“De Klimkramen”: a co-creative journey to stimulate physical activity of children at the Dapperplein

Since 1975, obesity has nearly tripled globally, indicating a clear trend that threatens public health. Besides changing one’s diet, the illness can be prevented by performing sufficient physical activity. In the Netherlands however, currently only 20% of the children of 11 years old meet the World Health Organisation guidelines for physical...

Effects of flexible water level management on flood risk in areas outside primary levees around the IJsselmeer and Markermeer

Since 2019, Rijkswaterstaat has been applying flexible water level management in the IJsselmeer and Markermeer to make the Dutch water system more robust and future proof. The fixed target water level of -0.20 m NAP during summer is replaced by a flexible water level in which the water level can fluctuate between -0.10 and -0.30 m NAP to enlarge...

Hoptille - from Stigma to Charisma: Image enhancing transformation of post-modern architecture while retaining its identity

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...

Inertial Sensor-Based Lower Limb Joint Kinematics: A Methodological Systematic Review

The use of inertial measurement units (IMUs) has gained popularity for the estimation of lower limb kinematics. However, implementations in clinical practice are still lacking. The aim of this review is twofold-to evaluate the methodological requirements for IMU-based joint kinematic estimation to be applicable in a clinical setting, and to...

Directional inland port development: Powerful strategies for inland ports beyond the inside-out/outside-in dichotomy

Considerable scientific attention has been paid to inland port research and many of the papers are driven by an Outside-In perspective where the seaport is often regarded as leader and the inland port as follower. Increasingly, Inside-Out approaches where inland ports themselves are taking the initiative are receiving scientific attention....

Validating the value of ‘lean branding’ for an early stage start-up: A case study of PuurBezorgd

The aim of this thesis is to discover the benefits and risks of lean branding for an early stage start-up. Lean branding proposes to apply the theories and methods of the lean startup methodology on branding. These aspects are analysed through a case study of PuurBezorgd. This start-up was in need of a brand identity, making it a viable for this...

Robust Interior: Exterior Classification for 3D Models

The use of 3D models has been rapidly expanding, finding applications in both<br/>scientific and commercial fields. One common requirement for these various applications is the geometrical and topological validity of these models. However, many models available online contain deficiencies in various forms, such as duplicated geometry, gaps in...

Playground for the Performing Arts: Investigating the spatiality of the commons

This project is a thematic investigation of the relationship between inside and outside, public and private, and how the thresholds between them can stimulate play in the city. This is explored in two key ways - firstly, on a spatial and material level it involves complex overlapping, intersecting and superimposed planes of geometry that result...

Daylight and View: The Influence of Windows on the Visual Quality of Indoor Spaces

Windows are important for a comfortable and healthy indoor environment, because they give access to daylight and an outside view. To be able to improve the visual quality of indoor spaces, one needs to have insight in how daylight and view affect people’s perception of indoor spaces. This is investigated by means of a literature and a...

Transitions: At Home in the City

What is feeling at home in the city? how can architecture help intensify the relation between the dweller and his surrounding environment in such a way that the limits between inside and outside are blurred? the goal of this project was to understand through research what are the architectural elements that create the relation inside-outside,...

American Madrassah

This graduation project is a design for an Islamic community centre and prayerspace in New York City, called Park51. The design is an 80 meter high complex surrounded by buildings on three sides. The front facade is situated at a small street in downtown Manhattan (Park Place 51), two blocks remote from Ground Zero. It houses various rooms for...

Banjy: Fun to move and play for kids around 12 years of age

Stimulating the physical condition of children in a playful way is the main goal of the Banjy. Crossover product combining a traditional elliptical trainer and a bicycle. This means that it has all the benefits of training almost all muscles combined with the playful and functional possibilities of a bike. Early 2009 innovation support from...