This thesis investigates the structural feasibility of a vertical extension on an existing former industrial building located in Eltville am Rhein, Germany. The case study focuses on a former cocoa factory constructed in the 1960s, which was later partially converted into residential use. Due to the …

Vibration Measurements of Timber Floors in Heritage Buildings and Serviceability Requirements

In dit artikel wordt onderzocht hoe regeneratief toerisme kan fungeren als een Non-Timber Forest Product (NTFP) en een duurzaam alternatief kan bieden voor schadelijke economische activiteiten zoals illegale houtkap en goudwinning in Suriname. Regeneratief toerisme gaat verder dan traditioneel duurzaam …

In het Surinaamse regenwoud ligt een groot potentieel voor duurzame waardecreatie via non-timber forest products (NTFP’s) – bosproducten zoals vruchten, kruiden, oliën en zelfs toeristische diensten. Studenten van Hogeschool Inholland onderzochten samen met Surinaamse partners hoe deze producten bijdragen …

This thesis investigates the restoration and structural reinforcement of a historically protected 19th-century residential building on the island of Hydra, Greece. Undertaken within the strict constraints of Greek heritage law (ΦΕΚ 594Δ/1978), the project aims to enhance structural safety and environmental …

Timber construction is rapidly advancing in structural engineering due to its benefits, such as light weight, ease of prefabrication, and contribution to societal goals. With an increase in building height, however, knowledge garnered by coupling advance modelling and experimental testing will enable …

BranchOut explores how tree forks—usually treated as waste—can become valuable construction elements by leveraging their strong, continuous wood grain. Because their irregular shapes don’t fit standard building and CNC processes, the project developed new methods for harvesting, drying, and preparing …

Research on the structural response of large, multi-story timber buildings under horizontal loading conditions, such as wind and earthquakes, remains limited in the current literature. In particular, there is a need for improved understanding of the nonlinear behavior of these structures and how energy …

Een presentatie over projecten waar ik in betrokken ben als: Trust in Timber en mijn PhD-onderzoek.

The construction of timber structures offers a significant advantage in reducing the carbon footpnnt associated with building activities. However, to fully realize this benefit, it is essential to enable the construction of large and tall timber buildings. Achieving this goal presents certain engineering …