Construction and demolition waste (CDW) is the most important waste stream in the EU in terms of mass, with around 340 million tonnes between 2010 and 2018 (EEA, 2020). Most member states achieved a recovery target of 70% for this fraction, however, it is mainly based on backfilling or downcycling. Materials …

In a rapidly evolving world, the need for innovative approaches to societal challenges is more critical than ever. As partners of the Network Applied Design Research (NADR), we believe that applied design research can be a promising approach for addressing complex issues in many domains, such as health-care, …

Launch event in the framework of ARTICULATE. Art & Research days and Art x Research x City, in collaboration with ARIA. This programme will take place on 18 October 2024 at the Royal Conservatoire Antwerp (Desguinlei 25, 2018 Antwerp).Dear enthusiasts of research in the arts,We want to extend a warm …

'As the events industry continues to evolve, the push for sustainability and inclusivity has never been more crucial. Four groundbreaking impact start-ups, having tested their innovations with Innofest under the Green & Inclusive Forward initiative, are addressing some of the most pressing challenges …

Lessons learnt from 3 years of water management aiming for a climate resilient Netherlands in 2050

Het Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive biedt kansen voor MVOI (Maatschappelijk Verantwoord Opdrachtgeven en Inkopen). Het lectoraat Publieke Inkoop deed onderzoek naar die kansen én de uitdagingen. Maaike Snijder en Karin van IJsselmuide presenteren de resultaten.

Presentatie "Sustainable heritage buildings contribute to reduce CO2-emissions, but it does hurt a bit"

This thesis examines how oil palm plantation characteristics affect the presence and biomass of earthworms in Malaysia. The research was carried out across 228 plots in Selangor and Negeri Sembilan. Results show that industrial plantations host more earthworms, while smallholder plantations support heavier …

Conferentie Energy Efficiency in Historic BuildingsPresentatie: The heritage of captains on Wadden Sea islands