معرفی
R. Michael Spooner is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Architecture, Oxford Brookes University, specializing in architectural technology, interdisciplinary design, and regenerative approaches to architecture. His teaching spans modules including Introduction to Architectural Technology, Material Exploration, and Technical Design, alongside dissertation supervision. He contributes to design pedagogy through live projects and performance testing at 1:1 scale.
- Research interests focus on architectural design intersecting science, health, and well-being.
- Explores experimental municipal housing typologies from 1968-1980 in the UK and Canada.
- Advocates for timber-based material innovation and regenerative design strategies.
His professional memberships include the Architects Registration Board (ARB), Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), and recognition as a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). Spooner's recent publications analyze Maggie’s centres, material re-use in education, and psychodynamic responses to urban housing during the pandemic.
