Abstract Historically, epidemics and plagues are repeatedly reported to have happened since the ancient civilizations (Egypt, Greece, Rome and imperial China). Most known examples of a devastating global pandemics in recent history are the ‘Black Death’ (14th century) and the global influenza (1918-1919), …

The accelerated densification of Western European cities driven by economic growth has major spatial implications for their overall livability. Often, new homes must be built within an existing urban fabric, creating higher density environments. However, the impact on the experience of these high-density …

People in western countries spend approximately 90% of their time indoors. This severely affects their health (WHO 2013; Klepeis et al. 2001). The health risks are exacerbated if people travel between indoor spaces by car or public transport. Buildings on streets specifically designed to create a human …

Cities are confronted with more frequent heatwaves of increasing intensity discouraging people from using urban open spaces that are part of their daily lives. Climate proofing cities is an incremental process that should begin where it is needed using the most cost-efficient solutions to mitigate heat …

Rond opdrachtgeverschap bestaan verschillende paradigma's. Leef je je in een bepaalde denkwereld, dan zie je bepaalde zaken wel en andere niet. Daarover gaat Opdrachtgeverschap in negen paradigma's, met daarin 9 bijdragen vanuit 9 perspectieven.

Dit nummer leert dat we verder moeten kijken dan onze neus lang is als we urgente transitieopgaven op het gebied van energie, klimaat, mobiliteit en voedsel willen aanpakken.

In dit nummer staat het handelen centraal. De vraag naar het hoe. Hoe verduurzamen we de energievoorziening van wijken? Hoe verminderen we de verkeersdruk van bouwlogistiek? Hoe vermijden we valkuilen bij living labs? Hoe verlichten we de druk van toerisme op de leefomgeving? Hoe komen we tot inzicht …