Skip to main content

The Right amount of the Right material in the Right place!

AJ sustainability editor Hattie Hartman and FCBStudios partner Joe Jack Williams will discuss how to use their new book, MATERIALS: An Environmental Primer, to help make responsible material choices and reduce the environmental impacts of construction: what to consider, what questions to ask, how to read an EPD – and more. They will highlight current trends and innovations related to conventional materials and the increasing use of bio-based materials. Bring your questions!

SBID Members earn 1 x CPD point for attending!

Register now

How has the pandemic changed the way of understanding architecture? And where is this new scenario leading us?

Join Parklex Prodema for a captivating discussion as three expert architects share their perspectives and approaches on how the pandemic has transformed architecture, creating new space uses, needs, and trends. This engaging talk will deepen into the innovative solutions and adaptive strategies architects have developed in response to the global crisis. Discover how these leaders in the field are reimagining spaces to meet evolving demands, enhance functionality, and ensure sustainability. Whether you’re an industry professional or simply passionate about architecture, this event promises to provide valuable insights and inspiration.

Panelists:

– Luke Tozer, Owner, Pitman Tozer Architects
– Liam Spencer, Co-Founder, Anomaly Architects
– Nigel Tresise, Director, Align Design and Architecture Ltd

Alys Bryan, Managing Editor at Design Insider, will be moderating the conversation, ensuring a lively and diverse discussion!

SBID Members earn 1 x CPD point for attending!

Register now 

Panel discussion hosted by Oliver Heath with guest speakers from Grimshaw Architects, Henning Larsen Architects, and biophilic design strategist Victoria Jackson of Oliver Heath Design!

On 6th June, the Roca London Gallery will host a panel discussion as part of the new Bio-spaces: Regenerative Resilient Futures exhibition, curated by Planted and Oliver Heath Design.

Global biophilic design specialist Oliver Heath will be joined by a panel of experts to discuss how we can transform our buildings if we recalibrate our relationship with nature. The discussion will explore how our urban environments would look and feel if nature was part of the architectural design process. Asking the questions: How can we start to collaborate with nature as a member of the project team rather than a service provider? Can we really advocate for nature in the design of our buildings and cities without a human-centric bias?

This talk will bring together some of the leading voices who are helping architects to design with nature rather than against it. To conclude the discussion a Q&A will provide the audience to engage with our expert panel.

SBID Members earn 1 x CPD point for attending!

Register now

What is Biophilic Design and how can this nature-based design approach be applied to help mitigate the effects of climate change?

Roca London Gallery’s panel of experts will explore how allowing nature to flourish in all spaces can support biodiversity, make cities more resilient to the effects of the climate crisis, whilst also more comfortable and equitable to live in.

This talk will draw on some of the leading authorities on biophilic design and explore why nature should be at the heart of every design process, whatever the scale. To conclude the discussion a Q&A will provide the audience to engage with our expert panel.

Speakers:

– Oliver Heath, Oliver Heath Design

– Paul de Zwart, Another Country

– Adrian Byne, Benholm

– Dr Vanessa Champion, Journal of Biophilic Design

SBID Members earn 1 x CPD point for attending!

Register to attend

The Society of British and International Interior Design continues on it’s mission to support interior designers in business!

The upcoming panel for CDW ‘Design Meets‘ programme brings together business and industry experts to address some of the biggest pain points designers face when it comes to running a practice and discuss the ins and outs of growing an interior design business in the current climate.

From scaling the business, managing clients and securing projects, to dealing with legal issues, navigating disputes and one of the most widely raised concerns among the interior design community, non-payment!

Designing is only one aspect of managing a successful practice. Learn from legal practitioners, financial specialists and knowledgeable designers about their experiences, solutions and recipes for success, as well as gain valuable insights on effective strategies to safeguard your brand, strengthen client relationships, and overcome the stumbling blocks to structure your business for greater commercial success!

Panellists:

– Dr Vanssa Brady OBE, CEO & Founder, SBID (Chair)

– Stella Gittins, Co-Founder & Group Director, Accouter Group of Companies

– Ed O’Donnell, Co-Founder & Creative Director , Angel O’Donnell

– Richard O’Donnell, Co-Founder & CEO, Angel O’Donnell

– Amanda Bucklow, Commercial Mediator, Unity Legal Solutions

– David Harrison, Payments Expert, ProCard

SBID Members earn 1 x CPD point for attending!

Register to attend

Join SBID at Cosentino’s new showroom in Hatton Garden for an illuminating discussion about luxury bathroom design!

As the bathroom evolves from clinical function room to living space, this high-traffic, high-demand area of design is constantly evolving and changing. In this talk, we’ll explore the changes and challenges in bathroom design, focusing on the importance of specifying premium products to create and maintain luxury spaces.

SBID CEO & Founder, Dr Vanessa Brady OBE will guide the talk to draw insights from a panel of design experts from leading brands and studios; Cosentino, GRAFF and Zulufish. There will be an opportunity to ask questions, learn from industry leaders, and network with your peers!

Drinks and canapes will be served.

Panellists:
– Chaired by Vanessa Brady OBE, Founder & CEO of SBID
– Jose Lopez, Regional General Manager South England, Cosentino UK
– Brian Gallop, Business Relations Manager from GRAFF Designs
– Caroline Milns, Head of Interior Design at Zulufish

SBID Members earn 2 x CPD points for attending!

The discussion is open to all SBID members and design professionals.

Register to attend

At Milan Design Week, GROHE SPA will bring its concept ‘Salus per Aquam’ to life with new immersive experience at Palazzo Reale!

The “Aquatecture” installation underscores the significance and importance of water in architecture and the health and well-being benefits this infusion can bring.

An integral part of this experience is the GROHE SPA Aqua Talks, a captivating series of discussions, where renowned architects, and leading designers, converge to explore the interplay between water, architecture, and well-being. The three talks will delve into the impact on personal and social wellness, by uncovering designs that transform spaces into reflective environments of tranquility and revitalisation, offering a complete multi-sensory experience.

Event Programme:

Tuesday 16 April 2024, 5-6pm CET: Revitalisation

With Jean-Jacques L’Henaff, Leader, LIXIL Global Design, LIXIL Americas and César Giraldo, César Giraldo Design

Wednesday 17 April 2024, 5-6pm CET: Redefining Luxury

With Paul Flowers, Leader, LIXIL Global Design & Brand Identity and Steve Leung, Steve Leung Design Group

Friday 19 April 2024, 11am–12pm CET: Regeneration

With Patrick Speck, Leader, LIXIL Global Design, LIXIL EMENA, Daniela Baldo, Founding Partner Studio Marco Piva and Tina Norden, Partner Conran and Partner

SBID Members earn 1 x CPD point (per talk) for attending!

Register now

Andrea Steidl and Simone Bonanni in conversation with Pasquale Junior Natuzzi!

Natuzzi Italia chooses the stage of Milan Design Week 2024 to kick off the programme of events and projects created to celebrate the brand’s 65th anniversary. The showroom is the backdrop for the new The Circle of Harmony – 65th Anniversary collection, which tells the story of the brand’s evolution between past, present and future through the designs of Karim Rashid, Andrea Steidl and Simone Bonanni. The three designers will participate, together with Pasquale Junior Natuzzi – Natuzzi’s chief brand and creative officer, in a talk intended as an opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes insight into the new Natuzzi collection through the voices of its contributors.

Speakers:

– Simone Bonanni – Product Designer and Founder of Simone Bonanni studio

– Andrea Steidl – Industrial Designer and Co-Founder of the / àr o / design studio

– Pasquale Junior Natuzzi – Creative Director Natuzzi Italia

For sixty-five years, Natuzzi has been on a journey in search of harmony, inspired by the fertile land of Apulia, which fuelled the birth of Pasquale Natuzzi’s creativity and entrepreneurial ethos. These values have shaped the company’s history, leading it along a path of growth in terms of both its identity and style, which will be celebrated during Milan Design Week.

The flagship store in Via Durini, featuring a redesigned layout with revised architectural elements, has evolved into a concept inspired by the refined elegance of ‘quiet luxury’, where the space dedicated to architects and interior decorators becomes even more central thanks to the new Natuzzi design studio.

SBID Members earn 1 x CPD point for attending!

Register to attend

VitrA London invites you to join a panel of industry experts to explore the relationship between colour and space – a discussion ranging from homes to hospitality environments and beyond.

Is colour best shouted loud or whispered quietly? Is it all about fashion? And what do colour decisions communicate about people and values?

Wednesday 19 October 2022

18:00 Welcome drinks

18:30 Panel discussion

19.00 Q&A

19:30 Drinks reception (until 21:00)

RSVP to attend

How can the interior design industry address climate change?

Dr Vanessa Brady leads a live panel discussion with Karl Lennon – Leader for Projects, Grohe; Pia Pelkonen – Creative Director, Pia Design; Cecilia Halling – Creative Director, Elicyon to address key considerations for effectively designing interiors with sustainability and climate change in mind.

The built environment accounts for 40 per cent of the UK’s carbon emissions in 2019, according to the UK Green Building Council. Awareness over the environmental impacts of the construction, architecture and interior design industries is growing, as concerns over climate change and the sustainability of our cities, societies and lifestyles continue to rise. As a result, more clients and interior designers are seeking to incorporate sustainable principles into the design of their interiors.

The upcoming panel discussion hosted by SBID’s founder & CEO, Vanessa Brady explores the role interior designers and product manufacturers play in improving the impact of the industry and driving sustainable developments. From material selections and FF&E specification, to carbon neutral manufacturing, minimising waste and optimising energy efficiency.

Speakers include:

Event details:

Topic: Designing for Sustainable Interiors: Addressing Climate Change

Date: Tuesday 9 November

Time: 12.00pm (BST)

Duration: 1 hour

Key discussion points:

Click here to register now

 

Cover image credits: Interior design by LIA Design

Join SBID

Join SBID

Find out more about our flexible membership structure.

Apply Online