Redesigning a Dutch polder: A Biophilic Foodscape that Facilitates the Symbiotic Development of Metropolis and Nature in Almere Oosterwold Area

With the rapid growth of metropolitans, the world’s population has increased dramatically. The basis of human life is food, and people’s quality of life is highly dependent on adequate and safe food. The relationship and balance between cities and agriculture have been a long-standing discussion. At the same time, emergencies such as climate...

Water sensitive sustainable urban adaptation: Climate adaptation in existing Dutch neighborhoods | a case study in Delft

This project answers the research question “How can we design with climate adaptation measures in existing neighborhoods in the Netherlands while respecting other aspects of sustainable development?” The methods used to carry out the research are mixed methods. Both deductive and inductive research is done. Theory describes the problem, and...

Resilience by Renovation: Opportunities for nature-based climate change resilience alongside the renovation of Amsterdam’s quay wall waterfronts

Quay walls are waterfront structures that have a simple, yet important function: separating land from water and in doing so support functions on both land and water. These functions include providing stable land for the construction of buildings, roads, and the safe movement of people on land. On the waterside, quay walls are needed for...