Meet Faith O.

Faith O. is a passionate researcher, designer, and advocate for sustainability, dedicated to advancing innovative solutions at the intersection of architecture, material science, and environmental stewardship. Based in the United Kingdom, Faith's work bridges architecture, material science, and environmental advocacy to address some of the most pressing global challenges.

Faith’s journey as a changemaker began with a First-Class Honours degree in Architecture from Covenant University,Nigeria - where her thesis explored sustainable residential towers for urban environments. She further honed her expertise with a Master’s in Architecture from the University of East London, earning recognition and accolades such as the 2024 RIBA Presidential Silver Medal Nomination and the RIBA Regenerative and Ecologic Practice Prize for her groundbreaking research.

During her time as a researcher, Faith was a student researcher on the Sugarcrete™ Slab project - a pioneering, low-carbon material innovation that earned the 2024 Built by Nature Prize (€50,000). Collaborating with a dynamic team, Faith helped translate cutting-edge research into scalable architectural solutions, demonstrating her ability to connect academic inquiry with real-world impact and her ability to integrate cutting-edge research with practical applications in low-carbon material design and sustainability..

Faith has also worked on a range of transformative projects. From researching material solutions to coastal flooding in Lagos State Nigeria , to designing immersive virtual reality experiences for community engagement as part of the Commonwealth Youth Program, her work highlights the power of creativity and collaboration in tackling today’s challenges.

With a strong foundation in sustainable design and material research, Faith is particularly focused on developing nature-based materials for advanced engineering applications. She envisions a future where renewable, bio-based materials replace single-use products and align with a circular economy.

Faith’s mission is simple but ambitious: to inspire and create sustainable, innovative solutions that leave a lasting impact on the environment and the communities she serves.

Faith’s vision is clear: to create innovative materials and design solutions that prioritize environmental sustainability and inspire future generations to embrace a regenerative future.