Honorary Fellow, HonFCIAT, is awarded by the Institute to a distinguished individual in recognition of their contribution to the discipline and profession. It is the highest accolade that the Institute can bestow on non-members in recognition of their support to the discipline and profession.

The Institute is delighted to announce the inaugural recipients: 
 

Francesca Berriman MBE HonDTech

Francesca Berriman MBE HonDTech for:

  • eminence working in fields related to Architectural Technology, and work which has had a positive impact on Architectural Technology; 
  • significant contribution to Architectural Technology; and
  • ignificant and continued association with Architectural Technology.

Nominated by Adam Endacott, Creative & Communications Director:

“Francesca is one of that handful of figures who have changed the course of Architectural Technology history through the sheer force of their talent and determination. She has revolutionised the discipline and successfully built upon its foundations and turned it into the respected and leading profession in the sector that it is today. The Honorary Fellow is given to an individual who has, in a fundamental way, advanced Architectural Technology. For that reason, I nominate Francesca Berriman and her incalculable contribution to the discipline.”

 

Professor Jaffer A A Khan PhD

Professor Jaffer A A Khan PhD for:

  • significant contribution to Architectural Technology; and
  • significant and continued association with Architectural Technology.

Nominated by Tara Page, Education & International Director:

“Jaffer is passionate about the technology of architecture, and he has an impressive gift of being able to enthuse and influence others too, from students to senior decision makers. As an Honorary Fellow of the Institute, his advocacy for the discipline, profession and Institute will continue, and with his support, interest in AT in India and further afield will grow.”

 

Professor Sean Smith BSc PhD

Professor Sean Smith BSc PhD for:

  • eminence working in fields related to Architectural Technology, and work which has had a positive impact on Architectural Technology; 
  • significant contribution to Architectural Technology; and
  • significant and continued association with Architectural Technology.

Nominated by Professor Sam Allwinkle PPBIAT FCIAT

“Sean is a major influencer within academia, government, industry and professional institutes and supports and promotes Architectural Technology, Chartered Architectural Technologists and CIAT and is an important and significant advocate for the Institute and the profession. He is a leading voice and is well placed to ensure that CIAT gains and maintains recognition at the highest level.”