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Fiedler, Laila (author)Densification, the increase of built environment elements in urban areas, has been identified as a tool to mitigate social and environmental consequences of urban sprawl, i.e. the continuous extension of urban boundaries and dispersed construction of built-up areas. <br/>At the same time, unique environmental and social challenges are requiring...master thesis 2023
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de Klein, Joes (author)The Netherlands has faced a significant housing shortage for years, with a deficit of over 300,000 dwellings. This shortage is prevalent in both the owner-occupied and rental sectors, particularly in social housing. With national average waiting times of seven years, and up to twenty years in major cities, the issue is pressing. Housing...master thesis 2023
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De Lacerda Arpini, Ettore (author)As the urban population grows worldwide and cities are becoming increasingly unequal and segregated, Urban Commons emerge as a potential driver of inclusion and resilience for city dwellers. According to Feinberg et al. (2021), Urban Commons can promote social, environmental, and economic resilience, and Park et al. (2020) suggest they can act...master thesis 2022
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Schroten, Mike (author)This study examines the extent of which residential location and workplace location affect commuting duration and commuting distance. Moreover, by splitting to income groups social equity issues in commuting in connection to rising property values in Amsterdam come to the fore. The report employs data from the 2010, 2011, 2016 and 2017 OViN...master thesis 2022
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Jeronimus, Roos (author)Amsterdam is a rapidly growing city with a high demand for new homes. Research indicates different initiatives and processes over the last years to densify the city and enhance the liveability in its neighborhoods. However, time has shown the injustice accompanying these proposals and the situation in several neighborhoods worsened over the last...master thesis 2021
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Louwerens, Cornee (author)This graduation thesis was executed within the studio New Heritage in which the question was raised whether postmodern architecture can be valued as heritage. Multiple postmodern neighbourhoods suffer from a stigma. Outsiders have a negative image where insiders are much more positive about their neighbourhood. This master thesis focusses on the...master thesis 2021
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Wang, Yijun (author)In the future, with the development of AI, robotics and medical technology, people have higher life expectancy and focus more on mental/spiritual experience. Amstel, as a developing Amsterdam sub-center, is expected to become an (P)Leisure area by 2100. However, not every future residents can live a happy life. With virtual technology addiction,...master thesis 2019
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Poldermans, Gijs (author)The city centre of Amsterdam is becoming unaffordable and uninhabitable for its locals. This project features the design for a residential building where social cohesion, liveability and the interaction between tourists and the inhabitants are vocal points.master thesis 2019
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Faber, Liesbeth (author)Social housing for refugee families focussing specifically on three aspects: <br/>1. Designing suitable housing for families within the typology of the gallery flat, <br/>2. Designing for refugees: social and spatial needs of this target group <br/>3. The multicultural floor plan: what can different dwelling cultures add to the standard Dutch...master thesis 2019
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Borbély, Blanka (author)The following thesis is an architectural and urban design for the expanding Zuidas area in Amsterdam for the year of 2050. It is a social and economical experiment of different social classes living together, and taking advantage of the interdependence they have on each other.master thesis 2018
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Dikmans, Sophie (author)The aging population and the policy changes regarding long-term care pose a challenge for dwelling design. Our current way of building is too focused on privacy, comfort, and individualism, which exacerbates loneliness for this vulnerable target group. This graduation project therefore investigated in what way architecture can stimulate the...master thesis 2018
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Bakkes, Jamie (author)I did my graduation project at the master track Dutch Dwelling, Architecture. The studio focuses on the future city and its densification.<br/><br/>Amsterdam has a shortage of affordable houses for starters. During the crisis Amsterdam has hardly built new dwelling projects. At the same time Amsterdam has become increasingly popular in recent...master thesis 2018
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Hulsman, Tom (author)With technology dependent on electricity increasingly pervading our everyday life the access to energy becomes a driver for our general development and wellbeing. While the access to energy seems as something trivial there is a growing number of people which are unable to pay their electricity bills and are disconnected from the energy grid....master thesis 2018
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Zhuang, Selene (author)The studio generates future scenarios in Amsterdam, 2050. The disconnection between the fasting growing business area Zuidas and the tranquil residential area of Oud Zuid, and the lack of amenities raised my concern about the living quality and sustainability of development in the future. My project will be a swimming complex in Oud Zuid, as a...master thesis 2018
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Paes, Merel (author)More and more people are moving to cities. The general idea is that there is always something to do and there is always someone to meet with in those cities. The truth is different. A lot of those city dwellers are feeling lonely from time to time. They experience a lack of social contacts and relationships. The increase in loneliness is mainly...master thesis 2017
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Van Calmthout, L. (author)The introduction of the participatiesamenleving policy direction to the Netherlands has triggered local government to shift its focus towards large projects in their district. Citizens are left to themselves, and take over former governmental responsibilities. This thesis calls for a transition in the policies surrounding citizen initiatives for...master thesis 2016
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Stulen, S. (author)This design contains the transformation of Van der Kunbuurt in Amsterdam. This postwar neighborhood is in need of new spatial configurations and sustainable dwelling typologies suited for the 21st century living. The neighborhood is isolated between areas with different functions. The accessibility on the outside of the enclave are mainly...master thesis 2014
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Aumele, D.A. (author)This project is a discourse analysis of the local and metropolitan area, at the edge of the city, Amsterdam. It questions the forces which had the impact on its metro and local structures up until now, and tries to design a production masterplan (Land-Skap) as an invert fact of undesirable forces over new developments. The goal is to to improve...master thesis 2011
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Tobben, J. (author)Exterior: building assimilates into location The project is located on an old shipyard, the NDSM-wharf, in the North of Amsterdam. The area is home to different artists and craftsmen who work in collaboration and inspire each other. By doing so new initiatives emerge. Subculture dominates the space and its character is a mixture of industrial...master thesis 2009