Circular Economy in Design

Presented by Australian Architects Declare in partnership with KARNDEAN DESIGNFLOORING

Join us for a thought-provoking conversation at the intersection of circular design, regenerative thinking, material innovation and practical sustainability. Featuring local and international speakers from architecture, manufacturing and resource recovery, we’ll explore how we move beyond good intentions to fundamentally rethink how we design, make, use and reuse.

PRESENTERS

• Irma Del Valle Nachon — Henning Larsen Architects, joining us online from Copenhagen

• Damien Collins — Recycle All, championing construction recycling and resource recovery

• Jamie Shaw — Global Sustainability Director, Karndean Designflooring

• Jesse Judd — Director, ARM Architecture

Introductions and panel discussion will be lead by Anna Lindstad, AAD Board
Hosted by ARM Architecture and proudly sponsored by Karndean Designflooring.

ACCESS

Note the ARM ARCHITECTS studio is on level 27 level, access via lift.

For registered architects, the event will attract 1 informal CPD point.
Light refreshments and drinks will be served.

Arrive at 5:45pm for 6pm start.

A bit more about our presenters

Irma Del Valle Nachon works at the intersection of circularity, regenerative design and material innovation. Connecting design, research and strategy, she challenges conventional approaches to resources and the built environment, exploring how circular thinking can shape more environmentally responsible, socially meaningful and resource-conscious approaches to architecture.

Damien Collins is a builder, entrepreneur and sustainability advocate with more than 30 years’ experience across the Australian and UK construction industries. Founder of Never Stop Group and a portfolio of six complementary businesses, he champions quality, innovation and practical sustainability, including Recycle All, his construction recycling and resource recovery initiative.

Jesse Judd, Director, ARM

Well known for his bold and purposeful designs, Jesse has practised architecture for more than 20 years, playing design, delivery and executive leadership roles on some of ARM’s highest profile and most publicly accountable projects.

Jamie Shaw, Group Sustainability Director for Karndean Designflooring, has 25 years’ experience in the sustainability profession. Experiences include industry firsts for circular aluminium and carbon fibre material solutions, embedding sustainability in the design process, and generating £ millions in new revenue streams through a purpose driven sustainability approach. In addition to his role with Karndean Jamie is also a tutor for the Cambridge Institute of Sustainable Leadership on sustainable supply chains.