Course General Description

This course develops and innovates new approaches to home design, fabrication and construction to inspire the next generation of home designers and innovators. It is ideal if you have an interest in design or STEM subjects. Through a unique partnership with renowned and respected TV architect George Clarke, this course explores new models of home design, fabrication and construction. You are guided through a detailed exploration of methods of construction, such as using off-site manufacture and prefabrication, alternative building materials, and building project locations. You have an opportunity to develop concept models and construct scale models of your designs on campus. George Clarke’s social enterprise, the Ministry of Building, Innovation and Education (MOBIE), is driving a fundamental change to the building industry and our courses have been designed to adhere closely to the modular building concept and advanced home construction principles of MOBIE. This pioneering course brings together design and engineering modules - you spend time drawing architectural plans, designing, model making, creating 3D prototypes and learning how this translates into large-scale manufacture.You emerge as a uniquely qualified graduate equipped to disrupt the housing market and rethink manufacturing design.

School General Description

Teesside University generates and applies knowledge that contributes to the economic, social and cultural success of students, partners and the communities we serve. Through education enriched by research, innovation, and engagement with business and the professions, we transform lives and economies. Teesside 2020 sets out a new vision for the University that raises the aspiration and ambition of Teesside University to be an international university at the heart of the Tees Valley with a reputation for academic excellence.

Values At Teesside University we seek to enhance the experience of all our students, staff and external partners by:

Delivering excellence in learning, research and enterprise Empowering individuals and teams to enhance their contribution to the University Fostering creativity, enterprise and innovation Embracing diversity and actively opposing prejudice Communicating openly, honestly and respectfully at all times Committing to sustainability and the protection of our environment Taking responsibility and demonstrating leadership.