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A health map for urban planners: Towards a conceptual model for healthy, sustainable settlements (2005)
Journal Article
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)
Journal Article
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 review of construction companies' attitudes to sustainability (2005)
Journal Article
Myers, D. (2005). A review of construction companies' attitudes to sustainability. Construction Management and Economics, 23(8), 781-785. https://doi.org/10.1080/01446190500184360

In the last decade several initiatives have been taken to encourage the construction industry to support the agenda of sustainable development. On the basis of public disclosures made by companies listed on the UK Stock Exchange this paper reviews cu... Read More about A review of construction companies' attitudes to sustainability.

A three dimensional model for masonry arch bridge behaviour (2005)
Journal Article
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)
Journal Article
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?.