Reclaiming scarce public space: Developing a framework for the bottom-up integration of micro mobility hubs in dense urban neighbourhoods with limited free space

Ever since the reconstruction after World War II, it has become impossible to imagine our streets without the automobile. A car-centred public space has become the status quo, while this appears to have far-reaching consequences for both climate and society. Herefore, the transition toward more people-centric cities is brought into full swing....

Waste system rejuvenation: Configuring the dialogue between waste collection stations and cities in the South Holland region

At the moment, 23,5% of total waste production in the Netherlands comes from the construction sector. Therefore, in view of international agreements and the developing climate crisis, by 2050 this construction- and demolition sector should be transformed into a circular system that limits CO2 severely. It is important to bear in mind that...

An energy approach to the design of single degree of freedom gravity balancers with compliant joints

A gravity balancer is a mechanism that compensates the weight of a mass over a range of motion. When no friction is present, this gives an energy efficient mechanism and little effort is required to move an object. Conventional mechanisms have drawbacks due to the use of conventional rigid joints. Compliant joints do not have these disadvantages...