The increase in consumption of resources has led to more waste being generated, which then needs to be managed at the end of their life-cycle as waste. Current practices of waste management are not efficient as they lead to a release of emissions and a loss of value that is present in the resource, which …

De toekomst van zero emissie stadshubs: samen leren omgaan met schaarse en dure ruimte

This article proposes an analytical model for a conversion from Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO) to Liquide Natural Gas(LNG) dual-fuel engine in a fleet with three sizes of vessels in order to investigate the impact of the volatility of oil prices, and a declining Energy Return on Investment (EROI) on opting LNG …

Controlled charging of electric vehicles (EVs) can be used to avoid peaks in the power grid by limiting, and shifting the EV power demand during peak hours. This paper presents results on user preferences and experiences regarding controlled (or smart) charging of EVs via home chargers. Data is derived …

A large council building in Leicester, its central HQ called City Hall, aims to link on site renewable energy (PV) generation to electric vehicles (EVs) used by the Council staff. Leicester City Hall based staff are utilising four EVs for their work and charging these, when possible, from local renewable …

The Netherlands is aiming for the roll-out of more solar PV. However like many densely populated countries, the country is running into issues of lack of space. Opportunities around infrastructural works like highways provide space without compromising the landscape. Examples of this double use are already …

Communication of climate-responsive urban design guidelines is becoming increasingly relevant in the light of climate adaptation challenges in cities. Widespread uptake in practice of such guidelines can be promoted by visualizations of the principles on which they are based. The “Really cooling water …

De Fusie is een persoonlijke en inspirerende zoektocht naar een nieuw type gebouw dat zich voegt in een typisch Nederlands landschap en past in de rijke traditie van waterwerken. Tegelijk omarmt de Fusie de toekomst. Het Fusiegebouw kan gezien worden als een nieuw Hollands Deltawerk dat traditie en toekomst …

Het vloeibare werkveld Het werkveld is verplaatst van het kantoor naar de stad. De homo ergaster (werkende mens) is niet meer uit de publieke ruimte weg te denken en kom je tegen in de vele koffiebarretjes, treinstations, hotellobby’s en tijdelijke werkplekken die overal spontaan lijken te ontstaan. …