The construction and demolition is a resource intensive sector, with Construction and Demolition Wastes (CDWs) considered as the largest waste streams accounting for 374 million tonnes in Europe. Although the 70% target for material recovery of CDWs set in the European Union Waste Directive Framework …

Since the early 2000s, global population ageing has significantly reshaped how urban design and planning address the human experience of city life. In this evolving context, age-friendly urban design has emerged as a transdisciplinary field aimed at configuring spatial systems that sustain autonomy, …

Presentatie van verschillende studenten en studentgroepen die binnen de Innovatiewerkplaats Klimaatadaptatie aan verschillende vraagstukken hebben gewerkt.

Abstract Driven by the European Green Deal, the road-freight sector is hybridizing its fleet. However, at present, trailing units do not possess any form of powertrain, a missed opportunity. By introducing electrically driven axles, these units may reduce fuel consumption and emissions substantially. …

To achieve the climate goals by 2030, Germany has introduced measures such as the expanding of renewable energy infrastructure and implementing policies that promote electric vehicles. These measures are intended to reduce the environmental footprint of the energy and mobility sectors. Light electrical …

In de openbare ruimte is een breed palet aan partijen actief, met verschillende communicatiestijlen en ‘talen’. Een werkvorm die voor ieder begrijpelijk is en partijen verenigt is dan extra wenselijk. Is een serious game misschien zo’n werkvorm?

Construction and Demolition Waste (CDW) is the main driver of resource consumption and waste generation in Europe. Although most European countries achieved 70% recovery rate of CDW, the majority is used for backfilling. Therefore, opportunities for Circular Economy (CE) practices in CDW management are …

Effectiveness of nature-based solutions for urban climate adaptation- A reality check (NL)

Openbare pleinen hebben een enorme impact op de levenskwaliteit van stadsbewoners, vooral in kwetsbare wijken. Ze kunnen lichaamsbeweging, gemeenschapsinteracties, spel en klimaatadaptatie vergemakkelijken, die allemaal de gezondheid van de lokale bevolking beïnvloeden. Er zijn echter vaak veel vragen …

Across Dutch municipalities, unusual collaborative initiatives emerge that aim to stimulate the creation of value from municipal waste resources. Circular economy literature proposes that experimentation competences are important for developing initiatives towards circular business models and a wide …