Opinion

Public Practice: Delivering retrofit at scale in Greenwich

By Louise Young 2026-02-06T07:06:00

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Louise Young describes her motivations and shares her experience since moving from private practice, where commercial pressures often outweighed her sustainable ambitions

I am an architect by training and have worked across various sectors within both large and small practices. I have always been drawn to projects with a strong social impact and those that prioritise sustainability. 

Throughout my career, I have sought opportunities to create buildings that are considerate of their environmental footprint, whether through sensitive adaptation of existing structures or the careful design of new ones.

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