Re-skilling the profession
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John Worthington is director of the Institute of Advanced Architectural Studies at the University of York (IoAAS). He intends IoAAS to cater for construction industry professionals who are in mid-career and need to gain new skills. He believes the changes in the construction industry are a great opportunity for IoAAS to develop its work and to build its international reputation. He aims to double student numbers and attract more international scholars. Worthington uses his background in consulting to inform teaching methods and course content.
Publication Name: Architects' Journal
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0003-8466
Year: 1993
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Integral role of facades in building achieves recognition as fifth discipline
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In April 1992, Ove Arup established a facade engineering unit. Directed by Neil Noble, the unit aims to establish facade engineering as a distinct discipline within structural engineering. Facades are becomming highly complex with new materials being developed that will have implications for energy conservation and building management. Ove Arup intends to expand the unit which has been confined to working on existing projects since its creation. It welcomes the publication of new standards for curtain walling.
Publication Name: Architects' Journal
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0003-8466
Year: 1993
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