Architecture blog

Why a foundation course in architecture and design was the right choice for me

Dominic shares his experience as a foundation student and how it's helped enhance his skills before going into his BA ...

Experimental Sustainability Studio

The Experimental Sustainability Studio (ESS) at Birmingham School of Architecture & Design brings together staff and st...

From Portrait Artist to Architecture Student

BA (Hons) Architecture student Emre Süner shares his personal challenges and the creative successes he's enjoyed since ...

A day in the life of an Architecture student

Paige Hills is a second year student on our BA (Hons) Interior Architecture and Design course. Attending lectures and c...

Which Architecture and Design course is right for you?

Need some help deciding? Talk a look at the different courses available in this diverse and exciting area of study.

New Designers 2021 Winner: Sophie Hickman

Product and Furniture Design student, Sophie Hickman, won the Habitat Future Design Award at this year’s New Designers ...

New Designers 2021 Winner: Dominik Bondicov

Product and Furniture Design student, Dominik Bondicov, awarded Creative Conscience Environmental Design award at this ...

Retrofit – The Future?

80% of the buildings we will have in 2050 have already been built, but many have poor levels of energy performance and ...

Sneakerheads Clean Up with Sole Circle UK

Graduate Rishika Bhalla has kickstarted her career by encouraging ‘sneakerheads’ to spruce up their old shoes and give ...

What To Expect in Your First Year Studying BA (Hons) Interior Architecture and Design

Abbie Potter joined Birmingham City University’s School of Architecture and Design to study BA (Hons) Interio...

MArch Students ‘UnEarth’ Success in International Design Competition

Anita Brindley and Lauren Francis were recent winners at the Confluence Ideathon 2021. 

Sign of Hope: Award success for Malaysian Students

Students from BCU's partner institution, the Malaysian Institute of Art (MIA), were recent winners at the Confluence Id...

What can I do to prepare for my course at the School of Architecture and Design?

If you are looking to join the School of Architecture and Design this September, look no further for tips and id...

Spotlight on BAD Women’s Network

Birmingham Architecture and Design Women’s Network connects women and non-binary students across the architecture and d...

Design Management Lecturer Selected for Undergraduate Awards Panel

Nicholas Irvin, has been selected as a Design Judging Panellist for the prestigious Global Undergraduate Awards 2021.