David Cross

David Cross, the founder of CODA and Sky House Co, dives deep into the challenges of the UK housing market, especially the missing middle. He recalls a childhood experience that ignited his passion for architecture and shares his bold transition from traditional practice to property development. Listeners will learn about a crucial planning hack for gaining early support and the common pitfalls architects face when launching their projects. Plus, a scooter crash sparks a unique design test and leads to insights on finding the right funding partners.