Assistant Professor at Nottingham University, Dr Florian Wiedman will introduce the main mission and vision of the East Midlands Housing group, which will function as a platform for sharing and discussing new housing approaches to form more active neighbourhoods etc. He will also share some of his recent research in the area.
Dr Wiedmann is specialised in investigating urbanism and housing from an international and interdisciplinary perspective who has been working in research, consulting, and teaching since 2006. His research frameworks and methodologies follow an integrated approach and are rooted in space production theories set in juxtaposition to a contemporary understanding of sustainable urbanism. His involvement in interdisciplinary research projects and courses at eight universities in Germany, the UK, and the Middle East made it possible for him to gain in-depth experience in investigating the complex relationship between people and places on an international scale.
The main focus of his research can be found in exploring integrated ways to investigate current urban morphologies (e. g. housing typologies) and their transformations as the result of newly emerging spatial practices, via methods such as Space Syntax, mapping surveys, and strategic observations or interviews (e. g. focus groups).
Laura Alvarez, Senior Principal Urban Design and Conservation Officer at Nottingham City Council, will present her city council approach to the same matter and which policies and action might be needed.
We will also hear from a local RIBA member about their housing projects and their engagement with this relaunched professional development and networking group.
This panel will then be followed with an open workshop to explore the ideas of the rest of the attendees, and a chance to explore the exciting PARM technology available only at City As Lab. This event does have a small capacity, so please register your interest early.
Light refreshments will be provided.
