Air Pollution from High-rise Construction in Rotterdam: Comparison of black carbon (BC), ultrafine (UFP)and particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10) ambient concentrations from conventional and biobased (Cross-Laminated Timber CLT) construction methods

This research addresses the challenge of climate change and air quality, focusing on the construction industry's impact in the Netherlands. The construction sector, a significant source of air pollution, necessitates sustainable practices for mitigating the effects of climate change and reducing pollutants. The study emphasises the need for...

Comparing municipal performance agreements: policy contexts and social housing policies in Amsterdam and Rotterdam

The Netherlands has faced a significant housing shortage for years, with a deficit of over 300,000 dwellings. This shortage is prevalent in both the owner-occupied and rental sectors, particularly in social housing. With national average waiting times of seven years, and up to twenty years in major cities, the issue is pressing. Housing...

De transformatie van het Hollandse bouwblok in relatie tot het publieke domein: Model, regel en ideaal, The transformation of the Dutch urban block: model, rule and ideal

The research focuses on the transformation of the urban block in relation to the public realm of the two great Dutch cities Amsterdam and Rotterdam throughout the last 400 years. In order to analyse the process of transformation, Dutch urban blocks are selected that can be considered paradigmatic for different historical periods . The time span...

Evaluatie van de grote-stadsverbieuwing: Heranalyse van de eerste fase van het Belstato-project in opdracht van de vier grote steden