Il Medium e il Messaggio in Architettura
(2012)
Book Chapter
Outputs (67)
Il problema del contenimento energetico (2012)
Book Chapter
Planning for sustainable transport or for people's needs (2012)
Journal Article
This paper reviews and critiques sustainability-driven spatial planning policy from the perspective of ordinary citizens as they seek to travel, live and work, and carry out their daily lives within the environmentally sustainable, green city. The or... Read More about Planning for sustainable transport or for people's needs.
Suburban Neighbourhood Adaptation for a Changing Climate (SNACC) final report (2012)
Report
The report presents findings from the Suburban Neighbourhood Adaptation to a Changing Climate (SNACC) project. The project tested the effectiveness, feasibility and acceptability of a range of adaptations to the physical environment (i.e. to homes, g... Read More about Suburban Neighbourhood Adaptation for a Changing Climate (SNACC) final report.
Development and testing of a prototype straw bale house (2012)
Journal Article
This paper describes the research, development, construction and initial testing of an innovative low-carbon prototype house built using novel prefabricated straw bale panels. The use of straw as insulation provides an opportunity for value-added use... Read More about Development and testing of a prototype straw bale house.
Towards the LIVING Envelope: Biomimetics for building envelope adaptation (2012)
Thesis
Several biomimetic design strategies are available for various applications, though the research on biomimetics as a design tool in architecture is still challenging. This is due to a lack of systematic design tools required for identifying relevant... Read More about Towards the LIVING Envelope: Biomimetics for building envelope adaptation.
Insights of architects' knowledge of the Code for Sustainable Homes (CSH) in relation to low carbon housing design and delivery in the UK (2012)
Journal Article
Purpose: The purpose of the paper is to report research conducted to explore the insights of UK architects on the Code for Sustainable Homes (CSH) in relation to low carbon housing design and delivery. Design/methodology/approach: To explore the awar... Read More about Insights of architects' knowledge of the Code for Sustainable Homes (CSH) in relation to low carbon housing design and delivery in the UK.
Thoughts on the future of artificial intelligence and transportation (2012)
Journal Article
In this concluding chapter of the Circular, we have asked members of our committee to share with the readers their personal thoughts on the future of AI and transportation. We are pleased herein to present select quotes from the committee members, o... Read More about Thoughts on the future of artificial intelligence and transportation.
Urban continuity and urban change; lessons from Jolfa a historical district of Isfahan (2012)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
There is a dialectical relationship between continuity and change in urban phenomena. When urban change accelerates, especially due to external forces, cities are likely to face the crisis of identity. Iran is a country that has undergone very differ... Read More about Urban continuity and urban change; lessons from Jolfa a historical district of Isfahan.
Iranian townscape and city form, from water-based to oilbased cities (2012)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
The development of cities is based on economy in Iran. Water and later oil have been the main economic resources and therefore associated with power. Taking this point of view, this research discusses what traits influenced the form and townscape of... Read More about Iranian townscape and city form, from water-based to oilbased cities.