Duncan Baker-Brown is Principal Lecturer at School of Architecture, Engineering and Technology at the 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.
Duncan, a Chartered Architect, is known for the Brighton Waste House, Europe’s first permanent building made from over 85% reclaimed materials. His book, The Re-Use Atlas, has been republished by RIBA.
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.
