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Sound, paper and memorabilia: Resources for a simpler digital photography (2006)
Journal Article
Frohlich, D., & Fennell, J. (2007). Sound, paper and memorabilia: Resources for a simpler digital photography. Personal and Ubiquitous Computing, 11(2), 107-116. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00779-006-0069-4

In this paper we reflect on a body of work to develop a simpler form of digital photography. We give three examples of 'Less is More' thinking in this area which are directed and inspired by naturalistic user behaviours and reactions to design ideas.... Read More about Sound, paper and memorabilia: Resources for a simpler digital photography.

Assessing how organizations approach the maintenance management of listed buildings (2006)
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Dann, N., Hills, S., & Worthing, D. (2006). Assessing how organizations approach the maintenance management of listed buildings. Construction Management and Economics, 24(1), 97-104. https://doi.org/10.1080/01446190500249510

Preventative maintenance has been identified as a key intervention in protecting built cultural heritage. How organizations approach the maintenance management of listed buildings in their care is explored using a framework which integrates best prac... Read More about Assessing how organizations approach the maintenance management of listed buildings.

Sustainable neighbourhoods: Assessment tools for renovation and development (2006)
Journal Article
Blum, A., & Grant, M. (2006). Sustainable neighbourhoods: Assessment tools for renovation and development

The main results of the of the European FP5 Project “Sustainable Renovation of Buildings for Sustainable Neighbourhoods” (HQE²R – Haute Qualité Environnementale et Economique Réhabilitation; http://hqe2r.cstb.fr) are a general approach and the necess... Read More about Sustainable neighbourhoods: Assessment tools for renovation and development.

A health map for urban planners: Towards a conceptual model for healthy, sustainable settlements (2005)
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Barton, H. (2005). A health map for urban planners: Towards a conceptual model for healthy, sustainable settlements. Built Environment, 31(4), 339-355. https://doi.org/10.2148/benv.2005.31.4.339

The environment in which we live is a significant determinant of health. Yet in some ways we are literally building unhealthy conditions into the fabric of our cities, and the profession charged with planning the urban environment currently lacks a c... Read More about A health map for urban planners: Towards a conceptual model for healthy, sustainable settlements.

Mainstreaming equality into strategic spatial policy making: Are town planners losing sight of gender? (2005)
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Greed, C., & Reeves, D. (2005). Mainstreaming equality into strategic spatial policy making: Are town planners losing sight of gender?. Construction Management and Economics, 23(10), 1059-1070. https://doi.org/10.1080/01446190500372353

Spatial planning authorities have a pivotal role in shaping the built environment, through the production of development plans and the operation of the development control system. Previous research shows that the needs of women have not been given as... Read More about Mainstreaming equality into strategic spatial policy making: Are town planners losing sight of gender?.

A three dimensional model for masonry arch bridge behaviour (2005)
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Harvey, B., Tomor, A., & Smith, F. (2005). A three dimensional model for masonry arch bridge behaviour. Structural Engineering International, 15(2), 101-104. https://doi.org/10.2749/101686605777963233

The models used for the distribution of load within masonry arch bridges are demonstrably imperfect. Using a thrust model, it is not viable for a wheel load applied to a small patch to be supported by a parallel thrust in a strip of arch. The thrust... Read More about A three dimensional model for masonry arch bridge behaviour.

Magnetic properties of urban street dust and their relationship with organic matter content in the West Midlands, UK (2005)
Journal Article
Shilton, V. F., Booth, C., Smith, J. P., Giess, P., Mitchell, D. J., & Williams, C. D. (2005). Magnetic properties of urban street dust and their relationship with organic matter content in the West Midlands, UK. Atmospheric Environment, 39(20), 3651-3659. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.atmosenv.2005.03.005

This study demonstrates significant correlations between the organic matter content of urban street dust and certain mineral magnetic properties, which accords with previous work that indicates magnetic parameters offer potential as a proxy for organ... Read More about Magnetic properties of urban street dust and their relationship with organic matter content in the West Midlands, UK.

Heritage organisations and condition surveys (2005)
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Dann, N., & Worthing, D. (2005). Heritage organisations and condition surveys. Structural Survey, 23(2), 91-100. https://doi.org/10.1108/02630800510593666

Purpose This paper aims to examine the role and purpose of condition surveys used by heritage organisations. Design/methodology/approach The study is based on the analysis of questionnaires and interviews with a range of leading heritage organisation... Read More about Heritage organisations and condition surveys.

Biodiversity & human health: What role for nature in healthy urban planning? (2005)
Journal Article
Brown, C., & Grant, M. (2005). Biodiversity & human health: What role for nature in healthy urban planning?. Built Environment, 31(4), 326-338

Biodiversity & human health: What role for nature in healthy urban planning?It is well known that nature is good for human health and well-being. However, there is little understanding or articulation of this link among built environment professional... Read More about Biodiversity & human health: What role for nature in healthy urban planning?.

The review process (2004)
Journal Article
Sara, R., & Parnell, R. (2004). The review process. CEBE Transactions, 1(2), 56-69

Fifty years of British housing policy: Leaving or leading the welfare state? (2004)
Journal Article
Malpas, P. (2004). Fifty years of British housing policy: Leaving or leading the welfare state?. European Journal of Housing Policy, 4(2), 209-227. https://doi.org/10.1080/1461671042000269038

This article seeks to develop a new perspective on the housing - welfare state relationship in Britain. Housing is conventionally seen as part of the post-war welfare state, but as different from other core services because of the persistence of a la... Read More about Fifty years of British housing policy: Leaving or leading the welfare state?.

Townscape Heritage Initiatives evaluation: Methodology for assessing the effectiveness of Heritage Lottery Fund projects in the United Kingdom (2004)
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Shipley, R., Reeve, A., Walker, S., Grover, P., & Goodey, B. (2004). Townscape Heritage Initiatives evaluation: Methodology for assessing the effectiveness of Heritage Lottery Fund projects in the United Kingdom. Environment and Planning C: Government and Policy, 22(4), 523-542. https://doi.org/10.1068/c34m

As a result of various social and economic factors, many historic townscapes in the United Kingdom and elsewhere have declined over the last half century. There have been many attempts throughout the world to revitalise such urban heritage areas, but... Read More about Townscape Heritage Initiatives evaluation: Methodology for assessing the effectiveness of Heritage Lottery Fund projects in the United Kingdom.

Innovation in tourism planning processes: Action learning to support a coalition of stakeholders for sustainability (2004)
Journal Article
Grant, M. (2004). Innovation in tourism planning processes: Action learning to support a coalition of stakeholders for sustainability. Tourism and Hospitality Planning and Development, 1(3), 219-237. https://doi.org/10.1080/1479053042000306493

The tourism sector is a complex problem domain. Power is unevenly distributed, though control is rarely in the hands of a single group and actors hold a wide range of values. Supported by the Agenda 21 process, a group of tourism stakeholders on the... Read More about Innovation in tourism planning processes: Action learning to support a coalition of stakeholders for sustainability.