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Flood mitigation solutions in buildings (part two)
Posted on: 19 June 2014
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Considers a number of measures that can be taken to minimise both the risks and impact of flood damage, both for new development and for existing buildings.
Asia Pacific Residential Review
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This report provides an in depth look at the performance of the Asia-Pacific residential markets, examining price performance in the mainstream and prime markets, demand drivers and key themes affecting the markets across the region.
Reimagining the open office
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This article argues that building a sense of community with spaces in which to collaborate, innovate, huddle, do team building, and enjoy the benefits of natural light, promises to be an integral element in office design going forward. It adds that flexible and efficient designs that are functional and fun are increasingly in demand and will be key for offices of the future.
Tracking Africa’s progress in figures
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A new report from the African Development Bank argues that while Africa’s cities are poised for a population explosion that will strain resources, infrastructure and services and widen income inequality, African leaders can manage the influx through inclusiveness, eco-friendly development and economic opportunity.
Census statistics
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The DataShine mapping platform is an output from an ESRC Future Research Leaders Project entitled “Big Open Data: Mining and Synthesis“. The overall project seeks promote and develop the use of large and open datasets amongst the social science community. A key part of this initiative is the visualisation of these data in new and informative ways to inspire new uses and generate insights. Phase one has been to create the mapping platform with data from the 2011 Census. The next phases will work on important issues such as representing the uncertainty inherent in many population datasets and also developing tools that will enable the synthesis of data across multiple sources.
The world’s best social housing projects
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UN Habitat launched a student competition in September 2013 to provide designs for local, specific social housing solutions for cities around the globe. This article collects the winners in the overall competition, as well as some favorites from the 6 regional and 38 national winners.
Garden cities: Breaking new ground
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As London and the South East face an acute shortage of housing, this research from Savills examines the need for large scale developments around the capital.
London Investor Guide
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In its second specialist Global publication, Estates Gazette takes a look at London on an international scale and talks to the market’s leading players.
Carbon penalties & incentives: A review of policy effectiveness for carbon reduction and energy efficiency in the commercial buildings sector
Posted on: 18 June 2014
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This study uses a combination of primary survey, literature review and expert stakeholder dialogue to assess the effectiveness of a range of current and pending policy instruments deemed to have a direct or indirect effect on energy and carbon performance in the UK commercial buildings sector. In addition to consideration of the instruments on an individual basis, the assessment of the functionality and effectiveness of the policy framework as a whole is a notable innovation of the study.
Crossrail urban realm proposals
Posted on: 18 June 2014
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Crossrail has set out plans to develop and enhance the public spaces around stations in a number of outer London boroughs. The proposed designs will include new landscaped areas, better way-finding and enhanced integration with other transport services.
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