Trained as an architect, Gavin is also an experienced building engineer, researcher, and specialist in the area of building energy and environmental performance. Gavin is responsible for the development and delivery of the business strategy for the BREEAM product range; the world's foremost environmental assessment method and rating system for buildings.  BREEAM sets the standard for best practice in sustainable building design, construction and operation and has become one of the most comprehensive and widely recognised measures of a building's environmental performance. It encourages designers, clients and others to consider low carbon and low impact design energy demands.