Tim is a practitioner and teacher of applied ecology, green-wood working, and sculpture, working with universities and workshops both in the UK and abroad.

After completing a Masters Degree in sculpture, he established the BA (hons) Sustainable Design and Practice programme at The University of Derby. During this period, Tim’s role as Course Leader was complimented by his ongoing research into the relationship between ecological systems and material-led construction, for which he was awarded a doctorate.

He is well known for his development and teaching of Adapting-in-Action: a sequential approach to construction, based on the inherent qualities of natural materials and their associated ‘applied actions’.

After leaving full-time lecturing, Dr Tim established his own practice in the North Norfolk countryside, where he manages twelve acres of mixed woodland. This provides him with a perfect working environment with plenty of natural materials for ongoing research and running outdoor workshops. He is also an Engagement Officer for the Norfolk Wildlife Trust, leading regular environmental workshops.