Research (12)

The Aberdeen Centre for Environmental Sustainability

http://www.aces.ac.uk/



According to its site, the new Aberdeen Centre for Environmental Sustainability (ACES) will combine the strengths of three high-profile research institutions in the Aberdeen area - Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, the Macaulay Institute and the University of Aberdeen. The three partners propose to "bring together their expertise in land-use, ecology and socio-economics into interdisciplinary teams, aiming to resolve conflicting demands on the environment in a sustainable way". The site explains the rationale behind ACES, its intended research themes, and the anticipated benefits and next steps. Content is a little limited so far, but will inevitably grow as ACES takes shape. [GAS, 8 Jul 2006].



ENTRY NUMBER: sus-100905-01
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United Kingdom
PRIMARY GATEWAY LISTING: Sustainability » Research
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The Center for the Study of the Built Environment

http://www.csbe.org/



The Center for the Study of the Built Environment (CSBE) is a non-profit, private study and research institution that aims to address the challenges that affect the built environment in Jordan and beyond. CSBE is an interdisciplinary centre that addresses areas including environmental studies, urban design and planning, conservation, architecture, landscape architecture, and construction technologies, engaging in a variety of activities - including research projects, print and digital publishing, workshops, and the design and implementation of pilot projects - in order to accomplish its goals. The site is attractively designed, with sections covering news (albeit only up to 2004), activities, links, and an excellent page of e-publications. [GAS, 23 Aug 2005].



ENTRY NUMBER: urb-240104-03
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Jordan
PRIMARY GATEWAY LISTING: Urban Design » Research
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Centre for Historic Environments (CHES)

http://www.art.man.ac.uk/PLANNING/ches/about/



CHES is the University of Manchester's centre for research and education in the interpretation, conservation, and management of historic buildings and landscapes. Its site is neat but quite small, but includes basic details about staff, and information on postgraduate study (MA in Historic Environments and an MSc in Conservation Engineering), together with a small page of external links. [GAS, 1 Jan 2006].



ENTRY NUMBER: her-030904-01
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United Kingdom
PRIMARY GATEWAY LISTING: Heritage » Research
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Centre for Research in Environmental Appraisal and Management (CREAM)

http://www.ncl.ac.uk/cream/



CREAM is a research centre at the University of Newcastle (UK), spanning the Department of Agricultural Economics and Food Marketing (AEFM) and the School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape (APL). According to the site, "CREAM was set up to establish a co-ordinated multi-disciplinary approach to research evaluating the bio-physical, economic and social impacts of policies, plans, programmes and projects which affect the environment". The site has basic information about CREAM's research and staff, including a reasonably up-to-date list of research reports. [GAS, 13 Aug 2005].



ENTRY NUMBER: sus-010701-01
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United Kingdom
PRIMARY GATEWAY LISTING: Sustainability » Research
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Centre for Urban Development and Environmental Management (CUDEM)

http://www.leedsmet.ac.uk/as/cudem/



Part of the School of the Built Environment at Leeds Metropolitan University, CUDEM was formed in 1989, with its origin in planning courses first run in Leeds seventy years ago. It provides "a dynamic interdisciplinary environment engaged in high quality academic inquiry and policy-related research", while "in recent years the knowledge base has diversified into an integrated set of courses and research programmes around spatial, environmental, governance and regeneration themes". The site is relatively small but well-designed, with sections covering CUDEM's research themes, seminars, staff (including informative bibliographies and publication lists), research students, and major research projects. [GAS, 7 Jul 2006].



ENTRY NUMBER: pla-030904-02
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United Kingdom
PRIMARY GATEWAY LISTING: Planning » Research
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Collaborative for Advanced Landscape Planning (CALP)

http://www.calp.forestry.ubc.ca/




The Collaborative for Advanced Landscape Planning (CALP) is an informal group of researchers at the University of British Columbia in Canada specialising in landscape visualisation, environmental perception, public land management processes and sustainable landscapes. The colour-coded site is nicely designed and laid out with sections covering CALP's people, research (including downloadable publications), facilities, and a useful collection of related links. Awarded a Sapling Commendation. [GAS, 3 May 2006].



ENTRY NUMBER: lan-140303-01
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Canada
PRIMARY GATEWAY LISTING: Landscape » Research
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The Macaulay Institute, Aberdeen

http://www.macaulay.ac.uk/



The Macaulay Institute describes itself as "the UK's premier land use research institute", exploring aspects of changing landscape, soil conservation, water resources, understanding biodiversity, rural sustainability and climate change using a wide range of scientific disciplines. The Institute's site features extensive, illustrated information about each of its research areas and projects, together with media releases, useful resources and jobs. [GAS, 10 Sep 2005].



ENTRY NUMBER: lan-100905-04
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United Kingdom
PRIMARY GATEWAY LISTING: Landscape » Research
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Metropolitan Design Center

http://www.designcenter.umn.edu/




Formerly known as the Design Center for American Urban Landscape, the Metropolitan Design Center (MDC) describes itself as "an endowed centre that investigates how design can be used to make the metropolitan landscape more livable and sustainable. It examines urban design across metropolitan areas through projects, research, and education. The Center's work involves collaborations with faculty, nonprofits, and civic groups in the areas of metropolitan development, metropolitan green space, housing and active and healthy cities". The site is a rich and interesting resource - it includes extensive background about the Center, an excellent projects section with lots of photographs and downloadable PDF material, and an impressive 'reference centre' - this includes links to research, educational materials and information at the Design Center and other organisations, as well as useful resources such as downloadable Design Center publications, links to sources for information and events, and a great range of 'livable community fact sheets'. On top of all this, the site also features a terrific Image Bank - this is a searchable, downloadable database of approximately 20,000 Design Center images of the metropolitan landscape, including many low-level oblique aerial photos, and focusing on the Twin Cities area of Minnesota where the Center is based. Overall, the amount of quality material available on this site is staggering - truly a first class resource. Awarded a Sapling Commendation. [GAS, 4 Apr 2007].



ENTRY NUMBER: urb-230805-01
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States
PRIMARY GATEWAY LISTING: Urban Design » Research
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OPENspace Research Centre

http://www.openspace.eca.ac.uk/



OPENspace, "the research centre for inclusive access to outdoor environments", is based in the School of Landscape Architecture at Edinburgh College of Art and the School of the Built Environment at Heriot-Watt University. As well as information on the Centre's background and staff, the site introduces the Centre's projects, with useful downloadable reports and publications, and a section of literature reviews relevant to inclusive access and landscape design. A helpful links page features websites related to the Centre's interests. The site itself is very well-designed, with a clear structure and logical layout. [GAS, 11 Oct 2006].



ENTRY NUMBER: lan-240101-01
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United Kingdom
PRIMARY GATEWAY LISTING: Landscape » Research
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PLACE Education & Research Centre

http://www.place.uk.com/



The PLACE Education & Research Centre developed from an initiative within York St John College and became a company limited by guarantee in March 2004 and a registered charity in December 2004. The main PLACE office is based at York St John College in York, with additional bases at the University of Bradford and the University of York. PLACE has two charitable objects as part of its mission: "To promote research into the people, landscape and cultural environment of Yorkshire and elsewhere and to disseminate the useful results for the benefit of the general public" and "To advance the education of the public in the people and the natural and cultural heritage of Yorkshire and elsewhere". The site includes basic information about the Centre, including its partner organisations, research and publications. [GAS, 7 Jul 2006].



ENTRY NUMBER: lan-140303-03
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United Kingdom
PRIMARY GATEWAY LISTING: Landscape » Research
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University of Newcastle upon Tyne - School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape (APL)

http://www.apl.ncl.ac.uk/



The Newcastle School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape (APL) brings together the previous Departments of Architecture and Town and Country Planning, and seeks "to build on its teaching and research excellence in developing an innovative, multidisciplinary approach to researching and teaching all aspects of architecture, planning, urban design, digital architecture, urban conservation and landscape architecture". Recently redesigned with a much warmer interface than previously, the site features up-to-date news from the School, together with information about courses, research and staff. [GAS, 7 Jul 2006].



ENTRY NUMBER: arc-231000-01
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United Kingdom
PRIMARY GATEWAY LISTING: Architecture » Education
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University of Texas at Austin - School of Architecture

http://wnt.utexas.edu/architecture/



This redesigned site offers information on academic programmes at the UT-Austin School of Architecture - as well as architecture, these include historic preservation, sustainable design, architectural history, urban design, community and regional planning, interior design and landscape architecture. Other sections provide information about staff, events, resources, and a useful research and publications section, featuring the online journal Planning Forum. The design of the site is reasonably attractive, though many of the deeper pages are inconsistent in their format; furthermore, the frequent use of images as internal links (with no text alternatives) is poor in terms of accessibility. [GAS, 13 Mar 2006].



ENTRY NUMBER: pla-020603-06
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States
PRIMARY GATEWAY LISTING: Planning » Education
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