Outputs (2234)

Investigating the mycorrhizal colonisation of Sedum spp. in the UK
Report

Sedum, or stonecrops, are a popular garden plant. They are colourful but resistant to difficult growing conditions such as dry soils. These drought-resistant properties have also made them the most common species to be planted on green (vegetated) ro... Read More about Investigating the mycorrhizal colonisation of Sedum spp. in the UK.

The role of stakeholders in masterplan regeneration decisions
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Brownfield sites often contain existing buildings and during regeneration the decision to demolish or adapt them should consider sustainability principles. This paper discusses decision-making criteria obtained through a literature review and primary... Read More about The role of stakeholders in masterplan regeneration decisions.

IEA EBC Annex 72 J: Understanding the impact of individual, industry & political decisions on transitions towards environmental sustainability
Report

There is a wealth of research and now data on greenhouse gas emissions from individual construction materials and components and from whole buildings (embodied impacts), and on their measurement through LCA. There is a general assumption that measuri... Read More about IEA EBC Annex 72 J: Understanding the impact of individual, industry & political decisions on transitions towards environmental sustainability.

Environments of cancer care: Velindre NHS Trust
Report

This report was commissioned and developed with Velindre University NHS Trust as part of the design development of the new Velindre Cancer Centre.

The World Health Organisation, WHO states that ‘cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide, accoun... Read More about Environments of cancer care: Velindre NHS Trust.

The public health residency: A novel way to focus attention on sustainability and wellbeing in the architectural studio
Journal Article

Introduction to "L'Art des Portes en France"
Physical Artefact

This piece introduces the art book and explores the scope of the subject in the social history of the built environments.

Urban transitions in context: Comparing the Manchester and Cardiff city regions
Preprint / Working Paper

Drawing
Book Chapter

This is an encyclopaedia entry. It offers a contemporary review of the use and application of drawing as architectural research for vernacular and anthropological investigation and analysis.

Design behaviour and distributed cognition: A protocol study on the effect of design tools on the process of architectural design thinking
Thesis

This thesis, is an explorative research, manifesting factors that influence the relationship between a designer and their design tool. The interest of the thesis is in the epistemic role of a design tool and how it can influence a designer’s thinking... Read More about Design behaviour and distributed cognition: A protocol study on the effect of design tools on the process of architectural design thinking.

An investigation into the accident causal influence of construction project features
Thesis

The United Kingdom (UK) construction industry is one of the worst industries in the UK in terms of health and safety (H&S) performance. Numerous injuries, deaths, dangerous occurrences and work related illnesses are reported annually in the industry,... Read More about An investigation into the accident causal influence of construction project features.