Julia Miller Osborn

Julia’s company is a Wicklow based climate technology company focused on developing construction solutions and accessible strategies for carbon reduction. With a First Class Honours Master’s degree in Commercial Innovation and 25+ years as a carpenter globally, her research explores the intersections of the construction
industry, equitable innovation access, AI, data monitoring, and financial educational as drivers of sustained economic growth in a climate-challenged world. At the front line of material and product, development for the housebuilding economy, Julia champions the integration of advanced materials and intelligent technologies that reduce our dependence on petrochemical-based energy systems. Julia’s work through Celestine promotes practical, inclusive steps that individuals, communities, and industries can adopt to lower emissions and create long-term value in the face of rising global temperatures. As Chair of stream 2 at the event, Julia hopes to lead with a vision rooted in heritage innovation, equity, and climate consciousness- to ensure that Ireland’s response to the housing crisis is not only efficient and scalable, offering long term solutions that will not create future issues but also prepare us for future economic growth.