Outputs (9)

The development of an integrative framework and capability maturity model for the planning and implementation of sustainable rural development projects (2021)
Thesis
David, B. (in press). The development of an integrative framework and capability maturity model for the planning and implementation of sustainable rural development projects. (Thesis). University of Salford

Over the years, development partners and national governments in developing countries have invested heavily in implementing development projects in rural areas. This is in a bid to ensure that economic activities in these areas including Nigeria, are... Read More about The development of an integrative framework and capability maturity model for the planning and implementation of sustainable rural development projects.

Developing framework for the reconstruction of housing for the internally displaced people due to conflict (2021)
Thesis
Abdu, Y. Developing framework for the reconstruction of housing for the internally displaced people due to conflict. (Thesis). University of Salford

As a result of Boko Haram conflict in Nigeria, many people have been displaced and a lot of houses destroyed. The displaced people are presently domiciled in different temporary camps across the country and the camps are in bad condition without elec... Read More about Developing framework for the reconstruction of housing for the internally displaced people due to conflict.

Insights into public perceptions of Earthship buildings as alternative homes (2021)
Journal Article
Booth, C., Rasheed, S., Mahamadu, A., Horry, R., Manu, P., Gyau, K., …Georgakis, P. (2021). Insights into public perceptions of Earthship buildings as alternative homes. Buildings, 11(9), e377. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings11090377

Sustainable futures necessitate a concomitant requirement for both sustainable buildings and sustainable behaviours under one roof. The defining principles behind Earthship buildings are to promote the use of local, recycled, waste, natural and renew... Read More about Insights into public perceptions of Earthship buildings as alternative homes.

Heritage conservation and digital technologies in Jordan (2021)
Journal Article
Rania, A., Trillo, C., Udeaja, C., Moustaka, A., Gyau, K., & Makore, B. (2021). Heritage conservation and digital technologies in Jordan. Digital Applications in Archaeology and Cultural Heritage, 22, e00197. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.daach.2021.e00197

Heritage cities are challenged by a combination of pressures, including climate change effects, rapid urbanization and abandonment. Conversely, a plethora of new methodologies and instruments are now available, thanks to digital technologies, which h... Read More about Heritage conservation and digital technologies in Jordan.

Towards smart planning conservation of heritage cities : digital technologies and heritage conservation planning (2021)
Journal Article
Trillo, C., Aburamadan, R., Makore, C., Udeaja, C., Moustaka, A., Gyau, K., …Mansouri, L. (2021). Towards smart planning conservation of heritage cities : digital technologies and heritage conservation planning. Lecture notes in computer science, 133-151. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-77411-0_10

Consensus exists on the importance of local identity and diversity in the sustainability discourse, including community resilience. As result, cultural policies are essential to enable sustainability goals. In the construction industry, digital techn... Read More about Towards smart planning conservation of heritage cities : digital technologies and heritage conservation planning.

Heritage Building Information Modelling (HBIM) as a tool for heritage conservation : observations and reflections on data collection, management and use in research in a Middle Eastern context (2021)
Journal Article
Aburamadan, R., Moustaka, A., Trillo, C., Makore, C., Udeaja, C., & Gyau, K. (2021). Heritage Building Information Modelling (HBIM) as a tool for heritage conservation : observations and reflections on data collection, management and use in research in a Middle Eastern context. Lecture notes in computer science, 1, 3-14. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-77411-0_1

The rich architectural and urban heritage of Jordan is under continuing threat not only through means of physical attack but also physical disaster, increasing urbanization and a diminishing value from multiple stakeholders such as owners and users.... Read More about Heritage Building Information Modelling (HBIM) as a tool for heritage conservation : observations and reflections on data collection, management and use in research in a Middle Eastern context.

Digital storytelling : the integration of intangible and tangible heritage in the city of Surat, India (2021)
Journal Article
Udeaja, C., Mansouri, L., Makore, C., Gyau, K., Patel, D., Trillo, C., & Jha, K. (2021). Digital storytelling : the integration of intangible and tangible heritage in the city of Surat, India. Lecture notes in computer science, 1, 152-168. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-77411-0_11

The impact of digital technologies to the domain of cultural heritage has increased the speed and automation of the processes and practices that involve processing and presentation of digital heritage data. Heritage Building Information Modelling (HB... Read More about Digital storytelling : the integration of intangible and tangible heritage in the city of Surat, India.

A systematic mapping of BIM and digital technologies for architectural heritage (2021)
Journal Article
Mansouri, L., Patel, D., Udeaja, C., Makore, B., Trillo, C., Gyau, K., & Neraaj Jha, K. (2021). A systematic mapping of BIM and digital technologies for architectural heritage. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, https://doi.org/10.1108/SASBE-11-2020-0171

Purpose – Across the architecture, engineering and construction industry, the application of building
information modelling (BIM) as a digital technology for architectural heritage is becoming increasingly
relevant. However, scholarly research on t... Read More about A systematic mapping of BIM and digital technologies for architectural heritage.

Economic incentives in Sub-Saharan African urban planning : a Ghanaian case study (2021)
Book
Gyau, K. (2021). Economic incentives in Sub-Saharan African urban planning : a Ghanaian case study. London: Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003098515

This book explores incentives capable of enhancing the effectiveness of urban planning systems in Sub-Saharan Africa using economic theory as a framework. It argues that urban planning is fundamental to the achievement of sustainable and resilient ci... Read More about Economic incentives in Sub-Saharan African urban planning : a Ghanaian case study.