Mark became inspired to set up Koru Architects in 2000, after travelling the world and viewing widespread environmental destruction first hand. The practice has since won several awards, including being commended for the RIBA Sustainable School Ideas Competition 2000, winning the RIBA Download Prize for Sustainability 2011, being commended for the Eco-Haus Design Competition 2014 and most recently winning gold in the international Green Apple Award for the Built Environment 2016. Before setting up his own successful practice, Mark worked for several internationally acclaimed practices including Conran & Partners and Sheppard Robson. Mark serves on the Architects Design Review Panel for Eastbourne Borough Council and has been a fully chartered and registered architect for over 25 years.