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What’s happening this week?

In Week 3 of ‘Placemaking and Public Space Design: Unlocking Design Potential’, we will focus on understanding the effects of ‘sun’ on public space. We will start by looking at …

The basic principles of computer modelling

Dr David Chapman discusses the basic principles of computer modelling, focusing on: Weather simulations Sun and wind Weather conditions Different points in the day or year

What’s happening this week?

In Week 2 of ‘Placemaking and Public Space Design: Unlocking Design Potential’, we will focus on understanding the effects of ‘wind’ on public space. We will start by looking at …

Summer and winter solstice

When preparing sun analysis in climatic models, the summer and winter solstice are often used in simulations. The reason is that these are the days in the year, which have …

End of course reflection

What have you found interesting in the course? Did anything surprise you? What can you take forward with you? Please share your comments below. Only share things you are happy …

How to develop climatic analysis

Working with the local context and climate is a fundamental part of creating successful buildings and places. Traditionally, local knowledge of the climate and landscape was used to decide where …

End of week reflection

What have you found interesting in the course this week? Did anything surprise you? What can you take forward with you? Please share your comments below. Only share things you …

Want to learn more?

Congratulations! You have now completed ‘Placemaking and Public Space Design: Unlocking Design Potential’. We hope the course have been fun and rewarding and that you have gained new perspectives about …

End of week reflection

What have you found interesting in the course this week? Did anything surprise you? What can you take forward with you? Please share your comments below. Only share things you …