Author Archives: Alison Kidd
Just started a mini natural regeneration experiment
I’ve written up here the motivation and why it interests me as an experimental psychologist. Watch this space if you are going to be around for the next 50 years or so!
Idea Fund Award – geometric expandable structures
We are delighted to announce an ‘I’ve got an Idea’ Fund award to Isle of Arran resident, Alistair Reid for his idea of geometry inspired, expandable structures for temporary packable accommodation. Alistair has been experimenting with different geometric structures which … Continue reading
Early Hate Mail
Whilst working in y Gaer (Brecon Museum) recently, one of my colleagues encountered this startling exhibit of early hate mail. As the UK Government seeks to introduce the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill to limit disruptive protest, I found … Continue reading
Domestic Heat Trial in Rural Wales
I have just completed a report on a small domestic heating trial (12 households) which we ran here in rural Wales during January and February. Our aim was to explore a way that households could reduce the energy consumption of … Continue reading
What do portraits say?
Great project with Larks and Ravens working with Brecon Beacons College students creating alternative stories and portraits in response to the historical figures which dominate the Victorian Courtroom at y Gaer Museum in Brecon. Exhibition open to the public from … Continue reading
Not all experiments work….
10 years ago today – experimenting with a different form of lightweight local travel. Decided, on encountering the first hill that it needed battery assist and a better weighted front wheel or it alarmingly came off the ground on any … Continue reading
Latest ‘I’ve got an Idea’ Fund Award – Pigfoot Theatre
We are delighted to announce our first award of 2022 to the Pigfoot Theatre team for their energy-harvesting dancefloor project which will convert performers’ live footsteps into electricity to power their shows’ lighting. Pigfoot Theatre is a carbon-neutral theatre company, … Continue reading
Domestic Heat Trial starts in rural Wales
In partnership with Talybont on Usk Energy, I am running a small trial here in rural Wales to explore a different way of thinking about domestic heat energy and thermal comfort. The trial switches focus from heating entire spaces to … Continue reading
Update on ‘Idea Fund’ project – Dawn Chorus
Great to hear this week from Nic & Swen that, having overcome a whole raft of technical (and other issues), they have finally got their website up and running offering us a ‘dawn chorus of the day’ recorded every single … Continue reading
Update on ‘Idea Fund’ Project : Sound Gadgets
Delighted to receive an update from ‘I’ve got an Idea Fund’ award winner Lee Holder’s ‘Sound Gadgets’ project. Lee is experimenting with a combination of 3D printing and motion, touch, light and distance sensors to prototype customised interfaces for young … Continue reading
The Prospectory 