Professor Lorraine Farrelly
Head of School

Profile

Biography

Lorraine joined the University in September 2023, leading the new school as it focuses on sustainable, solutions-based and environmentally responsible design.

Prior to joining York, she was Professor of Architecture at the University of Reading, where she was made Head of Architecture in 2016 when she set up that new school. 

She chairs the Standing Conference of Heads of Schools of Architecture (SCOSA) representing 56 schools across the country, and she oversees the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) new courses group, which advises and reviews new programmes and curriculum development.

Research

Overview

My current research focuses on listening and consulting local communities on the future of their towns and cities.

This will be reflected in our curriculum. Responsible design considers society first, where architects and built environment professionals really connect with their communities in the design of our sustainable cities and public spaces.

Projects

• Architecture and Urban Design
• Architecture and community consultation
• Architecture education pedagogy
• Architectural Design Studio Pedagogies

Teaching

Undergraduate

First Year

• Studio and professional skills 1: Demystifying York Analogue communication - Module Coordinator

Second Year

• Architectural Design 3: Dwelling - Module Coordinator

Third Year

• Architectural Design 5: Architecture clinic - Module Coordinator
• Studio and professional skills 3: Practice Management and Exhibition - Module Coordinator

External activities

Memberships

• Chairs the Standing Conference of Heads of Schools of Architecture (SCOSA)
• Oversees the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) new courses group

Publications

Selected publications