Architect, Expert in Regenerative Design & Biomimicry; Founder of Exploration Architecture

London, UK
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Michael Pawlyn Biography

Michael Pawlyn is an architect, writer and public speaker. He has been described as an expert in regenerative design and biomimicry. He established his firm Exploration Architecture in 2007 to focus on high performance buildings and solutions for the circular economy. The company has developed a ground-breaking office project, an ultra-low energy data centre, a zero waste textiles factory and progressive solutions for green cities. Pawlyn jointly initiated the widely acclaimed Sahara Forest Project; the latest version of which was opened by the King of Jordan.

Prior to setting up Exploration, Pawlyn worked with Grimshaw for ten years and was central to the team that designed the Eden Project. He is regularly booked as a keynote speaker on innovation and his TED talk has had over 2 million views. He has written two books - Flourish: Design Paradigms for Our Planetary Emergency (co-authored with Sarah Ichioka) and Biomimicry in Architecture – both of which have been the respective publisher’s best-selling title. In 2019 he jointly initiated ‘Architects Declare a Climate and Biodiversity Emergency’ – a global call to action which has spread to 28 countries with over 7,000 firms signed up.

He has been featured in The Financial Times, National Geographic, The Economist, Wired and The Guardian as well as in a large number of design magazines. His television and radio appearances include ‘Animal Einsteins’ on BBC television and a number of programmes on BBC Radio 4.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 03/21/2025.

Michael Pawlyn Speaking Topics

  • Beyond Conventional Sustainability – Towards a Regenerative Approach

  • Nature-Based Solutions and Innovation

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Michael Pawlyn Videos

Biomimicry - A Regenerative Paradigm | Michael Pawlyn | Energy ...

Biomimicry - A Regenerative Paradigm | Michael Pawlyn | Energy ...

Michael Pawlyn is a British architect noted for his work in the field biomimetic architecture and innovation. He was part of the principal ...

Discovery 11 Keynote Speaker - Michael Pawlyn - YouTube

Discovery 11 Keynote Speaker - Michael Pawlyn - YouTube

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Michael Pawlyn is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Beyond Conventional Sustainability – Towards a Regenerative Approach, Nature-Based Solutions and Innovation, Business Leadership on the Environment and Harnessing AI to Shape a Positive Future. The estimated speaking fee range to book Michael Pawlyn for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Michael Pawlyn generally travels from London, UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are William McDonough, Carlo Ratti, Daan Roosegaarde, Jeremy Schwartz and Dhiraj Mukherjee. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Michael Pawlyn for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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