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Renowned architect Renzo Piano talks to critic, author and curator, Lucy Bullivant about his approach to urban design.
See examples of work by students on this course.
Our architecture courses produce award winning students and graduates
Find out about Creative Spark, our annual graduate showcase of final year students' work, and Brightest Spark, an exhibition featuring projects completed by our elite students.
Visit the Department of Architecture website to view profiles of staff who teach in this subject area.
This course has gained a reputation for design excellence among employers and the professional body. Our students regularly win national awards for their technical design excellence, and our graduates develop successful careers in practice.
We have been awarded 'centre of excellence in architectural technology status', by Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT), for the teaching on this course.
The course was designed in consultation with construction companies, architects, CIAT and the Construction Industries Council (CIC). It develops your skills in design, building, environmental technology, materials and the management of the construction process. There is a strong environmental emphasis to all the course content.
We have experts in • architectural technology • architectural design • materials • environmental technology • computer-aided design. They work with the professions to keep the course up to date. You will make full use of our high quality computer-aided design (CAD) facilities.
This course is available part-time over six years with A level or advanced GNVQ or equivalent. If you have a suitable HND then you may be eligible to study part-time over five years, one day a week.
Your projects are design studio based so you learn the skills of a technical architectural designer.
Find out more about BSc (Honours) Architectural Technology
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Part-time – typically six years (possibly five years if you enter with an HND), one day a week
Starts September
Complete the application form available at www.shu.ac.uk/study/form
2013/14 academic year
Typically £4,500 a year
The course fee may be subject to annual inflationary increase. For further information on fees and funding see www.shu.ac.uk/funding
By a combination of continuous assessment, written assignments, examinations and project work
The degree is fully accredited by the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) and the Association of Building Engineers. CIAT recognises Sheffield Hallam as an accredited centre for learning and teaching in architectural technology.
What the experts say
'The strong input of environmental awareness, integrated technology, production and communication skills students evidenced through their work was complimented, and the panel applauded the influence of the design studio culture.
'The Institute congratulates the team at your university for its development over the last 10 years and is proud of the strong relationship it has. It looks forward to developing this working relationship still further.’
Extracts from the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists’ letter confirming full reaccreditation – March 2007
Renzo Piano (3:04)
Here, renowned architect Renzo Piano talks to critic, author and curator, Lucy Bullivant about his approach to urban design.
The 'In Conversation with Renzo Piano' event was organised jointly by Sheffield Hallam University and the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) to celebrate the legacy of creative designer Godfrey Sykes.
Sykes developed his skills as a student at the Sheffield School of Design in the 1850s.
Gemma's final year design project for Robin Hood Airport Interchange.
Overall winner of the CIAT Student Award for Technical Excellence in 2008.
Gemma's construction study for the Robin Hood Airport Interchange.
Overall winner of the CIAT Student Award for Technical Excellence in 2008.
Kieran's final year design project for a Digital Campus in Sheffield.
Commended in the CIAT Student Award for Technical Excellence in 2009.
Kieran's interior study for the Digital Campus in Sheffield.
Commended in the CIAT Student Award for Technical Excellence in 2009.
Jonathan's final year design project for Abbeydale School in Sheffield.
Overall winner of the CIAT Student Award for Technical Excellence in 2007.
Jonathan's technical study for Abbeydale School in Sheffield.
Overall winner of the CIAT Student Award for Technical Excellence in 2007.
Matthew's final year design project for a Flagship Superstore of the Future.
CIAT Award for Highest Graduating Honours Degree Student in 2005.
Laura's environmental study for Abbeydale School in Sheffield.
Graduated with First Class Honours in 2008.
Architecture and Environmental Design graduate Chris Paterson won first prize for his entry into the Forgotten Spaces 2011: Sheffield architectural ideas competition run by Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Yorkshire.
The competition encouraged architects, designers and artists to come up with innovative ideas that find new uses for the region's forgotten spaces.
Guiding Lights by Chris Paterson
Chris Paterson's 'Guiding Lights' design brings to life Frog Walk in Sheffield, with animated avatars and an LED screen. Using smartphone technology it magically lights up a dark footpath in the city.
The idea impressed the judges for its 'brilliant' solution to making people feel safer at night.
Jacob's design plans
Architecture and Environmental Design graduate Jacob Szikora, won the EDUCATE Prize, for his idea for a coconut growing facility in Sheffield.
The EDUCATE Prize is an international award celebrating outstanding student work that investigates sustainability in architecture and urban design.
Jacob won the prize for his idea for a facility on London Road in Sheffield that could produce process, package and sell coconuts.
Jacob's scheme explores whether it would be possible to grow these imported products in an urban context away from their natural environment, thus reducing the environmental impact of transporting them around the world.
Spark - be creative
Subjects included are • animation • architecture • computers • creative writing • digital media production • engineering • fashion design • film and visual effects • film and media production • fine art • furniture and product design • games design • graphic design • interior design • jewellery and metalwork • performing arts • photography • product design.
Creative Spark
Creative Spark is an annual showcase of student work and celebrates the innovation, creativity and imagination of our most talented graduates. Creative Spark is hosted across four university venues • Owen • Cantor • Sheaf • Arundel Gate Court and S1 in the city centre.
For further information visit the Creative Spark website.
Brightest Spark
Brightest Spark is an exhibition housed in the SIA Gallery and Cantor building. This exhibition features the elite students in each Sheffield of Institute of Arts course as chosen by industry professionals.
For further information visit the Brightest Spark website.
Project Spark
Sheffield Hallam students have the opportunity to play a key role in the promotion of the Creative Spark and Brightest Spark exhibitions by submitting entries for Project Spark. The 2012 competitions included • concept design • branding and wayfinding • creative writing • image • brightest spark logo and branding.
For further information visit the Project Spark website.
Visit the Department of Architecture website to view profiles of staff who teach in this subject area.
