Arts Culture and Events as a key placemaking strategyScott O'Hara
A Casestudy of my work at Sydney Olympic Park, focusing on the role that Arts Culture and Events programs I created played in the overall place-making effort of revitalising a key urban brownfields site
Fashion Revolution is a global movement calling for greater transparency, sustainability and ethics in the fashion industry. It aims to radically change how clothes are sourced, produced and purchased so that what people wear is made in a safe, clean and fair way. Over the years, Fashion Revolution has used events, campaigns and resources to educate people and put pressure on brands, and it is starting to have an impact as some brands are becoming more transparent about their supply chains and some factories are improving working conditions. However, more still needs to be done to transform the entire fashion system.
Camden Active Spaces Presentation - Active by DesignDesign Council
The document discusses a project in the London Borough of Camden aimed at increasing physical activity levels among children and adolescents. It notes that many children and girls in particular do not meet physical activity guidelines. The project involves designing new playgrounds at schools and using accelerometers to measure physical activity levels before and after the playground upgrades, to evaluate if the new playgrounds increase activity. It also involves fitness testing of students. The goal is to determine if upgraded playgrounds can successfully increase physical activity and improve health and well-being.
Harry Rutter Presentation - Active by DesignDesign Council
Presentation by Harry Rutter (London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine/Public Health England) at Design Council's Active by Design Summit, 18 September 2014.
Physical inactivity has become a global epidemic, with this generation of kids being the most inactive in history. The document discusses the rise of physical inactivity due to modern conveniences and the normalization of sedentary behaviors. Data shows countries have become 30-50% less active in just 1-2 generations. This inactivity cycle negatively impacts health, education, earnings potential, and economies. However, creating regular positive experiences with physical activity from ages 7 to 12 can help establish active behaviors that last into adulthood. A united effort is needed across sectors to address this issue and shift perceptions of physical activity from optional to essential.
Arts Culture and Events as a key placemaking strategyScott O'Hara
A Casestudy of my work at Sydney Olympic Park, focusing on the role that Arts Culture and Events programs I created played in the overall place-making effort of revitalising a key urban brownfields site
Fashion Revolution is a global movement calling for greater transparency, sustainability and ethics in the fashion industry. It aims to radically change how clothes are sourced, produced and purchased so that what people wear is made in a safe, clean and fair way. Over the years, Fashion Revolution has used events, campaigns and resources to educate people and put pressure on brands, and it is starting to have an impact as some brands are becoming more transparent about their supply chains and some factories are improving working conditions. However, more still needs to be done to transform the entire fashion system.
Camden Active Spaces Presentation - Active by DesignDesign Council
The document discusses a project in the London Borough of Camden aimed at increasing physical activity levels among children and adolescents. It notes that many children and girls in particular do not meet physical activity guidelines. The project involves designing new playgrounds at schools and using accelerometers to measure physical activity levels before and after the playground upgrades, to evaluate if the new playgrounds increase activity. It also involves fitness testing of students. The goal is to determine if upgraded playgrounds can successfully increase physical activity and improve health and well-being.
Harry Rutter Presentation - Active by DesignDesign Council
Presentation by Harry Rutter (London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine/Public Health England) at Design Council's Active by Design Summit, 18 September 2014.
Physical inactivity has become a global epidemic, with this generation of kids being the most inactive in history. The document discusses the rise of physical inactivity due to modern conveniences and the normalization of sedentary behaviors. Data shows countries have become 30-50% less active in just 1-2 generations. This inactivity cycle negatively impacts health, education, earnings potential, and economies. However, creating regular positive experiences with physical activity from ages 7 to 12 can help establish active behaviors that last into adulthood. A united effort is needed across sectors to address this issue and shift perceptions of physical activity from optional to essential.
Eloise Dey Presentation - Active by DesignDesign Council
Team Day is an event held in November 2011 that promoted locally grown and produced food in London through the hashtag #urbanfoodfortnight. The event encouraged using London-grown and London-made food for dinner and allowed participants space in their back gardens to grow produce.
Riccardo Marini Presentation - Active by DesignDesign Council
This document summarizes key points from Riccardo Marini's Active by Design Summit presentation in London. It discusses how prioritizing pedestrian and cyclist access over vehicles can make cities healthier and more vibrant. Specific strategies highlighted include reducing car infrastructure to make room for walking, cycling, and public spaces; implementing pilot projects like Summer Streets in New York to test pedestrianizing streets; and learning from Copenhagen's success in increasing non-motorized traffic through good urban design. The overall message is that cities should focus on placemaking and creating environments that make active transportation and human interaction easy in order to improve public health, economic activity, and quality of life.
Simon Allford Presentation - Active by DesignDesign Council
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
Cabe Design Council - Estate of the Nation by Alison BrooksDesign Council
Alison Brooks Architects has undertaken several estate regeneration projects in London, redeveloping housing estates to create diverse neighborhoods for 21st century living. Some key principles of their design approach include restoring the street and civic spaces, introducing a variety of housing typologies and architectural styles, and emphasizing local identity and communal areas. Local authorities play an important role as long-term stewards who enable high quality, mixed-use developments through partnerships with private sector organizations.
Here are the presentations from the launch of our Leading Business by Design research report, conducted by Warwick Business School. This qualitative research project investigates the strategic use of design at senior levels in a sample of UK and global businesses.
For the full report, please visit http://www.designcouncil.org.uk/our-work/Insight/Research/Design-in-the-Boardroom/
Jess Price is an information officer at the Sussex Wildlife Trust, the leading nature conservation organisation covering East Sussex, West Sussex and Brighton and Hove.
Robert Phillips is a product designer and tutor at Brunel University. He is a PhD candidate researching open design and citizen science.
http://www.rdphillips.co.uk/132772/1836116/projects/bee-lab-citizen-science-project
Simon Allford AHMM Architects - Active DesignDesign Council
This document discusses principles of active design to promote healthy and active lifestyles through urban planning and architecture. It explores ideas like integrating work, living and play; designing public spaces for movement and social interaction; and creating flexible, adaptable buildings optimized for natural ventilation, daylighting and user needs over time. The goal is to thoughtfully construct the built environment to support physical and social activity in everyday life.
Lesley Mountford - 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games Legacy: regenerating for...Design Council
Lesley Mountford, Joint Director of Public Health, NHS North East London and the
City/London Borough of Hackney
Andre Pinto Regeneration Manager, Public Health Directorate, Newham
London 2012 Olympic Legacy
This document discusses commercial property in the UK. It notes that commercial property is a major part of the UK economy, provides space for industries and activities, and is larger than several other economic sectors. It owns that commercial property totals over £820 billion, with the largest components being offices, retail, and warehousing. The property is owned by a range of institutional investors, collective investment schemes, and property companies. The commercial property sector connects the economy by facilitating investment, construction, and business activity that has multiplier effects on communities. Higher quality properties can benefit businesses and owners through increased rents, lower vacancies, and better relations.
Sarah Burgess - Planning and health: The Evidence Design Council
This document discusses the relationship between planning, the built environment, and health. It provides an overview of current research showing that neighborhoods with higher density, a mix of land uses, good connectivity, and pedestrian facilities are associated with increased utility and recreational walking. Interventions like traffic calming, mixed priority routes, and public realm improvements can encourage walking. However, more research is still needed to establish causality and evaluate interventions using consistent methods. The challenges include providing evidence to justify policy changes to support healthier communities through urban planning.
www.designcouncil.org.uk/ppdp A collection of illustrations from previous winners or designers nominated for the Prince Philip Designers Prize. They show what design means to them. Designers including Sir Terence Conran, Vivienne Westwood and Kenneth Grange share their illustrations
Eloise Dey Presentation - Active by DesignDesign Council
Team Day is an event held in November 2011 that promoted locally grown and produced food in London through the hashtag #urbanfoodfortnight. The event encouraged using London-grown and London-made food for dinner and allowed participants space in their back gardens to grow produce.
Riccardo Marini Presentation - Active by DesignDesign Council
This document summarizes key points from Riccardo Marini's Active by Design Summit presentation in London. It discusses how prioritizing pedestrian and cyclist access over vehicles can make cities healthier and more vibrant. Specific strategies highlighted include reducing car infrastructure to make room for walking, cycling, and public spaces; implementing pilot projects like Summer Streets in New York to test pedestrianizing streets; and learning from Copenhagen's success in increasing non-motorized traffic through good urban design. The overall message is that cities should focus on placemaking and creating environments that make active transportation and human interaction easy in order to improve public health, economic activity, and quality of life.
Simon Allford Presentation - Active by DesignDesign Council
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
Cabe Design Council - Estate of the Nation by Alison BrooksDesign Council
Alison Brooks Architects has undertaken several estate regeneration projects in London, redeveloping housing estates to create diverse neighborhoods for 21st century living. Some key principles of their design approach include restoring the street and civic spaces, introducing a variety of housing typologies and architectural styles, and emphasizing local identity and communal areas. Local authorities play an important role as long-term stewards who enable high quality, mixed-use developments through partnerships with private sector organizations.
Here are the presentations from the launch of our Leading Business by Design research report, conducted by Warwick Business School. This qualitative research project investigates the strategic use of design at senior levels in a sample of UK and global businesses.
For the full report, please visit http://www.designcouncil.org.uk/our-work/Insight/Research/Design-in-the-Boardroom/
Jess Price is an information officer at the Sussex Wildlife Trust, the leading nature conservation organisation covering East Sussex, West Sussex and Brighton and Hove.
Robert Phillips is a product designer and tutor at Brunel University. He is a PhD candidate researching open design and citizen science.
http://www.rdphillips.co.uk/132772/1836116/projects/bee-lab-citizen-science-project
Simon Allford AHMM Architects - Active DesignDesign Council
This document discusses principles of active design to promote healthy and active lifestyles through urban planning and architecture. It explores ideas like integrating work, living and play; designing public spaces for movement and social interaction; and creating flexible, adaptable buildings optimized for natural ventilation, daylighting and user needs over time. The goal is to thoughtfully construct the built environment to support physical and social activity in everyday life.
Lesley Mountford - 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games Legacy: regenerating for...Design Council
Lesley Mountford, Joint Director of Public Health, NHS North East London and the
City/London Borough of Hackney
Andre Pinto Regeneration Manager, Public Health Directorate, Newham
London 2012 Olympic Legacy
This document discusses commercial property in the UK. It notes that commercial property is a major part of the UK economy, provides space for industries and activities, and is larger than several other economic sectors. It owns that commercial property totals over £820 billion, with the largest components being offices, retail, and warehousing. The property is owned by a range of institutional investors, collective investment schemes, and property companies. The commercial property sector connects the economy by facilitating investment, construction, and business activity that has multiplier effects on communities. Higher quality properties can benefit businesses and owners through increased rents, lower vacancies, and better relations.
Sarah Burgess - Planning and health: The Evidence Design Council
This document discusses the relationship between planning, the built environment, and health. It provides an overview of current research showing that neighborhoods with higher density, a mix of land uses, good connectivity, and pedestrian facilities are associated with increased utility and recreational walking. Interventions like traffic calming, mixed priority routes, and public realm improvements can encourage walking. However, more research is still needed to establish causality and evaluate interventions using consistent methods. The challenges include providing evidence to justify policy changes to support healthier communities through urban planning.
www.designcouncil.org.uk/ppdp A collection of illustrations from previous winners or designers nominated for the Prince Philip Designers Prize. They show what design means to them. Designers including Sir Terence Conran, Vivienne Westwood and Kenneth Grange share their illustrations
Architectural and constructions management experience since 2003 including 18 years located in UAE.
Coordinate and oversee all technical activities relating to architectural and construction projects,
including directing the design team, reviewing drafts and computer models, and approving design
changes.
Organize and typically develop, and review building plans, ensuring that a project meets all safety and
environmental standards.
Prepare feasibility studies, construction contracts, and tender documents with specifications and
tender analyses.
Consulting with clients, work on formulating equipment and labor cost estimates, ensuring a project
meets environmental, safety, structural, zoning, and aesthetic standards.
Monitoring the progress of a project to assess whether or not it is in compliance with building plans
and project deadlines.
Attention to detail, exceptional time management, and strong problem-solving and communication
skills are required for this role.
Practical eLearning Makeovers for EveryoneBianca Woods
Welcome to Practical eLearning Makeovers for Everyone. In this presentation, we’ll take a look at a bunch of easy-to-use visual design tips and tricks. And we’ll do this by using them to spruce up some eLearning screens that are in dire need of a new look.
7. Councillors have approved plans to change the colour of
the ceramic tiles on a Bath museum development. The
architect behind the extension of the Holburne Museum
applied to Bath and North East Somerset Council to
make the shade of the cladding darker than originally
agreed. Original planning permission for the building was
granted on the condition that the tiles used on the
second floor were close to a Bath stone colour. However
architect Eric Parry has now changed his mind and
asked politicians to allow him to use a darker shade,
which had previously been vetoed.
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10. Historic cities should avoid all forms of pseudo-historical
design, as they constitute a denial of both
the historical & contemporary alike. One historical
view should not supplant others, as history must
remain readable, while continuity of culture through
quality interventions is the ultimate goal.