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T.G. Brouwer
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Time moves tide
Exploring a resilient future for small islands in the Wadden Sea
The Wadden Sea is an intertidal system that stretches from the Dutch northern coast to the western coast of Denmark, all alongside the North Sea. The Wadden Sea and its islands are under pressure of climate change and face accelerated rising sea levels, threatening its islands and communities, while current policies often overlook their cultural and livelihood needs. In this study, through a research by design approach, the following question will be looked into: what are the characteristics of a spatial design methodology in which the longue durée is at the base of projecting a climate resilient future for small islands in the Wadden Sea? The theory of longue durée will be used to define the long-term changes and their influence on human behaviour. Influenced by Deltares, three solution directions (protect, seaward and move) are explored and expanded onto the Wadden Sea, to create a preferred alternative solution direction in which more human adaptation is envisioned. This translates to spatial interventions for three island typologies (salt marsh, polder and dune islands) that have been distinct during the research by design process. The preferred solution direction, Islands in Motion, emphasises the notion that people should stop manipulating water and land, and adapt more to it, just like nature does. This solution direction combines adaptive strategies tailored to each island typology, balancing preservation of cultural heritage while stressing the need for people to adapt to the dynamics and longue durée of the Wadden Sea.
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The Wadden Sea is an intertidal system that stretches from the Dutch northern coast to the western coast of Denmark, all alongside the North Sea. The Wadden Sea and its islands are under pressure of climate change and face accelerated rising sea levels, threatening its islands and communities, while current policies often overlook their cultural and livelihood needs. In this study, through a research by design approach, the following question will be looked into: what are the characteristics of a spatial design methodology in which the longue durée is at the base of projecting a climate resilient future for small islands in the Wadden Sea? The theory of longue durée will be used to define the long-term changes and their influence on human behaviour. Influenced by Deltares, three solution directions (protect, seaward and move) are explored and expanded onto the Wadden Sea, to create a preferred alternative solution direction in which more human adaptation is envisioned. This translates to spatial interventions for three island typologies (salt marsh, polder and dune islands) that have been distinct during the research by design process. The preferred solution direction, Islands in Motion, emphasises the notion that people should stop manipulating water and land, and adapt more to it, just like nature does. This solution direction combines adaptive strategies tailored to each island typology, balancing preservation of cultural heritage while stressing the need for people to adapt to the dynamics and longue durée of the Wadden Sea.
Go with the Flow
Dynamize the Delta
Student report
(2024)
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Jean Bijlsma, Martijn Timmerman, Milo Marler, Tanne Brouwer, Yi-An Lu, Verena Balz, Lukas Höller
The Netherlands, renowned for its flat landscape and strategic location at the confluence of major rivers, combined with fertile soil and a mild climate, boasts optimal natural conditions for agricultural production. However, the success of the Dutch agricultural sector and its developments has significant implications for biodiversity, as excessive nitrogen levels contribute to a decline in plant and animal species, ultimately disrupting the ecosystem balance. Currently, functions are separated by human engineered boundaries with little to no interaction with each other. Agriculture is hyper focused on the productive part of the system, lacking equilibrium. Ideally, water, agriculture and soil live in perfect harmony and so envisioned for the year 2070 is a dynamic river landscape in the Dutch Delta region; a landscape where there is room for the water to flow as it pleases. In this vision, a river's natural flow is embraced; free flowing water with little constraints. Instead of seeing this freedom as a problem that must be controlled, this project values the river's morphological changes and water fluctuations through time. This vision and strategy not only makes room for the river, but creates a new dynamic system in which water, biodiversity and agriculture works together. Adjustments are mainly made to the land-uses to correspond to the shifts of the river, using several interventions. A green network of ‘in between’ wetlands is situated within the river basin. This network serves as vital ecosystems that enhance the resilience of the region. These green marshes overflow with biodiversity, serving as havens for formerly threatened animal and plant species alike to thrive and flourish. In this project, we apply strategic tools to three locations with different conditions, such as moderately wet, wet, and extremely wet, acting as pilots to be extended into more parts of the Dutch Delta region in the future. This forward-thinking approach not only ensures the sustainability of agriculture but also fosters a healthier, more diverse environment for generations to come.
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The Netherlands, renowned for its flat landscape and strategic location at the confluence of major rivers, combined with fertile soil and a mild climate, boasts optimal natural conditions for agricultural production. However, the success of the Dutch agricultural sector and its developments has significant implications for biodiversity, as excessive nitrogen levels contribute to a decline in plant and animal species, ultimately disrupting the ecosystem balance. Currently, functions are separated by human engineered boundaries with little to no interaction with each other. Agriculture is hyper focused on the productive part of the system, lacking equilibrium. Ideally, water, agriculture and soil live in perfect harmony and so envisioned for the year 2070 is a dynamic river landscape in the Dutch Delta region; a landscape where there is room for the water to flow as it pleases. In this vision, a river's natural flow is embraced; free flowing water with little constraints. Instead of seeing this freedom as a problem that must be controlled, this project values the river's morphological changes and water fluctuations through time. This vision and strategy not only makes room for the river, but creates a new dynamic system in which water, biodiversity and agriculture works together. Adjustments are mainly made to the land-uses to correspond to the shifts of the river, using several interventions. A green network of ‘in between’ wetlands is situated within the river basin. This network serves as vital ecosystems that enhance the resilience of the region. These green marshes overflow with biodiversity, serving as havens for formerly threatened animal and plant species alike to thrive and flourish. In this project, we apply strategic tools to three locations with different conditions, such as moderately wet, wet, and extremely wet, acting as pilots to be extended into more parts of the Dutch Delta region in the future. This forward-thinking approach not only ensures the sustainability of agriculture but also fosters a healthier, more diverse environment for generations to come.