Cities are confronted with more frequent heatwaves of increasing intensity discouraging people from using urban open spaces that are part of their daily lives. Climate proofing cities is an incremental process that should begin where it is needed using the most cost-efficient solutions to mitigate heat …

Sustainability has become an important blueprint to achieve a better future for all, and as part of this process, nations are called to accelerate an energy transition towards clean energy solutions. However, an often-neglected pillar is educating individuals on the benefits and challenges of energy …

Valuation of heritage buildings is usually performed by architectural-historical experts, who use a typology of heritage values based on conservation philosophy. Increasingly, social and spirituality values are included in heritage assessment frameworks. What happens to valuation systems when external …

This research provides a solid overview of solutions that can be applied to any medium-sized town in The Netherlands in order to reduce shop vacancy. Additionally, main causes of shop vacancy and mediating factors influencing the improvement process have become clear. The methodology used is a case study, …

Zoetermeer is een prachtige stad die barst van de kwaliteiten. Zo kan je er als kind heerlijk opgroeien vanwege de vele autoluwe bloemkoolwijken, ligt het Groene Hart om de hoek én kun je de gehele randstad in drie kwartier met de auto bereiken. Er stevenen echter een aantal maatschappelijke en ruimtelijke …

CONCORDIA - the greatest level of craftsmanshipThe transformation of a former textile factory into a University of Craft with the ambition for a improvement strategy of a small Polish town, Bolesławiec. INTRODUCTION We are citizens of the world, we travel long distances and seek new advantures. But …

This research has set out to find the best suitable physical measures to increase heat resistance in the city center of Breda, the Netherlands. Through the use of interviews, literature search and field research, the most vulnerable locations in the research area have been identified. Following from …

Hogeschool Windesheim is een brede hogeschool van grote regionale betekenis en heeft kwaliteit hoog in het vaandel. Honours en excellentie is sinds 2011 een speerpunt in het beleid, gekoppeld aan de missie waarin Windesheim de ambitie uitspreekt een innovatief kennis- en expertisecentrum te zijn dat …

Afstudeeronderzoek over hoe Transition Towns (TT) het donuteffect kan voorkomen. Het donuteffect is organisatorisch probleem waarbij de focus van leden op actie liggen, er weinig energie is voor kerntaken, waarbij de verbinding tussen interne organisatiecellen dood bloed en waarbij er geen verbinding …

The transition towards renewable and sustainable energy is being accompanied by a transformation of communities and neighbourhoods. This transition may have huge ramifications throughout society. Many cities, towns and villages are putting together ambitious visions about how to achieve 100% sustainable …