This year's RIBA annual lecture will take place on the 18th of May at its London base on 66 Portland Place, 6.30-9.00pm. The guest speaker this year is Kevin McCloud who will be discussing matters on sustainability and how architects and residents need to collaborate to enhance existing structures.
Tickets can be booked online via the RIBA, you will need to register first.
Why not also take a look at some of the other talks that are scheduled for the next few months or watch some of the video archives of past talks available here
Wednesday, 5 May 2010
Monday, 26 April 2010
Journal title highlight of the month
I thought it may be useful to draw to your attention some of the journal titles that you may find of interest and valuable in your research and study.
The journal title I have chosen this month is The Journal of Architecture it is jointly published by the RIBA & Routledge. There are a range of issues which have a range of themes and subjects including individual architects, design theory, architectural culture, sustainability, everyday building and many more. There are also book and exhibition reviews included regularly.
You can access the title via infoLinx, select the tab 'Find e-Journal' and type the title into the search box at the top and use 'Go' to retrieve the list of matching results. Remember that if you are accessing the title off campus select the i button to check whether you will need a username & password to access.
Personally I find this title a great resource especially when researching subjects which have a historical context such as architectural movements which continue to influence contemporary developments.
The journal title I have chosen this month is The Journal of Architecture it is jointly published by the RIBA & Routledge. There are a range of issues which have a range of themes and subjects including individual architects, design theory, architectural culture, sustainability, everyday building and many more. There are also book and exhibition reviews included regularly.
You can access the title via infoLinx, select the tab 'Find e-Journal' and type the title into the search box at the top and use 'Go' to retrieve the list of matching results. Remember that if you are accessing the title off campus select the i button to check whether you will need a username & password to access.
Personally I find this title a great resource especially when researching subjects which have a historical context such as architectural movements which continue to influence contemporary developments.
Wednesday, 7 April 2010
Whitechapel built environment talks
There will be a series of talks/events planned later on this summer at the Whitechapel Gallery, which are related to aspects of the built environment:
Sunday 30th May, 3pm - Screening: Goudvis Robbrecht en Daem (free)
Thursday June 3rd, 7pm - William Mann on Robbrecht and Daem: pacing through architecture (free)
Thursday 10th June, 7pm - Panel discussion: restless cities (£7/£5 con)
Saturday 19th June, 3pm - Chris Dyson & Ed McKeon on architecture & music (free)
Monday 21st June, 7pm - Urban projects: Paul Robbrecht
Sunday 30th May, 3pm - Screening: Goudvis Robbrecht en Daem (free)
Thursday June 3rd, 7pm - William Mann on Robbrecht and Daem: pacing through architecture (free)
Thursday 10th June, 7pm - Panel discussion: restless cities (£7/£5 con)
Saturday 19th June, 3pm - Chris Dyson & Ed McKeon on architecture & music (free)
Monday 21st June, 7pm - Urban projects: Paul Robbrecht
Wednesday, 31 March 2010
The perfect home
Channel 4 documentary to accompany Alain de Bottom's book 'The architecture of happiness' which you can find on the library catalogue
Wednesday, 24 March 2010
Internet tutorial for architecture
Would you like to improve your internet search and evaluation skills?
Why not access the following free interative tutorial specifically designed with architecture research in mind, it will assist you to discover and retrieve architecture related information and guide you in judging its content.
It is part of a national series of tutorials written by qualified tutors, lecturers and librarians across the UK.
Architecture tutorial
In addition to this tutorial you can always contact me direct for more assistance with using infoLinX and searching strategies.
Why not access the following free interative tutorial specifically designed with architecture research in mind, it will assist you to discover and retrieve architecture related information and guide you in judging its content.
It is part of a national series of tutorials written by qualified tutors, lecturers and librarians across the UK.
Architecture tutorial
In addition to this tutorial you can always contact me direct for more assistance with using infoLinX and searching strategies.
Sunday, 14 March 2010
London Festival of Architecture
The London Festival of Architecture will take place from the 19th June-4th July and its 2010 theme is to celebrate the city and its architecture.
Events include installations and exhibitions showcasing international architecture student's work, alongside exhibits exploring the architectural landscape looking forwards to 2012 and Olympic developments.
Via infoLinX why not use the Avery Index to Architectural periodicals to research developments in the architectural landscape for example enhancing public spaces in London, particularly with the regeneration of Battersea/Nine Elms in preparation for the Olympics 2012.
Events include installations and exhibitions showcasing international architecture student's work, alongside exhibits exploring the architectural landscape looking forwards to 2012 and Olympic developments.
Via infoLinX why not use the Avery Index to Architectural periodicals to research developments in the architectural landscape for example enhancing public spaces in London, particularly with the regeneration of Battersea/Nine Elms in preparation for the Olympics 2012.
Wednesday, 3 March 2010
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