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Zadeits, Emma (author)This study investigates the opinion and perceived equity of hospital employees regarding sustainable travel modes for their commute, the (e-)bike and shared bike combined with public transport in specific. The objective of the research is to be able to advise the Academic Medical Center and Pon on whether the alternatives are deemed successful,...master thesis 2024
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Milisav, Andrej (author)The transport sector remains one of the largest CO2 emitting sectors globally. Decarbonizing the transport sector is an important aspect in the energy transition. The word transition is key, since it will take several decades or more to transition to a fully sustainable world. During this transition mainly heavy-duty vehicles and probably most...master thesis 2023
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van Straten, Bart (author), Alvino, Letizia (author), Horeman, T. (author)Our world is the only planet, as far as we know, which harbors life. The number of humans on our planet has grown tremendously in recent centuries. In 1800 one billion humans occupied our earth; on 15 November 2022, this number reached 8 billion.<br/><br/>A result of this growth, the emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), the primary greenhouse gas...book 2023
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Alam, M.F. (author), McClain, M.E. (author), Sikka, Alok (author), Pande, S. (author)Increased variability of the water cycle manifested by climate change is a growing global threat to agriculture with strong implications for food and livelihood security. Thus, there is an urgent need for adaptation in agriculture. Agricultural water management (AWM) interventions, interventions for managing water supply and demand, are...review 2022
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Hilhorst, Bas (author)This Master Thesis is created in collaboration with Mercedes-Benz AG, Society and Mobility Pioneering department.<br/>The project focuses on ‘sustainable luxury in 2040 city mobility’. With ‘Personal Luxury Sharing’, Mercedes-Benz will be able to be a role model in the future city center. Where cities change into ‘livable cities’, seeing a...master thesis 2020
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Chen, Y. (author)In recent years, creating an urban legacy has gradually become the focus of event-led development or regeneration in cities. World Expo 2010 Shanghai, held under the theme “Better city, Better life” was organised to emphasise the concept of “city of harmony” and to promote the sustainable development of the city. The event itself is considered...report 2020
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Spittka, Rubin (author)Philippine low-income housing is uncomfortable since it is not built to deal with the hot and humid climate in a passive way. Since local vernacular architecture is known to have a good climatic responsive performance, the aim of this research is to learn how Philippine vernacular design strategies can improve thermal comfort for low-lying, sub...master thesis 2019
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van der Heijden, Ties (author)This thesis investigates the potential of a large pumping station in IJmuiden, the Nether-lands, for participating in Demand Response. Due to climate change, renewable energy is onthe rise. The intermittency of energy, together with its unpredictable supply, are a big hurdlefor the energy transition. Two methods are promising solutions to this...master thesis 2019
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Chen, Y. (author), Yalçinkaya, Ç. (author), Copuroglu, Oguzhan (author), Schlangen, E. (author)Recently, our group attempted to develop the ternary blended (Portland cement, calcined clay and limestone) cementitious material for 3D concrete printing (3DCP). Due to the elimination of formwork during the layer-by-layer casting process, the printed material should have favorable elastic properties and green strength at the fresh state. A...conference paper 2019
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- Van Suijlichem, G. (author) master thesis 2016
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Bloemers, W.E. (author)The thesis is concerned with the development of the building kit (the building experience) for a bamboo balance bike. It starts with research on the company and target group. The research is based on several sources: literature, observations, interviews, generative research (workbook) and a questionnaire. The company of the KaboogaBike is a...master thesis 2016
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Boschman, B.E.F. (author)The current building industry needs drastic transformation to meet new performance standards regarding energy use and indoor climate requirements. It so happens that even with new buildings, the results leave something to be desired. This Master thesis describes the specific case of an atrium in the Deltion College building. The research is...master thesis 2016
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Krintiras, G. (author)To meet the increasing need for protein-rich food of an ever growing population, plant-based proteins are being utilized in meat products as replacements for animal-based proteins. Legumes such as soy can serve as an alternative protein source, by featuring both high protein content (36%) and protein functionality (gelation). Nowadays various...doctoral thesis 2016
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Volbeda, E.A. (author)Bank protections are currently constructed with stone, wood, concrete and steel. NETICS has introduced a sustainable and commercially very attractive alternative called the GEOWALL. The goal of this study is to find a viable field of application within the quay structures by considering the arising challenges of a larger scale wall. Additionally...master thesis 2016
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Geraedts, Rob P. (author), Prins, M. (author)Market developments show increased demands for flexibility and sustainability by users and owners of buildings. A direct connection can be made between adaptive building and sustainability. The longer a building can keep its functional life cycle instead of becoming vacant or being demolished, the more sustainable a building will be. One way of...conference paper 2016
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Geraedts, Rob P. (author)Adaptive buildings are green buildings. But the question is: how to measure green? A direct connection can be made between adaptive building and sustainability. Market developments show increased demands for flexibility and sustainability by users and owners as well as a growing understanding of the importance of a circular economy. Since 2014 a...conference paper 2016
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Geraedts, R.P. (author), Prins, M. (author)A direct connection can be made between adaptive building and sustainability (Wilkinson 2011). Market developments show increased demands by for flexibility and sustainability by users and owners as well as a growing understanding of the importance of a circular economy (Eichholtz 2009). Circular Economy (CE) is a rather recent way of looking at...conference paper 2015
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Sijl, G.J. (author)Seaweed has been part of human consumption ever since humanity met with the oceans. As technology developed more applications for these macroscopic algae were discovered. Global population increased, technology advanced and people started to understand the lifecycle of seaweed allowing them to cultivate seaweed. Seaweed is currently cultivated...master thesis 2015
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De Pauw, I.C. (author)Product designers can apply different strategies, methods, and tools for sustainable product development. Nature-Inspired Design Strategies (NIDS) offer designers a distinct class of strategies that use ‘nature’ as a guiding source of knowledge and inspiration for addressing sustainability. Biomimicry and Cradle to Cradle, two Nature-Inspired...doctoral thesis 2015
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- Fischer, K. (author) master thesis 2015