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Built Environment

ACCESSIBUILT
Accessibuilt provides a discussion forum on the accessibility and barriers created in the built environment. The concepts of Inclusive and Universal Design applied to the buildings form a focus and the social model of disability is encouraged by the listowners for all discussions.

ARCH-HISTORY
Announcements of interest to architectural historians in further and higher education and heritage bodies: calls for papers; conferences; lectures; publications; courses; funds; vacancies; organisations.

ARCHIVING2012
This list co-ordinates the activities of those making, using, archiving and preserving digital objects created during the 2012 Olympiad

ARCLIB-MEMBERS
The arclib-members list is a closed list and is to be used for the discussion of topics of interest to members of arclib. It will enable members of the group to raise any concerns, ask any questions or seek help from other members.

ASCA
The list will provide a forum for the sharing of information between teachers of computing and digital design in schools of architecture in the UK.

BEEN
Built Environment E-Learning Network. For academics, researchers and technologists in the area of the e-learning in the built environment, including areas such as mobile learning, ubiquitous learning, ambient learning, future learning spaces, virtual learning environments, open learning environments, pedagogy, e-Assessment, e-skills, e-CPD, learning standards, etc.

BEL-NET
International Research Network for Law & Dispute Resolution in Property, Construction, Housing, Planning & the Environment. Associated with the International Journal of Law in the Built Environment, the international CIB Working Commission (W113) on Law and Dispute Resolution, and the annual COBRA research conference (see below).

BESTS
This list is intended as communication channel for students and scholars who share a research interest at the intersection of STS - Science and Technology Studies - and the Built Environment. It is meant to stimulate knowledge sharing between and among UK researchers and their peers abroad. #

BSA-URBAN-THEORY-AND-RESEARCH
This list is used by the BSA's Urban Theory and Research Study Group UTR. More info here:

CEBE-NEWS
This list is managed by the LTSN Centre for Education in the Built Environment (CEBE) and provides regular communications on Centre activities, events and publications as well important news and developments in built environment higher education.

CEBE-SUS
This list will enable discussion on the teaching of a wide breadth of sustainability issues within architectural education.

CEBESIG-DIVERSITY-ARCHITECTURE
This list is used by the Centre for Education in the Built Environment's (CEBE) Responding to Diversity in UK Architectural Education SIG to stimulate and facilitate discourse on the learning and teaching needs of a diverse architectural student population.

CITIESAFTERTRANSITION
The 'Cities after Transition' CAT list brings together researchers working on any aspect of transitional cities, but is particularly focused on cities in the socialist Communist and post-socialist worlds. List members work on urbanisation and sub-urbanisation, urban processes and planning, urban cultures and so on within the context of post-socialist transition. The CAT network hosts international conferences.

COMMUNITY-OWNERSHIP-FORUM
The list provides a forum for discussion and debate between academics studying forms of community asset and land ownership. This is a growing area of public policy and the list is aimed at academics engaged with community ownership and control of public services, housing, community facilities and cooperatives.

COMPLEXITY-PLANNING
This list supports communication between scholars exploring the complex nature of cities and the complex nature of urban planning. It is linked to the Association of European Schools of Planning (AESOP) thematic group on complexity.

CONSTRUCT-IT
This list is for researchers, academics and those who are interested in IT applications for the construction process. It provides a forum for the exchange of information on current research and initiatives for promoting the use of IT in the construction industry.

CREATIVE-REGIONS
The network covers trends and issues around the development of the creative and cultural industries at the regional level. It is focused on the UK but explores also initiatives at the European and International level. It aims to foster a multi-disciplinary debate among researchers, practitioners and policy makers in the field. <HTML> <HTML> The network covers trends and issues around the development of the creative and cultural industries at the regional level. It is focused on the UK but explores also initiatives at the European and International level. It aims to foster a multi-disciplinary debate among researchers, practitioners and policy makers in the field. The research network also runs a website with news, event and working paper. Visit <a S+="http://www.creative-regions.org.uk"> Creative Regions Website </a> </HTML> </HTML>

CREATIVEPEDAGOGIES-ADM
For all academic and technical staff interested in developing and researching innovative and creative learning and teaching experiences in art/design/media HE/FE education - (Wales-based but not exclusive!)

DEPTHMAP
This list is for discussions of issues to do with the UCL Depthmap software developed by UCL. This software is now in use by over 1500 researchers, students and academics in over 70 countries. Topics include the trivial (how to use certain features) to questions about the direction of future developments, and the active involvement of other institutions.

DESIGN-SPACES-WITH-CHILDREN
This list provides an inter-disciplinary, international forum for academics and practitioners to explore the design of spaces used by children and young people. It also constitutes a space where technqiues for encouraging children's participation in design can be discussed.

DIGITAL-LIFESTYLES-SIG
Mailing list for the Digital Lifestyles Centre Special Interest Group

DISASTER-RESILIENCE
- The Disaster Resilience list aims to develop knowledge and understanding of the complex term, resilience; and to identify the key dimensions of resilience across a range of disciplines and domains. - The creation of this list is linked to the FP7 project, emBRACE: Building Resilience Amongst Communities in Europe www.embrace-eu.org - emBRACE is jointly co-ordinated by Prof Debby Sapir (Universite Catholique De Louvain) and Dr Maureen Fordham (Northumbria University) - This DISASTER-RESILIENCE discussion list was launched on 13 October 2011, International Day for Disaster Reduction http://www.unisdr.org/2011/iddr/. The List is managed by Maureen Fordham, John Twigg and Hugh Deeming - The emBRACE project has received funding from the European Community‘s Seventh Framework Programme FP7/2007-2013 under grant agreement n° 283201. The European Community is not liable for any use that may be made of the information shared on this list.

ECOCAMPUS
A maillist that will disseminate ideas and best practice amongst UK HE organisations on environmental management and sustainability, based on the forthcoming ecocampus Environmental Management System.

EMFEESTNETWORK
This group is for use by those estates managers who work for an FE college in the East Midlands area. Sublist of FEESTATESNETWORK

ENERGY-VULNERABILITY-NET
An international network of researchers, practitioners and policy makers concerned with access to energy, fuel poverty, vulnerability and social justice in energy matters.

ENVIRONMENTAL-INEQUALITIES
This list is used by all of those involved in the NERC/ESRC Environmental Inequalities Seminar Series 2006/2007. The list is used to circulate details of past and future seminars, seminar reports and other information relating to the series.

ENVPSY
The EnvPsy mailing list is for all those interested in environment-behaviour relations. It is the listserv of IAPS. The list will be of interests to psychologists, geographers, planners, architects, sociologists and all other disciplines which have an interest in people-environment transactions.

ESTATE-MANAGEMENT
The estate management list covers urban land and buildings their development, use, management and valuation/appraisal; it is of primary interest to academics and researchers in Land Economy, Estate Management and related fields.

FEESTATESNETWORK
A network to provide support to all FE managers with responsibilities for estates, facilities , asset and property management. This is a super-list.

FUTUREWORKSPACES
Future Workspace Project Mail Group.

FWS_WP2
Workpackage 2 activities of the Futureworkspaces project. Sublist of futureworkspaces

FWS_WP4
Workpackage 4 activities of the Futureworkspaces project.

GBER
To discuss the emerging issues of urban built-environment involving architecture, town planning, urban design and sustainable environment.

GEOCRIMEDATA
Discussion list for users and developers of the JISC-funded GeoCrimeData project.

GEOLSOCENGGROUP
Information and discussion list for the Engineering Group of the Geological Society and other interested engineering geologists

GLFEESTNETWORK
This group is for use by those estates managers who work for an FE college in the Greater London area. Sublist of FEESTATESNETWORK

HERITAGE
HERITAGE is a discussion list for academic and industry researchers investigating all aspects of heritage, tourism, museum and cultural management. This list is a forum for sharing experiences and exchanging information.

IAPSSUSTAINABILITY
The list supports the IAPS Sustainability network and aims to bring together social science researchers with an interest in environmental sustainability issues.

IAQ-MUSEUM
For those researching the properties of indoor air quality, climate and the implications of this on objects, works of art, and archival records.

ICGG
This list is for communication and discussion between members of the International Critical Geography Group (ICGG) and for the disemmination of information about the International Conferences of Critical Geography and related activities. Membership of the ICGG is obtained by subscribing to this list. By subscribing to this list you are confirming that you wish to join the ICGG and that you support its Statement of Purpose, which can be found here: http://internationalcriticalgeography.org/statement-of-purpose/.

INCLUSIVE-DESIGN
This list is for those interested in the process of inclusive design and its application across all design disciplines

KT-EQUAL-ALL-MEMBERS
The KT-EQUAL programme has been established to take forward into implementation the combined achievements of EQUAL and SPARC to influence decisions in design, planning and policy in all areas relating to the ageing population in the early 21st century. With the increasing proportion of older people in the population, there is growing urgency for evidence and knowledge to inform decisions and solutions to enable older #people, for example, to maintain their independence, to continue to be active in the workplace for as long as they choose and to benefit from emerging technologies. Meeting these and other challenges will be the focus of the proposed KT EQUAL consortium which brings together experts in engineering, construction, architecture, participatory and inclusive design, rehabilitation, psychology, change management and public engagement to work collaboratively with each other and with older people to promote knowledge transfer in innovative and effective ways.

MRCGREENOFFICERSFORUM
This list is to be used by MRC Green Officers to pass on tips and promote good environmental practices

NERN-SPARKS
Mailing list for early career researchers postgrads, postdocs etc working on energy systems, parallel to National Energy Research Network. Will include notices of relevant events arranged by UKERC and peer support discussions.

NERRF
A list providing the opportunity to make announcements and exchange information related to the study of the archaeology and historic environment of the North-East.

NFEESTNETWORK
Northern FE estates managers network This is a Sub-list of FEESTATESNETWORK

NON-PLACE
This is the mailing list for members of the the AHRB/EPSRC funded network 'Orienting the Future: design Strategies for Non-Place'.

NWFEESTNETWORK
A sub list of FEESTATESNETWORK

OASIS-USERS
This list is used to make announcements to, and foster discussion between, users of the OASIS form. The OASIS project provides an online index to the mass of archaeological grey literature that has been produced as a result of the advent of large-scale developer funded fieldwork.

PARTYWALLS
For the discussion of all matters relating to the law and practice of boundaries and party walls. This includes the application of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, the resolution of boundary disputes, the determination of rights to light issues and all other negotiations between neighbouring owners in construction and other situations.

PROFDOC
The online forum for professional doctorate supervisors, tutors, programme leaders and university managers. Postings may address any aspect of the philosophy, design, development, delivery and marketing of professional doctorate programmes in any discipline.

PROPERTYRIGHTS-PLANNING
This list brings together researchers interested in property rights, planning and the evolution of cities at the boundary of planned and market order.

RGS-PERG
This list is the principal hub for the dissemination of e-information to the RGS Planning & Environment Research Group membership

SALFORD-DEMENTIA-DESIGN
The purpose of the list is to facilitate the group working of staff at the University of Salford with an interest in built environment design and dementia.

SPACESYNTAX
Space syntax is a set of techniques for the analysis of spatial configurations of all kinds, especially where it seems to be a significant aspect of human affairs, as in buildings & cities. Conceived at UCL in the 70s, it is now used around the world in many research fields and applications.

SSQRG
This list exists to help facilitate communication between geographers involved in the Sexualities, Space and Queer Research Group of RGS/IBG

STADTKOLLOQUIUM
This list is used by postgraduate students and early career researchers in the field of interdisciplinary urban research to make announcements and disseminate information on upcoming conferences, seminars, CFPs, and other events, publications, and projects specifically relevant to postgraduate students. The list also provides a forum for discussions related to the study of cities. It is linked to Stadtkolloquium, an annual interdisciplinary postgraduate workshop based at the UCL Urban Laboratory, but open to anyone interested in urban related questions.

STEEV
The Spatio-Temporal Energy Efficiency Visualisations (STEEV) project is led by EDINA at the University of Edinburgh in partnership with the Welsh School of Architecture, Cardiff University and is funded as part of the JISC Information Environment Programme 2009-11 Geospatial strand. The mailing list will be used by project team members to share and communicate project issues and ideas.

SUSCIT
This list is used by the Citizen Science for Sustainability (SuScit)network to disseminate information, for example details of events, new publications and policy developments, among its members.

SWARF
A list to discuss the development of an archaeological research agenda for the South West of England Web Site www.somerset.gov.uk/swarf

SWITCH
Increasing global change pressures, escalating costs and other risks inherent to conventional urban water management are causing cities to face ever increasing difficulties in efficiently managing scarcer and less reliable water resources. As well, satisfying water uses/services and waste water disposal without creating environmental, social or economic damage is an ever more difficult challenge.

TANGIBLE-INTERACTION
This list distributes news and announcements related to Tangible Interaction. It supports interdisciplinary and international collaboration and discussion in this area of research and teaching.

THERMOGEOLOGY
Discussion forum for ongoing thermogeology research

TOTAL-QUALITY-CONSTRUCTION
A FORUM for the exchange of ideas and information by researchers and practitioners involved in the pursuit of excellence in the construction sector. Sublist of total-quality-all

TRANSITION-TOWNS
The long term viability and citizen quality of life will depend on how we respond to peak oil and climate change.

UKHRG
The list's purpose is to encourage sharing of preliminary research information / announcements between academic and practitioner communities involved in socio-economic and policy research in the heritage sector (focusing on the historic and natural environment). A further aim of the list is to support and share knowledge creation in line with the common policy research framework developed by UKHRG (launched in October 2005). UKHRG meetings are co-ordinated by the Heritage Lottery Fund, and include representatives of the major heritage agencies in the UK. The e-resources and wider circulation JISCmail list for UKHRG are co-ordinated by Dr Ian Baxter, based at the University of Cambridge's Institute of Continuing Education. An archive version of the UKHRG website (files to 2010) can be found at: http://www.gcu.ac.uk/ukhrg

URB-GEOG-FORUM
This list provides for dialogue on various debates and concerns related to the study of cities and urban geography, and a channel for the dissemination of related information on upcoming conferences, seminars, CFPs, and other events. Maintenance of the list is coordinated by the Urban Geography Research Group (UGRG) of the Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers), and participation is open to members of the UGRG and anyone else interested in research on cities.

URBAN-PLACE-NAMES
The Urban Place Names list brings together those interested in the critical study of place names and naming practices in urban areas. It is intended to be interdisciplinary in focus and includes perspectives from Cultural Politics, Geography, Linguistics, Sociology and Urban Planning (among others).

URBANDESIGN
A forum for the exchange of knowledge and advice and discussion of all issues relating to Urban Design

URBANFUTURES
Urban Futures aims to establish and test, with respect to sustainability, alternative urban futures in the context of urban regeneration.

URBANISATION
Related to DFID Urbanisation newsletter, this list aims to inform members about current developments in the sector and to focus on and discuss work supported by DFID country programmes and research activities.

VIVACITY2020
This list is used to disseminate information to VivaCity2020's researchers and principal investigators.

WATER-RECYCLING-UK
A list for discussing urban water recycling in the UK. Issues range from risk assessment, technologies, environmental impact, costs, integration with building infrastructure and public perception. One of the aims is to develop guidelines for technology selection.

WMFEESTNETWORK
This group is for use by those estates managers who work for an FE college in the the West Midlands area. Sublist of FEESTATESNETWORK

YHFEESTNETWORK
This group is for use by those estates managers who work for an FE college in the Yorkshire and Humberside area. Sublist of FEESTATESNETWORK

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