Jon Bootland is Director of the Sustainable Development Foundation (SD Foundation), which works to promote a step change in sustainability for the built environment, with a particular focus on clients and investors. Through this work, Jon is Director of the Good Homes Alliance (GHA), and the SHINE network for sustainable healthcare buildings, as well as leading projects on schools, existing homes and low carbon buildings and communities. Jon has almost 20 years experience in sustainability for the property and construction sectors, including previous roles at The Prince’s Foundation and CIRIA (the Construction Industry Research and Information Association) and has specific expertise in how to embed sustainability into the building procurement process. Jon is also an Associate at Forum for the Future.

Website: http://sdfoundation.org.uk

Simon is a chartered surveyor and has worked within the field of sustainable development for over a decade. He sits on the Code Advisory Group and the Code Energy sub group and EEPH and leads on the more technical aspects of the GHA programme. He worked in the UK's first ecological building suppliers, then for BioRegional where he set up One Planet Products and completed a Masters at UEL with a thesis on BedZED. He leads on GHA recruitment and would be pleased to hear from any potential new members.

Website: http://www.goodhomes.org.uk

Melissa has a background in Architecture, and works part-time for the GHA and Passivhaus Trust. She is also a Senior Sustainability Consultant at Hilson Moran, and is a thesis supervisor and occasional lecturer at the Centre for Alternative Technology and University of East London, where she was a Senior Lecturer from 2001-2010 for the MSc Architecture: Advanced Environment & Energy Studies.

Christopher worked as a Building Services engineer at Fulcrum Consulting before joining the GHA team as an Associate focusing on technical issues. Having moved to the UK to complete a masters at Loughborough University in renewables, he liked the place so much he decided to stay, and settled in London. Chris is currently working on the GHA monitoring programme.

Website: http://www.goodhomes.org.uk

Henrietta currently works part-time for the Good Homes Alliance at the same time as studying for a PhD at UCL on PassivHaus Principles and practice. Henrietta has a background in Architecture and Sustainable Design Consultancy and has worked for practices in the UK and Germany. Until recently she was also teaching at CAT (The Centre for Alternative Technology) in Wales on their MSc AEES and Professional Diploma courses.

Laura's academic background is in Physics. She has a PhD in interfacial phase transitions. Previously, Laura was a programmer, working on financial websites. She is an enthusiastic Sponge member, helping to organise a Christmas party and other events. For the GHA, Laura does coordination and research.

Website: http://sdfoundation.org.uk