What on earth is Part 4 in Architecture?! Ft. Neal Shasore at London School of Architecture

Part 4 is a useful way to talk about what happens after qualification: lifelong learning, specialism, leadership and the skills architects need as practice changes.

Stephen Drew speaks with Neal Shasore, Head of School and Chief Executive at the London School of Architecture, about professional development, modular learning, heritage, practice knowledge and the future of architectural education.

The conversation covers:

• What Part 4 means and why lifelong learning matters
• How professional knowledge can move between practice and education
• Why modular learning could make architecture education more accessible
• How specialist topics like heritage, retrofit and data centres affect careers
• Why investing in learning can support both practices and individuals

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Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to Part 4 and lifelong learning
• 05:00 Neal Shasore's route through the RIBA and practice research
• 10:00 Heritage, social investment and the roots of new learning models
• 15:00 Bringing specialist knowledge back into design education
• 20:00 Readers, toolboxes and shared learning resources
• 25:00 Modular routes, accessibility and widening entry to the profession
• 30:00 Changing roles, safer buildings and sustainable futures
• 35:00 Data centres, new sectors and career opportunity
• 40:00 Investing in yourself and closing reflections