Personal profile
Summary
I am an interior architect and a Senior Lecturer in Architecture and Interiors at the School of Architecture and Design at the University of Portsmouth. My research and teaching combine interests in interdisciplinary design practice, material use research, regenerative design in interiors, and exploring the relationship between the body and interior space from a holistic perspective, emphasising the experienced, cultural, and social aspects of interior spaces. currently, I Co-Chair the Faculty-Wide Practice Research for the School of Architecture and Design. The group offers a range of activities and events during the academic year, designed to enhance and increase your potential REF outputs in the creative and cultural industries. It also provides bespoke support in fund bidding and publishing for group members.
I joined the University of Portsmouth in 2021, following 8 years of teaching at the University of Edinburgh and two years of teaching at Napier University and abroad. Since 2007, I have taught a wide range of subjects for Interior Architecture and Design and Architecture courses in various Schools of Architecture and Design. I have a Doctorate in Interior Design, awarded by the University of Edinburgh in 2021. I also obtained an MA in Interior Design, focusing on fashion and textile innovation and new applications, and a BA (Hons 1st) in Interior Architecture. I have over six years of experience in professional practice in interior architecture and design in the UK (Scotland) and abroad.
My doctoral research, an interdisciplinary study through practice, contributes original insights to interdisciplinary studies in the context of practice and design studies. It provides an in-depth study of the interdisciplinary integration process, highlights its activation mechanism and conditions, and makes an original contribution to the use of textiles in spatial design. It identifies TSI (Temporary Soft Interior space) as a research framework and a potential area for further research.
Education/Academic qualification
Ph.D., Fashioning space: transforming the use of textiles and their inherent properties by integrating spatial and garment design practices in space design and fabrication, University of Edinburgh
20 Sept 2012 → 11 Oct 2020
Award Date: 21 Feb 2021
MA, Master of Arts in Fashion and Textiles Innovation and New Applications, Heriot-Watt University
Award Date: 21 Oct 2010
Keywords
- NA Architecture
- Interdisciplinarity Research
- Interdisciplinarity Design Practice
- Textile Design
- Interior Architecture
- Interior design
- History and Theory of Body and Space
- Fashion Design
- Sustainability
- Inclusive Design
- Reflective Practice
- Experiential Learning
- Practice-led Research
- Regenerative Design
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 1 No Poverty -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Embodied and interdisciplinary pedagogies for regenerative transitions in fashion design education
Fallouh, S., Ryan, K. & Wilmot, K., 12 Jan 2026, (Accepted for publication) In: International Journal of Fashion Design, Technology and Education. Special issue for the Futurescan 6 conference, 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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REGEN Exhibition: Embracing Interdisciplinary Regenerative Design in Interior Architecture, Architecture, Fashion and Textiles
Fallouh, S., Ryan, K. M. & Wilmot, K. (Other), 17 Apr 2024Research output: Non-textual form › Exhibition
Thesis
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Fashioning Space: Transforming the Use of Textiles and Their Inherent Properties by Integrating Spatial and Garment Design Practices in Space Design and Fabrication
Fallouh, S. (Author), Hollis, E. (Supervisor), 20 Feb 2021Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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Projects
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REGEN: Nature, Bodies & Spaces
Fallouh, S. (PI), Ryan, K. (CoI) & Khamisani, N. (CoI)
23/05/23 → 25/07/24
Project: Research
Activities
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The Design Research Society 2026 Conference (Event)
Fallouh, S. (Peer reviewer)
17 Jan 2026Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Publication peer-review
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PhD External examination
Fallouh, S. (Examiner)
2 Oct 2024Activity: Examination and External Supervision types › External PhD Supervision
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REGEN Workshop
Fallouh, S. (Organiser), Ryan, K. (Organiser), Wilmot, K. (Organiser), Jowett, V. (Keynote/plenary speaker), Roberts, J. (Keynote/plenary speaker) & Oliver, S. (Member of programme committee)
25 Mar 2024 → 28 Mar 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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Practice-Based Research Workshop 2023 - Portsmouth School of Architecture
Di Raimo, A. (Organiser), Craft-Pegg, P. (Organiser), Wiszniewski, D. (Invited speaker), Pierre D'Avoine, P. (Invited speaker), Fallouh, S. (Presented paper), Ford, G. (Presented paper), Aedo Jury, S. (Presented paper), Wallbridge, T. (Presented paper), Galbraith, R. (Presented paper), Madumo, L. (Presented paper), Bailey, M. (Presented paper) & Brown, R. (Presented paper)
6 Jul 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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Presentation about current research projects at the ‘Creative Exchanges, Interactions and Inspirations, CCI Research and Innovation Conference 2023
Fallouh, S. (Speaker)
4 Jul 2023Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation