The graduation project has taken place in IDOM, a consulting, architecture and engineering company, in Madrid. This report aims to enhance the sustainability of IDOM’s water projects by exploring green and smart infrastructure addon solutions for the core buisness lines “Waste Water Treatment Plants …

Energy conservation is crucial in wireless ad hoc sensor network design to increase network lifetime. Since communication consumes a major part of the energy used by a sensor node, efficient communication is important. Topology control aims at achieving more efficient communication by dropping links …

The comparative analysis of clay properties is a crucial study in dike design, construction and maintenance. Understanding the properties of different clay covers and soil is essential for ensuring the stability and effectiveness of dike systems. This research analysis aims to provide valuable insights …

In response to the growing challenges posed by climate change and urbanization, this thesis proposes designing a rain garden as a sustainable urban drainage system (SUDS) in Vlissingen, the Netherlands. The primary goal of this project is to create design of a nature-based solution that not only manages …

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 …

Op 25 april 2024 presenteerde de gemeente Groningen ‘Geleide Groei’, kader voor de doorontwikkeling van de binnenstad van Groningen. Het document Geleide Groei helpt de gemeente, marktpartijen en andere stakeholders om de verdere doorontwikkeling van onze binnenstad de komende jaren op een goede manier …

At a time of mounting ecological crises and biodiversity loss, there is an urgent need for nature-based solutions. Equestrian properties cover a considerable proportion of the European rural and peri-urban landscape and provide much potential for integrating ecosystem services, such as the inclusion …

Aim: The aim of this study is to further develop a preliminary framework into a model that can translate mechanisms into output and impact, based on the views of those working in practice and the relations between the mechanisms: a model that can inform practitioners and organizations on what has to …

Sustainable urban drainage systems (SuDS) or nature-based solutions (NBSs) are widely implemented to collect, store and infiltrate stormwater. The buildup of pollutants is expected in NBSs, and Dutch guidelines advise monitoring the topsoil of bio-swales every 5 years. In the Netherlands, almost every …

Purpose: This study assesses the perceived quality of the outcomes in decision-making phases by using the conversational ai approach. Design/Method: The research adopts an experimental design to explore the impact of conversational artificial intelligence (AI) in the separate phases of a decision-making …