Camilla Parsons

Camilla Parsons is co-founder of award-winning architectural practice Whittaker Parsons, recognised for its thoughtful, sustainable approach to residential architecture and sensitive reworking of existing buildings. A certified Passivhaus Designer, she leads the studio's environmental strategy, creating beautifully crafted homes that balance performance with design quality. Camilla is an experienced industry judge, having served on panels including the British Homes Awards and Architects' Journal Awards. She is also committed to widening access to the profession through outreach work with local schools, encouraging greater diversity in architecture and speaking at industry events. Under her leadership, Whittaker Parsons has earned acclaim for projects that combine technical rigour, contextual sensitivity and design excellence.

What are you most looking forward to about judging this year's British Homes Awards and, as a judge, what are you looking for in the work?

I'm looking forward to seeing the creative and diverse solutions entrants are developing to address the construction industry's current challenges.