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At its core, the theory of loose parts is a theory about democracy, about self-governance, and the rights and responsibilities of both individuals and groups to come together to shape their world according to their own vision.

As government and policymakers look for the golden bullet to solve the housing crisis, traditional approaches to the where, how, and why of masterplanning are being challenged. Pol MacDonald, Director at OPEN (part of SLR) says a switch from a predominantly architecture and engineering led to a landscape led approach to masterplanning is critical to the delivery of modern day placemaking. You can read his full take on the subject in the February edition of Public Sector Build Journal (PSBJ). Read the full article, and magazine, online here: https://lnkd.in/e6ZrffgE #Masterplanning #LandscapeArchitecture #Sustainability #Placemaking #MakingSustainabilityHappen

#Buildingdesigners and #homeowners often comment that there are a lack of case studies of #energyefficiency #renovation #retrofit #casestudies for Irish, or even #Dublin, house types. If you are one of them, you should check out https://lnkd.in/e3HcapVt. BUILT TO LAST 🔅 There are 7 case studies where EE renovations are explored and seven where EE renovations are proposed. In the latter group two levels of EE interventions are proposed. In all cases there is an awareness of potential heritage and quality risk. 🔅 The houses date from 1752 to 1942. Some are on the register of protected structures. 🔅 Walls are built of solid brick, cavity wall, rubble-built and mass concrete construction. 🔅 In the proposed renovation group, airtightness testing, U-value measurement added perspective. DEAP assessments are deliberately presented using all allowed default values alongside DEAP assessments using measured values where available. 🔅 The case studies were mostly surveyed and written-up in 2013-2014 and then revised in 2019 to bring them in line with the latest version of #TechnicalGuidance Document L (2019), supporting Part L of the #BuildingRegulations. Notably, this revision included reference to the, then new, category of #MajorRenovation and the increasing role of #heatpumps and solar panels in EE retrofit strategies. 🔅 Now in 2024, with standards and innovation in retrofit technology continuing to grow apace (not least #ZeroEmissionsBuilding, #zeb), we still need studies like #Builttolast to explore how one might localise such measures sensitively in a real house on a real street. Enjoy! GRATITUDE ☀ I'm delighted the six solid wall U-value measurements carried out in 2014 (with help of Richard Fitton) will finally be presented, alongside the larger body of measurements from #FabTrads research project, University College Dublin, by Caroline Engel Purcell at #PLEA2024 #WROCŁAW, Poland, in late June 2024. ☀ The BTL project was long-delayed for many reasons, not least my hubris and desire to address retrofit comprehensively! Like an iceberg, the write up of the research project is far larger than shown on the case study website! ☀ I am grateful for the patience and wisdom of fellow author Fergal McGirl and the technical input of project partner Michael Hanratty of IHER Energy Services Ltd. Valuable contributions were made by Calina Ferraro Ann-Marie Fallon Beñat Arregi Dara Stewart Archie O'Donnell John Morehead Toby Cambray. charles duggan The Heritage Council Dublin City Council School of Architecture, Building and Environment (SABE), TU Dublin Technological University Dublin Munster Technological University South East Technological University - Equality Diversity & Inclusion Atlantic Technological University Irish Architecture Foundation Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) SCSI - Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland CIAT Republic of Ireland Centre Kirk McCormack Emma Geoghegan Ciarán Cuffe Dr. Ciara Ahern

Vancouver is the birthplace of Vancouverism, a legitimate urban planning theory. Books have been written on this city's planning approach because of its strong planning fundamentals: commercial use on the ground floor, followed by dense residential on the top. So... what's the catch? Shouldn't this be a planner's paradise? In some ways yes, but it is almost too perfect. So perfect that it can feel repetitive and choke out the character of the city. Let's find out more... #vancouver #canadian #city #britishcolumbia #urbanplanning #urbandesign #canadianarchitecture #vancouverism #realestatedevelopment #design #cityplanning #architecture #canadianbuildings #vancouverdowntown

Really good examples of home retrofit with lots of details.

LAR IMEC Committee Recommendation: Consider taking this important workshop that will enhance your understanding of fair housing and your overall professionalism.

Challenge accepted ⁉ Top Secret Fun & Games ‘R Afoot:: > Super-Sleuth Kits > Tools of the Trade > Mystery Disguise Dress-up > Historic-Restore Take-Home Craft > What’s the Time(line)? > Tiny Treasure Hunt > BIG Board of Mysterious Places Find the keys & unlock the secrets to historic preservation in this Sherlock Holmes & Nancy Drew inspired Tinker’a-zation Station event. Now, will you accept the mission and try to unlock the keys? After all, historic preservation may be a mystery to some. But that will all change with this titillating approach to solving this not-so dusty look into the past, present and future of >>> #HistoricPreservation! A variety of interactive stations provide a fun-filled way to explore the world of historic preservation. Where all ages can learn about important historic places in the City of Fayetteville and the keys to saving them. Presented by Level 5 Architecture & Pencil to Pixels in conjunction with the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas. When: May 18, 2024 Time: 8:00 am - 11:00’ish am Where: Fayetteville Farmer’s Market Cost: Free Ages: All ages (2-102)

I know that mathematics is > than talking about mathematics, but I just wanted to recount the story of a mathematical problem over 300 years old according to the words of the mathematician Johann Bernoulli, who posed the problem: "What is the shortest path of a mass under its gravitational influence can take from point A to point B below it?" And the shortest path necessarily implies the shortest possible time, and less energy spending, which turned out to be unexpectedly not a straight line from A to B but a curved line. This problem led to finding "variation calculus" which is very important in designing electrical machines to find the equation of motion with less energy and in optimal control in electromechanical systems. ........ Good to know the importance of variation calculus: variation calculus (finding a function or path that minimizes another function) differential calculus (finding a point that minimizes a function) enjoy the mind-blowing video!

Teachers are the true architects of society, guiding us with wisdom, patience, and love. Today, we honor their dedication in shaping the future. Happy Teacher's Day! #HappyTeachersDay #TeachersInspire #MentorsMatter #ThankYouTeachers #TeachersDay2024 #WisdomAndPatience #ArchitectsOfSociety #InspiringMinds #Ikrish #ikrishwellness

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