Urban densification is promoted for sustainable urban growth, yet it also generates concerns about negative health impacts on local citizens. Engaging local citizens in the co-design of densification projects is therefore crucial to address their needs and concerns. The use of immersive Virtual Reality …

Located in the Bakirkoy neighborhood near the Bosphorus coastline, this project addresses the progressive threat of earthquakes in Istanbul. The demand for a sizable and fully equipped resilience center is met by the transformation of an existing shopping mall, dating from the 1980’s. On the substructure …

This paper presents a case study where a model predictive control (MPC) logic is developed for energy flexible operation of a space heating system in an educational building. A Long Short-Term Memory Neural Network (LSTM) surrogate model is trained on the output of an EnergyPlus building simulation model. …

A design for creative makers in M4H Rotterdam’. The design for five blocks of living & working space at the head of M4H in Rotterdam addresses both the need for workspace accommodations for creative makers in our large cities and the wish for mixed-use living/working space which is hardly met by present-day …

Background In a global effort to design better hospital buildings for people and organizations, some design principles are still surrounded by great mystery. The aim of this online study was to compare anxiety in an existing single-bed inpatient hospital room with three redesigns of this room in accordance …

Hundreds of cities and communities in the world have joined the WHO’s Global Network for Age Friendly Cities and Communities since 2010. In order to do quantitative assessments of the age friendliness of cities, the Age-Friendly Cities and Communities Questionnaire (AFCCQ) was developed for the Dutch …

Environmental values are becoming increasingly important in restoration of historical buildings, while energy interventions can seriously damage historical qualities. Cultural-historical values and environmental values are often considered difficult to commensurate, with energy engineers and heritage …

Dealing with and maintaining high-quality standards in the design and construction phases is challenging, especially for on-site construction. Issues like improper implementation of building components and poor communication can widen the gap between design specifications and actual conditions. To prevent …

Mixed Reality for THUAS campus Advantages of Mixed Reality for sustainable built environments 1. Incorporate BIM models in real time 2. Multi operator / for quick and easy consultation 3. Onsite ease of use / you can always put on your headset 4. Overlay capabilities of the Mixed Reality Headsets 5. Hand …

This study’s aim was to assess the growing flood risk Sao Tome and Principe (STP) faces due to climate change. It achieved this by carrying out a nationwide risk assessment for riverine and coastal flooding. The study used recently completed high-resolution national flood hazard data for the present …