Archives: Events
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Soundbites and Director’s Seminars: Citizen Designer – problems and opportunities with Sarah Wigglesworth
Date: 14 November 2024More info This talk will cover the relationship between the architect and society, exploring the manner in which the architectural profession, and development in general, has managed its engagement with non-expert citizens in helping shape the built environment. It will cover socio-cultural issues such as how we reach representatives across all communities,…
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Modulex Group webinar: Project planning for global brand rollout
Date: 25 November 2024More info Dive into the complexities of planning and executing global brand rollouts. From brand asset audits to coordinating diverse teams across different time zones to navigating cultural and geographic nuances, this session, with Philippa Brown and Erik Sørensen Ruiz, equips you with the skills and strategies needed to navigate the multi-dimensional…
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A digital and flourishing built environment
Date: 13 November 2024More info Join us to hear from Professor Dave Philp and Neil Thompson who will talk us through the challenges and opportunities of a digital Built Environment, including: What is the Built Environment? Why is it different to Construction? The role of Digital Twinning and the application of Data, Technology and Change…
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Glass-House Chats: Should we build less and reuse more?
Date: 14 November 2024More info Reusing and repurposing existing assets and materials within placemaking can significantly contribute to a more sustainable future. So why aren’t we doing it more? We know that the development and construction industries are key drivers of the UK economy, so is there potential to create a whole new, greener economy…
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Glass-House Chats: Can young people be placemakers?
Date: 12 December 2024More info Young people are often overlooked when it comes to placemaking, often labelled as hard to reach or stereotyped as the perpetrators of anti-social behaviour in our towns and cities. But young people know a thing or two about how places tick. What if we empowered them to be active placemakers? How might…
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Reinvigorating the suburbs: Championing diversity, density and more dynamic lifestyles
Date: 21 November 2024More info Join Dan Ringelstein Director of Master Planning & Urban Design at Arup’s Cities, in our second instalment of the Bartlett School Public Lecture Series. The post-pandemic world is undergoing unprecedented change in urban life and social interaction. Multiple questions are arising regarding the future of cities and the relationships of the people…
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Dezeen Awards 2024 party
Date: 26 November 2024 Join us and our Dezeen Awards judges to find out this year’s winners. This special occasion is the perfect opportunity to celebrate with fellow nominees and VIPs, connect with others from around the world and reward your team for their hard work. [Tickets are costed. Buy now to attend.]
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Festival of Social Science 2024: How can digital transport services be more inclusive?
Start date: 1 November 2024End date: 2 November 2024More info Increasingly, people are using travel apps through their mobile phones to book, pay for and manage transport, from catching a train to ordering an Über. This system, called Mobility as a Service, can dramatically reduce the environmental impact of transport, making it more accessible for…
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LSE: A safer future for cycling in London
Date: 31 October 2024More info Cycling and other forms of active travel have significant benefits for wellbeing, local economies, air pollution and the environment. Indeed, a substantial increase in active travel is needed to achieve London’s 2030 target for net zero carbon emissions. Yet, while London’s roads are increasingly popular and safe, more must be…
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Right to the streets: Creating inclusive public spaces
Date: 23 October 2024More info You are invited to an in person seminar, workshop and networking event hosted at WSP Manchester, in collaboration with GM Moving. The event will focus on a workshop facilitated by GM Moving to introduce participants to their Right to the Streets initiative and research. The Right to the Streets initiative…