Sam Clark

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ABOUT SAM CLARK

Reader / Associate Professor at the Welsh School of Architecture (WSA), Cardiff University, and ARB-registered Architect with a passion for people-centred design and working across academia and industry. Trained at Cambridge University (RIBA Part I), Cardiff University (Part II) and Kingston University (Part doctoral studies undertaken at Newcastle University (PhD by Creative Practice) and sponsored by a national property developer. Regular activities include university teaching and supervision; practice-led research and consultancy; academic governance and management. More details on my academic profile here: https://profiles.cardiff.ac.uk/staff/clarksd1.My teaching and research span the fields of Architecture, Housing, Planning and Environmental Gerontology – from a ‘designerly’ position. I have authored publications across these areas reflecting interests in architecture for ageing, health and wellbeing; specifically, housing design and residential institutions. My post-doc research resulted in the book \'Inside Retirement Housing\', a practice-led ethnography of retirement housing that offers new perspectives on ageing-in-place. Experienced in using research methods from Design (practice-led inquiry, including design analysis, post-occupancy evaluation, etc.) and the Social Sciences (ethnography, participatory action research, etc.).Industry experience includes appointments at five London-based architectural offices, involving a variety of professional projects, ranging from private homes and social housing schemes through to school refurbishments and other commercial work. Plus, consultancy involving private clients on domestic alterations, conversions and extensions, as well as whole-house remodelling projects. Open to potential collaborations involving academic and/or industry partners. I am academic lead for the Design Research & Professional Practice group at the WSA.