Architecture Work Experience

How do we build a more sustainable future? Green architecture is a good place to start - we'll look at architecture's role in environmentalism and how in biomimicry the environment inspires and informs architecture.  We'll explore the difference between carbon neutral vs passive housing and alongside looking at houses themselves we'll look at what goes in them, like sustainable appliances.

When we think of restoration, we usually think of sustainability but this isn't always the case, in this module we're going to examine the positives and negatives. We'll also take a look at listed buildings and the starring role planning permission plays in any architects life! In this module's activity, you'll negotiate with some tricky clients who want to stretch the limits of planning permission law and you'll get creative in finding some possible solutions. 

In this module we'll put our tech heads on and have a look at the latest tech to enter the architecture field, from 3D printing to virtual reality. We'll explore the tools architects are using and how they are bringing this technology to developing countries to improve and create infrastructure. In this module's activity you'll draft a pitch explaining how you would use technology to help out a less economically developed country.