Unified by our commitment to safeguarding the future, we’re an expert team passionate about contributing to a more positive world.
OUR TEAM
Ben DeWaard
Ben DeWaard
An awarded Green Star Champion (2022), Ben sees stewardship as a fundamental guiding principle. A founding Director of SDC, he always seeks to connect the natural and built environments harmoniously, and is dedicated to building community. Ben’s also an intrepid explorer and loves live music.
Lindsay Richardson
Lindsay Richardson
Co-leading SDC’s NSW office, Lindsay is an awarded Green Star Champion (2023) whose approach stems from the rigour of his background in Engineering. Championing the reduction of built environment footprint and impact, he’s committed to positive change for future generations. Lindsay is also an avid cyclist and traveller.
Daniel Edwards
Daniel Edwards
Daniel is a founding Director of SDC and qualified Architect who deeply values people, culture and community. He also has a passion for sailing and ocean racing. Daniel’s driven to make a difference through his work at SDC, and supporting others in doing so.
Adam Redmond
Adam Redmond
Adam thrives working collaboratively in a team-orientated culture that contributes positively to society and the environment. A deep thinker with an Engineering background, he brings a steady, methodical approach and is an advocate for boosting productivity through work / life balance.
Peter Clementson
Peter Clementson
Peter is an all-rounder with a background in Environmental Science. He brings clarity and methodology to projects - all of which he is highly invested in. He thrives on being challenged with alternate points of view and new methodologies in a quest for improved outcomes. Outside of work Peter enjoys cooking, bushwalking and travelling.
Sara Dettori
Sara Dettori
With a background in Architecture, Sara is both creative and detail oriented, while also keenly committed to building positive relationships. Co-leading our NSW office, she is deeply invested in an ongoing and in-depth understanding of evolving environmentally sustainable design principles.
We're driven.
We work tirelessly on projects that are equally inspiring and challenging as they are varied and broad.
Zain Siddiqui
Zain Siddiqui
Zain’s background as an Architect has seen him living in cities all around the world. His love of stories – especially science fiction – provides inspiration to envision a more collaborative and sustainable society for the future.
Laura Cumming
Laura Cumming
Laura is passionate about careful stewardship of the natural environment and couples valuable insights and practical solutions in her work. Her positive and approachable nature sees her fostering a supportive and collaborative team environment. Outside of work Laura loves spending time completing creative projects.
Tristan Szamosi
Tristan Szamosi
Tristan is driven by a desire to do beneficial work that sees preservation of the natural world through a more considered approach to the built environment. He has a background in Civil Engineering and enjoys bushwalking and sport as well as music and film.
Hillary Wu
Hillary Wu
An outdoors enthusiast, Hillary is devoted to the creation of a sustainable future through the evolution of innovative Green technologies used to tackle environmental problems.
We’re always evolving.
We grow as a team and as a practice at the forefront of innovation. We improve today by boldly looking toward tomorrow for inspiration with boundless optimism.
Stephanie Eastmure
Stephanie Eastmure
Stephanie has a background in Environmental Science and has a keen interest in exploring the ways humans can reduce their impact on the natural environment. Along with enjoying an array of outdoor sports, Stephanie also loves cooking with her garden harvests.
Miguel Guzman
Miguel Guzman
Well-travelled and with a love of the outdoors, Miguel is keenly invested in working collaboratively to inspire and build a sustainable future.
Susannah Rennie
Susannah Rennie
Susannah has a strong desire to positively change the world. Both her studies in environmental biology and working in the bush have led her to a career in sustainable design. Susannah loves thrifting, slow fashion and seeking out eco-friendly products. When not secondhand shopping, she can be found on the football field or netball court.
Freya Harris
Freya Harris
Freya has a background in Building Energy Efficiency & Policy. She is keenly committed to working alongside architects to create energy efficient, comfortable, healthy homes and buildings. She enjoys adventuring with her family, crafting and spending time in the bush.
Carolina Rodriguez
Carolina Rodriguez
Carolina has a background in Architecture and solid experience working in well established architectural practices. Her passion for sustainability stems from a sense of responsibility, balance, equity and deep respect for the Earth’s resources. She loves travel, nature and experiencing the great outdoors.
Olivia Wang
Olivia Wang
With a Masters and Bachelors degrees across Civil Engineering (Environment Science) and Energy Systems & Sustainability, Olivia is qualified, accredited and driven to reduce negative environmental impact. Her aim is to leave a positive legacy for future generations. Her interests include travel and culture, snow sports, and exploring creativity through drawing and painting.
Sierra Ward
Sierra Ward
Sierra’s aim is to always do meaningful and positive work for our future. She believes we must all make conscious efforts to minimise our impact on the planet and her role allows her to contribute in a purposeful way. Sierra spends her spare time at either the beach or the snow, any chance she gets.
Laura Brennan
Laura Brennan
A background in Architecture, combined with a love of sustainability, has led Laura’s focus. With a passion for the outdoors, time outside SDC sees her camping, rock climbing and enjoying anything else that gets her closer to nature.
Aminul Islam
Aminul Islam
Holding dual degrees across Architecture and Sustainable Design, Aminul sees the built environment as an opportunity to enhance and improve our daily lives – now and into the future. He’s passionate about giving back through tutoring and mentoring, and also loves a game of cricket or a spot of fishing.
Georgina Tipper
Georgina Tipper
Georgina thrives working collaboratively, and was drawn to sustainability to make a difference and create change for the better. A love for the outdoors can see her teeing off at a golf course, dropping in a fishing line or camping underneath the stars.
Scott Marshall
Scott Marshall
Scott believes effective, holistic and sustainable design is central to slowing climate change. He loves music and exploring mountains and hillsides as a seasoned mountain bike racer.
Katarina Spinnler-Jenkins
Katarina Spinnler-Jenkins
A skilled systems thinker, Katarina believes in the power of the built environment as a foundation for our sustainable future. She enjoys experiencing Australia’s vast beauty outdoors through rowing, hiking and camping.
We’re invested.
We care deeply about the impact, value, and resilience of the places and spaces we inhabit, share and reside in.
Russell Farmer
Russell Farmer
Russell has completed studies in Architecture and Civil Engineering, and is passionate about creating community alongside beautiful, liveable cities of the future. In his spare time he loves giving back through youth work and being part of Melbourne’s live music scene.
Madeline Jeynes
Madeline Jeynes
With a degree in Sustainable Systems Engineering, Madeline enjoys the sanctuary and inspiration nature provides. She loves spending time with her cats and walking her dogs, as well as knitting, reading and hiking.
Ray Chang
Ray Chang
With an interest in philosophy, reading and art, along with a background in Engineering and Design, Ray is driven to contribute to solutions that reduce damage to the environment and create greater harmony between people and planet.
Sabrina Seymour
Sabrina Seymour
With a Bachelor of Architectural Design, Sabrina is motivated to solve challenging problems with innovative solutions. She is driven to make vital impact that benefits people and planet. In her spare time she’s a veracious reader and loves cooking for family and friends.
Ryan Paesler
Ryan Paesler
For Ryan, the intersection of the natural environment and built environment presents an opportunity to positively contribute to sustainable change. Outside of his role at SDC, Ryan’s interests lie in bikes and running.
Angus Overheu
Angus Overheu
Angus comes to SDC with a background in Environment and Commerce, with studies spanning economics, energy, policy and ecological perspectives. This, coupled with his experience in public and private sectors, brings a depth of understanding to the multidisciplinary perspectives of sustainability. After hours he loves the outdoors, sports and catching up with friends.
Elsa Yao
Elsa Yao
With a background in Environmental and Architectural disciplines, Elsa hopes sustainability can motivate society to take action and lead a more considered day-to-day. She’s keen to explore places and culture through travel.
Siddesh Shetty
Siddesh Shetty
Siddesh has a background in Architecture and believes successful sustainable design balances function and beauty perfectly. Outside of work he loves music, gaming, podcasts, travel and exploring new places.
Philip Sioson
Philip Sioson
With a background in Architecture, Philip is
passionate about reducing carbon emissions to protect vulnerable geographic locations and preserve the environment for future generations. His spare time is spent with family and friends, keeping active, researching tech, travelling, and immersing himself in other cultures.
Chenyu (Vany) Wang
Chenyu (Vany) Wang
Chenyu (Vany) has a Bachelor and a Masters in
Environmental Engineering. She sees harmony as an equal balance of people and planet, and is passionate about making the world a better, flourishing, greener place. Her spare time is spent exploring art and design, archery and mathematics.
Navin Kumar Sridhar
Navin Kumar Sridhar
Navin has a Bachelor of Architecture and Masters in Sustainable Design and High Performance Buildings. He believes deeply in a quote by Gandhi - "Be the change you want to see in the world" and takes great satisfaction in contributing to sustainability through his daily actions and work. He also loves spending time being immersed in and recharged by nature through bushwalking, camping and other outdoor activities.
Matthew Csorgo
Matthew Csorgo
Matthew has a background in both Architecture and Mechanical Engineering, and is driven to make a positive difference within built environments to create better living standards for all. Along with running, cricket and soccer, his spare time is spent camping and hiking - with Wilsons Promontory and Mount Everest Basecamp being particular highlights.
Dale Stephens
Dale Stephens
Dale makes sure the numbers add up for seamless performance improvement. With a background in finance across a range of industries, he’s passionate about streamlining processes and building supportive, successful business systems. Dale’s also a keen runner, tennis player, film buff and loves board games and escape room challenges.
Cass Lee
Cass Lee
Cass has always held people, culture and client service at the fore of her approach, and is a passionate advocate for positive mental health and wellbeing. In her spare time she enjoys the outdoors, music and DJing.
Carmen Martin
Carmen Martin
Carmen has a background in administration and finance, having completed studies in these areas, including in her home country of Spain. She enjoys coffee, travelling, learning languages and is passionate about self development and contributing to making the world a kinder and more compassionate place.
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