Neil Pinder

Neil Pinder, a celebrated secondary school teacher and advocate for inclusive design education, shares his journey from silversmithing to teaching architecture. He discusses the importance of integrating architecture into schools, promoting creativity in STEM, and challenging elitism in design fields. Neil emphasizes how diverse voices can enhance community design and critiques developer-led projects that overlook local needs. His initiative, Home Grown Plus+, aims to widen access to architecture for underrepresented groups, sparking essential conversations about inclusivity in education.