Sarah Stevens

Sarah Stevens is a Principal Lecturer at the School of Architecture, Technology and Engineering, affiliated with the Centre for Arts and Wellbeing and the Built Environment, Architecture and Construction (BEACON) Research Excellence Group. Her research focuses on radical sustainable futures through responsive architecture, kinetic facades, and student-centered pedagogy. She collaborates with Dr. Hugo Mulder on building dynamics and has supervised PhD students Terry Meade and Joy Xin. Her work emphasizes climatic adaptation and fostering creativity in design education.

Education: PhD in Architecture (funded by Arup). Teaching philosophy prioritizes individual student growth, safety in experimentation, and intrinsic motivation. External roles include External Examiner at Oxford Brookes University and Peer Reviewer for the International Journal of Design Creativity and Innovation.

Research highlights include exploring liminal spaces, sustainable design practices, and the intersection of art and architecture. Recent exhibitions and events include the Experimental Design Practices Summer Show and Drawing Out series, fostering collaborative creativity among students and researchers.