Category Archives: buildings

Architectures First Public Lecture

Posted on 27 October 2016 by staceywaring

The School of Architecture are pleased to announce that their first public lecture of the Autumn term will be presented by John Worthington MBE. John Worthington, academic and practitioner, is currently a Commissioner of the Independent Transport Commission, leading the … Continue reading →

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32nd Annual ARCOM Conference

Posted on 8 September 2016 by Emma Hawkins

32nd Annual ARCOM Conference Between Monday 5th and Wednesday 7th September 2016, the Association of Researchers in Construction Management (ARCOM) 32nd Annual Conference was held in Manchester, UK. The conference covered a wide range of themes from ‘Mega Projects’ to … Continue reading →

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CIBSE Accreditation reflects new research strengths

Posted on 13 November 2015 by Emma Hawkins

CIBSE accreditation reflects new research strengths The School of the Built Environment is pleased to announce that the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) has accredited the following two programmes: MSc in Design and Management of Sustainable Built Environments … Continue reading →

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Lighting for Large Estates conference

Posted on 1 June 2015 by Emma Hawkins

Thursday 21st May saw Lux magazine host their Lighting for Large Estates conference (http://lightingforlargeestates.com) and I was fortunate to be invited to sit on a chaired panel debate about the ease of using of lighting controls. The take home messages … Continue reading →

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‘Smart and Sustainable’: Using Big Data to Improve Peoples’ Lives in Cities – New University of Reading Position Paper Published

Posted on 12 May 2015 by Emma Hawkins

Smart and Sustainable’: Using Big Data to Improve Peoples’ Lives in Cities – New University of Reading Position Paper Published Drawing together expertise from across the University of Reading (including the new  Institute for Environmental Analytics the School of Construction Management … Continue reading →

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University wins Sustainability Leaders Award!

Posted on 28 November 2014 by jennyberger

The University scooped the energy efficiency award at the Sustainability Leaders Awards. The awards, run by edie.net and hosted by comedian Alistair McGowan, recognise outstanding sustainability achievements in businesses throughout the UK.  The University’s entry focussed on the successful fume cupboard … Continue reading →

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Climate-KIC Innovation Festival, Valencia, 29-31 October 2014

Posted on 27 November 2014 by marypothitou

The University of Reading as a Climate KIC affiliate provided us with the opportunity to attend a different experience to a traditional academic conference, so that we could benefit from networking with entrepreneurs in the field of climate innovation.   … Continue reading →

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World Sustainable Building 2014

Posted on 26 November 2014 by stephenrichardson

            Last month I presented a poster at the WSB14 conference in Barcelona. This was the first time I’ve presented in this format and I have to confess to having a prejudice against posters. Some … Continue reading →

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PAUL WILKINSON: WHAT IS A BIM TOOLKIT, AND WHY DO WE NEED IT?

Posted on 21 October 2014 by Emma Hawkins

Paul Wilkinson Technology Consultant for the TSBE Centre writes for CIOB publication Construction Manager: http://bim.construction-manager.co.uk/news/what-exactly-bim-toolkit-and-why-do-we-need-it/

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Reducing embodied carbon is our next challenge – Blog by Paul King

Posted on 2 May 2014 by Emma Hawkins

http://www.building.co.uk/news/sustainability-news/uk-policy-and-regulation/reducing-embodied-carbon-is-our-next-challenge/5067946.article Paul King is the keynote speaker at the TSBE Centre EngD Conference on the 8th July 2014.

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