Outcomes: Sustainable Conservation Trust Internship

Through my internship with Sustainable Conservation Trust, I gained practical experience working within a sustainability-led architectural organisation, contributing to live project work while developing a clearer understanding of how design is delivered in a professional context.

A key outcome of this experience was learning how an NGO-based architectural practice operates differently from a traditional studio. With a strong focus on community impact, sustainability, and conservation, the working approach prioritised collaboration and social value within design decisions.

My involvement in the skatepark redevelopment project was a major part of this experience. Taking part in meetings, visiting the site, and engaging with design development discussions allowed me to understand how projects evolve in response to context, use, and community input. The project is currently at a review stage, with drawings being assessed before progressing into the next phase of redesign.

A tangible output from this process was contributing to a collaborative site render, helping to visually communicate the proposed redevelopment. Alongside this, I produced an elevation drawing which supported the technical development and representation of the scheme.

First Final Draft of Elevations in Review

Transferable professional skills including communication within a team setting, responding to iterative feedback, and adapting to an active design process. Working with architects and the wider team provided insight into professional expectations and collaborative workflows.

Overall, this internship added to my understanding of how architecture can function within an NGO framework, while strengthening both my technical abilities and my contribution to live design work. I also now have updated my LinkedIn to reflect my experience which will help with future job applications.

Reflection: Sustainable Conservation Trust Internship

Looking back on my time with Sustainable Conservation Trust, I’ve realised how different it feels to work within an organisation where design is closely tied to community and environmental responsibility. It wasn’t just about producing drawings or contributing to a project, but understanding how decisions sit within a

Behind the Scenes: Sustainable Conservation Trust Internship

During these past few months, I had the opportunity to volunteer with Sustainable Conservation Trust, an organisation focused on sustainability, conservation, and community-led design initiatives. Over the course of approximately 20 hours, I worked alongside architects and designers on a range of studio and project-based activities, gaining insight into professional

Reflection: Social Media Internship with the Architecture Department

Looking back on this experience, I realise that the internship gave me much more than just experience in social media content creation. It allowed me to work within a professional environment and better understand how collaboration, communication, and organisation operate within a real department setting. One of the most valuable

Outcomes: Social Media Internship with the Architecture Department

Following on from my experience working as a Social Media Intern for the Architecture Department, this section focuses on the main outcomes and achievements from the internship. One of the key outcomes from this experience was producing social media content that successfully engaged a wider audience online. In particular, I

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Reflection: Sustainable Conservation Trust Internship

Behind the Scenes: Sustainable Conservation Trust Internship

Reflection: Social Media Internship with the Architecture Department

Outcomes: Social Media Internship with the Architecture Department