Dr Brent Carnell

Research summary

My research interests are diverse and multi-disciplinary. Most recently my work focuses on the intersection of research-based education and the holistic university physical environment. I lead a small research project looking at research-based education and learning spaces, both within and beyond traditional settings. My other research agenda measures the impact of Connected Curriculum (the institution's research-based education strategy). Former research has focused on the themes of improving the student experience, peer assessment, researcher development, social justice and equality, minorities and diversity in space.

My doctoral research (completed in 2013) was situated at the intersection of gender studies, queer theory, geographies of sexualities, and architectural history. The work focuses on the production of domestic space. It employed a feminist, queer theorised and political approach to architectural history, specifically by focusing on sexual minorities’ experiences of domesticity in London. Publications in this area are under my previous surname (Pilkey), while education-focused research is published under Carnell. 

Teaching summary

I currently coordinate BARC0098 Architectural Research III – a third year undergraduate module on the BSc Architectural and Interdisciplinary Studies programme. In this module students have nine months to conduct rigorous independent research on a subject relevant to the built environment and write a substantial book chapter, with plenty of peer and tutor support. In The Bartlett, I also play a role on the Part 3 programme (Module 1). Finally, each year I supervise a small number of Masters of Architecture (MArch) fifth-year dissertation students. In 2016 my supervisee, Robin Farmer, received a dissertation medal commendation from The Royal Institute of British Architects, for his work, A flâneur’s guide to boystown: Performativity, pride and place. 

I also teach on UCL Arena, our Higher Education Academy accredited education development programme for educators and those who support teaching.

Education

University College London

SFHEA, Education | 2017

University College London

FHEA, Education | 2015

Institute of Education

CLTHE_2, Teaching and Learning in Higher Education | 2015

University College London

AFHEA, Education | 2014

Institute of Education

CLTHE_1, Teaching and Learning in Higher Education | 2014

University College London

PhD, Architecture History and Theory | 2013

University of Toronto

MA, Art History | 2009

University of Toronto

BA Hons, Architecture | 2008

Fanshawe College

Dipl., Architectural Technology | 2005

Publications