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Design & Planning
Space, context, planning and the decisions that shape architecture.
Professional Practice
Coordination, technical understanding and the realities of project delivery.
Student Resources
Tools and references for developing architectural thinking.
Career & Industry
Perspectives on the transition from architecture school into practice.
Articles
Practical perspectives for students and emerging professionals
From Architecture School to Professional Practice
In architecture school, a project often begins with a concept and develops through drawings and models. In practice, the brief also includes the…
Read online ↗Design & PlanningHow to Approach Space Planning
List who uses the building, what they do and when they do it. Separate essential requirements from preferences. Include support activities such as…
Read online ↗Professional PracticeUnderstanding Architectural Coordination
Architecture, structure, services, landscape and specialist packages describe the same building from different viewpoints. Coordination makes their…
Read online ↗Design & PlanningPlanning a Healing Environment
A healthcare environment serves patients, families, clinical staff and support teams. Begin by mapping their journeys and speaking with the people…
Read online ↗Student resources
Guides to use alongside your own drawings, site notes and review records
Site Analysis Framework
Note location, visit date, drawing scale, information sources and limits of access. Distinguish measured information from observations and…
Read online ↗Student resource · Review checklistSpace Planning Checklist
Have the users and activities been identified? Are room sizes tied to a clear brief? Have storage, toilets, staff support and servicing been…
Read online ↗Student resource · Review checklistDesign Review Checklist
Can the main idea be explained in one sentence? Does it respond to the site and user needs? Is the programme complete and are assumptions…
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