Grand Designs Live London 2026 Exhibitor List

<p dir="ltr">James is an international multi-award-winning, RIBA Chartered and ARB registered Architect, with his work receiving accreditation throughout Europe, America and Asia. His success has seen him present TEDx talks to over 1200 visitors as well as talking on the main stages of Grand Designs Live, The Ideal Homes Show and the Clean and Tidy show in recent years. Featured several times on ITV News, London Live News, and BBC Radio stations, James' public architectural profile is of high demand and continuing to grow. &nbsp;For years, James has worked to create a name for himself and his designs within the architectural industry. Due to his international success, James has acted as a member of the Judging panel for the renowned architectural competitions of &lsquo;The British Home Awards&rsquo; and &lsquo;The International WAN Award&rsquo;s, (World Architectural News).</p>

Jack Dunckley is an award-winning British garden designer. He designed his first show garden at just 14 and has since won numerous RHS medals at Chelsea, Hampton Court, and Malvern. He blends innovative planting with bold hard landscaping, serving both commercial and private clients across the UK and internationally.

Gordon has both engineering and business qualifications and was responsible for developing and leading Colorcoat Urban whilst at Tata Steel, the first pre-finished steel standing seam business focused on residential applications. He has over 18 years metal standing seam experience and has found solutions to every issue and query that’s come up on a project. This includes developing a metal standing seam solution for non-combustible walls which has become the industry standard.

<p>Moneywatch Finance was formed in 2006 by the partners who all shared a common vision of providing clients with a level of personal service that was lacking in the corporate world. They bring to Moneywatch Finance a combined experience of over 60 years in the financial services industry. Honesty, integrity &amp; trustworthiness are at the forefront of everything that we do. We are in a position to guide you through the mortgage maze and aim to find you the mortgage deal that best suits your needs. We offer you professional mortgage advice. The advice we provide is impartial and we are not tied to any mortgage lender. We offer advice on insurance products from a range of providers. We offer a confidential service. If you are looking to protect your monthly mortgage payments, if you want to insure the contents of your home or if you want to arrange life cover we can offer advice on products from a range of providers.</p>

<p>I love to design low-energy, healthy, beautiful homes.&nbsp;&nbsp;I particularly like helping my clients through the early stages of their project, ensuring they are at the centre of the design team and that whatever they build, they get the very best from their project.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Your home is not just a building project to me; it is your sanctuary and it is my privilege to help you create the spaces you need to thrive.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <a href="http://www.lomasandmitchell.co.uk/" target="_blank">www.lomasandmitchell.co.uk</a>

<p dir="ltr">With a lifelong passion for exceptional architecture, Joe has dedicated his career to exploring and expanding the possibilities within the architectural and construction industries. His foundation in sustainable design and hands-on experience with self-build projects has led him to a deep appreciation for the Passivhaus approach - an ethos that underpins all his work.<br /> <br /> At the heart of his practice, Warehome, is a commitment to a client-centred, holistic design methodology. He believes in creating homes that are not just built to last but are cherished by those who live in them.&nbsp;<br /> <br /> Since Joe&rsquo;s initial foray into self-building in 2015, he has been fortunate to partner with a diverse range of clients, steering them through the intricate journey of building their own homes. Joe&rsquo;s own experiences have taught him the value of empathy and understanding in these partnerships, allowing him to offer tailored advice that aligns with each client&rsquo;s unique vision and needs.</p> <p dir="ltr">Joe&rsquo;s expertise extends to securing ethical planning permissions for projects in challenging environments, such as conservation areas, Green Belt sites, various infill and backfill developments, and under the guidelines of Paragraph 84 (previously Paragraphs 80, 79, and 55). Many of these ambitious projects are now in the construction phase, coming to fruition under Warehome's careful guidance.</p> <p dir="ltr">Joe is eager to connect with individuals and families dreaming of creating their own bespoke living spaces. Together, turning your vision into a reality. Crafting sustainable, energy-efficient homes that are loved for generations.</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Advises on:</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Sustainable Architecture | Architectural Design | Passivhaus | Low Energy | Alternative energy | Design &amp; Build | Residential | Interior Design | Joinery | Bespoke finishes and furniture | Design Engineering | Project Manageme

<p>Dan Large is a respected voice in the renewable, low carbon heating sector, with his invaluable in-depth practical and technical experience helping to shape the future of the industry. He sits on both the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) Working Group for Heat Pumps and Employers Panel for Low Carbon Heating Apprenticeships. This has placed him in the unique position to influence both government decision makers in the renewable heating sector, manufacturers of heat pumps and training providers.<br /> <br /> With over 15 years&rsquo; experience in the heating industry, Dan began the move to focus on renewable heating as his specialism in 2014, after seeing the benefits of heat pump technology on the environment and on customer&rsquo;s energy costs.<br /> <br /> Dan set up Solaris Energy in January 2017 as a one-man band, with the core of the business being focused solely on the design and installation of ground and air source heat pumps. This allowed him to further develop an expertise which set Solaris Energy apart from its competitors and saw the company successfully completing challenging projects where others doubted heat pump technology would be effective.<br /> <br /> Fast forward to 2022, the Solaris Energy team, based in Canterbury, Kent has expanded to twelve, with engineers working across on a variety of projects across the UK, delivering sustainability, superior performance and a pleasant transition to low carbon, renewable energy.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Company description</strong>:&nbsp;Solaris Energy have been designing and installing low carbon, renewable heat pump systems for over 12 years, helping hundreds of customers to future proof their heating bills and helping to decarbonise their properties. With clients ranging from castle owners; self-builders, architects; farmers and more, we have the expertise to find the best solution each home or business.</p> <p><strong>Website</strong>:&nbsp;<a href="www.solaris-energy.co.uk" target="_blan

<p>As an experienced Mortgage Broker, Property Expert, Investor and Influencer, Tayo regularly uses his expertise to break down complex and relevant property topics for the everyday person to understand. Tayo can be seen presenting The Great House Giveaway on Channel 4 which scored a hat-trick in 2022, winning best daytime programme at the BAFTAs, RTS and Broadcast Awards. Whilst Tayo was also personally nominated for best debut presenter at the Edinburgh Television Festival.<br /> <br /> Tayo recently joined the presenting team on Channel 4 show Key to a Fortune, a transformational series that re-unites families with homes &ndash; and relatives they didn&rsquo;t know they had. Plus his new show On The Money for Channel 4 digital which he co-hosts with Emmanuel Asuquo, has achieved huge audience engagement, achieving three times the channel&rsquo;s benchmark, ranking in the &ldquo;top 3 most watched&rdquo; 4Studios branded content on YouTube and &ldquo;most watched&rdquo; on Instagram.<br /> <br /> Plus you can often catch Tayo offering his expert advice on shows such as; Steph&rsquo;s Packed Lunch, Rip Off Britain, Watchdog, BBC News, GB News and Morning Live.<br /> <br /> As the co-founder of BrickzWithTipz, a property blogging platform he founded with his wife, Tayo&rsquo;s expertise and advice has reached over 1000,000 people in need.<br /> <br /> Tayo has always had an interest in finance and after studying economics in university he was determined to find the best way to invest as he begins his career. Early on he took a liking to property, however he noticed there were barriers to entry when it came to getting on the property ladder. These barriers came in the form of myths, scaremongering and lack of knowledge and constant highlights of the problems within the UK property market without many solutions. Tayo found that he could align his desire to invest in property and his interest in finance by studying to become a qualified mortgage broker.<br /> <br /> Th