Flora Samuel

As Professor of Architecture in the Built Environment at the University of Reading, Flora Samuel's ground-breaking work is benefitting students first-hand. She is a driving force behind the School's ethos that excellent architectural education should balance practical knowledge with skills in academic research. Flora is pushing research higher up the architectural agenda as the first Vice President for Research of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).

An increased focus on evidence-based research better equips architects to communicate their value to clients, policymakers and the public, enabling them to continue designing productive, healthy and inspiring spaces.

In collaboration with RIBA and along with fellow staff at the University of Reading, Flora is involved in leading and shaping the future of the profession. With a focus on the social impact of design and communities, a Social Value Toolkit for Architecture has been developed.

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• Board Member The Quality of Life Foundation (2020)
• Professor of Architecture in the Built Environment University of Reading (2015)
• professor of Architecture in the Built Environment University of Reading (2015)
• Professor of Architecture in the Built Environment University of Reading (2015)
• Social Value Monthly Columnist Building Design. (2009)
• Social Value Strategy & Architecture Research Practice Consultant Self Employed (2000)
• Elected RIBA National Councillor RIBA (2014 — 2019)
• Vice President Research at the RIBA RIBA (2017 — 2019)
• External Examiner The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) (2014 — 2017)