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Psychological factors affecting flood coping strategies
Book Chapter

There is an acknowledged need to improve the resilience of those at risk of flooding in areas of the UK. Studies of disaster preparedness worldwide indicate raising awareness of a hazard does not necessarily engender action. In the UK the majority of... Read More about Psychological factors affecting flood coping strategies.

"Three times is enemy action" – flood experiences and flood perceptions
Book Chapter

In the context of anticipated climate change, particularly the frequency and intensity of rainfall events likely to affect the UK in future, it is becoming increasingly important to understand the ways in which people perceive, and therefore respond... Read More about "Three times is enemy action" – flood experiences and flood perceptions.

Structural form finding using zero-length springs with dynamic mass
Presentation / Conference Contribution

This paper describes a new method for the form-finding of funicular structures in two or three dimensions using a zero-length spring system with dynamic nodal masses. The resulting found geometry consists of purely axial forces under self-weight, wit... Read More about Structural form finding using zero-length springs with dynamic mass.

Solutions from nature for building envelope thermoregulation
Presentation / Conference Contribution

The building envelope has to maintain a thermal comfort for the occupants. Current technologies for buildings consider the envelope as a thermal barrier or a shield that has to be insulated to prevent heat loss and allow it to be open to dissipate he... Read More about Solutions from nature for building envelope thermoregulation.

Informal urbanism
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Property level flood protection: A new effective and affordable solution
Book Chapter

Property flooding is a major problem and the risk of flooding continues to escalate. At present, the majority of property owners take no steps to mitigate future flood damage. A review of the main factors influencing the uptake of flood protection re... Read More about Property level flood protection: A new effective and affordable solution.

Function over form: A basic dilema in the evolution of social robots
Presentation / Conference Contribution

In the near future, robots and automations are expected to enter into our daily lives for service and assistance to humans. But the question is, are these systems actually designed to interact with people in every day setting? In this paper, we focus... Read More about Function over form: A basic dilema in the evolution of social robots.

Place, leadership and community empowerment in a globalising world
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Place, leadership and community empowerment in a globalising world
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Organizational features in leaves for application in shading systems for building envelopes
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Main principles and methods for sunlight tracking in leaves are presented for possible application in shading systems. Plants have developed unique mechanisms for specific climates and locations, where they can determine the amount of exposure for ef... Read More about Organizational features in leaves for application in shading systems for building envelopes.