The thermal performance of conventional flat roof systems is in practice normally assessed by the heat transfer caused by conduction. The effects of radiation and convection are in such cases ignored as being insignificant. Holistic flat roof systems are designed to better utilize the impact of radiation …

From the introduction: In the Netherlands alone the potential of the circular economy for the economy is estimated at an annual cost saving effect of 7.3 billion Euros and job creation of 54,000 jobs (Bastein et al. 2013). However this potential needs to be used in applied solutions in often local settings …

The actual non-sustainable way of living has to be changed fundamentally. Despite all efforts to create a better environment, to improve building designs and to ameliorate existing buildings, often contradictory factors are faced which make it difficult to decide what the best solutions are. The discussion …

There is a shortage of housing and people with a lower income suffer most from this. Vacant buildings are transformed to provide quick housing for them, but it is not sure whether this provides a comfortable home, both from an indoor climate and a meaning making perspective. Existing material about completed …

The Netherlands is well-known for its urban density and extensive knowledge of climate adaptation measures. Old neighbourhoods are being restructured and Marsaki is one of the leading firms that develops sustainable solutions. A specific neighbourhood in Goes-Oost, called the Verzetsheldenbuurt, is going …

The course aims to enhance understanding of key topics related to energy transition and to contribute to building new capacities for promoting sustainable energy systems for climate resilient industry, especially in the context of emerging economies.Some 25 professionals from developing countries will …

EDRiT is a living lab focussing on transition and transitional processes in the Eems Dollard Region. Within the framework of EDRiT Dutch and German organizations, public authorities, universities and civilians work together in investigating, facilitating and innovating transitional processes (demographic, …

Een grootschalig opgezet onderzoek, waaraan Nederland deelneemt, laat zien dat de ecosystemen onder drijvende objecten nauwelijks worden benadeeld door bijvoorbeeld de beperkte lichttoetreding. Vervolgonderzoek richt zich op het leggen van verbanden tussen de ecoscans en waterkwaliteitmetingen en de …

Climate Session: Experience Climate Change

The economic recession has hit especially hard the residential building sector in the EU region, e.g., the number of the housing completions has decreased -49% and the total residential output has been squeezed down by -24% between 2007 and 2014 (Euroconstruct, 2015). In turn, the aim of our paper is …