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de Klijn-Chevalerias, M.L. (author), Loonen, R.C.G.M. (author), Zarzycka, A. (author), de Witte, D. (author), Sarakinioti, M.V. (author), Hensen, J.L.M. (author)Thermal mass is usually positively associated with energy efficiency and thermal comfort in buildings. However, the slow response of heavyweight constructions is not beneficial at all times, as these dynamic effects may actually also increase heating and cooling energy demand during intermittent operation or can cause unwanted discomfort. This...conference paper 2017
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de Witte, D. (author), de Klijn-Chevalerias, M.L. (author), Loonen, R.C.G.M. (author), Hensen, J.L.M. (author), Knaack, U. (author), Zimmermann, G. (author)This paper reports on the research-driven design process of an innovative thermal mass concept: Convective Concrete. The goal is to improve building energy efficiency and comfort levels by addressing some of the shortcomings of conventional building slabs with high thermal storage capacity. Such heavyweight constructions tend to have a slow...journal article 2017
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Knaack, U. (author), de Witte, D. (author), Mohsen, Alamir (author), Tessmann, Oliver (author), Bilow, M. (author)In 2014, a 3D-printed Canal House by DUS architects caught the attention of the world – including President Obama. The 3D Print Canal House proved the potentials of Additive Manufacturing for architecture and construction. Additive Manufacturing provides the architect with completely new solutions for realising tool-less production methods while...book 2016
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De Witte, D. (author)This thesis examines the additive manufacturing (AM) of concrete, its possibilities, feasibility and advantages over existing techniques. The first part generally focuses on the characteristic properties of concrete that are important and how they relate to an AM method, for instance aggregates and reinforcement. After this extensive...master thesis 2015
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De Witte, D. (author), Klerks, J. (author)This "designers' manual" is made during the TIDO-course AR0533 Innovation & Sustainability. Fibre Reinforced Polymers (FRPs) are material combinations with the advantageous strength properties of the fibres and binding forces of the polymers. The main properties and design principles of FRPs will be explained in this handbook, focusing on the...report 2014