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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.

Rogue Game 2008-2010
Physical Artefact

Rogue Game explores the notions of territory, governing rules, negotiation and contingency through an understanding of play and spatial research. The proposition is to simultaneously play the games marked out within multi-use sports halls. As the ma... Read More about Rogue Game 2008-2010.

An integrated management system for reactive building maintenance projects
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Sustainability Guidance and Appraisal for Project and Programme Managers
Report

Report presented to Welsh Development Agency

Introduction of the Transpired Solar Collector into the market of the convergence areas of Wales
Presentation / Conference Contribution

This paper investigates the process of implementing a retrofit - type technology (a transpired solar collector) into the convergence areas of Wales which is considered as an economically developing area in terms of sustainable interventions. This pap... Read More about Introduction of the Transpired Solar Collector into the market of the convergence areas of Wales.

Embodied CO2 analysis of a secondary school
Journal Article

This paper describes the process, challenges and results of a carbon profiling tool used as part of the design process at White Design Associates. The paper first explores the need amongst designers for a carbon profiling tool to enable and encourage... Read More about Embodied CO2 analysis of a secondary school.

The impact of aged people and dementia-friendly environments in users’ socio-economic inclusiveness
Presentation / Conference Contribution

A number of studies highlights the importance of the relationship between people and spaces, and how environments can positively affect the wellbeing of people as they age in place (Kerr, Rosemberg and Frank, 2012). This study investigates the impact... Read More about The impact of aged people and dementia-friendly environments in users’ socio-economic inclusiveness.

Enhancing the evidence base for property flood resilience
Other

The pilot study reviewed in detail a sample of 702 home insurance claims for flooding from two insurers over the years 2013 – 2019 to enhance the evidence base around key factors affecting cost and duration of flood damage claims. https://www.floo... Read More about Enhancing the evidence base for property flood resilience.

I spy with my little eye: Improving user involvement in elderly care facility design through virtual reality
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Recent studies have established that an ageing population is currently the most prevalent problem in healthcare provision as a result of an increasing number of people living with age-related chronic conditions such as dementia and stroke. More recen... Read More about I spy with my little eye: Improving user involvement in elderly care facility design through virtual reality.

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.