So how resilient is the electricity system in the UK? It depends in which part you’re looking at…
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Sensing through impairments – design for all
What is inclusive design? Are we doing enough to enable the sensory-impaired to enjoy public spaces and buildings? Briony Turner and Kay Pallaris find out more.
Our underground space shouldn’t be a ‘free for all’
Nicole Metje outlines the complex issues of underground infrastructure – out of sight, but not out of mind…
Legible london and urban design
TfL’s George Weeks explains how and why London’s latest mapping exercise came to be, and why it covers more than just the Underground.
Research informing practice – building performance in the real world
Briony Turner investigates the difference between the design and measured energy performance of buildings.
A blog about blogging…
Why would you write a blog? How can you possibly explain all of your work in so few words? Tanya Wilkins explains all.
Mental health has become the Cinderella of urban design – so let’s take her to the ball
Dr Layla McCay, Director of the Centre for Urban Design and Mental Health, reflects on the first of our feeling good in public spaces dialogues.
A helping hand for authors sharing their data
Researchers will be the focus of the next round of EPSRC data policy compliance testing.
The win-win offer for city scale adaptation
Focus on sectoral approaches to climate risks and solutions can overlook wider implications of impacts and adaptation, such as opportunities and trade-offs with other sectors.
Sharing is caring, but can it also build resilience?
Christopher Boyko asks if the urban nature of our society can help us to share more? And can that help us in times of need?