(in)human architecture: The confrontation between automated waste infrastructure and the human urban context in 2100 Amsterdam

As a part of the Complex Projects Graduation Studio this project is set in 2100 Amsterdam and part of a collective research and design effort to look forward in architecture and urbanism. Due to technological advancements, automation and the advent of the circular economy, it may be advantageous to locate a recycling and sorting facility inside...

Designing Construction Management: The application of design thinking by construction managers in a construction-driven FEED phase of oil & gas projects

“Who of us would not be happy to lift the veil behind which the future is hidden and to focus our thoughts on the unknown future” (Shepherd & Williams, 2015). What if we already know our unknowns, would it not be a piece of cake to deliver construction projects of high quality within time and budget? In order to predict the unknown future,...

What Challenges Dutch Design in China? Towards a supportive tool for Dutch Designers and Design managers and their Chinese co-workers

The research focuses on the challenges that Dutch design companies have encountered in their practical work for the Chinese clients. Ten different respondents are interviewed for the research, including Dutch designers, a Dutch business director, a Chinese employee and so forth. The collected interview data contribute to explore the culture...

Project start-up in the architectual design processes

The goal of this paper is to discuss if knowledge from Project Start-Up theory can be of benefit in the initiation of architectural design projects, and if so, which and what form it should take. Previous research showed that Project Start-Up is a method that can improve the result of a project (Halman & Burger, 2001). In our own study we...

Crossing borders: 6 years of international aerospace student design projects