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Posted on: 2 January 2014
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Nine thematic networks from the second URBACTcall for proposals have completed their programme of exchange and learning activities in 2013.This second issue of the URBACT publication presents the results and main recommendations of these networks which have been been working for three years looking for joint, effective and sustainable solutions to major urban challenges. Issues covered include: sustainable and affordable energy efficient housing; improving the attractiveness and quality of life in old historical centres; socio-economic methods for urban rehabilitation of deprived urban areas; and electric vehicles in urban Europe.
Reducing thermal bridging at junctions when designing and installing solid wall insulation
Posted on: 2 January 2014
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The BRE Trust has published a new report that sets out clear principles to be considered during the design and installation of solid wall insulation in order to reduce thermal bridging effects and the risk of condensation. Using examples from recent BRE refurbishment projects, the publication explores key methods of retrospectively applying insulation where typical practice could exacerbate the effects of thermal bridging, namely: increased heat loss from a building compared with what was assumed during energy modelling, and increased risk of condensation or mould growth from lower internal surface temperatures at or near to the thermal bridge junction.
Metropolitan areas in action: Concluding report
Posted on: 2 January 2014
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This report gives new evidence of metropolitan area cooperation and its increasing scope. The report draws on evidence presented in the ‘Metropolitan areas in action’ (MAIA) study and a supplementary note from the Metropolitan Research Institute (MRI) in Budapest. The report includes standardised maps developed by the city of Amsterdam. The MAIA study, conducted by the University of Ghent, was the result of an analysis of 88 examples of metropolitan area cooperation in 31 cities, analysing their subject matter and extent. A further seven cities contributed to the development of the study by providing background information. The study underpins the work so far of WG Metropolitan Areas with evidence of measures of cooperation in metropolitan areas and their increasing scope.
CIB Working Commission on Disasters and the Built Environment
Posted on: 2 January 2014
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The CIB Programme Committee has established a new Working Commission (W120) on Disasters and the Built Environment as successor of the former Task Group TG63. Rapid growth of urban centers presents numerous challenges to humanity, many of which can be addressed through built environment solutions. In the face of more frequent and powerful hazards, the future of vulnerable and growing populations is increasingly perilous. Against this background the objectives of the Commission are: to explore optimum means of engaging multiple stakeholders in collaborative projects that address issues of disaster and development through built environment solutions; to encourage strategic urban planning through development of an evidence base supporting built-in disaster risk reduction (DRR); to advocate for the deployment of the appropriate built environment professionals in support of DRR activities; to develop tools / frameworks / models to support built environment organizations in complex environments in a variety of global contexts; and to support the embedding of disaster and development issues in the curriculum of built environment disciplines globally, encouraging the consideration of broader career paths.
Task Group on Urban Resilience Benchmarking and Resilience
Posted on: 2 January 2014
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The CIB Programme Committee has established the New Task Group TG87 on Urban Resilience. In general the Task Group aims to: contribute to the enhancement of the awareness of urban resilience; encourage better research and education in support of resilient urbanization; facilitate knowledge exchange and research feedback from different research groups worldwide; stimulate incorporation of resilience engineering in urbanization processes.
EuroCities 2013. Ghent, 27-30 November 2013
Posted on: 2 January 2014
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The theme of the Cities Conference was ‘smart citizens’. The changing role of the government was discussed. How will the city deal with this new society of empowered citizens who no longer wait around for the formal political story, but who use coalitions to come up with innovative and creative solutions themselves? Which smart solutions can we detect and what is the impact of these new coalitions on the organization of a city? Presentations and videos are available online.
Future trends impacting the exhibitions and events industry
Posted on: 17 December 2013
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The International Association of Exhibitions and Events has released a whitepaper which aims to create a picture of the next three to five years in the exhibition industry. It identifies major trends the group anticipates will have the greatest impact on the industry.
‘Eco-city’ frameworks: A global overview
Posted on: 17 December 2013
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The present database of ‘eco-city’ frameworks has been compiled through an extensive survey of available literature and research interviews, and it has been reviewed by the Leverhulme International Network partners. In an effort to build on the current database and validate information, Feedback from the wider community of researchers, policy-makers and practitioners is welcomed.
Expanding airport capacity under constraints in large urban areas. Paris, 21-22 February 2013
Posted on: 17 December 2013
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Decisions on expanding capacity for traffic through London’s airports exemplify these interactions and constraints, and the UK Airports Commission has been established to examine how any need for additional capacity should be met in the short, medium and long term. The Roundtable, organised in co-operation with the UK Department for Transport and the UK Airports Commission, was convened to contribute to this examination by reviewing international experience in reconciling planning and environmental constraints with demand for airport capacity and the potential benefits in terms of productivity and growth from developing international airline services. Presentations and papers are available, together with a discussion paper presenting a summary and conclusions from the events.
Green investment in Asian cities to reduce natural disaster risks
Posted on: 17 December 2013
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This article discusses the risks associated with natural disasters, with particular focus on the vulnerability of energy systems. It examines the opportunities for local/community-based infrastructure to prevent risks through installing locally based energy systems, financing mechanisms to prevent risks and risk transfer systems as well as the associated challenges that exist with respect to their establishment.
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