Recorded Experiment in Building: William Lethaby and the teaching of architectural history

STRANGE, HUGH (2023) Recorded Experiment in Building: William Lethaby and the teaching of architectural history. Charette, 9 (2). pp. 69-88. ISSN 2054-6718

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Abstract

The architect William Lethaby was a prolific writer of architectural history and an influential educator, yet the overriding focus he gave to practical, hands-on learning raises questions as to how he considered history might be taught to architects. This essay outlines how history teaching was considered within the establishments that Lethaby either taught in, or those where he had a significant influence over the curricula. It then reflects on his motivations, and finally, suggests how, through this seeming paradox, Lethaby was able to relate his ideas on architectural practice, teaching, and history.

Item Type:	Article
Sustainable Development Goals:	Goal 4: Quality Education Goal 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities
Keywords:	ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY, DIVISION OF LABOUR, RADICAL PEDAGOGY, RUSKINIAN TRADITION
Divisions:	School of the Built Environment > Research
Depositing User:	H Strange
Date Deposited:	02 Feb 2026 12:17
Last Modified:	02 Feb 2026 12:17
URI:	https://ube.repository.guildhe.ac.uk/id/eprint/239

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