Dr. John Kamara

John Kamara is currently Reader in Architectural Management at Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. Research themes and scholarly interests are in: 1. Architectural Informatics and Management with respect to the capture, processing and representation of client requirements for building projects; the application of information and communication technologies (ICTs) and the development and adaptation of techniques and processes (e.g. concurrent engineering in construction, knowledge/information management) to facilitate collaboration and integration in the creation and management of buildings over their lifecycle. 2. Change Futures in Buildings, Adaptable/Resilient Buildings, and Sustainable Construction in relation to how buildings change over time and the interrelated factors (e.g. social, economic and environmental) that trigger these changes; how these triggers change over time and what kinds of responses (design or otherwise) that are required to ensure and enhance the resilience and adaptability of the buildings of the future; the processes and outcomes for a sustainable built environment