In recent times, the interest in nature has been increased since academics and scientists from various fields stress that the globe has failed to reverse the biodiversity decline, because the value of nature has not been fully recognised and it…
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First observations and other remarks on place-making after a short trip to Budapest
Read moreNot long ago, I visited Budapest on a short 4-day trip. Truth to be told, I was already sold on this place, before visiting it, as there is so much positive feedback regarding its beauty and rich architecture. In fact,…
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Go ECO, building sustainable houses, streets and neighbourhoods, or go home
Read moreBeing aware of the planet’s environmental issues and having an eco-friendly attitude on any aspect of life, is not only a necessity but it has, lately, become a priority. Ecological awareness is raised and more coordinated efforts are organised to…
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Housing capacity study, Northern Ireland
Read moreGENERAL INFORMATION Location: Cities in Northern Ireland Professional work | AECOM | 2021 GENERAL CONTEXT A city region study was conducted to identify strategic growth areas and key sites for housing development within some cities in Northern Ireland. The aim…
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Designing for an urban extension, somewhere in Suffolk
Read moreGENERAL INFORMATION Location: Suffolk, UK Area of study: Land adjacent the existing settlement Professional work | AECOM | 2021 GENERAL CONTEXT This project is part of a Neighbourhood Planning package funded by the government where AECOM was commissioned to provide…
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High street regeneration proposals, somewhere in Suffolk
Read moreGENERAL INFORMATION Location: Suffolk, UK Area of study: 0.14 miles of a high street in a market town Professional work | AECOM | 2021 GENERAL CONTEXT This project is part of a Neighbourhood Planning package funded by the government where…
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Is Canary Wharf more than merely a place to work?
Read moreCanary Wharf is a place of huge debates. The old Docklands area, transformed into a modern financial centre of high-rise buildings, is one of the largest regeneration schemes in Europe. It is advertised as a place of high quality where…
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So many software programs, so little time
Read moreThere have been so many discussions and debates about what digital skills a designer should have. We are bombarded with so much information that we end up spending hours and money on one digital skills lesson after the other. I,…
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Making Milan “global” by improving signage and wayfinding in the city
Read moreOld times were simpler times. City, town and countryside were equally benefited, during the industrial era, from the value of the land, the continuous search for cheaper labour and the flexibility that transport links could offer. Manufacturers did not need…
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Is it finally time for an upgrade to the centralised Greek planning system?
Read moreGreece is considered to be one of the most centralised countries in Europe. This fact, however, did not just happen over the night or under the commands of just one person. Studying the Greek planning system and its evolution can…