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A state-of-the-art report on building pathology
Posted on: 20 September 2013
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Building pathology provides a systematic scientific approach to discovering what has gone wrong in a failed building. The CIB Building Pathology Commission is basically concerned with learning from past and current building pathologies and encouraging the systematic application of that knowledge to the design, construction and management of buildings. This report aims to be a concise document that binds a set of in-depth articles. A short introduction is provided in Chapter 1 to present the CIB W086 – Building Pathology Commission and to summarise its recent activities. Chapter 2 deals with building pathology and costs, while Chapter 3 presents the research methodology. Chapter 4 describes the information dissemination, and Chapter 5 is devoted to special case studies. Chapter 6 and 7 provide, respectively, the most important conclusions and the lists of reference documents.
The implementation of energy efficient buildings policies: an international comparison
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CIB CommissionTG66, Energy and the Built Environment, has published its final report, providing a structured overview and synthesis of the information gathered throughout the project. The outcome of this task group clearly highlights that the energy challenges in buildings are an issue of concern in all countries involved in this study, but that the roadmaps and actions in the different continents vary widely. The study concludes that further international collaboration in the context of CIB or in other networks is therefore needed.
Cities on the frontline: Local practices for active inclusion
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This report showcases how nine European cities are on the frontline of building social cohesion through effective and efficient active inclusion policies. These examples show that, by virtue of their local insight and delivery expertise, city authorities are critical partners in implementing active inclusion and delivering the Social Investment Package. On the frontline of exclusion, cities are the key players in supporting and empowering people to become active and participating members of society.
Building a sustainable future
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BAM Construct has launched a new microsite to report on and share its experience and knowledge of sustainability in the built environment. The site, launched to coincide with World Green Building Week 2013, is designed for both BAM employees and the wider industry, and focuses on six key performance indicators, sustainable design, carbon, resource efficiency, sourcing responsibly, community, and health and wellbeing. It also includes information on BAM’s sustainability progress and its own industry insights.
Brutal and beautiful: Saving the twentieth century
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A new English Heritage exhibition looking at the nation’s love/hate relationship with our recent architectural past, and contributing to the passionate debate over what is worth saving takes place at Wellington Arch from 25 September to 24 November. It will show what makes the post-war era special and why the best of its buildings are worth saving.
Cities and migrants: Implementing the EUROCITIES Integrating Cities Charter
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The EUROCITIES charter identifies the duties and responsibilities of European cities as policy makers, providers of services, employers and buyers of goods and services to provide equal opportunities for all residents, to integrate migrants, and to embrace the diversity of their populations. Since its introduction in 2010, almost 30 cities have signed it. This report is based on the input of 22 cities. It finds that migrant integration is being redefined, with policies taking a broader approach to social inclusion, equality and participation. It offers a snapshot into the reality of local integration policies and practices, demonstrating some concrete examples of what cities are doing to include migrants through their everyday policies.
Small business property guide
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This property guide is designed to help small business owners to manage their property efficiently and run their business more profitably. Decisions about premises – buying, leasing, maintaining or extending can be daunting for business entrepreneurs whose main energies are focused on making a success of the business itself. Finding the right solutions to your property needs and dealing effectively with the many issues that can occur while you are in occupation is integral to running a successful business. This guide provides information to support you with the more common decisions and actions that you may need to take, from acquiring a lease to challenging a dilapidations claim. Other vital property-related issues such as valuations, planning permission and the business rates system are also covered.
The URBACT Local Support Groups Summer University. Dublin, 28-31 August 2013
Posted on: 20 September 2013
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This event is conceived as a unique learning experience, primarily aimed at strengthening individual skills and capacities to develop participative action-planning in urban policies. Urban practitioners, policy-makers, representatives of NGOs, civil society and the private sector will come together and experience a combination of training, learning practical exercises and networking. A selection of materials used during the master classes and talks as well as short videos of the event are available online.
Modernising building energy codes
Posted on: 19 September 2013
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The International Energy Agency (IEA) and the UN Development Programme (UNDP) partnered to analyse current practices in the design and implementation of building energy codes. The aim is to consolidate existing efforts and to encourage more attention to the role of the built environment in a low-carbon and climate-resilient world, and to share lessons learned between IEA member countries and non-IEA countries. The objective is to spread best practices, limit pressures on global energy supply, improve energy security, and contribute to environmental sustainability. The webinar presentation is also available.
Passive houses in tropical climates
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Passivhaus principles are just as good at reducing energy demand in tropical climates as they are in central European ones, as the focus shifts to cooling and dehumidification rather than heating. That is the key conclusion of a new study by Germany’s Passivhaus Institut. Analysing the challenges of heat, torrential rains and high humidity, the study looks at dynamic simulations set in three cities: Mumbai, Singapore and Salvador da Bahia in Brazil. It shows that the essentials for Passivhaus buildings in tropical climates are: a very airtight building envelope; 10-15 cm of insulation; solar control glazing; fixed external shades for the windows; and ventilation with both heat and energy recovery.
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