Nigel Dunnett

Sheffield

Nigel Dunnett is Professor of Planting Design and Urban Horticulture in the Department of Landscape at the University of Sheffield, and is one of the world’s leading voices on innovative approaches to planting design. He is a botanist, landscape designer and pioneer of the new ecological approach to planting gardens and public spaces. His work revolves around the integration of ecology and horticulture to achieve low-input but high-impact landscapes that are dynamic, diverse, and tuned to nature. Nigel’s work is based on decades of detailed experimental work, and widespread application in practice: he works as a designer and consultant and regularly collaborates with a wide range of other professions, and his work has been widely applied in the UK and abroad. Nigel has authored and co-authored key books on water-sensitive design, green roofs and Urban Landscape Planting. He is a regular lecturer to audiences throughout the world.