Concrete is arguably the most widely used building material in the world today. Current estimates of world cement manufacture are of the order of 1.7*109 tons per year, enough to produce well over 6 km3 of concrete per year or at least 1 m3 per person (Gartner, 2004). It is a composite material made …

The current flood protection infrastructure in the Netherlands no longer meets required standards, which led to the formation of the Hoogwaterbeschermingsprogramma (HWBP). This program is tasked with reinforcing 2,000 kilometres of dikes and 400 sluices over the next 30 years to safeguard the country …

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This research investigates Aeolian sand transport in the dynamic dune area of Kop van Schouwen Meeuwenduinen, Netherlands. Despite previous studies, many aspects of sand transport in this region remain unexplored. This study aims to provide new insights into sand erosion and transport dynamics. Two …

De wereld staat voor een uitdaging: de opwarming van de aarde door broeikasgassen. De bouwsector draagt aanzienlijk bij aan CO2-uitstoot en moet dringend worden aangepakt om toekomstige beperkingen te voorkomen. Momenteel is het een uitdaging om duurzamere en kostenefficiënte afwegingen te maken in het …

This research aims to offer insight into the perspectives of people from two distinct groups who are concerned about the international social-environmental practices of one company and affected through its factory work and impact on their living environment. One group is the activist citizen initiative, …

This research examines the impact of transitioning to an autonomous operation on the airside of Schiphol airport, with a specific focus on emissions that affect both the environment and the staff working within airport premises. This study will explore current emissions from vehicles on Schiphol's airside, …

Dynamic energy contracts, offering hourly varying day-ahead prices for electricity, create opportunities for a residential Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) to not just optimize the self-consumption of solar energy but also capitalize on price differences. This work examines the financial potential …

De evenementenbouw is erg verschillend ten opzichte van de traditionele bouw. De tijdelijke aard van de evenementenbouw zorgt voor een andere bouwmethode. Coreworks is een bedrijf dat zich specialiseert in deze evenementenconstructies, met als specialisatie steigerpodia. Coreworks maakt gebruik van …

Designers are increasingly collaborating with various stakeholders to address complex societal challenges. These challenges often require a codesign approach, where differ-ent actors with diverse perspectives and experiences unite to explore innovative ave-nues for change. Such collaboration requires …