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van den Bos, Jirri (author)Improved productivity and a higher level of sustainability are modern day challenges faced by the building industry that are currently being and could further be solved by a higher degree of automation. Freeform architecture is still in its infancy but the demand for it is growing. Reusable building elements are a rarity in freeforms. This...master thesis 2024
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Campos Soto, Melissa (author)Aldowa, a facade manufacturing company, wants to shift from a linear, single-use aluminum product to a circular, Cradle to Cradle (C2C) certified one, ranging from Bronze to Platinum levels. The Platinum level signifies a fully circular product with materials that can be repurposed or recycled at the end of their life cycle without environmental...master thesis 2023
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Spijksma, Cedric (author)Architects and urban planners still rely on physical models in the design process, particularly for urban contexts. However, developing such models can be time-consuming and resource-intensive, despite the abundance of digital information available. This study investigates the feasibility of using pin-type models, specifically in the concept and...master thesis 2023
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Rusting, Henk (author)In contemporary architecture free-form buildings play an important role. The materials used, for example fibre reinforced composites or concrete, are not sustainable. Because the built environment is responsible for a significant part of the global resource usage and because it is one of the most polluting industries it is important to make...master thesis 2023
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Lozano Rincon, Santiago (author)As a threatening reality to the planet’s stability, climate change has forced the building industry to develop sustainable techniques and materials to fulfil the constant demand for infrastructure. Timber, as a biobased material, appears like a promising option for constructing highrise structures, a typology that, before the creation of...master thesis 2023
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Ravensbergen, Julia (author)Since many neighborhoods were constructed after the Second World War, a significant number of these buildings will require renovation in the coming years. Particularly, neighborhoods known as “Bloemkoolwijken” (cauliflower neighborhoods), named after their distinct cauliflower-like urban structure, account for 20% of the current building stock....master thesis 2023
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Lodewijks, Emilie (author)The Maldivian Islands are facing multiple challenges, including sea level rise, coastal erosion, and poor waste management. This research explores the development of a future-proof system using recycled plastic waste in order to protect the islands. The developed system includes an engineered artificial reef design, which is acting as wave...master thesis 2023
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Ullmer, Patrick (author)Building energy regulations worldwide are increasingly advocating for better-insulated facades since improved insulation in facades can significantly reduce a building’s heating energy demand. However, research indicates that super-insulated buildings are already at risk of overheating due to high internal heat storage and low heat loss. In...master thesis 2023
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Katsoula, Elena (author)The building sector is responsible for 38% of global energy and process-related greenhouse gas emissions. In recent decades, a rapid increase in energy consumption in buildings has been witnessed, making energy reduction a pressing issue. Thermal insulation systems, that can operate dynamically in response to changing transient conditions, by...master thesis 2023
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Brueren, Pim (author)Due to the NECP, many homes are in need of renovation. In 2016, the Netherlands had 799,956 apartments built between 1906 and 1965. A large part consists of porch houses. The houses are poorly insulated due to hasty and savings in construction. This research focuses on walk-up apartments built after the Second World War. The aim is to define how...master thesis 2022
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Kouvela, Sofia (author)Glass is one of the oldest building materials used in the building envelope. Its attractiveness to architects, designers and users is mainly due to its fascinating ability to combine two otherwise contradictory functions; to separate and protect the interior from the exterior environment while at the same time allow for openness by letting...master thesis 2022
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van der Maas, Marcel (author)In September 2020, camp Moria was completely destroyed by a fire. Due to European migration policy, the living conditions were abysmal, causing harm to refugees as well as the host community.<br/><br/>The aim of the project is to create a non-site specific architectural model, framework and strategy for a design of a refugee camp on how quality...master thesis 2021
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van der Helm, Daniël (author)The problem for which solutions are proposed in this report is ambient air pollution, which causes health risks for people living indoors worldwide. This research focuses on the two Major Air Pollutants nitrogen dioxide and particulate matter, that cause the most problems now and in the future.<br/><br/>The starting point of this research is to...master thesis 2021
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Barentsen, Nout (author)On April 15th, 2019 a devastating fire burned down Notre Dame de Paris and left the cathedral without its central spire and ancient gable roof, better known as The Forest. The required reconstruction initiated a global debate between architects, engineers, and other stakeholders. The discussion was put to an end by the French authorities, who...master thesis 2021
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Shehu, Maimuna Bala (author)This report encompasses a graduation project submitted to fulfil the requirements for the title of Master of Science at the Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment, Delft University of Technology. This research was conducted to find an alternative use for waste plastic as building components, specifically for the residents of an IDP...master thesis 2021
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Parmentier, Jorrit (author)Biodiversity of Dutch cities is degreasing with troublesome rate. A green roof system implemented on pitched roofs can improve biodiversity. This roof system consists of a lightweight roof tile, a planter, breeding box for birds, and insect hotel. A 1:1 test is performed to gain knowledge about the performance of this system and growth of plants.master thesis 2021
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Spitz, Bob (author)Buildings are responsible for 40% of the total global energy use and over 30% of all global greenhouse gas emissions. To minimize environmental impact, building designers are increasingly looking beyond traditional design methods to optimize building designs for low environmental impact. Despite the high variety of environmental impact...master thesis 2021
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van Vlerken, Dion (author)In the National Climate Agreement, the Dutch government has set the goal of reducing Netherlands’ greenhouse gas emissions by 49% in 2030 compared to 1990 levels. By 2050, this number should even have risen to 95%. Part of the greenhouse gas emissions is the generation of electricity by means of coal and natural gas. In order to contribute to...master thesis 2021
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Dasopoulou, Grammatiki (author)It has been only a few decades since glass has started revealing its full potential and emerged in the engineering world in three-dimensional repetitive cast glass units with the shape and size of typical masonry bricks. Cast glass stands as the most competitive and novel answer to the relentless eagerness for transparency in the built...master thesis 2020