• Open Lecture Series 2013/2014
• Norbert Singer Lecture Theatre / M055
• Mansion Site, Avery Hill Campus
• Wednesday 19th February; 6PM

This lecture presents up-to-date ideas and theories of holistic environmental strategies, building physics, human thermal comfort and energy flows in buildings, alongside examples of climatic responsive design of form, choice of materials and use of technologies. Featuring examples from Brockholes Visitors Centre, MAXXI Rome, The Hive Worcester and Gourcy School, Burkina Faso.

Hareth Pochee is a physicist with a passion for design. He has spent 15 years working in the field of architectural environmental design, predominantly with Max Fordham LLP. Hareth’s experience and areas of interest include low and zero energy buildings, building physics, environmental computer modelling, low-tech design, renewable energy systems, projects for developing countries, de-bunking greenwash, off grid buildings and kinetic sculpture. Hareth’s projects include Brockholes Visitors Centre with Adam Khan Architects, MAXXI with Zaha Hadid, Tate Britain with Caruso St John and Bethel School, Gourcy, Burkina Faso with Article 25 Architects and Giving Africa. At Max Fordham’s, Hareth set up the Developing Countries Group and is currently team leader for Fordham’s Research and Innovation group.