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The impact of aged people and dementia-friendly environments in users’ socio-economic inclusiveness
Presentation / Conference
Landi, D. The impact of aged people and dementia-friendly environments in users’ socio-economic inclusiveness

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.

I spy with my little eye: Improving user involvement in elderly care facility design through virtual reality
Conference Proceeding
Mahamadu, A. I spy with my little eye: Improving user involvement in elderly care facility design through virtual reality.

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
Rumble, H. Investigating the mycorrhizal colonisation of Sedum spp. in the UK. Alpine Garden Society

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
Conference Proceeding
Baker, H., & Moncaster, A. The role of stakeholders in masterplan regeneration decisions. In World Sustainable Built Environment Conference 2017 Hong Kong Transforming Our Built Environment through Innovation and Integration: Putting Ideas into Action (2390-2398)

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
Moncaster, A., Malmqvist, T., Polycarpou, K., Anderson, J., & Francart, N. IEA EBC Annex 72 J: Understanding the impact of individual, industry & political decisions on transitions towards environmental sustainability

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.

Adaptable DIY urban spaces and social capital: Investigating the reciprocity of spatial and social affordances
Presentation / Conference
Joachym, K., Williams, K., Rice, L., & Sara, R. Adaptable DIY urban spaces and social capital: Investigating the reciprocity of spatial and social affordances. Presented at CA2RE Conference for Artistic and Architectural (Doctoral) Research

In recent decades, adaptable do-it-yourself (DIY) urban spaces have proliferated in many cities across the world. Such spaces have become solutions to local problematic, misused or underutilised spaces. Citizens have taken power into their own hands,... Read More about Adaptable DIY urban spaces and social capital: Investigating the reciprocity of spatial and social affordances.

Brutal Object
Digital Artefact
Mosley, J., & Warren, S. (2015). Brutal Object

Dimensions: 760mm x 760mm x 1170 mm Materials: Sound, cement fibre board, black tape, white Letraset, printed ABS, light Sound duration: 16 minutes. 'Brutal Object’ constructs a narrative of multiple protagonists, consisting of buildings, ch... Read More about Brutal Object.

Drawing
Book Chapter
Carless, T. (2019). Drawing. In M. Vellinga (Ed.), The Encyclopaedia of Vernacular Architecture of the World. London: Bloomsbury. Manuscript submitted for publication

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.

The management of the UK's public fishery: A large squatting claim?
Working Paper
Appleby, T., van der Werf, Y., & Williams, C. (2016). The management of the UK's public fishery: A large squatting claim?

The UK’s fishery is a public asset worth in the region of £1,125 million. The free allocation of quota to commercial businesses on the basis of 2 years’ track record is a similar process to permitting that public asset to be squatted. The complex a... Read More about The management of the UK's public fishery: A large squatting claim?.

Whereabouts you are
Digital Artefact
Biró, E., Butler, J., Calvo, M., Bento Coelho, I., Keehan, A., MacLellan, F. J., …Checchia, V. Whereabouts you are

‘Whereabouts you are’ was an exhibition of work by ten Glasgow School of Art PhD Researchers, curated by Allyson Keehan (Glasgow School of Art) and guest curator Viviana Checchia (Centre for Contemporary Arts). The exhibition ran from Saturday 15th O... Read More about Whereabouts you are.

Overcoming isolation in distance learning: Building a learning community through time, space and sector
Working Paper
Croft, N., Dalton, A., & Grant, M. (2011). Overcoming isolation in distance learning: Building a learning community through time, space and sector

The rise in popularity of distance education programmes, taught through web-based media, belies the difficulty in preparing, delivering and studying on such programmes. Preparing and providing quality material and a rich learning experience are key... Read More about Overcoming isolation in distance learning: Building a learning community through time, space and sector.

Rogue Game 2008-2010
Physical Artefact
Mosley, J., Warren, S., & Altay, C. (2008). Rogue Game 2008-2010

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.