1. Maths Through Architecture
with RIBA and Arts Inform
Maths Through Architecture
Christine Leung, RIBA Trust and Helen Thorn, Arts Inform
NCETM National CPD Conference
London
23 March 2010

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Who we are
The Royal Institute of British Architects champions better buildings, communities and the environment through architecture and our members. .
The RIBA Trust has primary responsibility for the cultural outreach activities of the RIBA.
British Architectural Library, RIBA Awards and Stirling Prize,
Royal Gold Medal,
RIBA Fellowships,
RIBA International Conference,
Exhibitions and talks,
Schools education and other activities
These services for both architects and non-architects
For RIBA architectural resources for classroom
And we are running a joint programme with Victoria and Albert Musuem 2

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Who we are
Arts Inform devises, implements and evaluates work related learning projects in which artists and arts organisations work in partnership with schools to deliver aspects of the curriculum through the undertaking of a work-based task.
Projects have engaged students at KS2, KS3, KS4 and A level and we are also currently focusing on work-related learning in the delivery of the diplomas and apprenticeships.
Arts Inform was worked with the RIBA to deliver the Architects in Residence programme in the past 10 years. We have worked together to bring architects to hundreds of young people to inform and inspire them about architecture and design.
If your school or college is interested in developing your work-related learning offer then you will find a wealth of information and resources on our website to inspire you.
Other projects Arts Inform has delivered are:
Student Theatre Goers
The Student Theatre Goers project allowed 180 students, aged years, from six London comprehensives to attend a live performance at a London theatre each term for three years.
Designs on Britain
Students of art and design, and design technology in 14 schools and colleges in Birmingham, Derbyshire and London, were invited by Arts Inform and the RIBA to work with leading architectural practices to create their own visual briefs, proposals for public art or development plans for regeneration of local areas 3

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Architects in Residence
Architects in Residence is a practitioner partnership programme enabling architects and teachers to work together to develop built environment projects in schools. The programme aims to give Architects an opportunity to share their passion for Architecture and inspire young people.
Architects are asked to work with teachers in local schools on a voluntary basis. This is an alternative way for professionals to gain Continued Professional Development and raise their profile in the community. Architects can gain 15 to 20 hours of CPD. 4

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Making Maths Relevant and Engaging
Architecture in the classroom
All the projects use local architecture as a starting point. Learning through architecture is an exciting way of encouraging students’ natural curiosity, stimulating their creativity and inspiring them about future career possibilities.  
It provides a perfect vehicle for cross curricular learning in maths, history, geography and the arts. Using architecture for a school based project offers students an opportunity to develop skills in: 5

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Architects as role models
Architects can make a positive impact by being inspiring role models for students. They can also encourage students to learn more about their local area and embed pride of place.
Architects volunteer between 15 and 20 hours to work with teachers to develop architectural projects in the classroom. Their time spent with the school may vary depending on the size of the classroom project. Architects can contribute in many different ways from regular lessons to participate in extra-curricular activities such as after school clubs. .

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with RIBA and Arts Inform
Maths through Architecture
Maths through Architecture is a curriculum focus development of the Architects in Residence programme. It aims to support the delivery of mathematics in the classroom, using design as a vehicle for this learning.  
Maths through Architecture enables school students to apply mathematical knowledge in real life architectural scenarios, guided by an architect.
Mathematics is essential to the study and practice of architecture, from calculating the angles of a roof or the thickness of a wall, to creating scale models. 7

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Not all Maths have obvious applications

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Not all Maths have obvious applications
Maths is used in all forms in architecture from calculating the angles of a roof, areas or the thickness of a wall, to creating scale models.
It can show how maths is used to communicate to others.

10. Maths Through Architecture
with RIBA and Arts Inform
Making Maths Relevant and Engaging
Architecture in the classroom
It provides a perfect vehicle for cross curricular learning in maths, history, geography and the arts. Using architecture for a school based project offers students an opportunity to develop skills in:
• Communication
• Working with others
• Creative thinking
• Problem solving
• Applying their knowledge of mathematics
• Information technology

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Not all Maths have obvious applications
Maths through Architecture is about given young people an opportunity to see how maths can be applied outside the classroom.

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Maths Through Architecture: Case Study 1
Project: Welcoming Temporary Meeting Place’ for Potters Fields Park in Southwark
School: Tower Bridge Primary, London
Architects: Pauline Stockmans
Practice: Allies and Morrison
Duration: 10 sessions of 2 hours each

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Maths Through Architecture: Case Study 1
Learning Outcome: scale, ratio, the golden ratio, working to a brief, model making and working in teams.
In the classroom: Working in teams of up to five, students used rods made from tightly rolled sheets of newspaper, together with cable-ties to connect them, to make a full scale structure at Potters Field Park.

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Maths Through Architecture: Case Study 2
Project: Welcoming Entrance Space to their New School
School: Chelsea Academy , London
Architects: Josephine Glyn
Practice: Hawkins\Brown
Duration: Six Friday afternoons, in sessions each lasting 2 hours

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Maths Through Architecture: Case Study 2
Learning outcomes: scale and ratio, as well more complex mathematics such as calculus, geometry, the Fibonacci sequence and parabolas.
The results: included a building the shape of an upside down triangle resting on its point yet balanced with remarkable light buttresses, and a reverse-parabaloid building reminiscent of the ground-breaking architecture of Spanish architect Antoni Gaudi.

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Maths Through Architecture: Workshop
Celebrating the London Olympics 2012!
To celebrate London Olympics 2012, we would like you to design a steel geodesic dome for Russel Square. Using a geodesic dome as basis of your design, create a model to show how it can either form a
Tall structure
Strong structure
Light structure

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Maths Through Architecture
Examples of structures based on Geodesic Dome

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Maths Through Architecture: Workshop
Tell us about your geodesic dome!
Which type of structure did you choose and why?
How did you make strong, tall or light?
What mathematics did you apply to create your structure?

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Maths Through Architecture: Workshop
How to get involve!
Finding a mentor
RIBA has a register of volunteer architects across the UK. Contact us at the RIBA and we will able to put you through to one of our architects.
Working with an Architect
Try out our new project plan notebook – design to help you and your architect to make the most of architectural projects
Starting your own architectural projects
Visit Architects In Residence website for case studies and ideas.
RIBA has also a collection of downloadable free educational resource.
Also please visit Arts Inform website for inspirational ideas!

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Maths Through Architecture
THANK YOU
For more information about Architects In Residence, please visit
Christine Leung, RIBA
Royal Institute of British Architects
66 Portland Place, London W1B 1AD
Helen Thorn, Arts Inform
Arts Inform Unit LF 3.01, The Leathermarket, Weston Street, London SE1 3HN