1. education
Northumbria University, Degree
Sept 2012 - July 2015
+Architecture (BA) 2:1
Tadcaster Grammar School, A Level
Sept 2010 - July 2012
+Applied Art & Design A B
+Mathematics B
+Business Studies B
Tadcaster Grammar School, GCSE
Sept 2005 - July 2010
+11 Grades A* - B
REBECCAILLINGWORTH
contact
07903217198
rebecca.c.illingworth@gmail.com
8 Edgerton Court
Tadcaster
LS24 9NZ
Work Experience
Native Chartered Architects
July 2015 - Jan 2016
Part 1 Architectural Assistant
Native introduced me to natural building through
their designs for both straw and hemp buildings and
desires to specify natural materials wherever
possible. During my time at Native I had the
opportunity to work on a number of residential
projects from concept stage through to planning
submission and enjoyed discussing my designs with
enthusiastic clients. With guidance, I also worked on
building regulations drawings for larger projects.
references
Chris Walker
chris@nativearchitects.com
01904 656 133
1 Howden Lane
Crockey Hill
York
YO19 4SW
Stephen Roberts
stephen.roberts@northumbria.ac.uk
(Senior Lecturer)

2. extra curricular
+President of Northumbria Architecture Society 2014-2015
I lead a team of students in the organisation of society events including
guest lectures and social activities. The society was voted “Most Im-
proved Society of the Year” by the students union and I was nominated
for “President of the Year”
+RIBA Regional Council Student Representitve 2013-2015
I assisted in the organisation of regional events and worked with a repre-
sentitve from Newcastle University to provide a voice for students in the
RIBA
+Heritage Skills Project 2014-2015
I worked as part of a team to produce a conservation
management plan for a building at risk in Newcastle.
interests
+Natural building
+Small space living
+Wood carving / turning
+Print-making
+Triathlon
+Health & Wellbeing
REBECCAILLINGWORTH
personal develop ment
I think it is important for Architects to have an in-depth
understanding of how buildings are constructed. After spending
the first six months of my year out working in a practice I decided
to take control of my development and find some practical
experience in natural building to help expand my knowledge and
understanding - I hope that this experience can be applied to my
future design work with confidence and skill.
Software
Whilst studying at univeristy I taught myself
AutoCAD, Photoshop and InDesign as well
as a basic level of SketchUp. I have also
had basic training in the use of Revit and
am a confident user of Vectorworks.
Vectorworks
autocad
INDesign
photoshop
sketch up
As part of the School of Natural
Building in association with
Strawworks I have been able to
convert theoretical knowledge of
straw bale building into practical
experience.
Volunteering on a range of eco-
build projects has given me
confidence in my abilities as a
designer and craftswoman whilst
helping me realise the accessibility
of natural building to all.