Poster session on the Science Day of the Erasmus Energy Forum 2016. Subject of conference: Redefining the energy landscape: digital innovation as key enabler for the energy transition Date: 18 and 19 May, 2016. Location: Erasmus University, Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

The transformation from the current energy system to a decentralized renewable energy system requires the transformation of communities into energy neutral or even energy producing communities. Increasingly, citizens become 'prosumers' and pool their resources to start a local energy initiative. In this …

EnTranCe: Centre of Expertise Energy - "If we want things to stay as they are, things will have to change."Een korte introductie op het Centre of Expertise Energy voor de International Seminar Roundtable, Incheon University Korea, open innovatie en betrokkenheid van studenten in een learning community …

Een korte introductie op het Centre of Expertise Energy voor de Finse TAMK universiteit, open innovatie en betrokkenheid van studenten in een learning community zijn hier van belang.

Near Kidepo Valley National Park (NP) there is much deforestation happening. Almost all the people depend on wood, for most, it is the only source of energy, building material and income. Also, the population size is increasing, and every year previously forested land is converted into agricultural fields. …

Significant factors in the succes or failure of energy transition arise from the spatial potential of places and their communities. Scenario planning appears to be an appropriate design instrument to enable architects to unveil, conceptualise, imagine, test and communicate this potential to stakeholders. …

Kenniscentrum NoorderRuimte doet praktijkgericht onderzoek naar de gebouwde omgeving in Noord- Nederland. Daarbij richten wij ons op de thema’s aardbevingen, krimp, duurzaamheid en gezondheid en welzijn. Onze aanpak is integraal. Onze lectoren, docent-onderzoekers en studenten verbinden de vakgebieden …

To contribute positively to systemic transitions within local communities, architects need to be critical, reflective, far-sighted communicators. This paper presents educational practices developing adaptive, systemic and co-creative approaches within the training of architectural Masters students. It …

There are a plethora of drivers of change in energy systems until 2015. The role of social and political actors is likely to be more noticeable. In Europe, locally, high-impact ideas like green consumerism and limited acceptance of energy systems that result in trade-offs will be important. Nationally, …

Both connectivity and accessibility are important for regional development. Places and communities need to be connected in order to be part of the wider economy, and people need to have access to places, other communities and labour markets to fully participate in society. In contemporary society, not …