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The contribution of transport to air quality – TERM 2012: Transport indicators tracking progress towards environmental targets in Europe
Posted on: 28 November 2012
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The European Environment Agency’s annual report under the Transport and Environment Reporting Mechanism (TERM) assesses the environmental impact of transport across Europe. TERM 2012 presents the most relevant and up to date information on the main issues regarding transport and environment in Europe, particularly in areas with specific policy targets such as greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption, transport demand levels, noise and other issues. It also offers an overview of the transport sector’s impact on air pollutant emissions and air quality. It discusses the contributions made by all modes of transport to direct air pollutant emissions and also to ‘secondary’ air pollutants formed in the atmosphere.
Home Truths 2012: South East
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This report from the National Housing Federation provides an analysis and forecast of the South East’s housing market.
How to build consensus in climate change negotiations
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This policy brief was the result of an event convened by the Climate Change Knowledge Network and PricewaterhouseCoopers in October 2012 at which leading thinkers presented their ideas for increasing the collective global ambition for climate action.
Advice for planners, developers and neighbour forums on sustainability issues
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The UK-GBC Green Building Guidance Task Group has created a series of documents to help Local Planning Authorities and the new neighbourhood forums to understand sustainability issues, to ensure they achieve a balance between requiring robust sustainability standards but also ensuring development remains viable. Issues covered include: Amenity; Climate change adaptation; Climate change mitigation; Ecology and biodiversity; Employment; Energy; Flooding; Health and well-being; Housing; Land and greenbelt; Materials and waste; Minerals; Natural landscape; Pollution; Water.
Using scenarios to improve understanding of environment and security issues
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Analysing the security risks resulting from climate change is essential for effective policy-making. The Organization for Security Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and the European Environment Agency (EEA) is running the joint project ‘Security implications of climate change in the OSCE regions’ with the aim of improving understanding of the links between global megatrends and environment, and the security of food, fuel and water in different regions. It also aims to enhance cooperation and networking among the main institutions addressing climate security issues. A participatory-based scenario-building approach was used as a tool to help explore the complex and uncertain impacts stemming from climate change. This brochure provides a project overview, which includes the results of workshops carried out so far.
Advanced construction and building technology for society. Montreal, 24 October 2012
Posted on: 28 November 2012
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Proceedings of a workshop held by the CIB Working Commission W119 on Customized Industrial Construction are available online. The workshop involved international researchers, practitioners and selected top-students from eight different professional backgrounds (Architecture, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Business Science, Interior Design, Informatics, Mechanical Engineering).
International Tunnelling Conference for Young Engineers. London, 1 November 2012
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The British Tunnelling Society Young Members have made available the recordings of their first afternoon conference sponsored by the Institution of Civil Engineers. Topics covered include: Contract and project cost management; Tunnel construction; Sprayed concrete lining; Hand tunnelling for London Underground; Drill and blast and tunnel boring machines.
Promoting architectural quality in public and privately funded projects. Nicosia, 22-23 November 2012
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The challenges and prospects of architectural policies in Europe were addressed at the European Forum of Architectural Policies (EFAP), organised by EFAP, under the auspices of the Cyprus Presidency, in cooperation with the Department of Public Works of the Ministry of Communications and Works, the Cyprus Architectural Association and the Cyprus Scientific and Technical Chamber. The conference constituted a forum for constructive discussions between architects and senior officials from EU Member States and was geared towards providing tools for promoting architectural quality and its impact on everyday life. The results are expected to contribute to the improvement of the legislative framework towards better architectural creation, urban design and to provide solutions to social justice, ecological and economic crisis. Presentations are available online.
Builders and the Games: Documentary about building workers and the Stratford Olympic Park
Posted on: 26 November 2012
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Shot between 2007 and 2012 on and around the Olympic Park and in colleges of construction, the film makers explore the impact of this big public project and ask whether there will be a legacy for construction workers. The DVD also includes four short films by new film makers: The Artist and the plumber: a portrait of a young woman sculptor who earns her living as a plumber; Cricklewood Craic: Impressions of a community of Irish construction workers in North London; The Carpenter: A day in the life of a worker who came to the UK from Eastern Europe; Pudding Mill Lane: People arrive for work at the Stratford Olympic Park. The DVD costs £7 for individuals and £22 for institutions.
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London West End Office-to-Residential Conversion Research Study 2011
Posted on: 26 November 2012
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The property consultancy H2SO has been charting the long-term trend for office-to-residential conversion in London’s West End. The survey found that planning applications for converting offices to residential in London’s West End increased by 53% in 2011. The trend for conversions has been gaining pace during the last decade, but now, owing to the rocketing values of prime London residential, is also encompassing relatively modern office blocks.
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