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Architecture education has "shifted away" from fire safety, experts say on Grenfell anniversary

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On the fifth anniversary of the Grenfell Tower disaster , fire safety specialists have attacked UK architecture schools for failing to adequately teach students about the subject. I've heard that in an architecture degree you get half a day on fire safety," agreed fire engineer and fire safety consultant Andrea White.

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3DReid Student Prize 2023, UK Architecture

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Now in its 17th Year, the 3DReid Student Prize is the largest independent Prize for Part II architecture students. Now in its 17th Year, the 3DReid Student Prize is the largest independent Prize for Part II architecture students. All Schools of Architecture in the UK are invited to nominate students.

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RIBA "exploring" university code of conduct in response to Bartlett report

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Allford stated that The Bartlett, which is part of University College London (UCL), failed in its responsibility of creating a safe learning environment for its students. The Bartlett is recognised as one of the best architecture schools in the world. It is ranked first in the UK for architecture by the QS World Rankings.

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Architecture education needs "decolonisation and decarbonisation" says London School of Architecture head Neal Shasore

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In this exclusive interview , he told Dezeen of his plans to make the school a beacon of inclusivity. It means encouraging students to think about their projects in terms of sustainable and regenerative design solutions.". Campaign to support students from minority backgrounds. Diversity and inclusion is hard".

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Passion and Perseverance: Chloe’s Journey as a Young Licensed Architect

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What started as a passion for sketching and drawing eventually led her to apply to an architecture program in college. While most students find architecture school progressively harder, Chloe felt quite the opposite. Little did she know that this impulsive decision would pave the way for a remarkable career.

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Cardiff University presents 15 architecture master's projects

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Dezeen School Shows: a proposed housing scheme for Berlin's asylum seekers and a project that examines lunar cycles feature in Dezeen's latest school show by master's students at Cardiff University. Students develop their existing design skills by focussing on how design thinking might address current global challenges.

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Becoming an Architect: What You’ll Need to Know

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Studying design from at one of the many great architecture programs is, in my (admittedly, biased) opinion, one of the greatest educations a person could get as well as an amazing industry to work in. Architecture School. Having an architecture license is not a prerequisite to having a successful career in architecture.