Ryerson University's 2014-2015 lecture series continues tomorrow with a lecture titled "How to Make Sustainable Architecture and How Not to!", featuring architect Tom Woolley of Northern Ireland-based Rachel Bevan Architects. Woolley specializes in the field of sustainable architecture, and is known for his pioneering of natural materials, specifically hemp and lime, in construction projects.

Tom Woolley of Rachel Bevan Architects, image courtesy of Ryerson University

Woolley held a position as Professor of Architecture at Queens University Belfast from 1991 to 2007, in addition to his work teaching at the Architectural Association in London, as well as many other architecture schools around the world. Over the years, Tom has developed quite a reputation in the world of architecture through his work publishing the satirical magazine ARse in the 1960s and also his establishing of the UK Community Technical Aid Movement.

Hemp Cottage by Rachel Bevan Architects, image courtesy of Rachel Bevan Architects

Tom has penned a number of books including the 'Green Building Handbook', 'Hemp Lime Construction', 'Low Impact Building' and 'Natural Building' to name a few. In addition to his work with architect Rachel Bevan, he also currently holds a position on the European board of Natureplus, which serves as a certification system for sustainable products and building mediums. 

Tom will be speaking in The Pit (ARC 202) in Ryerson University's Architecture Building, 325 Church Street, tomorrow evening Thursday October 30th, 2014, at 6:30 PM. The lecture is free and open to all.