Ben Gardner

Ben is a materials scientist specialising in sustainable materials for the built environment. He plays a key role in HTS+, the practice’s in-house research and innovation initiative, bringing his unique expertise, optimism, and commitment to sustainability to the team. In the context of increased industry focus on carbon counting, he advocates for a balanced, big-picture approach to sustainability and regenerative design.

With ten years’ experience as a researcher and materials scientist, Ben has worked for acclaimed engineering and architecture practices and contributed to a broad range of international projects, ranging from large-scale urban masterplans to retrofits of historic buildings and interior fit outs.