Ruth Reed (back right) at the Ask the Architect stand at the Bath and West Homebuilding and Renovating Show 2013

Green Planning Studio will be on hand at the Homebuilding and Renovating show 2015, the UK’s biggest Self Build show, in the Ask the Architects area at the NEC on Thursday 26 March.

GPS will be represented at HomeBuilding and Renovating in the Ask the Architects area by Ruth Reed and Ian Leighton, who will be available to give FREE advice and support during 15 minute consultations.

Ruth is an architect with a career that spans public and private practice and the Planning Inspectorate. She was the first woman president of the Royal Institute of British Architects and continues to represent the profession in planning matters. She is author of the latest RIBA guide to planning.

Ian Leighton is an architect with a wealth of experience in producing designs to meet the clients requirements; obtaining Planning and Building Regulation approvals; ensuring the works are completed by competent contractors on time and in budget. He can also advice on contractual claims and disputes and provide expert reports.

Ruth and Ian have previously been experts at both Homebuilding and Renovation show and at Grand Designs Live.