Ron Bakker is a co-founder of PLP Architecture and leads PLP Labs, the studio’s in-house research and innovation arm. His experience reaches far and wide, with projects across the UK, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

Through his work and outreach, Ron brings an optimism of the power that architecture and innovation have on making a positive impact on the planet. Throughout his career, Ron’s buildings have paved the way for more sustainable, healthy and social development. The Edge, in Amsterdam, was the most sustainable building in the world and dubbed the smartest too. His explorations, with research partners, into timber towers pushed the discussion forwards on how we can design environmentally positive cities.

Ron regularly engages in the wider discussion around these issues as both a speaker and an author. His 2020 book ‘Smart Buildings’ explored how technology and human-centric design can come together to create spaces that are truly enriching for both people and the planet.