BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT | CEO

David Copeland's meticulous attention to detail carries through to his straw bale and pre-fab panel building experience as well as his decorating, carpentry and hemp & lime renovation work.

David has a degree in Environmental Management and an MSc from The Centre For Alternative Technology, providing an excellent academic and theoretical background and perspective to his well-rounded practical skills.

Beyond Hawkland, David is interested in organisations, their different structures and how their environment can have an impact on wellbeing, quality of work and sense of ownership.

Currently attending the Natwest accelerator programme, David is focussing on the business development side of Hawkland.

CONSTRUCTION MANAGER | COO

A lifelong advocate for sustainability, Chris has been working with and researching sustainable materials and technologies in construction since 2009. He holds an MSc in Advanced Environmental and Energy Studies from the Centre for Alternative Technology, and was proud to help deliver the natural materials module on the same course for several years after his graduation, along with short courses in straw bale construction.

An expert in straw design, application, and training, to date Chris has over 32 new build straw bale and panel projects under his belt throughout the UK and Europe. These cover a wide range of systems including timber-framed, SIPs, load-bearing, hybrid frame systems and external wraps.

Chris now coordinates delivery of Hawkland's new build and retrofit construction projects. Working closely with our clients, architectural team, site managers and suppliers he provides an efficient and personal service from pre-construction all the way through to completion.

ARCHITECT | COO

Ben is a Bristol based, ARB registered, Architect with 15 years architectural experience in practice and education and 20 years in the construction industry. Due to his work in construction as a labourer he approaches Architecture with a practical and holistic understanding.

Ben studied the Part 2 Professional Diploma in Architecture: Advanced environmental and energy studies at the Centre for Alternative Technology. Ben chose this particular course wanting to increase his understanding on how his architecture could respect the environment and work with it. The course helped him focus on sustainability during all parts of the design process.

After the completion of the Professional Practice and Management in Architecture course (from the University of the West of England) Ben qualified as an architect and set up his practice.