Russell Cole

Director – Leader Façade (UK)

Russell Cole is the leader of Arup’s façade business in the UK. Russell has a background in façade and structural engineering and specialises in the design, assessment, and construction of all types of façade systems for a broad range of buildings. He also has a strong interest in Building Physics and its application to façade design. Now in London after being based in Asia for many years the projects he has undertaken cover a wide range and scope, from conceptual design and building physics studies to providing sub-contractor’s details. The areas of investigations and resolution of failing facades also form a large part of his work. Russell was awarded ‘Green Engineer of the Year 2013’ by the Singapore Building and Construction Authority.