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Methodology to calculate embodied carbon in a building’s construction life cycle
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The RICS has issued a final draft of a guidance note (to update a previous information paper) to provide a methodology on a how to calculate embodied carbon through the lifecycle stages of construction projects. This Guidance Note will be part of the Black Book Suite of guidance issued by the QS & Construction Professional Group Board. Comments are requested by 29 November 2013.
Getting EU climate and energy policy on track: Exploring a strong EU 2030 climate and energy package
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This document from the Green Alliance examines EU climate and energy policy, looks at the different options for the 2030 package, and their relative strengths and weaknesses.
Leipzig and urban development funds
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The City of Leipzig is project partner in the URBACT network “CSI Europe” which is led by the City of Manchester and which focusses on urban development funds. The focus of each city is to implement new financial instruments on a local level. This article features an interview with Karsten Gerkens, Head of the Office for Urban Re-generation and Residential Development of the City of Leipzig.
Economic impact of travel & tourism: Mid-year update October 2013
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Statistics from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) suggest that the overall contribution of travel and tourism to the global economy in 2013 will be 2.9 per cent, lower than the 3.2 per cent forecast in February 2013.
Great estates: How London’s landowners shape the city
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Much of the story of London’s development can be traced through the historic ownership of large pieces of land which, through the on-going ownership of freehold assets and their lease terms, have created a resilient cycle of change and renewal. Today this long-term attitude to investment, development and management has influenced the development of new large-scale and mixed-use areas of the capital, such as King’s Cross, Canary Wharf and the Olympic Park. This major new exhibition, held at the Building Centre until 17 December 2013, will examine the evolution of London’s Great Estates and their impact on the development of new large-scale areas of the capital under a single ownership.
Living space. Space for living. An exhibition by Holder Mathias
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Holder Mathias designs homes for individuals, giving them the ability to personalise their own space for their preferred way of living. For the past twenty years they have also been involved with the design for leisure, retail, health and fitness. This knowledge influences the current thinking for the private rented sector (PRS), helping to reinforce tenant experience and brand identity. Holder Mathias can help clients design, develop and build homes that ‘work’ for the new generation. Contemporary IT has provided the PRS tenant with direct links to a host of services, from dealing with a blocked sink to ordering a pizza. The projects displayed in this exhibition demonstrate different approaches to residential design that have been developed by Holder Mathias Architects. The designs, which include communal facilities and services, illustrate how London could develop a more aspirational PRS product. The exhibition runs at the Building Centre until 28 November 2013.
Globalised urban regeneration: Opportunities for aspirational regeneration
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Urban regeneration has been transformed in recent years from being a concern primarily of the Global North, to a world-wide phenomenon. Governments of all political shades pursue regeneration strategies and projects that impact on investment decisions and the lives of millions of people world-wide. This conference and book launch, in association with Routledge, to be held at London South Bank University on 6 February 2014, provides a timely forum for the elaboration and discussion of the latest research, debates and controversies in urban regeneration. Visit the event to hear from eminent experts in the field and join in with the panel discussion.
Qualitative Expertise at Southampton (QUEST)
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QUEST stands for Qualitative Expertise at Southampton. It is a group that brings together staff from across the University who have expertise in the development, application and teaching of qualitative methods. On this site you can find out about events and research organized by QUEST and search the QUEST database for people with expertise in particular methods. QUEST runs events that bring qualitative researchers from across the University into dialogue with each other and with qualitative experts from other institutions, as well as collaborative events with other qualitative research groups outside of Southampton. It also makes information about the events and video and audio recordings of presentations available.
International Ecocity Framework and Standards
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The International Ecocity Framework and Standards (IEFS) initiative seeks to provide an innovative vision for an ecologically-restorative human civilization as well as a practical methodology for assessing and guiding progress towards the goal.
urbanAPI – Information and Communication Technology
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The urbanAPI – Information and Communication Technology (ICT) project will provide urban planners with the tools needed to actively plan and manage the urban environment. Tools will be developed within three urban planning contexts and scales:
Neighbourhood scale: Urban planning using a 3D scenario creator
City scale: The Public Motion explorer
Urban region scale: Interactive city region development simulation
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