NTU Architecture Subject Group
Arden Cross Horticultural Innovation Centre
The ACHIC is an ambitious project to create a flagship-stature facility that will attract leading horticultural scientists, investors, and the public into its unique architecture. The scheme aims to provide sustainable, high-end laboratory and office facilities in order to study and develop indoor farming techniques with a focus on community engagement and education.
The aeroponic grow rooms and abundance of foliage deliver a colourful contrast to the otherwise linear and industrial aesthetic.
- Student name
- Jamie Foggitt
- Course
- Architectural Technology
- Contact
- jamie.foggitt2016@my.ntu.ac.uk
- @jamie-foggitt-175bba172
South facade view of the double-height aeroponic grow rooms
Arden Cross Horticultural Innovation Centre
The ACHIC is an ambitious project to create a flagship-stature facility that will attract leading horticultural scientists, investors, and the public into its unique architecture. The scheme aims to provide sustainable, high-end laboratory and office facilities in order to study and develop indoor farming techniques with a focus on community engagement and education. The aeroponic grow rooms and abundance of foliage deliver a colourful contrast to the otherwise linear and industrial aesthetic.- 01 - 09
Architectural Technology
The BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology course is a professionally-focused gateway to a career in the architecture industry. Students explore how buildings are created, procured, constructed and managed, and develop a practical and imaginative approach to design through a project-based learning experience.
As specialists in architectural technology, our graduates are the link between concept and reality; learning to identify, assess and challenge client and user requirements, translating ideas and possibilities into effective, practical and sustainable building solutions.
Read more about the Architectural Technology course