Dr. Dhruv Sookhoo

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dhruv Sookhoo is a Senior Lecturer in Architecture and Urbanism at the Manchester School of Architecture, Manchester Metropolitan University. He is a chartered architect and town planner, recognized as a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. His research focuses on the role of architects and planners in designing housing quality and alternative modes of production. He gained experience as Head of Design at Home Group, promoting design quality in national housing regeneration programs. Dhruv has also led collaborative research programs at the Metropolitan Workshop in London and Dublin. He holds several advanced degrees from Newcastle University, including a PhD on the social practices of architects in negotiating housing quality within development management. His professional activities include examining doctoral students, serving on various industry committees, and chairing the RIBA Housing Expert Advisory Group. Dhruv welcomes doctoral candidates interested in housing design quality and aims to enhance collaboration between architectural practices and planning consultancies.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2023-01-01 — Present

Manchester School of Architecture • Manchester, ENG, GB

Senior Lecturer specializing in Architecture and Urbanism.

Head of Design

2011-01-01 — 2015-01-01

Home Group • Newcastle, ENG, GB

Responsible for promoting design quality in national housing regeneration programs.

Head of Research Practice Innovation

2015-01-01 — 2021-01-01

Metropolitan Workshop • London, ENG, GB

Led collaborative research initiatives in London and Dublin.

Awards

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RTPI North East Chair’s Planning Excellence Award

2015-01-01

Requirements for Manchester Metropolitan University

Bachelor Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
A-level AAA with a mixture of science/maths and humanities/arts preferred GCSE Grade 4/C in English Language and Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • UCAS Application
  • Digital Portfolio (10-12 images)
  • Written Statement (450 words)
  • Academic Transcripts
Specialization Notes

Part of the Manchester School of Architecture (MSA), a collaboration between Manchester Met and University of Manchester.