Curious hands Research project Conference: Curious Hands Space+Sound in Learning MakingThe global pandemic and its aftermath have made it once again clear that ‘making with our hands’ is beneficial in numerous ways; it contributes to our physical and mental health, stimulates our creativity and intellect, …

This article focusses on small-scale community-based care initiatives developed by citizens in small villages in rural areas in the Netherlands, with special attention to some interesting case studies in the North and South of the country. These initiatives will be contextualized. First, the demographic …

Social networks, social cohesion, and place attachment are positive social impacts that can stimulate people’s quality of life. High-rise apartment buildings are often criticized for their negative social impacts, such as social isolation and low levels of interaction and social cohesion. However, there …

The COVID-19 crisis impacts populations globally. This impact seems to differ for groups with low- and high-socioeconomic status (SES). We conducted a qualitative study in the Netherlands using a salutogenic perspective to examine experiences with stressors and coping resources during the pandemic among …

Ondanks de inzichten uit de verhoren van de parlementaire enquête laait de discussie steeds weer op: moet er weer gas gewonnen worden uit het Groningenveld? Deze bijeenkomst geeft meer inzicht in het gaswinningsdossier en de gevolgen van de gaswinning voor bewoners. Welke (internationale) belangen spelen …

Krewerd is een klein dorp in het Noordoosten van het Groningen-gasveld. Een kerk, een dorpshuis en ruim veertig huizen. Stuk voor stuk zijn ze in meer of mindere mate beschadigd. Alle bewoners wachten al jaren op een versterkingsadvies.

It is essential to consider the social context when designing sustainable energy systems that lead to successful implementation in neighbourhoods. Current methods often only consider techno-economic aspects and are insufficiently capable of including social factors, because they are unclear about which …

Energy poverty is a growing concern in the Netherlands due to the rising gas and electricity prices. There are three main contributors to energy poverty: low income, high fuel costs and energy inefficient homes. Energy poverty effects can have significant consequences, influencing both physical and mental …