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Martinez-Millana, Elena (author)Presentation on the doctoral thesis 'Domesticity Behind Bars' at the Doctoral Meetings of the Doctoral Programme in Advanced Architectural Projects, Department of Architectural Projects, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid. In this lecture, aimed at doctoral students, important topics about the development of the thesis are introduced: choice of a...book chapter 2024
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Baptist, V. (author)This chapter develops a layered analysis of the Schiedamsedijk, Rotterdam’s interwar amusement street. It links the street’s split socio-cultural character to that of port cities in general, and investigates this along the lines of a similar divide in perceptions of safety and security. Based on an historical bird’s-eye view of the pleasure area...book chapter 2024
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García-Esparza, Juan A. (author), Hein, C.M. (author), Rogac Mijatovic, Ljiljana (author), Negru, Mircea (author)Many European cities are in crisis since most of them are struggling to socially and culturally move forward from the historic and recreational values that made them of interest to the global visitor. In 2011, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) started assessing new forms of placemaking in the historic...book chapter 2024
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van Duin, Ron (author), de Vries, A.M.R. (author), Anand, N.R. (author)De komende jaren zullen steden meer en meer te maken krijgen met uitdagingen op het gebied van vervoer in termen van toegankelijkheid, ruimtegebruik en duurzaamheid. Het passagiers- en goederenvervoer zullen naar verwachting toenemen, terwijl de transportsector een belangrijke bijdrage levert aan de uitstoot van broeikasgassen en congestie in...book chapter 2024
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Liu, Zhengxuan (author), Sun, Ying (author), Huang, Ruopeng (author)The increasing greenhouse gas (CO2) emissions constitute one of the most significant global environmental issues. CO2 emissions from buildings and transportation are responsible for the largest proportion of total global carbon emissions from various sectors. Therefore it is necessary to utilize clean energy sources (e.g., renewable energy,...book chapter 2024
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Peck, David (author)The construction sector in the European Union is the biggest producer of waste when compared to other economic sectors. Waste prevention could reduce greenhouse emissions by up to 80%. Much of the material demand is from primary mined material sources and both this demand and primary supply have seen an exponential rise in the twenty-first...book chapter 2024
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van Gent, M.R.A. (author), van der Bijl, R.J. (author), Wolters, Guido (author), Wüthrich, D. (author)The crest level of seawalls is often based on estimates of the amount of wave overtopping. Methods to estimate the mean overtopping discharge have been provided in several guidelines. One of the important parameters affecting wave overtopping is the wind. However, the effects of wind have not been accounted for in detail in present design...book chapter 2024
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Diaz-Nieto, Jacqueline (author), Smith, Brian (author), Ashley, Richard (author), Langeveld, J.G. (author)The lack of flexibility in current drainage infrastructure combined with uncertainty, changing societal needs and demands affect the robustness and resilience of current drainage systems to future pressures. This chapter looks at how new thinking and alternative, more innovative ways to deliver a sustainable, affordable operating model for...book chapter 2024
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Sorokin, Dimitry Y. (author), Merkerl, Alexander Y. (author)The genus <i>Natranaerovirga</i> is a member of the class <i>Clostridia</i>. It includes obligately anaerobic, fermentative heterotrophs which whose key metabolic property is the ability to utilizes polygalacturonates as growth substrates. The species of the genus are highly salt-tolerant, chloride-independent, obligate alkaliphiles found in...book chapter 2024
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Sorokin, Dimitry Y. (author), Merkel, Alexander Y. (author)The family Desulfurivibrionaceae includes obligately anaerobic, moderately salt-tolerant, obligately alkaliphilic chemolithoautotrophic bacteria with a unique energy metabolism consisting of elemental sulfur disproportionation. H<sub>2</sub> or formate can also serve as additional electron donors for sulfur reduction, while nitrate can be...book chapter 2024
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Sorokin, Dimitry Y. (author), Merkel, Alexander Y. (author)Natr.an.aer.o.vir.ga’ce.ae N.L. fem. n. <i>Natranaerovirga</i>, the type genus of the family, -aceae ending to denote a family; N.L. fem. pl. n. <i>Natranaerovirgaceae</i>, the <i>Natranaerovirga</i> family. The family <i>Natranaerovirgaceae</i> includes obligately<br/>anaerobic fermentative bacteria from soda lakes. They are highly salt...book chapter 2024
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Diaz, Vitali (author), Corzo Perez, Gerald A. (author), Van Lanen, Henny A.J. (author), Solomatine, D.P. (author)In its three-dimensional (3-D) characterization, drought is an event whose spatial extent changes over time. Each drought event has an onset and end time, a location, a magnitude, and a spatial trajectory. These characteristics help to analyze and describe how drought develops in space and time (i.e., drought dynamics). Methodologies for 3-D...book chapter 2024
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Bocken, Nancy (author), Baldassarre, Brian (author), Keskin, Duygu (author), Diehl, J.C. (author)Design thinking is an innovation approach for organisations aiming to solve complex and open-ended problems, including those arising in the transition from a linear to a circular economic system. Although the importance has been recognised in business and academia, to date, insight is lacking on how design thinking can be applied within...book chapter 2024
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van der Voordt, Theo (author)A red thread in my academic carrier of over 40 years is the development and sharing of knowledge about the experience and use of the built environment, including offices, health care facilities, childcare facilities, learning environments, housing, and public spaces. The latter is currently part of urban FM. My main drive to do this for such a...book chapter 2024
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Tempels Moreno Pessoa, Igor (author), van der Watt, A. (author), Vergara d'Alençon, L.M. (author), Newton, C.E.L. (author)In light of rapid urbanisation and the accelerating threats of climate change, scale and multitude are what set the Global North and South apart. Yet, as this course exposes, the issues faced by urban areas have resembling themes and characteristics, regardless of economic status or geographic location. Therefore, in the context of sustainable...book chapter 2024
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Vergara d'Alençon, L.M. (author), van der Watt, A. (author), Tempels Moreno Pessoa, Igor (author), Newton, C.E.L. (author)Rethink the City supports the co-production of knowledge through collaborative efforts of the global community. Its ambition to broaden the academic study of urban challenges to underrepresented geographies is reflected in its form: A free, online course inclusive to all, regardless of location or background. However, despite its benefits,...book chapter 2024
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Miao, X. (author), Magnier, L.B.M. (author), Mugge, R. (author)This research investigates consumers’ perception of two main types of reusable packaging systems: refillable and returnable packaging systems. An online experiment was conducted with Dutch consumers (n=250) in which attitudinal and behavioural responses to two reusable packaging systems were compared to the responses to disposable packaging. We...book chapter 2024
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Nijhuis, S. (author), Tillie, Nico (author)Duurzame verstedelijking, klimaatadaptatie en biodiversiteitsontwikkeling vragen om een ontwerpaanpak die het landschap als uitgangspunt neemt. In een dergelijke aanpak staat het ontwerpen met natuurlijke en sociaalculturele processen centraal. Naast natuur zijn mensen een belangrijk element van een landschappelijke aanpak. Het landschap...book chapter 2024