Dr. Fiona Mclachlan

Professor

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Biography

Fiona McLachlan is a Professor of Architectural Practice at the Edinburgh School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture (ESALA) and the Head of ESALA. With a teaching focus on architectural design and color design in architecture, she contributes to the supervision of undergraduate dissertations and showcases a significant academic portfolio. Her research interests revolve around the inter-relationships between practice, research, and teaching, particularly in the area of color in architectural design. McLachlan has authored books and numerous peer-reviewed articles on the subject and has been involved in various community outreach projects, including those at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital. She has an extensive educational background from the University of Edinburgh and established her architectural practice, E & F McLachlan Architects, specializing in social housing. Over her career, she has served in various roles including external examiner positions in the UK, Ireland, and China, and as convenor of the University Collections Advisory Committee (UCAC). McLachlan is dedicated to developing her teaching practices, particularly regarding inclusive design and color architecture, with ongoing research that influences her courses and student supervision.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Edinburgh

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.25
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in business, management, or related subject
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department of Marketing