He served as secretary of the Institute of British Architects in 1840 , 1841 , and 1844 , and also as its Vice-President .
From 1845 -- 8 , he was an inspector of the design schools but was criticised for his often contradictory reports .
inspector served as secretary of the Institute of British Architects in 1840 , 1841 , and 1844 , and also as its Vice-President .
From 1845 -- 8 , he was an inspector of the design schools but was criticised for his often contradictory reports .