ONLINE-S3 May 1, 2016 - Jun 30, 2018
This project aims to develop an e-policy platform augmented with a toolbox of applications and online services, which will assist national and regional authorities in the EU in elaborating or revising their smart specialisation agenda, in terms of po... Read More about ONLINE-S3.

Follow-on voucher 4-in-a-block Retrofit Project Sep 2, 2013 - Nov 30, 2015
The purpose of this follow-on project is to conduct in-situ post-occupancy energy analyses on refurbished four-in-a block dwellings that have been upgraded to high sustainability standards using: innovative techniques, products and local supply chain... Read More about Follow-on voucher 4-in-a-block Retrofit Project.

CIVITAS CAPITAL Sep 1, 2013 - Oct 31, 2016
The mission of CIVITAS CAPITAL is to contribute significantly to the goals of the EU's Transport White Paper by capitalising systematically on the results of CIVITAS and creating an effective "value chain" for urban mobility innovation. CAPITAL will... Read More about CIVITAS CAPITAL.

12 Closes Community Co-design Project, Phase 1 Sep 1, 2016 - Aug 31, 2022
12 Closes is a 4 year project partnership with Edinburgh World Heritage to re-invigorate and redesign a series of the Royal Mile's pedestrian closes. The projects will be developed through a process of community co-design. Phase 1 runs for 2 years an... Read More about 12 Closes Community Co-design Project, Phase 1.

COMPASS Nov 1, 2011 - Dec 1, 2013
COMPASS will investigate ICT solutions for improving passenger co-modality for long-distiance, rural and urban travel.

What Works in the Dev't of Sustainable Communities May 1, 2007 - Feb 28, 2010
Previous evidence-based reviews of neighbourhood renewal have suggested, ‘learning from what works’ provides the means to close the skills gap and raise the competencies of the core occupations responsible for the development of sustainable communiti... Read More about What Works in the Dev't of Sustainable Communities.

A Proctor Group - KTP Feb 6, 2012 - Dec 15, 2014
To develop high performance floor and wall insulation products based on novel nanotechnology Aerogel materials that enhance the thermal performance of hard to treat buildings.

An off-grid feasibility analysis Aug 1, 2013 - Jun 5, 2014
The feasibility study will provide building energy performance specifications and recommendations on suitable renewable technology designs for a portable accommodation unit in rural Perthshire. It will evaluate the potential benefits to the builders... Read More about An off-grid feasibility analysis.

Follow-on voucher Retrofoam Testing Case Study Sep 2, 2013 - May 31, 2015
The purpose of this follow-on project is to conduct a suite of research and development testing on an innovative insulation product, focused around a live project. The insulation product, Retrofoam, used
extensively in the US refurbishment market, w... Read More about Follow-on voucher Retrofoam Testing Case Study.

Sustainable Urban Regeneration (SURegen) Oct 1, 2007 - Jun 30, 2012
The overall aim of the SURegen consortium is to undertake research to develop a prototype Regeneration Simulator Workbench (RSW) that meets the decision-making challenges that Sustainable Urban Regeneration (SUR) poses, i.e., multiple stakeholder int... Read More about Sustainable Urban Regeneration (SURegen).

EXPGOV: City of Manchester (Case Study) Aug 1, 2010 - Jul 22, 2013
Researching and drafting of a case study on exploring emerging ICT-enabled governance models in EU Cities: City of Manchester

Tabuk University Research Apr 1, 2012 - Jul 31, 2014
The project is to investigate & model travel behaviour &  investigate attitudes for HH in Saudi Arabia (SA) taking. Although there have been a large number of research investigations in the area of travel behaviour, there is a huge lack of studies in... Read More about Tabuk University Research.

Information for Action on Climate Change Jul 1, 2017 - Jun 30, 2019
The challenge that climate change poses to humanity and the natural environment is critical and well documented. Faced with such an unprecedented challenge, three responses are needed: drastic cuts in greenhouse gas emissions (mitigation), action to... Read More about Information for Action on Climate Change.

Informational Database for Sustainable and Energy Efficient materials in sub-Saharan Africa Feb 1, 2018 - Jan 31, 2019
The population in Africa is growing rapidly, and thus the urbanization is accelerated. The need for detailed information on the performance of materials is a crucial part of the decision-making process for contemporary building design. However, such... Read More about Informational Database for Sustainable and Energy Efficient materials in sub-Saharan Africa.

Circular design of emergency sheltering for Africa: a holistic approach Jul 1, 2018 - Jul 31, 2019
Africa is the continent with the highest number of displaced people due to wars, humanitarian crises, resource scarcity, and extreme climate events. Emergency sheltering always sets out with the best intention of being a temporary solution but, in mo... Read More about Circular design of emergency sheltering for Africa: a holistic approach.

Research informed teaching of sustainable development in South Africa: The case of 'Local' Building Materials and their Environmental impacts Apr 1, 2019 - Jun 14, 2023
The study examines the properties and benefits of selected local materials (such as clay and recycled elements) and whether their use as construction materials enhances environmental protection. The rationale for this examination stems from the views... Read More about Research informed teaching of sustainable development in South Africa: The case of 'Local' Building Materials and their Environmental impacts.

Smart City Transitions in South East Scotland: Accelerating Digital Twin Technology Deployment in Urban Transformation Processes Mar 1, 2021 - Feb 28, 2025
Smart city development exposes the coevolutionary nature of technology and society, as well as the systemic character of innovation. Bringing new technologies into society is not sufficient to improve the sustainability of urban functions. For this g... Read More about Smart City Transitions in South East Scotland: Accelerating Digital Twin Technology Deployment in Urban Transformation Processes.

Mapping inequalities in smart places Apr 1, 2022 - Jul 31, 2023
The proposed collaboration aims to explore how digital and socio-economic inequalities are conceived and tackled in the implementation of smart places, addressing three research questions:
1. to what extent are local administrators aware and percept... Read More about Mapping inequalities in smart places.

Digital Transformation of the Building Standards System Aug 1, 2022 - Dec 31, 2023
This project will support the digital transformation of the building standards system in Scotland by supporting a strengthened compliance system and putting in place the tools to develop a digital golden thread. Other work is being taken forward ar... Read More about Digital Transformation of the Building Standards System.