RDA & London Festival of Architecture : Conversations on Sustainable Living

Conversations on Sustainable Living: Join Us for a Guided Walk Through East Dulwich During LFA 2025

RDA Architects is proud to be participating in the London Festival of Architecture (LFA) 2025, with a specially curated event designed to spark dialogue around sustainable design and future-facing housing. As part of this year’s festival, we are hosting “Conversations on Sustainable Living: A Guided Walk Through East Dulwich,” offering the public a rare chance to explore the principles of Passivhaus architecture in real-world residential settings.

You can now book your free place via Eventbrite:

About the London Festival of Architecture 2025
The London Festival of Architecture is Europe’s largest annual festival of architecture, with hundreds of events that bring together architects, communities, and the public. The 2025 theme, “Voices,” asks how we listen, who gets heard, and how design can empower underrepresented perspectives—whether social, cultural, environmental, or spatial.

This theme is especially resonant for us at RDA Architects, where we believe sustainable design isn’t just about energy efficiency—it’s about creating spaces that reflect and respond to the needs of the people who live in them.

Explore the full festival programme:

Our Event: Conversations on Sustainable Living


As part of LFA 2025, RDA Architects invites you to join Director Richard Dudzicki for a guided walk through East Dulwich to explore a series of homes designed to the Passivhaus standard. This event is more than a tour—it’s a conversation about the future of sustainable architecture, how design responds to climate, and how our homes can give voice to a better, more equitable built environment.


Participants will:

  • Walk through East Dulwich to see Passivhaus homes designed by RDA
  • Learn about energy-efficient building principles in practice
  • Engage in open discussion with a leading sustainable architect
  • Experience how low-carbon architecture can integrate with local communities


Event Details


Dates:

  • Tuesday 10 June 2025
  • Wednesday 11 June 2025

Cost: Free of charge
 Booking required:
 Reserve your free slot on Eventbrite


Walk 1 – Scenic & Informative (Approx. 2 hours)

  • Start: Sydenham Hill Station, Car Park – 9:00 AM
  • Route: A scenic walk through the Dulwich Estate to East Dulwich
  • Focus: Deeper exploration of Passivhaus principles and contextual design

Walk 2 – Shorter & More Accessible (Approx. 1–1.5 hours)

  • Start: Denmark Hill Station
  • Route: A relaxed pace through local neighbourhoods, ideal for broader access
  • Focus: Accessible insights into sustainable housing and community context


Why Passivhaus?


Passivhaus is an internationally recognised standard for energy-efficient buildings that dramatically reduce energy use while enhancing comfort and air quality. At RDA Architects, we view Passivhaus not just as a technical solution, but as a platform for responsible, future-oriented design that considers both people and the planet.

Our LFA 2025 event is a way to give voice to these values—and to invite you into that conversation.

Read about PassivHaus


Join the Conversation


In the spirit of this year’s theme, “Voices,” we believe that architecture should not only speak—it should listen. We hope you’ll join us in June to explore how thoughtful, sustainable design can contribute to a more inclusive, liveable, and resilient future.


Reserve your free place now:
 Book via Eventbrite

Learn more about the London Festival of Architecture 2025:
 Visit the LFA website

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