“In a digital age, we've got the opportunity to create over a hundred thousand jobs, cut carbon annually by about 20%, and also the opportunity to save something like £7 billion pounds annually just in energy costs.” 

Martin Prince-Parrott RIBA FRSA is the Director of Development and Architecture at SUB/URBAN WORKSHOP. Responsible for acquiring and bringing forward retrofit, new build and custom development, he is also leading on ESG and decarbonisation. Prior to his current role, he has worked on award-winning projects in his portfolio and with large firms like Microsoft and Barclays. 

In this episode, Martin explains that if he were Housing Minister, he would address the cladding scandal with policies to support those whose assets have been negatively impacted. He addresses how structured retrofit policies will help the sector to be in with a chance of reaching net-zero by 2050. Finally, Martin explains the potential for home-grown timber to address supply chain shortages and ways the housing sector can help build and reshape communities for the better.