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Malcolm Airs

b. 1941

Architectural historian

Architectural historianUniversity teacher
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About Malcolm Airs

Born 1941. Malcolm Airs is a British architectural historian and university teacher.

Malcolm Russell Airs (born March 1941) is emeritus professor of conservation and the historic environment at Kellogg College, University of Oxford and Emeritus Professor, Department of Education.

His main research work focussed on the building processes and craftsmanship of the Tudor and Stuart periods.

Airs was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2019 Birthday Honours for services to the historic environment, conservation and education.

A conference was held in 2016 at Rewley House, Oxford to honour Airs who taught there from 1975 to 2006 and the papers presented were published in Barnwell & Henderson (2017). Selected publications Airs, M. (1975). The Making of the English Country House, 1500-1640. Architectural Press. Airs, M. (1995). The Tudor & Jacobean Country House: A Building History. Sutton Pub Limited. Airs, M., William Whyte and the Society of Architectural Historians of Great Britain. (2013). Architectural History After Colvin : The Society of Architectural Historians of Great Britain Symposium 2011. Donington: Shaun Tys.

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Important facts

Born
1941
Birth century
Occupation
Architectural historian, university teacher
Nationality
Education
Bushey Grammar School, Oriel College
Employers
University of Oxford
Awards
Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries; Fellow of the Royal Historical Society; Officer of the Order of the British Empire
Also known as
Malcolm Russell Airs, Malcolm R. Airs

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Malcolm Airs?

architectural historian

When was Malcolm Airs born?

Malcolm Airs was born in 1941.

What is Malcolm Airs's occupation?

Malcolm Airs is an architectural historian and university teacher.

What nationality is Malcolm Airs?

Malcolm Airs is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Malcolm Airs

· Wikidata: Q44314420

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