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Calibrated modelling of form-active structures
Presentation / Conference Contribution

The design and analysis of a bending active, thin timber shell structure using a self-written physics based structural analysis solver, K2Engineering.

The calibration of an aural spatial mapping tool using an architectural approach to the soundwalk method: A validation study
Presentation / Conference Contribution

A series of on-site surveys are conducted as part of the validation process of a research seeking to create a tool that integrates the theoretical spatial and soundscape design concepts, to aid architects when considering sound as a design driver for... Read More about The calibration of an aural spatial mapping tool using an architectural approach to the soundwalk method: A validation study.

Cross-sector collaboration for healthy urban environments: Evaluating the protocol between Bristol City Council’s planning department and the local public health authority
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Cross-sector collaboration for healthy urban environments in Bristol: the case study of the Bristol Protocol - bringing public health expertise into decision-making on planning

Laurence Carmichael
WHO Collaborating Centre for Healthy Urban Envir... Read More about Cross-sector collaboration for healthy urban environments: Evaluating the protocol between Bristol City Council’s planning department and the local public health authority.

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.

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.

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.

An examination of clients and project teams developing information requirements for the Asset Information Model (AIM)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

The client brief not being met by the final construction project could be due to a lack of clarity and collaboration causing substantial difficulties. As the final end-product on a construction project is most heavily influenced by decisions made in... Read More about An examination of clients and project teams developing information requirements for the Asset Information Model (AIM).