Parametric design-tool to optimize preliminary design of navigation lock chambers

Summary<br/>In the twentieth century a substantial number of navigation locks were build in the Netherlands. The navigation locks built in that era mostly had a life span of 80 to 100 years. This means that in the coming years most of these locks will be in need of either renovation or replacement. Rijkswaterstaat, the administrator of most of...

Structured Reflection in Professional Design Practice

Theories regarding the implementation of more structured and frequent approaches to reflection in professional settings, is a topic that has received little attention in research. Therefore, the aim of this thesis was to gain a better understanding about design practitioners’ daily reflection patterns, with a focus on supporting a balanced...

Connecting with customers: A service for RIKILT Laboratory Quality Service

The world population is increasing and ageing. This causes an increasing demand for healthy and protein-rich food, putting pressure on food producers to increase their volumes. Sometimes this goes at costs of quality, or even safety. As a result more food safety incidents occur. Therefore the control of food and feed safety and quality is very...

User Centred Scenario Modelling. Deutsche Telekom's future?

Society is changing and developing all the time and those changes define tomorrow. Deutsche Telekom should make sure they are ready for the future and its uncertainties. Therefore it is necessary that DT and its employees become future focussed and future minded. Keeping track of changes, interpreting their impact and selecting most relevant key...