Portsmouth School of Architecture (ARCH)

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BA, Dip Arch, RIBA

My teaching activities in architecture include Dip 1 & BA3 studio teaching along with 261/262 unit co-ordination of Materials Technology in Interior Design.  
I’ve previously taught at LMU (London Metropolitan University), Kingston University, The Polytechnic of North London and Canterbury College of Art & Design and was an external examiner at the Portsmouth School between 2003- 2008. I am currently an external examiner at Nottingham University.  

My time otherwise is spent directing my architectural practice Walter Menteth Ltd. est. 1986 www.waltermenteth.com

My work in practice has:
•    been published in 11 books including Key Urban Housing of the C20th by H. French. Laurence King Publications Oct 2008; 2 Guides to Modern Buildings in London; Flexible Housing by Jeremy Till & Tatjana Schneider. Architectural Press .Aug 2007; along with over  55 journals, magazines and newspapers (incl. Architects Journal,  Architecture Today,  RIBA Journal, Architektura & Biznes,  Architecture + Detail,  Building Design, Housing Today The Independent and The Guardian)
•    received a number of awards including:- an RIBA Award; Civic Trust Awards(3) and commendations(2); Housing Design Awards(2), Project Awards(2) and commendations(2); A British Homes Award for Affordable Housing; The Galvanising in Architecture Award; National Homebuilders Design Award;  Sto Render Award; Mies Van de Rohe European Architecture Award shortlist.

I have been an assessor on a number of architectural competitions for both the RIBA and others, and have assessed architectural awards on behalf of the Civic Trust & the RIBA.  I am on the council of the RIBA, specifically focused on small practices, housing and procurement issues; and am currently a member of the Southwark Design Review Panel.