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Chagas Cavalcanti, A.R. (author)This doctoral thesis mainly consists of a series of journal publications written by the author between 2015 and 2019. The doctoral thesis presents the results of ten years of research on informal settlements, with particular reference to Brazilian favelas. The research aimed to understand the social dynamics of the production of space in these...doctoral thesis 2019
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Hegeman, Steffan (author)Indonesia is currently facing a housing deficit of 15 million units. In order to try and resolve this problem, 800.000 units of formal housing are being build every year and the most popular typology in this fast growing housing market is the Indonesian housing cluster. The goal within this project is to do a redesign of the housing cluster...master thesis 2019
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Riches, Matthew (author)One of the most striking things bout the city of Mumbai, and more specifically Nalasopara, is the conflict visible between the formal and informal natures of the city. In a city where informal work and precarious lifestyles, are becoming ever more common, with currently 81% of india’s ecmonmy in the informal sector, the systems used to house...master thesis 2019
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Visser, Daphne (author)The number of households in Amsterdam has decreased significantly over the past few years. This trend seems to continue and may result in an unbalanced age composition within the city. The design of the apartment complex NEST 020 contributes to the preservation of families in the city.master thesis 2019
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Piszcz, Dagmara (author)The Amsterdam is currently facing a housing crisis, which, especially in the center, is party caused with people moving to Amsterdam of short period of time. The temporariness of housing will be even more present in the future. The researched characteristics of year 2100 will be globalization, fast transportation, flexibility in terms of work...master thesis 2019
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Scholze, Lea (author)The Productive City in Antwerp, a material research and textile production with integrated residence: The notion of working and living in the same place has been a particular aspect of every city in the past. With industrialization, especially production and crafts have been driven out of the inner city. With the emergence of the idea of the ...master thesis 2019
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Somé, Robyne (author)Burkina Faso is a developing country that is in a demographic transition. Its diverse population with dozens of ethnic groups, each with its own values and traditions, is growing at an extreme rate and exemplifies the phenomenon of rapid urbanization. However, the current social housing programs exclude more than 50% of the population, living...master thesis 2019
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Summers, Ben (author)This paper researches the formation of the Swedish variant of cohousing (kollektivhus) by examining the ideas and cultures which inspired it and asks the question: what has been the contribution of the architect within this history?<br/>Re-writing the script for life at home has been a collective task involving many agents of change and, perhaps...master thesis 2019
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Haffner, M.E.A. (author), Elsinga, M.G. (author)The capability approach as a normative approach to wellbeing focuses on the real freedoms of people to choose the life they want to live (Sen, 1999). This approach is regarded as an alternative to the needs-based approach of paternalistic welfare states in Europe and seems to match well with the ambitions of the European Commission ‘to show a...journal article 2019
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Litheko, Olebogeng (author), Marais, Lochner (author), Hoekstra, J.S.C.M. (author), Cloete, Jan (author), Lenka, Molefi (author)Asset-building policies are used worldwide to reduce state welfare commitments. In the Global South, including South Africa, asset-based housing development is thought to help reduce poverty. This study investigated asset building and homeownership in a sample of South Africa’s emerging black middle class. Interviews with 244 black middle-class...journal article 2019
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Borbély, Blanka (author)The following thesis is an architectural and urban design for the expanding Zuidas area in Amsterdam for the year of 2050. It is a social and economical experiment of different social classes living together, and taking advantage of the interdependence they have on each other.master thesis 2018
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Plas, Stefan (author)Attracting foreign talents is crucial for governments and companies for a strong international competitive position. However, the Netherlands are falling behind in attracting foreign knowledge workers, despite the fact that we are one of the top competing economies. So, to boost our economy, a more attractive environment for expats is valuable....master thesis 2018
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van Faassen, Babette (author)This project is motivated by voice of the citizens of Amsterdam who fight the destructive monster called gentrification. The research prior to the design deals with complexity on different urban and architectural scale levels. The design proposes contra reaction against the culturally negative side effects of gentrification of the city centre of...master thesis 2018
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Parênt, Anne (author)My graduation project is about how elderly can continue to live independently for as long as possible, even when the demand for care eventually increases. <br/>During the research, the following questions were adressed:<br/>- Which (design) criteria make sure that people do not know when they have to go out for life?<br/>- How can dwellings,...master thesis 2018
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Korthals Altes, W.K. (author), Kleinhans, R.J. (author), Meijers, E.J. (author)Both harmony and conflict may occur between local and more distant communities regarding artefactsof cultural heritage. Incoming tourism, which is attracted by cultural heritage, may provide jobs and othermeans of income to local residents. However, incoming tourists may also trigger or accelerate a process ofgentrification in which local...journal article 2018
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van den Heuvel, D. (author)In many ways the work and ideas of Jaap Bakema epitomize the best of the architecture of the post-war Dutch welfare state: it is utterly unapologetic about its modernity as well as its drive to be universal and egalitarian. Bakema firmly<br/>positioned his office and its production at the heart of the Dutch welfare state system. Not only did he,...book chapter 2018
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Korthals Altes, W.K. (author)Under the Rhenish model of capitalism the interests of other stakeholders than shareholders are essential to the interests of the firm. However, Rhenish institutions in Germany have been changing. In the housing sector, many organizations that promoted the provision of affordable housing are currently managed by private equity firms promoting...journal article 2018
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Brinksma, H. (author)Homes are renovated a number of times during their lifespan. Although we can regard each of these renovations as new, it is more prudent to implement a future-proof solution to renovation. <br/><br/>The purpose of this study is to gain an insight into how future-proof renovation solutions are for homes built between 1975 and 1991 that are...doctoral thesis 2017
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Kaatee, Laurens (author)In the coming years Amsterdam is facing an influx of people over the age of 65. This influx will be the most present in the Center and South districts of the city, districts that are known for their pre-war buildings. These buildings often lack mobility and accessibility needs for this target group. Suitable alternatives for people over the age...master thesis 2017