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Ali Panahi, Parisa (author)The global shift towards sustainable and renewable energy sources is an undeniable necessity. Energy communities, grounded in principles of community participation and environmental sustainability, are emerging as key players in driving this transformation. Flanders, a region in Belgium, has witnessed the rise of energy communities as they take...master thesis 2023
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van Esch, Pip (author)The Netherlands is confronted with a formidable challenge in the transition away from natural gas in the built environment. In this challenging landscape installation companies have an opportunity since they are often perceived as natural points of contact by residents to further aid the acceleration of the energy transition. However,...master thesis 2023
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Anwar-Hameed, Amir (author)Financial literacy is an essential component in design innovation projects, holding the potential to transform both the practice and education of design. The capacity to make effective financial decisions, encompassing knowledge, skills, and self-efficacy, is pivotal in the context of innovation (Warmath & Zimmerman, 2019). This capacity...master thesis 2023
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Brederode, L.J.N. (author)Strategic traffic assignment (TA) models assess long-term effects of policies on route choices of travelers. To meet stability requirements, current strategic TA models lack modelling of queues. This thesis develops two TA models that include queue modelling whilst satisfying stability requirements along with a method to fuse observed link flows...doctoral thesis 2023
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Roth, Jutta (author)This executive summary provides an overview of the key findings and insights presented in the master's thesis named "Exploring MINIs contribution to urban ecosystems. Igniting Strategies on heat wave mitigation.". The study investigates the role of the brand MINI, in addressing the pressing issue of urban heat waves and its transformation to an...master thesis 2023
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Tuijt, Teska (author)Ten per cent of the Netherlands has a mild to severe disability (WHO, nd.). Despite this, there is little attention to Paralympic sports played in the Netherlands. This research focuses on: <br/><br/>“How can wheelchair team sports in the Netherlands be effectively supported in their journey towards professionalisation in preparation for the...master thesis 2023
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Hsieh, Ping-Yu (author)In this graduation thesis, the evolution of Adidas's product development process is explored, focusing on the introduction of a Adizero footwear Fuzzy Front-End aimed at enhancing brand credibility and user experience through agile, user-centric design methods. This stage, a crucial part of the development of Adidas Adizero Footwear, prioritizes...master thesis 2023
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Verberne, Leon (author)The Dutch government published a Climate Accord in 2019 which stated that all houses in the Netherlands should be heated without CO<sub>2</sub> emissions. The Dutch built environment is currently being heated with natural gas which forces actors within the heating system of the Dutch built environment to look for new technologies. At the same...master thesis 2023
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KYRKIMTZIS, APOSTOLOS (author)In an era marked by healthcare advancements driven by innovative technologies, the integration of emerging medical breakthroughs like VR, AI, and IoT has propelled the MedTech industry's exponential growth. Despite their transformative potential, navigating the MedTech commercialization pathway presents formidable challenges; new medical...master thesis 2023
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Uncovering a Sonic Blue Ocean: Moving towards a more inclusive commercial background music ecosystemMathur, Tanai (author)Be it for providing a positive customer experience, a holistic brand identity, or a way to combat stress and exertion, background music has been used by businesses for profit since the invention of the phonograph. (Thompson, 1995) Modern technology enables this to happen fast, and tailors it to the needs of the business. Kollekt.fm is an...master thesis 2023
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Andeweg, Annelotte (author)With the increasing need for entangling the complexity around worldwide crises and transitions, the transdisciplinary collaboration between governmental organisations, multidisciplinary academic institutions and companies is becoming increasingly crucial. Involving citizens within the policy-making processes regarding those crises and...master thesis 2023
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Wiesman, Sam (author)The Dutch energy transition is alive and kicking, however problems arise because of this same transition. Transmission grid congestion is one of them, whereby the grid cannot handle all the extra electricity from wind and solar power, combined with the extra demand due to electrification. Furthermore, business parks have a large potential for...master thesis 2023
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Kramer, Twan (author)The Netherlands is dedicated to countering climate change, and a necessary approach is transitioning to renewable energy and promoting the electrification of the Dutch industry. However, this shift from a centralized to a decentralized energy system has led to grid congestion due to the existing grid structure designed for lower energy demand...master thesis 2023
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Bosch, Remco (author)This graduation project concerns the prevention of bicycling head-injuries in the Netherlands, by overcoming the socio-cultural unwillingness and undesirability of non-sports oriented bicyclists to wear a helmet. Getting cyclists to wear bicycle helmets is a task that requires behavioral change as well as a shift in perception from society. The...master thesis 2023
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Diercks, Inge-Lien (author)In the six years I have been walking around in this faculty, I have gained theoretical<br/>knowledge, but foremost gained practical handholds to design strategically. For this last stretch, I have defined a project brief with personal attachment, one that presents a complex problem that I wanted to find a solution for. <br/><br/>In collaboration...master thesis 2023
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Developing a phased approach for strategic distribution center location selection in FMCG IndustriesHU, Chen (author)Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) companies face the critical challenge of selecting appropriate locations for their distribution centers to maintain operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. This thesis introduces a structured 5 step of phased method to address the distribution center site selection problem, considering various company...master thesis 2023
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Hollestelle, Annemijn (author)Royal Delft Museum is the museum for Delftware in the Netherlands. It has opened its’ renovated doors in the midst of the pandemic and is mostly populair among foreign visitors. Recently, they have also expressed their wish to better cater to the interests and needs of the domestic public as well. This sparked the opportunity for this thesis...master thesis 2023
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Rot, Pepijn (author)The current second quantum revolution heralds the biggest technological advancements of the twenty-first century. At the forefront of this is the development of quantum computers, which promise to bring transformations to almost all sectors, from banking to drug research. With rising investments in developing full-scale, fault-tolerant quantum...master thesis 2023
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Bufler, Valentin (author)This thesis set out to investigate how small to midsize industrial design practices address strategic challenges. For this a literature review was conducted, as well as complementary desk research and an interview study with design practitioners. Later on three small case studies helped set the direction of the project. The findings and insights...master thesis 2023
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Veen, Cristel (author)Sustainability has gained global recognition due to the detrimental effects of human activities on the environment, resulting in climate and weather extremes. In the Netherlands, the infrastructure sector is a key focus for policymakers, as it is responsible for a significant portion of the country's carbon dioxide emissions due to Factors such...master thesis 2023