About

Head of Architecture at Lancaster and Chair of the National RIBA Practice and Policy Committee, Des’s field of research interest is in optimisation and Deep Learning (AI) for Decision Support Systems in design. See: www.desfagan.co.uk

He is particularly interested in the impact that Machine Learning will have on design processes and the regulatory and policy implications for the RIBA and ARB.

In his current role as Chair at the RIBA, Des oversees the development of a programme of policy and public affairs activity to affect change in Whitehall, Westminster and beyond.

 

 

Awards, Notable Achievements & Publications

Chair of the National RIBA Practice and Policy Committee
Member of the Editorial Board for the Construction Innovation Journal
Member of Imagination Lancaster
Architects Registration Board - Prescription Committee Member and External Advisor

LONDON 2012 OLYMPIC VILLAGE - GLENN HOWELLS ARCHITECTS
(2012) BPCF Creativity in Concrete Award

GLASGOW TRANSPORT MUSEUM – ZAHA HADID ARCHITECTS
(2013) European Museum of the Year
(2012) European Museum Academy Micheletti Award
(2010) Structural Steel Design Award (Merit)

ST. ANDREWS ARTS FACULTY – REIACH AND HALL ARCHITECTS
(2007) Dundee Institute of Architects Awards - Best Public
(2007) Civic Trust Award
(2007) Finalist _ Roses Design Awards - Best Public Building
(2007) Silver _ Scottish Design Awards - Best Public Building
(2007) EAA Building of the Year 2007 Finalist

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