IEREK believe in the high importance of science and scientific research and ensures that researcher’s practices and theories are applied in the real world by adopting different programs that serve students, researchers, and managers who investigate and research dynamic changes in the quality of life.

IEREK adopts summer school programs for students who are looking for opportunities to increase their strong points in regards to their career path. IEREK welcome all university students (Architecture major) and Architects from different nationalities background.

The School of Architecture, Computing, and Engineering (ACE) offers Architecture programs that are recognizable by their ‘hands-on’ approach to architecture, working with the physical exploration of materials and the processes of site and context. As a counterpart to our preoccupation with the physical environment, the school also has a number of dedicated computer studios which explore more theoretical and virtual models of architecture.

Built environment includes new buildings, existing buildings and the infrastructure that supports them.

Both, the built environment and the infrastructure including transport, water and sewage, waste, green and blue spaces and energy supply consume massive amounts of energy.

This could be reduced at all scales of the built environment from component to building to the neighbourhood to city to the region if planned strategically.

Creating smart environments enhances people’s comfort and wellbeing besides reducing harmful greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through the efficient use of resources including energy, water, and waste.

Smart buildings should be designed flexibly to adapt to future needs and growth.

They should also be designed to be resilient to the momentous and rapidly evolving effects of climate change.

In London, high-rise buildings have become a significant part of the urban model in recent decades, an arrangement that is gradually transforming the city to concentrated vertical in an attempt to address rapid urbanization and increased density.

The A+D Design Lab summer course aims to orient and engages the students in the subject of evolving architecture and urbanism, particularly in London; its history, culture, and wealth of relevant case studies from practice.

The theme of Smart Buildings on Critical Territories will be explored in-depth so the students develop a sound knowledge on this subject.

Students will be encouraged and supported to read, develop and articulate connections between interrelated aspects of theory, design experiments and contemporary practice of smart high-rise buildings.

The course aims to develop the student’s confidence and ability to develop design proposals which are critical and thorough and to apply a range of communication methods and media to present their design proposals clearly and effectively.

“London is growing at a record rate and to support the city’s future growth, we need to harness our incredible technical prowess and look to what new approaches and technological innovation can bring.” Mayor of London, 2016

The built environment includes new buildings, existing buildings and the infrastructure that supports them. Both, the built environment and the infrastructure including transport, water and sewage, waste, green and blue spaces and energy supply consume massive amounts of energy. This could be reduced at all scales of the built environment from component to building to neighborhood to city to region if planned ‘Smartly’.

At the end of this course, students will be able to:

Knowledge and thinking skills:

1. Develop an understanding of current research and practice in architectural design experiments;
2. Demonstrate a coherent understanding and appreciation of interrelated issues involved in design proposals (e.g. contextual, socio-cultural, economic, etc implications)
3. Formulate and articulate an appropriate architectural proposal based on the acquired theoretical and methodological perspectives;
4. Demonstrate appropriate academic integrity, avoiding plagiarism and/or collusion and/or other forms of academic misconduct, by use of citation and reference as appropriate for the subject, using their own academic voice.

Subject-based practical skills:

5. Prepare portfolio sheets (or equivalent) which are edited, organized and fully labeled to facilitate evaluation in terms of range, depth, creativity, and originality as well as standards of accuracy and skills of execution.
6. Evaluate and interpret underlying concepts and principles in response to the project brief.
7. Demonstrate appropriate use of technology to develop and present design ideas in an effective and professional manner; both visually and verbally.
8. Critically analyze, interpret and appraise own ideas, as well as the work of others and generate modified conceptions.

Skills for life and work (general skills):

9. Identify and manage personal learning needs and continue to advance knowledge and understanding through independent approaches to learning;
10. Work effectively and appropriately with peers and tutors to reach a cogent argument or judgment appropriate to the subject matter studied.

The cost of the two weeks summer School is 750£ (Sterling) per student which covers Course delivery, Travel card in London and breakfast. Flight & accommodation are not included, but suggested accommodation will be posted on the website shortly.

Please notice that we will endeavor to assist you in obtaining a visa (if needed), by sending an invitation letter, but the responsibility is yours and the decision rests solely with the appropriate Embassy.

Delegates in any event (conference, workshop, summer school, or any others activities) who cancel their registration due to special circumstances or due to visa rejection for any reason and they do not have a paper published in the proceedings will receive a complete refund minus a £100 administration charges, and the bank commissions. If the proceedings book has already been published or any of the events, where a refund is requested, has started, the fees cannot be refunded.

To apply in the summer school please send :

– Forename (As in passport) .
– Surname (As in passport) .
– Date of Birth .
– Nationality .
– Passport Number .
– Passport-Date of Expiry .
– University .
– Program of study .
– Level of study (year) .
– GPA .
– Country of residence .
– Home Address .
– Contact number (Mobile/ Landline) .
– Email address .
– Emergency Contact number .

University of East London (UEL)

University Way, Dockland Campus

London, E16 2RD, UK

University of East London, University Way, London, United Kingdom

Please Note:

• This is a suggested list of hotels that can be used for accommodation during the time period of the Summer School, and they are not mandatory.
• You can reserve your place by contacting the hotel, the Hotel Name is hyperlinked to a booking website where you will find more information.
• The price rates announced below are for a single-night stay.
• All Hotels are located in London, UK.
• The “Double Room” rates mentioned below are the fees for the room as a whole not per person.