Transformation of the Kruispuntkerk: Design through standarization

This paper aims to explore the applicability of the standardization of heritage and sustainability values in the context of church transformations in the Netherlands. Through comparative research on available assessment tools, specifically focusing on church transformations, the study investigates whether these tools extend beyond their original...

Nature meets the human soul: The nature-connected redesign of the neo-gothic Augustinus church

This thesis explores the potentialities of neo-gothic churches’ preservation and redesign in order to re-connect people and nature. It aims to identify elements of neo-gothic churches that are compatible with a biophilic and nature-inclusive mindset. At the same time, it reflects upon incompatibilities and how these can be overcome in order to...

Adapting Goedewerf

Problem statement: <br/>To keep good quality housing affordable in the Netherlands we are currently facing two main assignments: <br/>1. Establishment of new homes. <br/>2. The renovation of existing houses to make them more sustainable. <br/>Within the New Heritage studio both issues are addressed together within the context of nineteen...

Rotterdam Harbour Police: the concepts of openness and closeness applied to window openings

Window openings allow communication between the interior and the exterior, but they are also elements that allow the user to control several aspects such as the light, sound, air, and privacy. Although people spend a great time inside, windows do have a strong relationship with the outdoor space and can influence a building’s openness or...

Photovoltaic and Heritage: Towards the energy transition of the building environment

Reaching a neutral use of energy in the building environment is challenging. That is because, as the population expands, so does the energy consumption. Considering that the building environment is accountable for 40 percent of energy consumption and 36 percent of total CO2 emissions, the building sector has to conform with specific guidelines...