Title: Reimagining Icons: Space House as a Blueprint for Sustainable Adaptive Reuse
Abstract:
Tyler Goodwin joined the FIBE3 cohort for a session exploring the role of adaptive reuse in delivering sustainable, commercially viable buildings, using the Grade II-listed Space House in London as a central case study. The discussion examined why retaining and retrofitting existing structures can offer significant embodied-carbon savings, and how these decisions are increasingly shaping investor and occupier demand.
Tyler shared insights into the technical and strategic challenges of upgrading a complex 1960s concrete building, from integrating modern building services within heritage constraints. He also reflected on the evolving policy and market landscape, arguing that a shift towards retrofit-first development is essential if cities are to meet near-term carbon targets.
The session concluded with reflections on the skills and mindsets future engineers will need, emphasising interdisciplinary collaboration and the importance of translating engineering decisions into commercial outcomes.
Speaker bio:
Tyler Goodwin is the Founder and CEO of Seaforth Land, a specialist real estate investor and developer known for transforming architecturally significant buildings into high-performance, sustainable assets. With more than 25 years of experience in global real estate investment and development, Tyler has built a reputation for delivering projects that blend commercial value with environmental responsibility and design excellence. Before founding Seaforth Land, Tyler held senior roles in leading global firms, working across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. He is widely regarded for his strategic insight into the future of cities and the shifting expectations of occupiers and investors in a decarbonising world.