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Kimhur, Boram (author)This paper investigates to what extent the capability approach can contribute to housing studies and policy development. The capability approach, pioneered by economist-philosopher Amartya Sen and philosopher Martha Nussbaum, is built upon critical reviews on the norms of welfarism and utilitarianism, and argues that social policy and its...abstract 2018
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de Jonge, T.M. (author), van der Voordt, D.J.M. (author)This methodological book describes eight forms of study and research as they relate to design: 1) naming and describing; 2) design research and typology; 3) evaluating; 4) modelling; 5) programming and optimising; 6) technical study; 7) design study; 8) study by design. It includes the views, design related research projects and research methods...book 2002
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Vos, P.G.J.C. (author), Dewulf, G.P.R.M. (author)In February 1996 the Dutch Government Buildings Agency and Delft University of Technology, department of Real Estate & Project Management entered into a long-term co-operation to do research on workplace innovation. This research co-operation is aimed at analysing the impact of new workplace environments on the 'performance' of organisations...book 1999
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Dumitru, Adina (author)Assessing the impacts of nature-based solutions is essential to understand their effectiveness in addressing current interrelated societal challenges. Robust impact evaluation supports practitioners to understand and document the outcomes of nature-based solutions, resulting in improved quality, efficiency and effectiveness at various stages of...book 2021
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Korthals Altes, W.K. (author)Planning on a national level performs a different function to planning on a local level. Uncertainty plays a larger role, as national planning is often more abstract, i.e., local government has its own responsibilities for the precise location of activities, and zoning of land use. National planning is a process in which public and private...book chapter 2008
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Stewart, S. (author), Koornneef, F. (author), Akselsson, R. (author), Barton, P. (author)Chapter 6: Safety Assurance Process for FRMS - eJcase Implementation The European Commission HILAS project (Human Integration into the Lifecycle of Aviation Systems - a project supported by the European Commission’s 6th Framework between 2005-2009) was focused on using human factors knowledge and methodology to address key challenges for...book chapter 2009
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Dumitru, Adina (author), Garcia, Igone (author), Zorita, Saioa (author), Tomé-Lourido, Davidé (author), Cardinali, M. (author), Feliu, E. (author), Fermoso, J. (author), Ferilli, G. (author), Guidolotti, G. (author)The Handbook aims to provide decision-makers with a comprehensive NBS impact assessment framework, and a robust set of indicators and methodologies to assess impacts of nature-based solutions across 12 societal challenge areas: Climate Resilience; Water Management; Natural and Climate Hazards; Green Space Management; Biodiversity; Air Quality;...book chapter 2021
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Skodra, Julita (author), Connop, Stuart (author), Tacnet, Jean-Marc (author), Van Cauwenbergh, Nora (author), Almassy, D. (author), Baldacchini, C. (author), Basco Carrera, L. (author), Caitana, B. (author), Cardinali, M. (author)The Handbook aims to provide decision-makers with a comprehensive NBS impact assessment framework, and a robust set of indicators and methodologies to assess impacts of nature-based solutions across 12 societal challenge areas: Climate Resilience; Water Management; Natural and Climate Hazards; Green Space Management; Biodiversity; Air Quality;...book chapter 2021
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van der Voordt, Theo (author), de Been, I. (author), Maarleveld, M. (author)This chapter discusses possible aims, tools and deliverables of Post-Occupancy Evaluations (POE) (otherwise known as building-in-use studies), with a focus on interventions in supporting facilities. POE has a long tradition and has been applied in different fields (e.g. offices, educational buildings, health care facilities, retail and leisure,...book chapter 2012
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Mouter, N. (author)Cost-benefit analysis (CBA) is a widely used economic appraisal method that aims to support politicians in making decisions about projects and policies. Several researchers have tried to uncover the extent to which CBA actually impacts decision-making by investigating the statistical relation between the results of CBA studies and political...book chapter 2019
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Abdelgawad, Ahmed A. (author), Comes, M. (author)Evaluation and testing are significant steps in developing any information system. More attention must be devoted to these steps if the system is to be used in high-risk contexts, such as the response to conflict disasters. Several testing methodologies are designed to guarantee that software fulfills technology requirements; others will assure...book chapter 2023
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Li, Jie (author), Cesar, Pablo (author)Virtual reality (VR) is the experience in a simulated interactive virtual space. It provides synthetic sensory feedback to users' actions that can physically and mentally immerse the users. Social VR is one type of VR system that allows multiple users to join a collaborative virtual environment and communicate with each other, usually by...book chapter 2023
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Shrestha, Ranjit (author), Moradi, M. (author), Sfarra, Stefano (author), Kim, Wontae (author)The infrared thermography (IRT) technique has shown great potential with many applications in a variety of fields, such as aerospace, petroleum, civil engineering, and so forth. This chapter is designed to provide an overview of the method of IRT in non-destructive material evaluation. It begins with the general introduction and development...book chapter 2023
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van Wee, G.P. (author)Cycling is increasingly receiving attention in research and policy and practice, in many cities and regions in the world. The focus is mainly on cycling infrastructure and effects on travel behavior and health. The economics of cycling have not received a lot of attention yet. This chapter gives an overview of the current state of knowledge...book chapter 2021
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Belletti, B. (author), Damoni, C. (author), Hendriks, M.A.N. (author)Three years ago, the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and the Environment initiated a project to re-evaluate the carrying capacity of existing bridges and viaducts (e.g. reinforced and pre-stressed concrete beams and slabs). Due to the increase of traffic and the reallocation of emergency lanes to traffic lanes, the safety verification of some...conference paper 2013
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Crabbé, A. (author), Jacobs, R. (author), Van Hoof, V. (author), Bergmans, A. (author)Our paper focuses on the results of a research project called Open Window on innovative material technologies for a sustainable Flemish production landscape (in short: Open Window). In this project, enterprises located in Flanders (Belgium) give testimony of their innovative products and processes. The aim of gathering evidence on material...conference paper 2010
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Bridge, C. (author)Increasingly governments of countries where homeownership is high are looking to housing assets to fund long-term care. Housing wealth can be viewed both as an asset for low-income older homeowners and by government as having potential as an asset base for purchasing support services or supplementing income. However, there are several key...conference paper 2010
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Mayer, I.S. (author), Zhou, Q. (author), Lo, J. (author), Abspoel, L. (author), Keijser, X. (author), Olsen, E. (author), Nixon, E. (author), Kannen, A. (author)Marine ecosystems around the globe are increasingly affected by human activities such as fisheries, shipping, offshore petroleum developments, wind farms, recreation, tourism and more. Whereas the necessity and urgency to regulate and plan competing marine spatial claims is growing, the planning and regulation of these claims is even more...conference paper 2012
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