Nick Gant is Principal Lecturer at University of Brighton; and a key figure in design and circular innovation. He envisions a world where waste is a resource and design foster social, economic and environmental change.
Nick, Co-Director of the Centre for Arts and Wellbeing, focuses on how design can promote ecological and social change. His recent project, The Wild House, enhances the Waste House through a “regenerative retrofit” that encourages biodiversity and ecosystem restoration.
The Brighton Waste House is an innovative building and a hub for eco-design thinking. Built in 2013, it was Europe’s first permanent public structure almost entirely made from waste materials. Today, it serves as a living laboratory for ecological design and sustainable living.
Join a guided tour of the Waste House, with natural materials, immersive soundscapes, and augmented reality, the Wild Room redefines domestic life and promotes a deeper connection with the environment.
The Waste House is a short walk from the main venue and the journey time is included within the hour.
