‍David Smith | Founder

David Smith started as a qualified electrician in 2013, working on commercial projects before transitioning to residential testing and inspection. After two years, he sought a more meaningful career path and became fully certified as an EV Charger and Solar & Battery installer. As a solar panel electrician, he now installs solar and battery solutions, helping combat climate change. Joining a renewables network group has connected him with other industry experts.

Vision & Mission

The company's vision is to lead Britain toward sustainability by offering affordable solar panel installations. They aim to empower customers by demonstrating cost savings and reducing their carbon footprint. Their mission is to help clients reduce or eliminate electric bills, thereby increasing property value.

Certificates & Expertise

The team consists of fully qualified, NAPIT-registered electricians specializing in solar and battery installations, EV charger installations, EICRs, and consumer unit upgrades. They serve both residential and commercial clients, with notable projects including work for Lewisham Council, Holiday Inn, and various local businesses.

Please visit Solar Sparky Electrical's website at https://solarsparkyelectrical.co.uk/.

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Who they are

Hermione Homes is a real estate company led with passion and love by Anna Quaranta to provide homes to rent in London(UK), property management services and holiday homes in Puglia (Italy).

Their mission‍

The tie between earth and Hermione Homes' family is strong and historical. For this reason they want to guarantee you the best experience without forget the full respect for nature and the hosting environment.

Their services

If you need to either find your home to rent in the busy London, or help to manage your flat, or your next holiday home in a fascinating trullo of Puglia, Hermione Homes is the right and sustainable solution for you.

Please visit Hermione Homes' website at https://www.hermionehomes.com/.

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Consultant

Since 2008, Elena has been working in the construction industry, gaining extensive experience and qualifications in design and risk management in both Italy and the UK. With over fifteen years of experience, she has contributed to various projects across multiple sectors. Elena career began as a designer in architectural firms in Northern Italy and evolved into roles in Construction Health and Safety management. Since 2015, she has specialized in the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations within the London construction industry, assisting project design teams and client organizations in meeting legal requirements. She has undertaken roles such as Principal Designer, Principal Designer Advisor, and Client Advisor, acquiring comprehensive knowledge of CDM regulations from multiple perspectives.

In the past few years, Elena has developed a strong interest in the post Grenfell conversation regarding building safety during design, construction and occupation, and the creation of a new regulatory framework for higher risk (residential) buildings and has been actively upskilling to include the BR PD advisory role in her career path. Recognizing the evolving demands of the construction industry, she has pursued advanced training and certifications related to Building Regulations (B Regs), the Building Safety Act (BSA) and new Principal Designer role under Part 2A. Her commitment to staying at the forefront of industry developments reflects her proactive approach to adapting her career to meet new regulatory requirements and industry standards. This strategic shift not only enhances her professional expertise but also positions her as a key advisor in the implementation of compliance practices in construction projects.

Contact Elena at elenarearchitect@gmail.com.

Riccardo Cacelli | Founder and Director‍

Originally from Tuscany, he lives and works in City of London.

He has long experience in corporate strategic planning, marketing(conventional and unconventional), digital publishing and for about 5 years he has been dealing with advanced air mobility, urban air mobility and digital publishing.

In the past he organized many airshows with Italian Air Force Acrobatic Team (Frecce Tricolori).

He was a marketing teacher, and on behalf of international companies he carried out research for the purchase or management of luxury hotels, hospitals, universities, gold mines, pharmaceutical companies, football clubs, charities. He practiced public relations with politicians (parliamentarians) and parties.

Senior advisor of the Advanced Air Mobility Institute (Boston-USA).

Member of the EASA (European Union Aviation Safety Agency) Community Network.

Founder and Managing Director of Vertiports Enterprise Ltd.

Please visit Vertiports Enterprise Ltd's website at http://www.uam-vertiports.com/.

Capturing Life's Vibrancy on canvas

My friend and colleague painter Paola Minekov translates the emotions and energy of life into captivating artworks.

Her signature style blends abstraction with figuration, drawing inspiration from early modernist traditions. Bold colours and expressive brushstrokes create lyrical, yet dynamic scenes, offering a fresh perspective on contemporary themes her collectors find it easy to relate to.

Paola's diverse portfolio encompasses captivating series like the vibrant "Dancers" and "Circus," the introspective "Undercurrents" exploring human connection, and captivating bright and bold cityscapes.

Paola also paints digital portraits on commission and I've personally commissioned a number of portraits from her as gifts for my friends and family.

At NGA we work closely with Paola on a number of projects and we can help you can invest in a piece of stunning timeless art that speaks to you. 

Explore Paola's collection at https://paola.art/ and discover how her art can make your space truly unique.

"re-use adapt Buildings"‍

ruaB studio is a London-based ethical multidisciplinary design studio with an emphasis on sustainability, founded in 2020, which operates in the fields of architecture, interior design, and product design for both private and commercial clients in the UK and internationally.

Their aim is to dis­cover new sustainable approaches to design which will help to reduce the environmental impact of construction, improve buildings’ energy efficiency and performance whilst at the same time continuing to promote the well-being of the occupants.

They believe that it is important to fully understand the impact that buildings have on the environment and on our well-being in order to move forward and to create better ways of designing for the future.

Recognising this, together with everyone working in the construction industry and our clients, they are committing to strengthen their working practices to create architecture using natural low-carbon construction materials wherever possible, that has a more positive impact on the planet.

‍Nia Russo | Founder ‍

Nia is a Chartered Architect and Retrofit Coordinator, passionate about energy efficiency, sustainability, and environmental design. She has over ten years of practical working experience from inception through to completion on residential, education, and mixed-use projects.

Since graduating in 2011 from the Univ­ersity of Rome "La Sa­pienza" with a Master­’s degree in Architecture and Civil Engineering, Architec­ture and Urban Design, she worked as a technical lead architect for a range ­well-known architectu­re and interior design practices in Rome and London, which gave her opportunities to work on different type of buildings and deliver several large-scale remediation and retrofit projects. Key responsibilities included; training and supervising younger team members, project design management, leasing with clients, design teams and site visits.

Outside of work, Nia volunteered at the Low Energy Transformation Initiative (LETI) as a part of the retrofit Part 2 work-stream and contributed to the Climate Emergency Retrofit Design Guide 2021. She appreciates researching innovative sustainable development approaches to reduce the environmental impact of construction, improve the energy performance, contribute to building safety, and most importantly, promote the well-being of the occupants.

She is a strong advocate for gender inequalities within the architectural profession and actively supports women working in the built environment. She has been volunteering as a mentor for Women in Architecture (WIA) Mentoring Programme during the last few years.‍

Please visit ruaB's website at https://www.ruabstudio.com/.