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Cross-faculty project bridges architecture, religious studies and infrastructure by considering parish churches as hubs for local heat networks

A new collaboration between the Faculties of Social Sciences and Engineering will consult with Sheffield clergy, businesses and communities to explore the feasibility of local churches operating networks to heat nearby buildings.
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The Lily Garden by James Valentine Jelley (1914). Penta Springs Limited/Birmingham Museums Trust

Six tech‑free tips from history for designing your garden

For The Conversation, Dr Camilla Allen discussed tech-free approaches from history to design your garden, in response to the use of AI at this year's RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

Published by The Conversation
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New research project combines digital technology with earthen construction to develop low-carbon structures and sustain local craft traditions

A new two-year research project, titled 'Hybrid Digital Vernacular: Earthen Architecture Combining Robotic Fabrication and Human Skills' will explore innovative uses of earth-based material mixtures.

The importance of child friendly cities

Professor Helen Woolley discusses the importance of child friendly cities as part of a new international podcast programme with American journalist, Michael Smerconish.
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MArch graduate and former Head of School appointed to ACAN Steering Group

School of Architecture and Landscape graduate Aakash Mathialagan has been appointed to join the Architects Climate Action Network’s Steering Group.
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Sheffield Architecture students nominated for 2025 Architects’ Journal student prize

Harry Roper (BA Architecture) and Aakash Mathialagan (MArch) have been nominated for the prestigious Architect’ Journal Student Prize 2025, which celebrates the work of architecture students across the UK.
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MArch student George Hadley awarded RIBA Wren Insurance Association Scholarship

A Sheffield School of Architecture and Landscape student has been awarded a prestigious scholarship in recognition of outstanding work and potential to make significant contributions in the field of architecture.

Groundbreaking project digitally documents rich built heritage of the indigenous Dong people

Digital technology has been used to document the wooden architecture of the indigenous Dong people in the south-west of China for the first time.