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OECD Urban Policy Reviews: Chile
Posted on: 2 May 2013
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This report examines the economic and socio-economic trends in Chile’s urban areas. It analyses four policy areas with significant implications for national urban programming, and it examines possible approaches for revitalising the urban governance.
Passivhaus development
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A planning application has been lodged for what its designers claim would be one of the largest-scale UK examples yet of a housing development embodying the low-energy Passivhaus housing construction technique. Archihaus has applied to build 150 homes using the Passivhaus approach in the village of Kingstone near Hereford and the Welsh border.
Building Information Model density: The results
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Neil Thompson, deputy chair of the CIC BIM2050 group and Principal BIM Integrator for Balfour Beatty, introduces research on where building information resides in the digital and physical states of building design and construction.
Residents 4 Low Impact Sustainable Homes
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The Relish (Residents 4 Low Impact Sustainable Homes) initiative was launched in March 2009 by Worthing Homes, FFT and Rydon. The purpose of this project is to reduce energy use in existing occupied homes through low cost, sensible refurbishments giving maximum return, in terms of energy savings, per pound spent. The ambition is to create a new standard for low carbon retrofitting, similar to the Code for Sustainable Homes, which has brought about major changes in the new build sector since its implementation.
Dementia: Finding housing solutions
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More specialist housing and support services are urgently needed if Britain is to cope with the rising numbers of people with dementia, according to a new report from the National Housing Federation, the Dementia Services Development Centre, the Housing Learning and Improvement Network and Foundations. It shows for the first time how good adapted housing can play a crucial role in supporting people living with dementia.
Global Commercial Property Survey: 1st quarter 2013
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The leading global sentiment survey detailing the state of commercial property markets from across the world. Register on the RICS website to view document.
European Commercial Property Survey: 1st quarter 2013
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The leading sentiment survey on the state of commercial property markets in Europe. Register on the RICS website to view document.
2013 Research Councils UK Water Research Showcase. London, 27 March 2013
Posted on: 2 May 2013
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The second Research Councils UK Water Showcase event aimed to develop new industry or other user/researcher collaborations in the area of water. We will do this through showcasing relevant RCUK water research, identifying industry/user needs, and then allowing time for networking. Video footage of the presentations and discussion sessions are available online.
Build local: Practical ways to build more homes and thriving communities
Posted on: 1 May 2013
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PlaceShapers, an alliance of over 100 housing associations, has published a report which provides 12 examples from across the country where housing associations have successfully built high-quality homes in local communities. It also suggests how more homes could be built based on interviews with people in the sector. These included: more certainty for providers on the future of social rents and capital funding; the release of more publicly owned land; sensible and strategic release of green belt land; and changing the gearing limits.
West End Commission Final Report
Posted on: 1 May 2013
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The independent West End Commission was convened by Westminster City Council in summer 2012 to review, explore and set out recommendations for the continued and future success of the West End of London. The Commission has published its final report, which among other things, considers key barriers to future economic, social and environmental wellbeing in the West End and how these can be overcome. The Commission’s terms of reference did not specify a definition of the West End. Based on the evidence received on the administrative, economic, cultural and social complexity of the area the commission took the view that there is no single definitive definition of this unique urban area. Given the area’s complexity and national and international importance, the Commission’s recommendations therefore have implications at a borough level, a central London level, a London-wide level and a national level. Recommendations cover the following issues: leadership and governance; transport; non-transport infrastructure; business; crime, safety, night-time economy and licensing; environment; heritage and culture; marketing and promotion; housing; employment and skills.
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