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Architecture and Area Development

Architecture and area development is an interplay between people, surroundings, and technology. We aim to create robust, inclusive, and sustainable buildings and areas of good quality.

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We conduct R&D and research-based specialist consulting, and our expertise in architecture and area development includes:

  • Quality in our built environments - sustainable land use and functional infrastructure, use quality and experience qualities
  • Universal design - usability and accessibility
  • Energy use - behavior, implementation, and technical solutions
  • Local renewable energy production and energy transport

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Projects

HeriTACE

HeriTACE

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A transdisciplinary project addressing the deep energy renovation of heritage buildings.

Inclusive City

Inclusive City

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Rethinking placemaking and the 15-minute concept through the lens of social inclusion, diversity and the Sustainable Development Goals

ARV

ARV

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A Living Lab approach towards Community Engagement

COASTAL

COASTAL

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COASTAL project seeks to mitigate the negative effects of harmful algal blooms (HABs) by developing novel miniaturized sensing screening tools for rapid and sensitive detection of Paralytic Shellfish Toxins (PSTs). Successful implementation of the...

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‘Blue-green’ roofs can prevent stormwater run-off

‘Blue-green’ roofs can prevent stormwater run-off

Urban growth, densification and climate change are putting increasing pressure on our water drainage systems. We now need better systems to manage the increasing number of uncontrolled stormwater events.