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Michael Pawlyn
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Michael Pawlyn Biography
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- Sustainability
One of the lead architects on the Eden Project, Michael Pawlyn is a passionate advocate of sustainable architecture and as such delivers lectures and keynote speeches on the subject.
Eden Project
He was responsible for leading the design of the Biomes and proposals for a third major climatic enclosure.
Sustainable Architective & Biomimicry
He now focuses exclusively on sustainable architecture inspired by nature. This emerging discipline known as ‘Biomimicry’ learns from the amazing adaptations that plants and animals have made with the benefit of a 3.5 billion year R & D period. One of his architectural projects, based on a beetle that has evolved a way to create its own water in a desert, proposes a radical solution to creating energy, food and water in some of the most arid parts of the world.
UK Green Building Council & The Edge
Michael continues to represent Grimshaw Architects as a Founder Member of the UK Green Building Council and is a member of ‘The Edge’, a think-tank dedicated to addressing important political, social and professional issues.
Lectures
He has lectured widely on the subject of sustainable design in the UK and abroad and in May 2005 delivered a talk at the Royal Society of Arts with Ray Anderson, CEO of Interface. In 2007 he spoke at the Google Zeitgeist Annual Conference on the subject of ‘Architecture Inspired by Nature’.
Testimonials
"Michael is one of the most passionate advocates of sustainable architecture that I have ever met. In addition to his skills as an architect, he is a first rate public speaker who inspires audiences to look at the environmental debate from a fresh perspective achieving this through wit and imagination rather than dogma and doom mongering."
Sir Nicholas Grimshaw
“Two of the cultural stand-outs of the year were the products of slightly mad visionaries – individuals creating worlds at the edges and the in-betweens of standard practice. A lecture by Michael Pawlyn during the London Festival of Architecture energized the audience with case studies demonstrating the generative, rather than restrictive, approach to design that surpasses “sustainability”. Like Braungart and McDonough, Pawlyn’s work embraces change and growth”.
Sarah Ichioka, Director of The Architecture Foundation
The feedback from the Innovation seminar was so positive, the attendees labelling it 'the best event to date'
CRG
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Michael Pawlyn News
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Tony Juniper talks about climate change in the Independent Review of the Year 2009
29th December 2009Tony Juniper is a campaigner, writer, speaker and commentator and one of the UK’s best known environmentalists. Tony is also the Green Party's General Election candidate for Cambridge. For the last 25 years he has spent his time seeking change toward a more sustainable society at local, national and international levels; from providing ecology and conservation experiences for primary school children, to making the case for new recycling laws, to orchestrating international campaigns for action on rainforests and climate change. Here he writes in the Independent Review of the Year 2009, looking back at the what has happened with regard to climate change in 2009. to read the article, click on the title.
29th December 2009Tony Juniper is a campaigner, writer, speaker and commentator and one of the UK’s best known environmentalists. Tony is also the Green Party's General Election candidate for Cambridge. For the last 25 years he has spent his time seeking change toward a more sustainable society at local, national and international levels; from providing ecology and conservation experiences for primary school children, to making the case for new recycling laws, to orchestrating international campaigns for action on rainforests and climate change. Here he writes in the Independent Review of the Year 2009, looking back at the what has happened with regard to climate change in 2009. to read the article, click on the title.
Round the world yachtswoman, Ellen MacArthur is to quit sailing to spread the environmental sustainable message
5th October 2009Dame Ellen MacArthur is giving up sailing in order to spread the word about saving resources in order to save the planet. The round the world yachtswoman made the astonishing announcement on this week's Desert Island Discs when she was the casterway of the show, hosted by television news presenter Kirsty Young
5th October 2009Dame Ellen MacArthur is giving up sailing in order to spread the word about saving resources in order to save the planet. The round the world yachtswoman made the astonishing announcement on this week's Desert Island Discs when she was the casterway of the show, hosted by television news presenter Kirsty Young
Speakers Corner on Inclusivity and Diversity
1st October 2009Links between diversity and company image and inclusivity and staff retention are well known but it is new factors coming to light around increased creativity and better customer service that are ensuring diversity and inclusivity are keys to success.
1st October 2009Links between diversity and company image and inclusivity and staff retention are well known but it is new factors coming to light around increased creativity and better customer service that are ensuring diversity and inclusivity are keys to success.
Innovation to track carbon footprints
3rd December 2007Irish mobile operators have welcomed the introduction of a new application to allow mobile users to track their own carbon footprint.
3rd December 2007Irish mobile operators have welcomed the introduction of a new application to allow mobile users to track their own carbon footprint.
Co founder of Green & Blacks, Craig Sams is using charcoal to fight climate change
2nd September 2009The entrepreneur, speaker who with Jo Fairley founded Green & Black's organic chocolate, has created a biochar business in a bid to combat climate change. The process involves taking waste from agriculture and fishing and turning it into charcoal by roasting it in a low-oxygen atmosphere. The process turns waste into raw carbon, which can then be used to fertilise the soil. Dan Morrell, a former music promoter and entrepreneur who co founded the company, Carbon Gold with Craig said that the technology had huge promise but needed to be proved in a large scale trial. The company's first deal with the government of the Maldives should provide the opportunity to do this.
2nd September 2009The entrepreneur, speaker who with Jo Fairley founded Green & Black's organic chocolate, has created a biochar business in a bid to combat climate change. The process involves taking waste from agriculture and fishing and turning it into charcoal by roasting it in a low-oxygen atmosphere. The process turns waste into raw carbon, which can then be used to fertilise the soil. Dan Morrell, a former music promoter and entrepreneur who co founded the company, Carbon Gold with Craig said that the technology had huge promise but needed to be proved in a large scale trial. The company's first deal with the government of the Maldives should provide the opportunity to do this.
Boris Johnson launches London's new bike hire scheme
30th July 2010London's long awaited cycle hire scheme has been launched today adding a valuable alternative to transport options in the capital. Designed to encourage people to cycle in central London, Transport for London is hoping to reach its target of 6,000 bikes across 400 docking stations later this year.
30th July 2010London's long awaited cycle hire scheme has been launched today adding a valuable alternative to transport options in the capital. Designed to encourage people to cycle in central London, Transport for London is hoping to reach its target of 6,000 bikes across 400 docking stations later this year.
Human Population Growth Study Launched
12th July 2010This important study was launched yesterday to mark World Population Day and the study’s working group will involve the keynote speaker and founder-director of think-tank Forum for the Future, Jonathan Porrit CBE.
12th July 2010This important study was launched yesterday to mark World Population Day and the study’s working group will involve the keynote speaker and founder-director of think-tank Forum for the Future, Jonathan Porrit CBE.
Wearing his environmentalist hat, entrepreneur Richard Branson launches green fund
11th August 2009Having criticised the 'green' movement recently and being in the environmentally unfriendly airline business, entrepreneur Richard Branson still believes in doing his bit for the environment. As such, he has launched a green enterprise and Virgin's Green Fund will invest in renewable energy projects
11th August 2009Having criticised the 'green' movement recently and being in the environmentally unfriendly airline business, entrepreneur Richard Branson still believes in doing his bit for the environment. As such, he has launched a green enterprise and Virgin's Green Fund will invest in renewable energy projects
Prestigious Architecture Prize awarded to the UK Pavilion at Shanghai Expo
30th June 2010The Dandelion building, part of the UK pavilion at the Shanghai Expo has won Royal Institute of British Architects’ Lubetkin Prize. Designed by Thomas Heatherwick, the so-called "Seed Cathedral" was chosen to fit in with this year's theme of sustainable development.
30th June 2010The Dandelion building, part of the UK pavilion at the Shanghai Expo has won Royal Institute of British Architects’ Lubetkin Prize. Designed by Thomas Heatherwick, the so-called "Seed Cathedral" was chosen to fit in with this year's theme of sustainable development.
Green Britain Day
17th June 2010It is Green Britain Day today, the first in a series of green events for the summer, including environmental speaker Tim Smit's Big Lunch with the Eden Project.
17th June 2010It is Green Britain Day today, the first in a series of green events for the summer, including environmental speaker Tim Smit's Big Lunch with the Eden Project.
Michael Pawlyn Reviews
Michael Pawlyn has spoken and appeared at a number of recent corporate events. Please find some client speaker testimonials and reviews for Michael Pawlyn for a number of these events and conferences. If you would like some additional information as to how to book Michael Pawlyn for your corporate event, then please contact one of the Speakers Corner booking agents on +44 (0) 208 365 3200 or email info@speakerscorner.co.uk
"The feedback from the Innovation seminar was so positive, the attendees labelling it 'the best event to date "
"I thought it was the best session of the conference. You were calm, rational, evidential and forceful. You really gave Bjorn a jolt. His body language said it all. Thank you for taking up the challenge so well"
"Two of the cultural stand-outs of the year were the products of visionaries - individuals creating worlds at the edges and the in-betweens of standard practice. A lecture by Michael Pawlyn at Grimshaw Architects during the London Festival of Architecture energised the audience with case studies demonstrating the radical potential of a generative, rather than a restrictive, approach to design that surpasses sustainability. Like Braungart and McDonough, Pawlyn work embraces change and growth."
Q & A with Michael Pawlyn
Speakers Corner interviewed Michael Pawlyn to give you a bit more insight as to the type of performance and delivery you would expect from Michael Pawlyn However for more information on Michael Pawlyn or details as to how to book Michael Pawlyn for your corporate event, then please contact one of the Speakers Corner booking agents on +44 (0) 208 365 3200 or email info@speakerscorner.co.uk
Speakers Corner: How did the corporate speaking all start?
Michael Pawlyn: How did the corporate speaking all start? It started in earnest after I gave a talk at Google’s Zeitgeist conference. It was a great opportunity so I did a lot of preparation with a presentation skills coach. It worked out fairly well and it led to a number of recommendations to speaking agencies.
Speakers Corner: Can you remember your first speaking engagement?
Michael Pawlyn: When I first started I deliberately put myself forward for some fairly obscure events so that I could practice my speaking skills. The European General Galvanisers Association Annual Dinner was one such event!
Speakers Corner: And your last event?
Michael Pawlyn: I’ve been doing quite a lot of talks recently for the Royal Institute of British Architects at schools of architecture around the country. The subject matter has been about climate change and how architects can respond in a positive and creative way.
Speakers Corner: Which event has been your favourite and why?
Michael Pawlyn: The one that I am most proud of was my rebuttal to Bjorn Lomborg at the BCO conference in 2009. He is one of the world’s best known environmental sceptics – a very tricky character and way above my level in terms of profile but, according to the feedback, I more than held my own against him. I did my best to not just point out the flaws in his analysis but also show a very positive way of responding to the environmental challenges that lie ahead.
Speakers Corner: If you could speak at any event, past or future, what would it be?
Michael Pawlyn: I would guess that most people who engage in public speaking dream of one day delivering a speech that changes the course of history. For me it would be at an event that concerned global environmental issues.
Speakers Corner: Who would you most like to share a platform with?
Michael Pawlyn: Amory Lovins, Paul Hawken, Janine Benyus, Dayna Baumeister, Michael Braungart
Speakers Corner: Do you use powerpoint?
Michael Pawlyn: Yes – my subject matter comes across much more clearly when backed up with good images
Speakers Corner: Are you as happy speaking to 50 as to 1,000 people?
Michael Pawlyn: Yes. In some ways the more people there are, the more energising it is
Speakers Corner: How do you like to be introduced?
Michael Pawlyn: As an innovator
Speakers Corner: Do you always like to do a briefing call before the event?
Michael Pawlyn: Yes, a briefing call always helps me to tune my talks to the specifics of the event
Speakers Corner: What are the most asked for topics?
Michael Pawlyn: Biomimicry, innovation, creative responses to climate change
Speakers Corner: Is your speech at all interactive with audience participation?
Michael Pawlyn: When it suits the occasion and subject matter.
Speakers Corner: Your favourite film?
Michael Pawlyn: Dersu Uzala by Akira Kurosawa
Speakers Corner: Favourite book?
Michael Pawlyn: The Magus by John Fowles
Speakers Corner: Favourite holiday destination?
Michael Pawlyn: Italy
Speakers Corner: What’s your tipple – wine, beer, champagne?
Michael Pawlyn: Brunello di Montalcino
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6th September 2010
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3rd September 2010
Record-breaking round the world yachtswoman Dame Ellen MacArthur has launched a new foundation that will aim to find long-term solutions for a sustainable economy. It will bring together young people in education and business innovation to "re-think" the entire way we run our economies.
