Laura Keay is an architectural assistant at New Makers Bureau, a London-based architecture practice, that makes low-carbon buildings with a focus on the inherent value of materials; be they natural, reused, recycled or repurposed.

A graduate of The Bartlett, her work (and that of the NMB) explores an integrated approach to the reuse of materials in construction, combining the best of old and new technologies, using hyper-local materials. That enables a focus on sustainable local development while preserving the cultural heritage of regional construction knowledge.