Join us on Tuesday, 13 May at 2 pm BST for Greening the scene: sustainable design for good, with guest speakers Innes Johnston, director, Bristol office leader, partner, Max Fordham; Sean Mangan, design builder, Rockscapes of Canada Inc.; and Richard Maddock, director, Kay Elliott.
Dive into the evolving world of sustainable destinations, from reducing environmental impact to shaping mindset, meaning, and long-term change. Our speakers will discuss how innovative materials, eco-conscious strategies, and nature-inspired systems are reimagining how we design immersive spaces.
From habitat exhibits and themed environments to cultural destinations, discover how leading designers are reducing impact and improving the visitor experience, while envisioning how location-based entertainment can support the move toward regenerative futures.
Meet the speakers
Innes Johnston joined Max Fordham after graduating in engineering from Cambridge University and spending a short time composing music for film. Here, he has designed mechanical and electrical systems for organisations such as Tate and the Royal Festival Hall in London.
Johnston has more than two decades of experience in the sector and leads an office of engineers and consultants who advise on comfort, carbon, and construction in the built environment.
His expertise in delivering sustainable new and refurbished buildings is combined with a deep understanding of the way physics relates to fabric and architecture.
Urban designer and director at Kay Elliott, Richard Maddock has more than 30 years of experience in architecture, masterplanning, and visitor destination design.
Maddock creates places where people, culture, and commerce come together by integrating sustainable thinking, immersive narratives, and strategic insight. As a specialist in destination masterplanning, he has led landmark projects across the Denmark, China, the US, and the UK, including the 18,000-seat Stadium for Bath, which is set in the centre of a UNESCO World Heritage City.
As the practice lead on digital transformation and responsible buildings, Maddock promotes low-carbon, high-impact design. His work includes Passivhaus, BREEAM Excellent, and adaptive reuse projects. He has also built his own home to Passivhaus standards, and so brings a firsthand understanding of comfort, performance, and long-term sustainability.
Maddock is a Design Review Panel member at Design West, a board member of Torbay Culture, and a visiting lecturer at the University of Plymouth.
Sean Mangan is a veteran design builder at Rockscapes of Canada Inc., a family-owned company renowned for creating hyper-realistic rock formations and immersive environments. He leads a team that realises bespoke projects for museums, science centres, aquariums, zoos, and premium resorts across North America.
With more than 16 years of experience, Mangan’s specialisms include fountainscapes, waterfall construction, interactive exhibit design, and creative problem-solving. His passion for combining nature, culture, and narrative has helped space award-winning projects for attractions such as Niagara Falls History Museum, the Royal Ontario Museum, and the Toronto Zoo.
Mangan seeks to continually explore new ways to push the limits of design, enhance engagement, and develop memorable experiences through rock and water.
Join us at greenloop 2025
greenloop, blooloop’s annual online conference for sustainability in visitor attractions, is taking place on 13 and 14 May 2025.
Now in its fifth year, the event aims to inform and inspire with top speakers, cutting-edge science, and practical insights.
In today’s rapidly changing environmental and political landscape, staying informed and taking action have never been more vital. Join us to find out what the science tells us, what actions industry leaders are taking, and how you can make a real difference.
We believe climate action can’t wait, and so group tickets to greenloop are just £10 per person, making it affordable to bring your colleagues, clients, and friends.
