Architecture and Interior Design Studios Pedagogies
Explore the research that defines the rich pedagogical culture in the school of Architecture
The Portsmouth School of Architecture is well-known for its rich pedagogical approaches and effectiveness of teaching. This is linked to the constant engagement of our members of staff with research-based teaching,new reflective methods for evaluating the effectiveness of our practice and ways to engage the learners in this process.
Our research relates to teaching and learning within creative and design disciplines, focusing on pedagogy, curriculum, student engagement, and learning theories. We are engaged with practice based approaches, student satisfaction, employability and contemporary technologies of learning.
Our research is providing new perspectives and data for those teaching in creative fields in higher education. In parallel, it feeds into opportunities for collaboration between the profession, local communities and to the students’ learning experience in the School.
Research areas
- studio pedagogy
- work-based learning
- experiential learning
- live projects
- professional development
- student experience
- feedback and assessment
Research varies between quantitative and qualitative methods, including narrative, graphic, as well as more conventional educational research methods, such as focus groups, interviews, and questionnaires.
Projects
Recent full-length books include Narratives of Architectural Education and Retail Design. More than a dozen recent journal articles and practitioner booklets tend to derive from practice-based or action research projects.
Recent publications
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Extended reality for extending education
Andrews, Martin; Di Raimo, Antonino.
In: Times Higher Education Campus, 26.05.2023. -
Shining light: a case study analysis of a tutor training programme for architect-educators at the University of East London, 1996-c.2002
Andrews, Martin.
In: Innovations in Education and Teaching International, 13.06.2023. -
The critical reflections of a teacher-architect at the University of Portsmouth: Teacher training in architectural education
Andrews, Martin.
A Focus on Pedagogy: AMPS Conference Proceedings Series. ed. / Zain Adil. Architecture Media Politics Society, 2023. p. 1-8 (AMPS Conference Proceedings Series). -
When it comes to professional development, let’s not forget part-time lecturers
Andrews, Martin; Lang, Ruth.
In: Times Higher Education Campus, 13.10.2023. -
The mantra of architecture practitioners: architectural education is detached from the profession. Healing the schism: the need for reformation in UK architecture education
Andrews, Martin.
In: Journal of Problem-Based Learning, Vol. 9, No. 1, 29.04.2022, p. 4-12. -
Tutor training for architect-educators: twinning, observation, reflection and testing
Andrews, Martin; Caddick, Mary.
In: Times Higher Education Campus, 29.08.2022. -
Architectural responses in alternative realities: the politics of space through fiction in architectural education
Kallitsis, Phevos; Andrews, Martin.
In: Science Fiction Research Association Review, Vol. 50, No. 4, 13.12.2020, p. 136-143. -
Teaching on the frontline: engaging students using live projects
Andrews, Martin.
In: KitPlus, No. 142, 01.03.2020. -
Virtual Learning Environments in Hong Kong: the digital design studio: when needs must
Andrews, Martin; Al Hasan Mohammed, Sami .
In: KitPlus, Vol. May/June 2020, No. 143, 01.05.2020. -
Virtual learning environments in Hong Kong and the digital design studio: when needs must
Bailey-Ross, Claire Stephanie; Andrews, Martin; Haestier, Aidan Samuel et al.
Agile Learning Environments amid Disruption: Evaluating Academic Innovations in Higher Education during COVID-19. ed. / Md Golam Jamil; Dawn A. Morley. 1st. ed. Palgrave Macmillan, 2022. p. 547-564. -
Cartographic Catalysts: Activating the architectural (postgraduate) studio
Crowson, Nicola; Wallbridge, Tina.
In: Livingmaps Review, No. 14, 02.05.2023. -
The Whitelands Project: Learning Outside the classroom
Crowson, Nicola; Robazza, Guido.
2022. CCI Learning and Teaching Conference 2022, Portsmouth, United Kingdom. -
The city as a textile of stories
Crowson, Nicola; Wallbridge, Tina.
Envisioning Architectural Narratives: EAEA15 Monograph of the 15th Biennial International Conference of the European Architectural Envisioning Association. ed. / Danilo Di Mascio. University of Huddersfield, 2021. p. 435-447 -
Qualified satisfaction: first-year architecture student perceptions of teamwork
Thompson, James Robert; Teba, Tarek; Braglia, Roberto.
In: International Journal of Art & Design Education , Vol. 40, No. 1, 02.2021, p. 146-164.
Coverage
Recent coverage of our work and research includes:
- Association of Architectural Educators Conference
- Interior Educators Journal
- Association of Higher Education Journal
- Higher Education Advances Conference
Funding
Recent funders include the University of Portsmouth’s Teaching and Learning Innovation Fund.
Discover our areas of expertise
Design education is one of our areas of research expertise in Architecture, Interiors and Urbanism – explore more below.
Architecture and Urban Design: Histories and Theories
We're researching narratives of place and the construction of new historiographical and theoretical discourses in architecture, interiors, landscape, and urbanism.
Computational Culture and Technologies in Architecture and Urban Design
We're studying the integration of digital technology and new technologies in architectural planning, urban planning, and sustainability – and how they can impact future design processes.
Architecture Technologies and Devices
Through our research, we're re-thinking the way we build cities, to better react to environmental issues and challenges, such as climate change.
Historic environments, heritage and conservation
We're looking at how architecture, community and creative technologies can play a role in enhancing historic environments.
Interior architecture and interior design
We're investigating how architects and designers might rethink the way they approach interior spaces, by exploring how buildings are used by people.
Research groups
Architectural and Urban History and Theory Research Group
We're researching narratives of place and the construction of new historiographical and theoretical discourses in architecture, interiors, landscape and urbanism.
Interested in a PhD in Architecture, Interiors & Urbanism?
Browse our postgraduate research degrees – including PhDs and MPhils – at our Architecture, Interiors & Urbanism postgraduate research degrees page.