Biophilia, while often seen as a fashionable concept in design and architecture, goes well beyond being just a fad; rather, it is a necessity driven by deep human and ecological needs. In an era of rapid urbanization and increasing lifestyle-related health problems, as well as climate change and declining …

Ons Lectoraat is een van de partners in het EmPowerED Consortium. EmPowerED staat voor Enabling Positive Energy Districts through citizen-centered socio-technical models for upscaling of the heat transition. Het gaat hierbij om: • De warmtetransitie (hoe gaan we duurzaam verwarmen) • Waarbij zowel sociale …

The visibility of sustainable energy measures is a channel of social influence, a means of conspicuous consumption, and affects the aesthetics of an environment. This study investigates how the visibility of sustainable household energy measures (i.e., installation of renewable energy and energy efficient …

Pregnancy and early parenthood mark a transformative period where women become caregivers and assume a new role with new responsibilities. While often portrayed positively, the transition to motherhood can be overwhelming. This is especially true for women living in adverse circumstances, presenting …

Rabobank organiseert in samenwerking met ENTRANCE een Masterclass over de laatste ontwikkelingen rondom batterijopslag voor overtollige energie. Batterijen zijn essentieel voor energieopslag. Tijdens deze Masterclass bespreken we de nieuwste ontwikkelingen en praktijkvoorbeelden van batterijopslag. We …

Nederlandse mkb-ondernemers betalen 30% meer voor hun energie dan Duitse en zelfs 70% meer dan hun Belgische collega’s, stelt Martien Visser. “Boodschappen bij de buren zijn veel goedkoper, ook vanwege verschillen in accijnzen en btw. Nederlanders weten daar wel raad mee. Recent sprak ik iemand uit Ermelo …

The domestic use of natural gas for heating is the prevalent option in the Netherlands. However, heat pumps will be mandatory in most Dutch households by 2026. Therefore, insights are needed in how citizens perceive this technology, by taking into account various societal, technological, economic, environmental, …

Climate change requires cities to adapt to heat, drought, and high-intensity rainfall to become resilient. In the Netherlands, more than 74% of population lives in urban areas. Many Dutch cities have intensified their efforts to become climate resilient and water-robust by 2050. One of the strategies …

The project ‘Rooted Together’ aims at creating a community for people in need of social and mental support. The project area is Goitside, a historic industrial neighborhood in Bradford, UK. It has become a derelict fringe area within the main city, without a social structure but still with some support …