong consultancy track record of UK and international projects, ranging from small boutique residential schemes to large masterplans. She has a strong interest in design for health and well-being in the built environment.

Siri is an architect and interior designer with 20 years of experience with compact housing and unexpected design solutions. Her passion is design that support physical and mental health, and beauty in process as well as outcome. Siri lectures on work life integration and how small design led practices can adapt to tackle climate change. Her work is regularly published internationally.

Alasdair is a strategic thinker bringing wide-ranging research to his work. His long-held commitment to the needs of the wider community alongside clients and stakeholders has led to roles within charities & action groups. He contributed to the RIBA Ethics and Sustainable Development commission, and regularly speaks publicly on such topics.

Khuzema is excellent at finding the technical solution to complex problems. His strengths align to projects at RIBA Stages 4, 5 and 6. His problem-solving mindset and ability to communicate clearly with professionals and non-professionals alike allow him to guide projects from design to delivery. As a Design Expert at the Design Council, he regularly mentors young architects through their education and entrepreneurial careers.

After 12 years in corporate PR and marketing, Jenny's more recent experience is in operations, having established two small businesses in the last decade. At Root & Branch she combines her attention to detail, resourcefulness and personal passion for engineering and sustainability.