Biography
Marc is a Chartered Architectural Technologist and has a BSc in Architectural Technology and an MSc in Advanced Architectural Design from The Robert Gordon University where his thesis focussed on the algorithmic design of physical estates and infrastructure based on multi-objective optimisation. Prior to entering academia, Marc worked for a range of private architectural practices, including Local Authority, working on a diverse range of public and private projects ranging from new school buildings to domestic retrofits.
After gaining a PGDip in Education from the University of Aberdeen, Marc moved to Fife College where he spent 13 years, initially as a course Leader for Architectural Technology. In this role, Marc was responsible for writing the BSc Sustainable Architectural Design in partnership with the University of Abertay, Dundee before progressing to become Academic and Quality Manager for the Built Environment where he was responsible for overseeing a range of part and full time provision across the Built Environment, including vocational and technical apprenticeships. During his time at Fife College Marc was also an Associate Lecturer at Heriot Watt University on the BSc Quantity Surveying and Construction Project Management Programmes.
Appointments
CIAT (Scotland East) region committee member
Qualifications
Memberships
At UCEM Marc is Programme Leader for BSc Hons Architectural Design Technology. Marc is also Module Leader on the TEC4DIG Digital Technologies, BCU5CON and BCU6IDP Building Control modules.
Marc has many research interests and has project managed several research and knowledge exchange projects. With a passion for digital and skills advancement in the construction sector, Marc has undertaken research in areas such as Generative Design, Passivehaus and BIM Integration, Thermography in Heating Systems as well as writing several papers on Skills and Training for both future and heritage demands.
Marc is currently undertaking research in using Common Data Environments and Digital Twins to integrate digital skills and literacies in Built Environment Education.
Marc has vast experience of in industry, working for private architectural practices, including local authority where his work on a diverse range of public and private projects ranging from new school buildings to domestic retrofits.
In his spare time Marc also keeps himself up to date with industry practices through his architectural consultancy Archivated, undertaking domestic projects and architectural consultancy for local and Tier 1 clients.
