Alan Edward Munby was born in Pendleton, Manchester, Lancashire, England in 1870. After studying at Durham and Cambridge Universities, he was articled to Thomas Phillips Figgis (1858-1948) from 1902 to 1905. He also attended classes at the Architectural Association Schools in London, and Trades Training School in London. He commenced practice as an architect in London in 1905 and the following year passed his qualifying exam. He was an assistant to Alfred William Stephens Cross (1858-1932) for a year before returning to private practice.
Munby qualified as an architect in 1906 and was elected an Associate of the Royal Institute of British Architects (ARIBA) in 1907 and a Fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects (FRIBA) in 1912. He lectured on the chemistry of materials and was the author of several scientific books and papers.
His address was given as 28 Martins Lane, Cannon Street, London in 1905; 46 New Bond Street in 1907; 44 Downshire Hill, Hampstead, London in 1912 and 1914; and 9, Old Square, Lincoln's Inn, London in 1912 and 1926. He died in London on 19 January 1938.
Departments for Natural Science and Agriculture, North Wales University, 1923; East Surrey Hospital extensions, 1924; Science Buildings for Clifton College and Highgate School, 1926; secondary school, polytechnic and hospital buildings and extensions, domestic work and alterations
Directory of British Architects 1834-1914. Compiled by Antonia Brodie, et al. Volume 2: L-Z. London; New York: British Architectural Library, Royal Institute of British Architects/Continuum, 2001