Head of Architecture at Lancaster, Des's field of research interest is in Optimisation and Deep Learning in Architectural Design.

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In his current role on the National Practice and Policy at the RIBA, he oversees the development of a programme of policy and public affairs activity, representing over forty thousand UK architects, to affect change in Whitehall, Westminster and beyond. 

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Prior to working in academia, he worked on several international projects, including as Project Architect for the London Olympic Village 2012 and for Glasgow Transport Museum at Zaha Hadid Architects, winner of European Museum of the Year 2013.