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Optimal spaces for those living with dementia : principles and evidence (2018)
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Barrett, P., Sharma, M., & Zeisel, J. (2018). Optimal spaces for those living with dementia : principles and evidence. Building Research and Information, 47(6), 734-746. https://doi.org/10.1080/09613218.2018.1489473

This paper represents a synthesis of diverse and disparate evidence in the research literature that provide insights into the impacts of aspects of the built environment on the wellbeing of those living with dementia. The individually focused findin... Read More about Optimal spaces for those living with dementia : principles and evidence.

The built environment element of economic development in post conflict response in Indonesia (2016)
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in post conflict response in Indonesia. Procedia Social and Behavioral Sciences, 234, 478-487. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sbspro.2016.10.266

The recent violent communal conflicts events at the end of 1990s in Indonesia has appointed to the importance of relationship within the community and linked to the role of economic sector and built environment. This paper presents some findings fro... Read More about The built environment element of economic development in post conflict response in Indonesia.

The holistic impact of classroom spaces on learning in specific subjects (2016)
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Barrett, P., Davies, F., Zhang, Y., & Barrett, L. (2017). The holistic impact of classroom spaces on learning in specific subjects. Environment and Behavior, 49(4), 425-451. https://doi.org/10.1177/0013916516648735

The HEAD study of UK primary schools sought to isolate the impact of the physical design of classrooms on the learning progress of pupils aged from 5 to 11 years (US kindergarten to 5th grade). One hundred and fifty-three classrooms were assessed... Read More about The holistic impact of classroom spaces on learning in specific subjects.

Teachers’ views of their primary school classrooms (2015)
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Barrett, P., Barett, L., & Zhang, Y. (2016). Teachers’ views of their primary school classrooms. Intelligent Buildings International, 8(3), 176-191. https://doi.org/10.1080/17508975.2015.1087835

This paper presents the views of 222 head teachers and classroom-based teachers about their experiences and perceptions of 193 specific classroom environments from 29 primary schools in three different areas in England, UK. One-to-one interviews we... Read More about Teachers’ views of their primary school classrooms.

The impact of classroom design on pupils' learning: final results of a holistic, multi-level analysis (2015)
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Barrett, P., Davies, F., Zhang, Y., & Barrett, L. (2015). The impact of classroom design on pupils' learning: final results of a holistic, multi-level analysis. Building and Environment, 89, 118-133. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2015.02.013

Assessments have been made of 153 classrooms in 27 schools in order to identify the impact of the physical classroom features on the academic progress of the 3766 pupils who occupied each of those specific spaces. This study confirms the utility o... Read More about The impact of classroom design on pupils' learning: final results of a holistic, multi-level analysis.

A holistic, multi-level analysis identifying the impact of classroom design on pupils’ learning (2013)
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Barrett, P., Zhang, Y., Moffatt, J., & Kobbacy, K. (2013). A holistic, multi-level analysis identifying the impact of classroom design on pupils’ learning. Building and Environment, 59, 678-689. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2012.09.016

The aim of this study was to explore if there is any evidence for demonstrable impacts of school building design on the learning rates of pupils in primary schools. Hypotheses as to positive impacts on learning were developed for 10 design paramete... Read More about A holistic, multi-level analysis identifying the impact of classroom design on pupils’ learning.

Women and academic workloads: career slow lane or Cul-de-Sac? (2011)
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Barrett, L., & Barrett, P. (2011). Women and academic workloads: career slow lane or Cul-de-Sac?. Higher Education, 61(2), 141-155. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10734-010-9329-3

Career progression for women academics to higher levels is not in proportion to their representation within the profession. This paper looks at theories about this and relates them to current practices within universities for allocating work. The m... Read More about Women and academic workloads: career slow lane or Cul-de-Sac?.

A child's eye view of primary school built environments (2011)
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Barrett, P., Zhang, Y., & Barrett, L. (2011). A child's eye view of primary school built environments. Intelligent Buildings International, 3(2), 107-123

This article endeavours to make explicit the perspective of primary school pupils' on their likes, dislikes and wishes in relation to the built school environments they experience. Relevant findings in the literature are reviewed and the main themes... Read More about A child's eye view of primary school built environments.

Cycles of innovation in managing academic workloads (2010)
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Barrett, L., & Barrett, P. (2010). Cycles of innovation in managing academic workloads. Higher Education Quarterly, 64(2), 183-199. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-2273.2009.00436.x

Complexity and demands within higher education are seen to be rising and one response to this has been a movement towards the adoption of more formal approaches to workload management. The objectives of these systems revolve around improving equit... Read More about Cycles of innovation in managing academic workloads.

The potential of positive places: senses, brain and spaces (2010)
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Barrett, P., & Barrett, L. (2010). The potential of positive places: senses, brain and spaces. Intelligent Buildings International, 2(3), 218-228

There is an enormous amount of intricate research available on specific aspects of building performance in relation to users. However, there is currently no framework for designers to bring together these diverse findings. As a result, a significant... Read More about The potential of positive places: senses, brain and spaces.

Methodological strategies to gain insights into informality and emergence in construction project case studies (2009)
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Barrett, P., & Sutrisna, M. (2009). Methodological strategies to gain insights into informality and emergence in construction project case studies. Construction Management and Economics, 27(10), 935-948. https://doi.org/10.1080/01446190903273943

In investigating complex situations, such as construction projects, the case study approach has been considered reliable to capture rich information for the purpose of the investigation by allowing the investigators to retain the holistic and meani... Read More about Methodological strategies to gain insights into informality and emergence in construction project case studies.

Technology adoption : breaking down barriers using a virtual reality design support tool for hybrid concrete (2007)
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Goulding, J., Kagioglou, M., Sexton, M., Zhang, X., Aouad, G., & Barrett, P. (2007). Technology adoption : breaking down barriers using a virtual reality design support tool for hybrid concrete. Construction Management and Economics, 25(12), 1239-1250. https://doi.org/10.1080/01446190701504234

The use of hybrid concrete technologies as a viable solution to traditional frame design has been inhibited by a general lack of information. The uptake of this technology has therefore been slow and parochial, as designers have tended to stay loyal... Read More about Technology adoption : breaking down barriers using a virtual reality design support tool for hybrid concrete.

Hidden innovation in the construction and property sectors (2007)
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Barrett, P., Abbott, C., Sexton, M., & Ruddock, L. (2007). Hidden innovation in the construction and property sectors. RICS research review series, 7(20), 1-21

The construction and property industries have a poor reputation for innovation. Indeed, this reputation appears to be backed by official statistics which projects these industries as being devoid of innovative activity. However, the reputation is un... Read More about Hidden innovation in the construction and property sectors.

Current practice in the allocation of academic workloads (2007)
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Barrett, L., & Barrett, P. (2007). Current practice in the allocation of academic workloads. Higher Education Quarterly, 61(4), 461-478. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-2273.2007.00367.x

Significant factors within UK higher education include explicit competition, regulatory demands and pressures to maintain student numbers despite tuition fee increases. Universities have responded by more actively managing finances and quality but se... Read More about Current practice in the allocation of academic workloads.

Applying rich picture diagrams to model case studies of construction projects (2007)
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Sutrisna, M., & Barrett, P. (2007). Applying rich picture diagrams to model case studies of construction projects. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 14(2), 164-179. https://doi.org/10.1108/09699980710731281

Purpose – Information and findings from investigations of construction projects using qualitative methodologies such as the grounded theory methodology (GTM) are inevitably rich. When using multiple case studies, the cross-case analysis procedure h... Read More about Applying rich picture diagrams to model case studies of construction projects.

Impacts of value engineering on five Capital Arts projects (2007)
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Short, C., Barrett, P., Dye, A., & Sutrisna, M. (2007). Impacts of value engineering on five Capital Arts projects. Building Research and Information, 35(3), 287-315. https://doi.org/10.1080/09613210601132652

More than £1 billion of public funding has been spent by the Arts Council of England (ACE) Lottery Fund on capital projects for the Arts. Many of these projects were completed late and over budget. Results from the incremental cross-case analysis o... Read More about Impacts of value engineering on five Capital Arts projects.

Revaluing construction: an holistic model (2007)
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Barrett, P. (2007). Revaluing construction: an holistic model. Building Research and Information, 35(3), 268-286. https://doi.org/10.1080/09613210601068286

How can progressive and significant change in the construction industry be achieved at a national policy level? Based on a series of international structured workshops of major stakeholders in five countries and further analysis, the connections betw... Read More about Revaluing construction: an holistic model.

The 4Cs model of exemplary construction projects (2006)
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Barrett, P., & Barrett, L. (2006). The 4Cs model of exemplary construction projects. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 13(2), 201-215. https://doi.org/10.1108/09699980610659643

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to highlight the key characteristics of the highest-performing construction projects, so that future procurement, briefing, design and construction management processes can be improved in the light of these expe... Read More about The 4Cs model of exemplary construction projects.

Value in construction : an international study (2006)
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Lee, A., & Barrett, P. (2006). Value in construction : an international study. International Journal of Construction Management, 6(2), 81-95. https://doi.org/10.1080/15623599.2006.10773089

The concept of value is now entrenched in construction. The multiple meanings of the word ‘value’ in English – ranging all the way from value as an ethical stance, to value as in monetary amounts – aptly allows many diverse interests and concerns to... Read More about Value in construction : an international study.