Background: As our global population ages, malnutrition and sarcopenia are increasingly prevalent. Given the multifactorial nature of these conditions, effective management of (risk of) malnutrition and sarcopenia necessitates interprofessional collaboration (IPC). This study aimed to understand primary …

The Brains4Buildings project aims to develop methods to design new smart building climate management systems that, among other things, reduce energy consumption, increase comfort and respond flexibly to user behavior. We set out to develop design guidelines to help B4B stakeholders when designing innovative …

Urban densification is promoted for sustainable urban growth, yet it also generates concerns about negative health impacts on local citizens. Engaging local citizens in the co-design of densification projects is therefore crucial to address their needs and concerns. The use of immersive Virtual Reality …

This thesis focuses on optimising the emptying process of water storage facilities in urban areas, and was conducted during my graduate internship at Waterfeit Adviseurs. The study is based on the need to improve the efficiency of the system, as current systems frequently lead to floods and ineffective …

How can CarCollect develop a scalable and modular internal management system tailored to its employees, prioritizing effective management and optimization of operational aspects? The initial focus of the system is to integrate an employee engagement survey system, 2DAYSMOOD, with potential expansion …

This Justification Logfile examines two problems currently occurring within the HR (referred to as Human Resources) Workbuddies team, in the company Coolblue. Firstly, the HR Workbuddies team wants advice on how to manage HR system transitions, because they currently have the problem of a lack of involvement, …

In response to the growing challenges posed by climate change and urbanization, this thesis proposes designing a rain garden as a sustainable urban drainage system (SUDS) in Vlissingen, the Netherlands. The primary goal of this project is to create design of a nature-based solution that not only manages …

The American company Amazon has made headlines several times for monitoring its workers in warehouses across Europe and beyond.1 What is new is that a national data protection authority has recently issued a substantial fine of €32 million to the e-commerce giant for breaching several provisions of the …

Monitoring the technical state of an urban drainage (UD) system is at the core of asset management, the deployment of visual inspection technology (either using direct visual access for inspection of applying photo and/or video cameras) was and has remained the main method of gathering information on …

A systematic operation, maintenance, and rehabilitation program is an essential element in the management of a wastewater collection system. Effective inspection, cleaning, and rehabilitation are key processes for optimizing the proper functioning of a collection system. 7-1 7.1 Methods and Equipment …