Helen Taylor

Director of Practice, Scott Brownrigg

Helen is a chartered architect, fellow of RIBA, and Director of Practice for Scott Brownrigg, an international design practice specialising in architecture, masterplanning, urbanism and interior design. She is responsible for knowledge management across the practice. Helen’s commitment to sustainability, diversity and inclusive design, supports the implementation of new initiatives to assist the practice in achieving its quality management, sustainability and corporate social and environmental responsibility objectives. Specialising in education design for many years, including the nature-based Island School in Cyprus, shortlisted in World Architecture Festival (WAF) awards, she has authored books for RIBA on Urban Schools: Designing for High Density, awarded the AJ100 Collaboration of the Year award and Community Schools: Designing for Sustainability, Wellbeing and Inclusion. Helen is passionate about cross industry collaboration, engagement and research. She played a significant role in the establishment of Modern Apprenticeships in Architecture and is an external examiner and lecturer.

Operations

1 Breakout sessions: Series three

Inclusive by design: Creating environments where all learners thrive

This strategic panel discussion explores how trusts and partners are designing inclusive learning environments that support a wider range of learner needs across mainstream and specialist provision. The panel will translating inclusive design principles into effective spatial strategies, from sensory considerations and adaptability to whole-school planning and external environments, sharing the practical realities of translating ambition into delivery. You will gain practical insight into how to embed inclusive principles into estate strategy, capital planning and project delivery, while balancing long-term adaptability, operational needs and learner wellbeing. Ideal for COOs, heads of estates and directors of operations.