Aug. 3, 2021

Innovating Affordable Housing - Craig White - BS055

Innovating Affordable Housing - Craig White - BS055

Craig White is back for another episode, we chatted away for a couple of hours so this is the second part of the conversation. It might make slightly more sense if you listen to the other episode first, but I think they largely stand alone. 

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Craig White

Agile has developed an innovative, immediate and simple, cost effective solution to help fix the housing crisis and meet the challenge of the climate emergency.

We deliver high quality, low carbon affordable homes for those in housing need. Driving change in the delivery of affordable homes through innovative legal, financial and land assembly models that enable community-led housing to be delivered at scale. Helping to generate wealth and sustainability in the new zero carbon economy.

I have a proven passion and pragmatism for delivering innovative, affordable and sustainable design for a better built environment. Working for clients in the private and public sectors across commercial, education, housing and community sectors.

An experienced leader and Company Director in the private sector with Non Executive Director roles and Board & Management Committee and Steering Group experience for organisations in the charity, research, construction and contemporary arts sectors. An excellent communicator and public speaker able to present complex issues simply, elegantly and relevantly to a wide variety of audiences. My academic and research led activity ensures that client's needs are met with leading edge thinking through its practical application.

Practice experience:
Housing, Custom Build, CoHousing, Schools, Further Education Higher Education and Community
Sustainable Architectural Design;
Landscape Design;
Sustainability Consultancy;
Sustainable Urban Design and Master Planning;

Research activity:
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