This paper introduces the Internet-of-Things (IoT) and describes its evolution from a concept proposed by Kevin Ashton in 1999 through its public emergence in 2005 in a United Nations ITU report entitled “The Internet of Things”, to the present day where IoT devices are available as off-the-shelf products …

Understanding graphs representing dynamic events is a challenge for many students at all levels. And technological tools can provide support in overcoming some of these difficulties. In our research we developed a digital tool that enables students to create, modify and improve graphs from dynamic events …

A lot of trends and developments are happening within facility management (FM). From using cleaning and caring robots till changing the workplace to a wellness destination (Sodexo, 2017; CBRE, 2017). Another trend involves around buildings, which are becoming more intelligent than their users (ISS, …

This paper investigates the relationship between self-build housing and the wider planning and housing regime. Although there is growing policy and academic attention to self-build housing, there is a lack of understanding of the institutional and regulatory conditions shaping the prospects of such housing …

The subject of this thesis is Internet of Things in the agricultural environment. This subject has been chosen due to the possibilities and advantages it can offer. Internet of Things in agriculture is relevant because farmers are looking for methods in order to improve their business. A lot is already …

Developers of charging infrastructure, be it public or private parties, are highly dependent on accurate utilization data in order to make informed decisions where and when to expand charging points. The Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, in close cooperation with the municipalities of Amsterdam, …

The temporal dimension of acceptance is under-researched in technology acceptance research. Yet, people’s perceptions on technology use may change over time when gaining user experiences. Our 6-month home study deploying an interactive robot provides insight into the long-term use of use interactive …

Kega is een digital retail bureau waarbij marketing en IT wordt gecombineerd om het werk van retailers, winkelmedewerkers en shoppers te vergemakkelijken en te verrijken. Het klantenbestand van Kega bestaat uit (inter)nationale retailers en retail brands uit verschillende branches, waaronder de fashionbranche. …

Characteristics of Next-generation E-commerce Urban WarehousesThe aim of this study is to identify the characteristics of next-generation urban warehousesrelated to the e-commerce supply chain. Logistic activities related to the delivery of onlineorders increasingly affect viability in urban environments …

xecutive summaryTransformation could be defined as a major change of a vacant building itself and the function of the building (Remoy, 2014). Transformation is a solution to decrease the amount of vacancy in the office market. The demand for the amount of M² office space is grown with 2,1% in relative …