RIBA
I have worked extensively with the RIBA for over 15 years supporting their education department. I am a professional Part 3 examiner and have examined over 400 graduates for schools of architecture including the RIBA, AA, UCL. I also examine both level 6 and level 7 architectural apprentices at the London Southbank University.
I am a member of the RIBA validation panel and have visited schools of architecture in the UK and internationally including in Sri Lanka, Egypt, Denmark and Sweden. The validation is requested by universities in part to provide good governance, guidance, and support for students, academics and course leaders.
“Harbinder has worked on and chaired RIBA validation visits for 10+ years, leading and championing the role of the RIBA as a critical friend to schools of architecture, helping to develop strategies for the continuous improvement of architecture education. Harbinder’s wealth of experience has ensured that guidance and advice is considered when supporting providers to achieve the highest of academic standards and a positive student experience.”
– Sophie Bailey
Head of Validation, Royal Institute of British Architects
Illustration – University of Bath graduates
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Date
June 6, 2008
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Client
RIBA
Testimonials
They Say
“Harbinder has a rare ability to recognise gaps in the industry, and goes one step further to capitalise on them through striving to influence change and shake-up norms.”
— Lucy Davison
ICE President Future Leader
“Harbinder’s passion and knowledge of what constitutes good design, combined with his excellent research and story-telling combined to produce impactful insights for the ICE commissioned, Design Champion role.”
— Mark Hansford
Director of Engineering, ICE
“We’ve had over 300 talks from creatives within the built environment and Harbinder has been thought of as one of our most engaging and informed speakers to date.”
— Kirstin Meikle
Gardiner & Theobald
“Harbinder is a great asset to our board, applying his design and architecture expertise in a pragmatic way, recognising the funding constraints faced by charities and is always happy to leverage his extensive contacts to support the organisation.”
— Lorraine Heggessey
Chair, Lyric Hammersmith Theatre
“Having worked with Harbinder on several design panel, I have come to rely on his sharp and insightful understanding of architectural design and the context in which it sits. His knowledge reflects his experience in practice at the highest level.”
— Prof Peter Bishop
Chair, Camden Hs2 Design Review Panel
“Delighted that Harbinder has joined the teaching team for our revolutionary Level 7 Architecture Apprenticeship. We aspire to the very best from the day the course was launched, and he brings with him exceptional expertise and care in teaching.”
— Dr Timothy Brittain-Catlin
University of Cambridge