Frances Crow

Frances Crow is an independent architect, researcher, and educator with a focus on sustainable design, community engagement, and heritage conservation. She held roles as a Senior Lecturer in Architecture at Falmouth University (until 2019) and Plymouth University (2002–2007). Her work integrates co-design methodologies to address climate challenges, urban regeneration, and low-impact development. She has collaborated with organizations like van Heyningen and Haward Architects and contributed to projects such as the Polhill Library and Brooklands (English Heritage). She also co-founded Liminal, an arts practice bridging art, education, and community projects.

Education

• Liverpool John Moores University (Architecture)
• The Bartlett, University College London

Research Interests

Crow specializes in retrofitting underutilized spaces, community land rights, and sustainable development aligned with the RIBA 2030 Climate Challenge. Her projects include Hyperlocal Health (with Falmouth University), The Cornish Unit, and The Outspan, emphasizing low-impact building techniques and participatory design. She advocates for principles of the Tiny House Movement and WikiHouse.

Community Engagement

She led initiatives like Architecture Making Community at Falmouth and contributed to the Penryn Neighbourhood Plan. Her work emphasizes empowering communities through design and sustainable practices.