Meet the Team
EBUKI is made up of an eclectic group of individuals from builders and practitioners to academics. Below are the current members of our brilliant team, who are more than happy for anyone interested in Earth Building and what we do to reach out. See each person’s biography below for their specific areas of expertise. Whilst we do not offer free consultancy services, we can work with you on the right projects.
Visit our Map of the Organisation page for a description of the organisation’s governance structure and for detailed descriptions on the different roles and responsibilities each group plays to keep EBUKI going.
Meet the Team
The Executive Committee
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Rowland Keable, CEO
Rowland was a founding member of EBUKI after lifelong learning with Julian Keable. He has his own company, Rammed Earth Consulting, based near London.
Reach out to Rowland about any new EBUKI project or event ideas, about funding opportunities and fundraising, or about Training for Trainers and National Occupational Standards.
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Maria Sanchez, Membership Officer
Maria is an Executive Committee member for EBUKI as the Membership Officer. Maria is an architect specialised in Green Building and a facilitator. She is deeply passionate about using earth as a building material and experiential learning.
Reach out to Maria about all things EBUKI membership and earth build networking.
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Emily Workman, Finance Officer
Emily is an Executive Committee member who has been our Finance Officer since 2019, and has developed this website. She likes to listen, respond, dance, sing, and roar when necessary.
“Reach out to me with queries involving EBUKI finances, EBUKI organisation structure and facilitation, or any website feedback. If your organisation would like support in these areas, I would be pleased to discuss.”
Email: emily@ebuki.co
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Tom Morton
Tom is another founding member of EBUKI, Executive Committee Member and Project Officer, as well as having his own practice, Arc Architects.
“Reach out to me about research and development ideas, CobBauge training, filmmaking, and opportunities in Scotland or the North.”
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Sarah Roberts
Sarah has been an Executive Committee Member since 2020 and has given presentations at Clayfests even earlier than this. Sarah also runs her own Architectural Practice in Norfolk, Roberts Molloy Architects.
“Feel free to get in touch about opportunities in East Anglia, particularly building with Clay Lump and Wattle and Daub. You can also reach out to me about the monthly ‘Talking Shop’ exclusive to members.”
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Louise Halestrap
Louise is an Executive Committee Member and a lecturer at the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT).
“I am pleased to hear from anyone enquiring about about Higher Education and about opportunities in Wales.”
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Will Stanwix
Will is an Executive Committee Member and founder of Stanwix Ltd.
“Reach out to me about plastering and clay plaster mixes.”
Associate Committee Members and Project Officers
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Becky Little
Becky, a founding member of EBUKI and now an Associate Committee Member, runs her own company Rebearth. She has many trades, including as an artist, designer, and trainer.
“Get in touch about social impact projects involving Ebuki, decorative earth finishes, and Teaching and Training, particularly ECVET certification.”
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Annabel Cameron-Duff
Annabel is an Executive Committee member who joined the team at the end of 2022, and runs The Roundhouse Company.
“I am currently organising the next Clayfest, so please get in touch if you have any enquiries about this.”
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Jamie Ingle
Jamie is an Associate Committee member who joined the team after the 2022 AGM.
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Morgan Roberts
Morgan is an Associate Committee Member who has organised multiple online conference events for EBUKI since 2020, and carries out web development.
“Please get in touch if would like any information about the online conferences EBUKI has been a part of, or your organisation would like advice on running an online conference.”
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Daniel Postma, Project Officer
Daniel’s interest focusses on turf construction and archaeology. He is the Project Officer for the OWHL Project. (Our Way Heritage Lives).
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Jeffrey Hart
Jeffrey is a Project Officer, with a focus on creating films for and around EBUKI. Jeffrey also runs the Building Sustainability Podcast.
“Get in touch about the Building Sustainability Podcast, videography, or Earth floors.”
Board of Trustees
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Tobias Carleton-Prangnell
Tobias is the founder of HEACON Research Group which specialises in the international conservation of historic earthen architecture. He joined the board in 2023.
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Louise Cooke, Chair
Louise is the Chair of Trustees for EBUKI, as well as an academic at the University of York in Archaeology and the Conservation of Earth Structures.
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Robin Brittain
Having served as an Exec member for many years, we now have Robin’s vast experience of sitting on charity boards and committees added to our Board of Trustees.
Robin specialises in policy and governance, and architectural and building consultancy.
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Theophilus Shittu
Theo has joined as a Trustee in September 2024.
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Chris Bravington
Chris is an architect based in the Midlands; his practice is transitioning away from detrimental materials to embrace natural materials with earth at the forefront.
Chris brings knowledge of commercial construction and best practice Health and Safety knowledge. He has joined as a Trustee in October 2024.
Current Vacancies
Any current specific vacancies and volunteering opportunities will be advertised on the Map of the Organisation.
However, we are always looking for people to join our team; see our Support Us page for ideas in other ways you can get involved, and then get in touch using this form.
