Chair of Judges for 2026
Julie Godefroy
Head of Net Zero - CIBSE
Julie is a chartered engineer. She works as Head of Net Zero Policy for CIBSE, where she leads the work on CIBSE's Climate Action Plan, the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard, policy work, and collaboration with other institutions. She is the author of CIBSE TM40 – Health & Wellbeing in Building Services, and co-author of the Retrofit Revisit report, an evaluation of 10 deep retrofits from about 10 years ago.
Judges for 2026
Jan Artemeko
Senior Associate Buildings BIM & Digital Engineering Lead - Stantec.
Jan, a Senior Associate at Stantec with over 14 years of experience, leads building projects and drives digital transformation across regions. Jan oversees BIM and digital engineering teams, develops cost-effective automation tools, and enhances digital delivery for practical engineering and design. Jan focuses on streamlining processes, fostering collaboration, and positioning Stantec as an industry leader. He builds strategic relationships to support business development, mentors teams across UK offices, and promotes a culture of continuous learning and innovation. With a strong background in construction technology and transformative projects, Jan effectively manages multiple workstreams in high-growth, fast-paced environments.
His leadership is essential in navigating the evolving design and construction landscape, embracing innovation, and maintaining a competitive edge in a digitally disrupted world. Jan develops forward-thinking strategies aligned with market trends, driving growth, expanding opportunities, and supporting both individual and organisational success.
Marion Baeli
Principal, Sustainability Transformation - 10 Design
Marion Baeli is Principal, Sustainability Transformation at 10 Design. Specialising in the existing built environment, adaptive reuse and low energy , low carbon design, she brings in over 20 years of expertise on the design and delivery of large-scale, complex projects that span the whole spectrum of housing as well as office sectors.
She is a renowned author on low-energy design, recognised for her award-winning book on residential retrofits. Additionally, she contributes to the Westminster Council's Design Review Panel, serves as a frequent guest lecturer at several Universities (UCL, Westminster, Imperial College, University of Nottingham), sits on the board of the UK Passivhaus Trust and acts as an architecture award judge for the RIBA, the Architects’ Journal and Architecture Today.
Jeff House
Director of External Affairs & Policy - Baxi Heating UK
With over 30 years’ experience in the Building Services sector, including consultancy, design and contracting, Jeff plays a key role within Baxi Heating responsible for policy and legislative advocacy. Jeff has a wealth of technical, commercial, and legislative knowledge relating the residential and commercial building services sector, including low and zero carbon technologies
In his current role Jeff is widely involved in setting the agenda regarding legislation and policy for the heating sector, regularly representing both Baxi Heating and the wider industry at Government and trade body meetings to offer in depth advice and analysis.
Andrew Krebs
Information Management Lead - Buro Happold
Andrew is the Information Management Lead at Buro Happold, and has a background in Electrical Engineering. He has spent a number of years working to widen access to professional institutions for people from different academic backgrounds.
Helen Newman
Group Head of Sustainability - Bidwells
Leading the sustainability strategy for a B Corp, Helen is passionate about harnessing the power of business as a force for good, and the opportunity for the built environment including our public realm to enhance our everyday experience. Helen's background in sustainable development, ESG Strategies and impact investing, and her understanding of the regulatory landscape brings unique insights in creating a more inclusive and sustainable built environment. Applying a holistic approach, Helen seeks to unlock multiple benefits beyond financial returns, future proofing investments, and delivering positive outcomes for clients, communities and nature.
Helen is Vice Chair of the CIBSE Sustainability Special Interest Group and member of the CIBSE Knowledge Panel. She is also a member of the NLA expert panel for retrofit and conservation, and an advocate of best design practice in her role on the Enfield Place and Design Quality Panel.
Robin Nicholson
Fellow - Cullinan Studio
Robin Nicholson CBE is a Fellow of Cullinan Studio, which he joined in 1979 (cullinanstudio.com). He is Convenor of the Edge, the multi-disciplinary think-tank for the built and natural environment (https://edgedebate.com) and chairs the Cambridgeshire Quality Panel. He is a member of the NHBC Foundation Expert Panel and is an Hon. Prof. at the University of Nottingham. He is an Honorary Fellow of IStructE and CIBSE and was awarded an Honorary Doctorate by UWE in 2022.
Previously he was a Vice-President of the RIBA (1992-94), Chairman of the Construction Industry Council (1998-2000), a founder member of the Movement for Innovation Board (1998-2001), a CABE Commissioner (2002-10) and a Non-Executive Director of the NHBC (2007-14)
Peter Thorns
Head of Strategic Lighting Applications - Zumtobel Group
Peter joined Thorn Lighting in 1985 and has held a number of positions within the company including electronics R and D, technical software development, optical design, photometry, scheme design and applications research. He is currently part of the Zumtobel Group Global Research and Development department, concerned with standards and regulations. Peter is the Chair of ISO/TC 274, CIE Vice-President Standards, and is involved in a large number of BSI, CEN and ISO committees and working groups. He is also involved in the Lighting Industry Association, chairing the Building Regulations working group and in LightingEurope where he chairs the Value of Light working group. Peter is an associate editor of the Lighting Research and Technology academic journal.
Dr. Fabrizio Varriale
Built Environment Analyst - RICS
Fabrizio is an architect with research experience in low-carbon materials and design. At RICS he produces thought leadership on building sustainability and shapes RICS's position on related policy matters. He also contributes to the development of the Built Environment Carbon Database and the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard.
Doug King
Principal - Doug King Consulting
Doug King is an engineer with a passion for smart and sustainable urbanism and building design. He has been a champion of sustainable design for over thirty years and has delivered the engineering underpinning a number of notable first of a kind projects that have set benchmarks internationally. His work spans urban energy masterplans, holistic energy and resource strategies for both new and historic buildings, down to the detail design of building services installations.
He is a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering and the Royal Institute of British Architects, as well as of CIBSE. He teaches across the UK and worldwide. He is a Distinguished Professor at Chongqing University and has previously been a Visiting Professor at Bath University and Beirut Arab University. He has written extensively on engineering policy, education and design and has covered engineering issues in the national press, on radio and television.
Robert Marney
Associate - Cundall
Robert is a Chartered Engineer who has worked for Cundall for 15 years. Having served a formal 3-year apprenticeship as an electrician in the years before becoming an engineer, he has a good knowledge of how sites operate, how services are installed and commissioned. Robert now focuses on workplace and fit-out projects and his central role is managing multi-disciplinary teams and delivering large zero carbon design projects.
Robert has a particular interest in retrofit, circular economy, net zero carbon, HV networks, and business development. Robert is currently mentoring younger team members with their applications and process for Professional Accreditation, whilst working towards Fellowship himself. Robert mentors’ young individuals at The Amos Bursary charity, assisting with internships and ultimately employment. Robert also is a mentor for the BCO next gen, as well as holding a school governor position at a technical college that focuses on STEM education.
Volkan Doda
Head of Design Technologies - Atelier Ten
Volkan is currently the Head of Design Technologies at Atelier Ten, London and leads an in-house team of environmental design specialists. Since joining Atelier Ten in 2013, Volkan draws from his dual background in architecture and mechanical engineering to contribute to a variety of international projects. He specialises in a range of analytical work including whole building energy use, occupant comfort, daylight, lifecycle carbon,and benchmarking analysis. He was awarded as CIBSE Engineer of the Year in 2025.