David founded the practice some 30 years ago and has an extensive local knowledge and background in planning and the local built environment. He served time as a St Albans District Councillor and Chair of the Planning Committee and more recently as a Parish Councillor for Park Street. He was heavily involved in the preparation and successful adoption of the St Stephen Neighbourhood Plan and is also a member of St Albans District Agents Forum Advisory Panel.

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In addition to work, David continues to campaign on a local and national issues, often disrupting the work environment to instigate office discussions on the news of the day! He also continues with his lifelong involvement with youth volunteering through scouting and the Duke of Edinburgh’s award. In fact, despite being old enough to retire, we suspect that he never really properly made it past 18!

Director and Architect Heather started working at A D Practice Ltd at the age of 16 as a CAD Assistant which prompted her to study her Part 1 Architecture at the University of Bath. After a period of time in practice in Suffolk, she went on to complete her Part 2 at the Centre for Alternative Technology in Machynlleth, North Wales and returned to to the practice in 2018. Heather completed her Part 3 studies at Kingston University and was accepted into the ARB and RIBA in 2021. As our Certified Passivhaus Designer, she specialises in sustainable and energy efficient design and has broad experience in the residential and conservation sectors. Her most recent achievement was being nominated and a finalist for the Passivhaus Trust Awards - Please click here for link. 

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When Heather is not in the office she can be found in the mountains as a qualified ski and snowboard instructor or out in the fields with Winston the lovable dog!

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ARB: 098095A

RIBA: 20005896

Associate and Architect Emma has had previous experience working in architectural practices in Devon and Cornwall. She undertook her Undergraduate and Masters studies at the University of Plymouth, Devon. Since undertaking her qualifications, she has specialised in listed buildings, high end residential projects and highly sustainable and environmentally conscious architecture.

Emma completed her Part 3 at the University of the West of England and was accepted into the ARB and RIBA in 2023. She has a huge flair for Interior Design and we'd class Emma as the creative soul in the office. 

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When Emma is out of the office, She enjoys being active, going for runs and baking. She enjoys getting out and about in the countryside and frequently visits Devon to enjoy the beach and Moors.

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ARB: 100474C

RIBA: 20052738

Architectural Designer Eron has experience working in practices based in Lewes and London. He completed his Part 1 studies in Architecture at the University of Brighton and went on to undertake his Part 2 in Sustainable Architecture at the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT).

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At CAT, Eron engaged with holistic approaches to sustainability and became particularly interested in potential impacts on biodiversity from architecture.

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When out of the office, Eron likes to go for a swim at the local pool – he once swam across the Solent to the Isle of Wight! He also enjoys making music on his guitar.

Office Manager Alison has an enormous amount of experience in the construction industry as well as managing the logistical side of businesses. From her QS background she has developed a strange love of contracts, health and safety and CDM, which naturally took its turn into HR, making her an invaluable member of the team! 

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When not keeping us on the straight and narrow and plying us with tea and chocolate, Alison is involved in the running of several other businesses within the construction industry and looking after her growing menagerie at home!

This is our lovable Sheepadoodle who keeps us entertained and as our resident therapy dog who offers much needed cuddles!