From algae to thread: A deep dive into a circular textile industry

Plastic is one of the most visibly polluting elements in our environment. From big plastic accumulation zones at sea to microplastic entering our everyday drinking water, plastic is becoming a more evident pollutant every day, which is damaging ecosystems, marine life and human health.<br/>This paper will envision a possible solution for plastic...

Butterfly Effect: Affordable circular bio-based building for South Holland

The Province of South Holland, not unlike the other provinces in the Netherlands, has a big housing demand. To meet it more building materials are needed in a short time frame. The current building sector is not environmentally friendly. Hence, a transition to a more sustainable building sector is necessary. Bio-based building materials are the...

3D city modeling for automated verification of safety compliance rules

During the MSc Geomatics program at the Delft University of Technology, the students execute a synthesis project. The project aims to investigate a real-world problem and to bring students and teachers/supervisors in cooperation with a company or public agency (e.g. municipalities). The students are challenged to use their existing knowledge in...