The working arrangements of millions of us around the world changed dramatically after COVID-19 lockdowns went into effect globally in March of 2020. Suddenly, working from home (WFH), which was…Read More >
built environment
Getting to the bottom of net zero carbon
Here we reflect on the fourth in our series of all-staff talks in which Professor Bill Collins (Meteorology) reflects on what was achieved at COP26. Then Professor Tim Dixon (Construction…Read More >
Future housing and population change in Reading
Reading 2050 Public Lecture Simon Macklen and Debbie Mayes, Barton Willmore What impact will population change and other factors have on housing in Reading by 2050? Population change is a…Read More >
Reading 2050 lecture by John Worthington, MBE: A personal perspective – the role of Reading in a dynamic knowledge economy 1980-2050
John Worthington MBE is a prominent architecture academic and co-founder of architecture and space planning consultancy DEGW. His Reading 2050 public lecture will give his personal perspective and hopes for…Read More >
Superblocks: Barcelona’s car-free zones could extend lives and boost mental health
Could car-free pockets of streets opened up to cyclists and pedestrians offer a solution to the urban problems of pollution and poor mental and physical health? In a recent post…Read More >
Why don’t local people have a greater say in their neighbourhoods?
Professor Gavin Parker’s research has been exploring the issues involved in neighbourhood planning since the policy was introduced by the government in 2011. In a new post for The Conversation,…Read More >
Public lecture: Britain’s Housing Crisis: Designing future homes and cities
Britain’s housing system is broken. Sky-high house prices mean buying a home is just a dream for many people, yet it is still considered an essential pursuit. Tenants are pushed…Read More >
Reading 2050: a vision for future urban living
What will Reading look like in 30 years‘ time? How can we ensure there will be jobs, living spaces and facilities that we can enjoy in a sustainable way? The…Read More >
PER[form] 1:1 Built structure unveiling event
The school of Architecture welcomes you to the unveiling of their PER[form]ANCE space, designed and built by second year architecture students, in collaboration with the School of Arts and Communication…Read More >
Real Estate and Planning lunchtime seminar: Safe Collateral, Arm’s-Length Credit: Evidence from the Commercial Real Estate Market
Dr Joseph Nichols Principal Economist, Federal Reserve There are two main creditors in commercial real estate: arm’s-length investors and banks. We model commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) as the less informed…Read More >
