Architecture Design (Social Science) PhD
University of Nottingham
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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01-APR-24, 01-JUL-24, 01-OCT-24, 01-DEC-24, 01-FEB-25

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3 years

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Research overviewWhile the design-based component of the project may be drawn, modelled, filmed, built, etc, candidates will be required to incorporate this research as an integral component of an accompanying written thesis.Good architecture embraces a holistic approach to design and as a consequence the environmental strategies embodied within buildings present considerable challenges. They need to reconcile the often conflicting considerations of climate, building function and user ...Read more

Research overview

While the design-based component of the project may be drawn, modelled, filmed, built, etc, candidates will be required to incorporate this research as an integral component of an accompanying written thesis.

Good architecture embraces a holistic approach to design and as a consequence the environmental strategies embodied within buildings present considerable challenges. They need to reconcile the often conflicting considerations of climate, building function and user expectation, while at the same time being mindful of energy related carbon emissions. Projects in environmental design typically reflect the integrated nature of these strategies and explore areas such as natural ventilation, passive heating and cooling, solar protection, fabric thermal storage, daylight and solar strategies and architectural acoustics. These are intrinsically linked to the tectonics of architecture and considerable potential exists to explore the opportunities offered where these overlaps occur, eg the environmental performance of facades, natural ventilation of high rise buildings, etc.

Urban design is concerned with the city as a field of analysis and intervention. Research in urban design explores the complex relationship between spatial and design issues and social and economic urban processes. PhD topics are defined in conjunction with supervisors and can cover many different aspects of urban design, such as: History and Theory of Urban Design; Public Realm; Sustainable Cities; Urban Conservation & Revitalisation; Innovation Environments and Waterfront Regeneration.

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    Sociology
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    14/81
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    13th
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    28th
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    Poppy
    22 Mar 23

    It is a lovely campus with lots to do. The course is intense with little support...Read more

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    Juliette
    27 Jan 23

    Pros: People tend to be friendly here which I love. I love all the open green spaces on Campus and my particular department (Architecture and Built Environment) I think is run..Read more

    Entry requirements

    2:1 (or international equivalent) and / or a masters at merit level or above in a relevant subject.

    Tuition fees

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    £4,712 per year

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    Students from Domestic

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    £27,200 per year

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    Students from EU

    The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

    £20,500 for social sciences based or £27,200 for science based

    £27,200 per year

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    Students from International

    The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

    £20,500 for social sciences based or £27,200 for science based

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    University of Nottingham
    University of Nottingham , Nottingham

    The University of Nottingham is a pioneering institution with a long and distinguished heritage in education....

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    University of Nottingham NOTTINGHAM NG7 2RJ United Kingdom
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