People
People are at the heart of creating a joyful and resilient place, and this starts with the people at Perpendicular and our Collaborators. We strive to create an environment that fosters a collaborative and transparent approach. Since establishing ourselves in early 2020, with a clear vision, we have created partnerships with individuals and organisations who share the same values and are leaders in their field.
Co-founded by Patrick Usborne and Aelene Thorne. The practice is led by Patrick, a Physicist from Univeristy of Bristol, and Architect from the Architectural Association. Our past & present team include: Hugo Bass, Larry Botchway & James Deru. We collaborate on specific projects with Adrian Campbell, and Florence Collier through the Positive Collective, and are founding members of Better Delivery Collective established by Better Delivery.
We are based in the heart of Cambridge at the Cambridge Institute of Sustainability Leadership and are an integral member of the Cambridge sustainability community. Founding Director, Patrick Usborne is also the Chair of the Cambridge Association of Architects with a large and active membership, and Trustee of the new Urban Room for Cambridge called the Cambridge Room.
“From one week to the next, completely taken it on board. Very impressive! A breath of fresh air.”
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Patrick Usborne
DIRECTOR
Perpendicular is led by Patrick Usborne, a Physics and Architecture graduate, Patrick has extensive knowledge of manufactured design using biogenic materials, especially engineered timber. Based at the Cambridge Institute of Sustainability Leadership, he has worked and lectured across the UK and internationally including in China & Singapore. He is Chairperson of the Cambridge Association of Architects, and Trustee of the Cambridge Room.
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Aelene Thorne
DIRECTOR
Aelene is highly proficient in the implementation of quality management systems whilst focused on continual improvement of design quality and client relationships. Aelene ensures that Perpendicular’s business policy and procedures place it truly at the forefront of sustainable architectural and social enterprise.
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COLLABORATIONS & JOBS
We are always seeking new collaborations and opportunities to grow our own team. If you would like to become a collaborator, please get in touch. If you would like to work for us, please send in your CV and portfolio to jobs@perpendicular.co.uk. If we have a vacancy, we will try and get back to you within 24hrs. We are an equal opportunities employer.
Collaborators
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Florence Collier
Humblebee
Flo’s expertise covers Passivhaus design, mechanical services in buildings (heating, ventilation, air conditioning), existing building energy audits, retrofit and new build solutions, thermal modelling and heat loss/gain calculations. She is an expert in renewable technologies, summer overheating calculations, and option feasibility studies.
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Adrian Campbell
changebuilding
Adrian collaborates across industries to research, develop, and deliver more sustainable, resilient and regenerative solutions. He works at different scales from new products, projects and at a programme level. Input suits the needs of the challenge, whether bringing his own expertise or assembling and scaling teams to tackle larger complex problems.
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Hugo Bass
RECRAFT
Hugo provides technical expertise and is proficient in BIM including establishing BEP’s and delivering projects using Revit. Hugo delivers the technical design for our most complex projects. In addition to architecture, Hugo is an expert in regenerative food production and is passionate to bring intensive farming techniques to the supply chain.
Contributors
We have worked with many individuals and organisations to ensure we provide a rigorous and holistic service for our clients. Each and every project involves a team effort.
Conversations
Perpendicular has spoken at many events and conferences throughout the UK including the below:
2024 October, Online. Guest speaker, UNICEF ClimateX: Climate Innovation Programme.
2024 March, London. ACAN Future Build talk on Regnerative Design in a Circular Economy
2024 March, Cambridge. Chaired CAA Q&A session on Council Led Housing.
2023 November, Cambridge. Chaired CAA Sustainability Event on the future of housing.
2023 November, Birmingham. Speaker at RIBA’s modular event discussing our modular projects.
2023 October, Cambridge. Keynote speaker and chair of RIBA China UK architecture symposium.
2023 September, London. Speaker at the Rise and Role of the MMC Advisor talk.
2023 March, Bristol. Speaker on regenerative design at the University Engineering Department.
2023 February, London. Speaker on regenerative design at Integration UK.
2021 September, Online. Speaker with Better Delivery for Urban Design London.
2021 April, Online. RIBA Coffee Talk into the power of collaboration in design.
2020 November, London. Talk for the Architectural Association for alumni in practice.
2020 October, Online. Talk on mmc for the Cambridge Forum for the Construction Industry.
2019 November, London. Keynote speaker on using timber in construction for Timber Talks.
2019 September, London. Speaker for the RIBA Sustainability Event alongside ACAN!
Please visit us
Perpendicular Consultancy,
The Canopy at the Cambridge Institute of Sustainability Leadership,
1 Regent Street, Cambridge CB2 1GG
Hours
Monday–Friday
9am–6pm
Phone
(0044) 20 7871 8261