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Understanding urban futures: Between science and science fiction
Journal Article
Marvin, S. Understanding urban futures: Between science and science fiction. foresight, 2(6), 453-470

Over the last five years, governments, think-tanks and public alike have re-focused their minds on the future development of British cities. Why are such diverse social organizations producing visions of urban futures? What kinds of techniques and to... Read More about Understanding urban futures: Between science and science fiction.

Constructing sustainable urban futures: from models to competing pathways, impact assessment and project appraisal
Journal Article
Guy, S., & Marvin, S. Constructing sustainable urban futures: from models to competing pathways, impact assessment and project appraisal. Impact Assessment and Project Appraisal, 19(2), 131-139. https://doi.org/10.3152/147154601781767113

This paper begins to build a conceptual framework that acknowledges the multiplicity of pathways towards different sustainable futures that often co-exist within a single city. There are three stages to the argument: the shift from the concept of a s... Read More about Constructing sustainable urban futures: from models to competing pathways, impact assessment and project appraisal.

Developing Urban and Regional Foresight: Exploring Capacities and Identifying Needs in the North West
Journal Article
Puglisi, M., & Marvin, S. Developing Urban and Regional Foresight: Exploring Capacities and Identifying Needs in the North West. Futures, 34, 761-777. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0016-3287%2802%2900019-8

Recent changes in the context for English governance are creating new opportunities for futures thinking at urban and regional level. Drawing on a study of key stakeholders concerned with urban and regional development, this paper presents an analysi... Read More about Developing Urban and Regional Foresight: Exploring Capacities and Identifying Needs in the North West.

Addressing the construction labour market skills mismatch through lifelong learning in higher education institutions
Presentation / Conference
Siriwardena, M., Amaratunga, R., Malalgoda, C., & Thayaparan, M. Addressing the construction labour market skills mismatch through lifelong learning in higher education institutions. Presented at Education in a Changing Environment 6th International Conference, Creativity and Engagement in Higher Education, The University of Salford, UK

The mismatch between graduate skills and labour market skills requirements has been
identified as one of the main factors behind graduate unemployment and employer
dissatisfaction, particularly in the Built Environment sector. Higher Education Inst... Read More about Addressing the construction labour market skills mismatch through lifelong learning in higher education institutions.

Negotiating contested visions and place-specific expectations of the hydrogen economy
Journal Article
Eames, M., Mcdowall, W., Hodson, M., & Marvin, S. Negotiating contested visions and place-specific expectations of the hydrogen economy. Technology Analysis and Strategic Management, 18(3-4), 361-374. https://doi.org/10.1080/09537320600777127

This paper explores the role of the `hydrogen economy' as a guiding vision encompassing multiple contested technological futures, value judgements and problem framings. Hydrogen visions draw upon six overarching and competing narrative themes: power... Read More about Negotiating contested visions and place-specific expectations of the hydrogen economy.

Numerical studies on natural ventilation flow in an enclosure with both buoyancy and wind effects
Presentation / Conference
enclosure with both buoyancy and wind effects. Presented at The 2004 CIBSE National Conference: Delivering Sustainable Construction, London, UK

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) is used to predict natural ventilation flows in an enclosure with upper and lower openings connected to the environment. The natural driving forces are wind combined with buoyancy. CFD simulations were carried out b... Read More about Numerical studies on natural ventilation flow in an enclosure with both buoyancy and wind effects.

CFD model-based natural ventilation control – the possibility, strategies, and potential
Presentation / Conference
Zhang, Y., & Ji, Y. CFD model-based natural ventilation control – the possibility, strategies, and potential. Presented at the 10th International Conference on Air Distribution in Rooms (Roomvent 2007), Helsinki, Finland

This paper investigates the potential of CFD-based control strategies. The simple model of an open-plan office is used to demonstrate the case for buoyancy combined wind-driven natural ventilation. Three control strategies are compared: a feed-forwar... Read More about CFD model-based natural ventilation control – the possibility, strategies, and potential.

Intelligent cities
Presentation / Conference
Curwell, S., Hamilton, A., Marshall-Ponting, A., Soubra, S., Vankeisbelck, R., & Duchon, J. Intelligent cities. Presented at IEEE International Conference on Communications, Seoul, South Korea

This paper reports on the ongoing IntelCities (Intelligent Cities - IST no. 507860) integrated project, which commenced in January 2004 that seeks to integrate e-governance and e-urban planning. IntelCities is still at a formative stage and the pape... Read More about Intelligent cities.

Information technology support to improved construction processes: Inter-disciplinarity in research and practice
Presentation / Conference
Marshall-Ponting, A., Lee, A., Betts, M., Aouad, G., Cooper, R., & Sexton, M. Information technology support to improved construction processes: Inter-disciplinarity in research and practice. Presented at Advances in Building Technology Conference., Hong Kong

Research and innovation in the built environment is increasingly taking on an inter-disciplinary nature. The built environment industry and professional practice have long adopted multi and inter-disciplinary practices. The application of IT in Con... Read More about Information technology support to improved construction processes: Inter-disciplinarity in research and practice.

Supporting construction decision-making with IT - some multi-disciplinary collaboration problems
Presentation / Conference
multi-disciplinary collaboration problems. Presented at CIB W78 Conference - Building Education and Research, Salford Quays, U.K

The ever increasing number and diversity of professionals and researchers involved in the construction industry can make effective collaboration difficult. This paper looks at some of the problems which these groups may face by making the distinctio... Read More about Supporting construction decision-making with IT - some multi-disciplinary collaboration problems.

A framework for development of a public participation system for urban regeneration
Presentation / Conference
Marshall-Ponting, A., & Aouad, G. A framework for development of a public participation system for urban regeneration. Presented at 2nd International Postgraduate Conference in the Built and Human Environment., Salford, U.K

This paper introduces work being carried out by the VULCAN (Virtual Urban Laboratory Computer Aided Networks) research project undertaken at the University of Salford in the UK. The project aims to develop a technical system to facilitate public par... Read More about A framework for development of a public participation system for urban regeneration.

Defining a vision for nD-enabled construction
Presentation / Conference
Marshall-Ponting, A., & Aouad, G. Defining a vision for nD-enabled construction. Presented at 3rd International Postgraduate Conference in the Built and Human Environment., ESAI, Lisbon, Portugal

With ever increasing numbers of construction professionals and end-user stakeholders participating in the design and construction processes, the more difficult it becomes to develop a building solution that satisfies every stakeholder’s requirements.... Read More about Defining a vision for nD-enabled construction.

nD enabled construction - how do we get there from here?
Presentation / Conference
Marshall-Ponting, A., & Aouad, G. nD enabled construction - how do we get there from here?. Presented at 1st International SCRI symposium

ABSTRACT: The processes which traditionally characterise the design and construction industry are incremental and lack effectiveness and efficiency. The From 3D to nD Modelling project is developing an ICT-based building information model to facili... Read More about nD enabled construction - how do we get there from here?.

Towards intelligent cities.
Presentation / Conference
Curwell, S., Hamilton, A., Marshall-Ponting, A., Soubra, S., & Vankeisbelck, R. Towards intelligent cities. Presented at e-Challenges 2004, Vienna, Austria

This paper reports on the ongoing IntelCities (Intelligent Cities - IST no. 507860) integrated project, which commenced in January 2004 that seeks to integrate e-governance and e-urban planning. IntelCities is still at a formative stage and the pape... Read More about Towards intelligent cities..