Improving the Replacement and Renovation Process of Hydraulic Structures: Creating a decision method for the implementation and assessment of standardisation

This study develops a decision method for the implementation and assessment of standardisation in order to improve the Replacement & Renovation process of hydraulic structures. Possible improvements in the Replacement & Renovation process and the implementation of standardisation were identified by conducting semi-structured interviews....

Speculating DATA-DRIVEN SHARED Decision Making in The Future of healthcare: Designing a data-driven Decision Support Tool (DST) for Oncology (Melanoma)

Navigating consequential decisions is a difficult task in and of itself, especially when they have a significant impact on one's life. This is especially true in the complex world of healthcare, where the importance of choices is magnified. The complexities of these issues can make it difficult for patients and their loved ones to effectively...

A heat pump decision tool for homeowners: An advise leading to the benefits of the homeowner and a contribution to the energy transition of the built environment

The Netherlands is in de midst of an energy transition, 7 million households and 1 million buildings that are currently poorly insulated and heated by natural gas must be transformed into well-insulated buildings and heated with a sustainable heat source. The government encourages homeowners to make their home more sustainable by providing...

Systematic Integration Of Urban Farming Into Urban Metabolisms: Waste As A Resource For Urban Food Production

As the global population rise, climate conditions get more and more unpredictable, natural resources deplete; cities need to take action in order to sustain healthy living conditions as well as to ensure food safety. Currently, cities are solely dependent on external sources and suburban areas for natural resources and food as well as waste...

'From data to value': in real estate investment management

‘Real estate is the largest asset class in the world’ as stated by Harvard business school Professor Arthur Segel. It is also unbeatable driver of individual wealth and overall economy. But on the other hand, it is one of the most imperfect markets, due to the lack of accessibility to valuable information in the limited time of decision making...

Towards a Low Emission Port: Development of a decision making tool for technologies for the reduction of the shore-related emission footprint of existing ports in respect to the stakeholders’ values

Energy-related and environmental issues are getting more attention and are becoming more important over the years. Currently, they are considered as one of the greatest challenges worldwide. The widespread use of fossil fuels causes the increase of the harmful emissions which are associated with significant health and environmental issues. Ports...