About Us
Mike Wood is a Chartered Architect with considerable experience of residential and commercial development. He is a Member of the Royal Institute of British Architects, a Planning Consultant and a member of the Institute of Historic Building Conservation.
His work as a Conservation Consultant bought him in contact with the Clean Rivers Trust in 2001. Since then he has collaborated with the Trust on several projects involving waste management and pollution control. He worked with the Trust in the design of interpretive facilities in Cornwall and on a water, sanitation and energy initiative in Ethiopia. Here in the UK he has collaborated on developing proposals for zero and low carbon energy production.
Mike has worked for a number of years as Consultant Architect to the Derby and Sandiacre Canal Trust. Theirs is a 16 mile linear regeneration project for the abandoned Derby Canal linked to the Trent and Mersey system. In addition to the restoration of navigation through Derby the Trust’s objectives include the development of sustainable communities alongside the Canal and initiatives to promote ‘green’ environment, investment and wildlife corridors in the urban areas through which it passes. Feasibility work is taking place on devising a Regional Tourist attraction called the Derby Arm and a new Marina both of which will contribute to the future running costs of the Canal.
Mike has served on the Boards of Abbots House Ltd., Renaissance Properties Ltd. and Derby Cityscape Ltd.
Carol Harries-Wood Is an accomplishes and highly qualified Artist and committed to the philosophy and aims of the practice. Her ability to communicate together with her knowledge of materials and her understanding of space and form are enviable attributes for constructive criticism.
Practice Awards:
- RICS/Times Conservation Prize
- Civic Trust Commendation
- George Rennie Conservation Award
- RICS Silver Award for Regeneration
- RICS Bronze Award for Community Benefit
- British Steel Colourcoat Award
- Six Brighter City of Derby Awards