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Designing for resilience in the Pearl River Delta

The Pearl River Delta is becoming increasingly densely populated, but is extremely sensitive to flooding. This is a recipe for trouble. Dutch and American strategies could help more resilient design schemes to be achieved, as Dai Wei observes in his doctoral research.

DEWIS Virtual Coffee (07)

DEWIS Virtual Coffee (07) 15 September 2022 16:00 till 17:00 | Add to my calendar Come and join us Thursday 15th of September from 16.00-17.00 hrs in an online inspiring conversation to discuss and reflect together about your role as woman in the academic environment. The DEWIS women’s network of scientists has the goal of inspiring, creating awareness and empowering the women of TU Delft to grow and flourish in their academic careers. In a still male-dominant environment we aim to create awareness regarding gender inequality and imbalances; throughout monthly gatherings we want to empower your voices and discuss ideas on how together we can create an inclusive and safe environment for all of us. What will we talk about? In this upcoming event we have invited Margot Gerritsen, professor emerita at Stanford University and co-founder and executive director of the Women in Data Science (WiDS) Worldwide, faculty director of WiDS@Stanford, and co-host of the WiDS podcast. WiDS elevates women in data science all over the world. We will focus on personal branding and the importance of creating relationships and networks to advance in your career. During this conversation we would like to give you space to share your own experiences and discuss the dilemmas women are currently facing in academia. Join the ZOOM Meeting https://tudelft.zoom.us/j/94235776332

LED: sustainable, but above all maintenance-friendly

LED: sustainable, but above all maintenance-friendly In ten years' time all outside lighting will be LED LED uses less energy, the bulbs last for longer and even the fittings have a longer lifespan. Within a decade, all external lighting on campus will be LED. This is expected to make a big difference in terms of maintenance. The Kluyverpark in the southern part of the campus is the first location in which LED lighting is being used, in the lamp posts and ground spotlights. That started in 2015. The project was immediately used as a pilot to see which fittings are suitable. In the process attention was also paid to the electrotechnical aspects, in other words the electricity cables, voltages and the network load. The latter, in particular, caused a number of teething problems. For example, LED lighting uses more power when switched on and consequently causes a higher peak load on the power network, thereby activating the security mechanism in the power supply cabinets. The solution was to reduce the number of LED light fittings and lower the inrush current in the power supply cabinet. Solving the puzzle provided input for the further technical development required for the introduction of LED lighting across the rest of the campus. After the pilot had been completed a schedule of requirements was drawn up, as well as a technical manual showing how the LED lights had to be installed, up to the power cable. This paved the way for the broad use of LED lighting on the campus and it is now being used in lampposts at an increasing number of locations. Advantages of LED Conventional lights have to be replaced after two to five years. In theory, a LED light source should last as long as the fitting, around 20 to 25 years. A lamppost lasts for around 40 to 50 years. The expectation is that the lamp and the light fitting will only have to be replaced once during the lamppost's lifespan. A further benefit of LED lighting is the possibility of controlling it remotely using software, for example to monitor electricity consumption, to make it easy to increase or decrease brightness, or to change the colour of the lighting. Consequently LED not only saves energy, but also offers a social and sustainable solution in the form of a safer environment. Normally the campus is illuminated up to 5 lux but with LED there is enough capacity for 10 lux. As a result the light level can be adjusted as needed, for example in the case of events attended by a large number of visitors. In late 2018 dynamic dimming (dimming based on need) was introduced for the public lighting. LED ambition TU Delft's ambition is to replace all conventional lighting with LED lighting in the coming ten years. During any major reconstruction projects on campus everything will be converted. One example is the redevelopment of the public space in the Stevin Area behind the CEG faculty, where all the lampposts were converted to LED lighting. The expectation is that 75% of the conventional lighting can be replaced in three to four years. The rest will be replaced in the last six to seven years. LED CO2 reduction Replacing conventional lighting with LED will save 8,500 kg of CO2 on an annual basis. Over a decade, that amounts to a planned CO2 reduction of 85,000 kg. Once everything is converted to LED, the result is expected to be a 41% reduction in energy consumption and CO2 emissions.

Moral luck in science and innovation: Martin Sand to start as Postdoc at VTI

This August, Martin Sand will start as a postdoctoral researcher at the department of Values, Technology and Innovation. His application for the LEaDing Fellows Postdocs Programme was recently approved.

Supply chain partnerships: stay focused on the future

Supply chain partnerships is a recipe for better and cheaper construction, but it demands a healthy dose of mutual trust. And that is where things often go wrong, concludes Jelle Koolwijk in his PhD research. When personal relations become strained, his advice is to stay focused on the long-term interests.

Until the 18th century, apartments weren’t flats

Apartment living is now commonplace, but just a few centuries ago it was the characteristic feature of European court architecture. As PhD researcher Robert Gorny has studied, the architecture of apartments revealed something about the resident's status. In his thesis, he has written a genealogy of the apartment.

Urban leftover spaces benefit from an open-ended design

Urban leftover spaces, without a clear sign of function and value can bring great benefits for the city, complementing to formal urban spaces. As “urban interstices”, their unique potential lies in an indeterminacy that opens to spontaneous social-ecological processes, observes Sitong Luo in her doctoral research. Residents have little control over planned urban public spaces, while that is very different in residual areas. This indeterminacy also lets us reconsider the role of design.

Every hour a picture of the beach

Six days of storms in a row in the Netherlands, something that never happened before until last February. The number of storms is increasing and wind gusts are getting stronger. In combination with the rising sea level, this calls for innovative ways to protect our country from flooding.

Delft | Day 3

Delft | Day 3 On Wednesday 20th of July, the students had the chance to get to know the city of Rotterdam. The tour started from the Central Station and aimed to introduce them to the iconic architecture of the city, its building innovations and sustainability aspects. The portuguese team experienced the dutch culture in the maximum and they mastered their skills of cycling under the rain! Photos by: Nadia Antoniadis, Leonardo Ramires, Andy van den Dobbelsteen & Jorge Marum Rotterdam Centraal Markthal Kijk-Kubus Our Domain - Roof Top Depot Dakpark - Green Roof Van Nelle Fabriek Cycling Experience

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Designing for resilience in the Pearl River Delta

The Pearl River Delta is becoming increasingly densely populated, but is extremely sensitive to flooding. This is a recipe for trouble. Dutch and American strategies could help more resilient design schemes to be achieved, as Dai Wei observes in his doctoral research.

DEWIS Virtual Coffee (07)

DEWIS Virtual Coffee (07) 15 September 2022 16:00 till 17:00 | Add to my calendar Come and join us Thursday 15th of September from 16.00-17.00 hrs in an online inspiring conversation to discuss and reflect together about your role as woman in the academic environment. The DEWIS women’s network of scientists has the goal of inspiring, creating awareness and empowering the women of TU Delft to grow and flourish in their academic careers. In a still male-dominant environment we aim to create awareness regarding gender inequality and imbalances; throughout monthly gatherings we want to empower your voices and discuss ideas on how together we can create an inclusive and safe environment for all of us. What will we talk about? In this upcoming event we have invited Margot Gerritsen, professor emerita at Stanford University and co-founder and executive director of the Women in Data Science (WiDS) Worldwide, faculty director of WiDS@Stanford, and co-host of the WiDS podcast. WiDS elevates women in data science all over the world. We will focus on personal branding and the importance of creating relationships and networks to advance in your career. During this conversation we would like to give you space to share your own experiences and discuss the dilemmas women are currently facing in academia. Join the ZOOM Meeting https://tudelft.zoom.us/j/94235776332

LED: sustainable, but above all maintenance-friendly

LED: sustainable, but above all maintenance-friendly In ten years' time all outside lighting will be LED LED uses less energy, the bulbs last for longer and even the fittings have a longer lifespan. Within a decade, all external lighting on campus will be LED. This is expected to make a big difference in terms of maintenance. The Kluyverpark in the southern part of the campus is the first location in which LED lighting is being used, in the lamp posts and ground spotlights. That started in 2015. The project was immediately used as a pilot to see which fittings are suitable. In the process attention was also paid to the electrotechnical aspects, in other words the electricity cables, voltages and the network load. The latter, in particular, caused a number of teething problems. For example, LED lighting uses more power when switched on and consequently causes a higher peak load on the power network, thereby activating the security mechanism in the power supply cabinets. The solution was to reduce the number of LED light fittings and lower the inrush current in the power supply cabinet. Solving the puzzle provided input for the further technical development required for the introduction of LED lighting across the rest of the campus. After the pilot had been completed a schedule of requirements was drawn up, as well as a technical manual showing how the LED lights had to be installed, up to the power cable. This paved the way for the broad use of LED lighting on the campus and it is now being used in lampposts at an increasing number of locations. Advantages of LED Conventional lights have to be replaced after two to five years. In theory, a LED light source should last as long as the fitting, around 20 to 25 years. A lamppost lasts for around 40 to 50 years. The expectation is that the lamp and the light fitting will only have to be replaced once during the lamppost's lifespan. A further benefit of LED lighting is the possibility of controlling it remotely using software, for example to monitor electricity consumption, to make it easy to increase or decrease brightness, or to change the colour of the lighting. Consequently LED not only saves energy, but also offers a social and sustainable solution in the form of a safer environment. Normally the campus is illuminated up to 5 lux but with LED there is enough capacity for 10 lux. As a result the light level can be adjusted as needed, for example in the case of events attended by a large number of visitors. In late 2018 dynamic dimming (dimming based on need) was introduced for the public lighting. LED ambition TU Delft's ambition is to replace all conventional lighting with LED lighting in the coming ten years. During any major reconstruction projects on campus everything will be converted. One example is the redevelopment of the public space in the Stevin Area behind the CEG faculty, where all the lampposts were converted to LED lighting. The expectation is that 75% of the conventional lighting can be replaced in three to four years. The rest will be replaced in the last six to seven years. LED CO2 reduction Replacing conventional lighting with LED will save 8,500 kg of CO2 on an annual basis. Over a decade, that amounts to a planned CO2 reduction of 85,000 kg. Once everything is converted to LED, the result is expected to be a 41% reduction in energy consumption and CO2 emissions.

Moral luck in science and innovation: Martin Sand to start as Postdoc at VTI

This August, Martin Sand will start as a postdoctoral researcher at the department of Values, Technology and Innovation. His application for the LEaDing Fellows Postdocs Programme was recently approved.

Supply chain partnerships: stay focused on the future

Supply chain partnerships is a recipe for better and cheaper construction, but it demands a healthy dose of mutual trust. And that is where things often go wrong, concludes Jelle Koolwijk in his PhD research. When personal relations become strained, his advice is to stay focused on the long-term interests.

Until the 18th century, apartments weren’t flats

Apartment living is now commonplace, but just a few centuries ago it was the characteristic feature of European court architecture. As PhD researcher Robert Gorny has studied, the architecture of apartments revealed something about the resident's status. In his thesis, he has written a genealogy of the apartment.

Urban leftover spaces benefit from an open-ended design

Urban leftover spaces, without a clear sign of function and value can bring great benefits for the city, complementing to formal urban spaces. As “urban interstices”, their unique potential lies in an indeterminacy that opens to spontaneous social-ecological processes, observes Sitong Luo in her doctoral research. Residents have little control over planned urban public spaces, while that is very different in residual areas. This indeterminacy also lets us reconsider the role of design.

Every hour a picture of the beach

Six days of storms in a row in the Netherlands, something that never happened before until last February. The number of storms is increasing and wind gusts are getting stronger. In combination with the rising sea level, this calls for innovative ways to protect our country from flooding.

Delft | Day 3

Delft | Day 3 On Wednesday 20th of July, the students had the chance to get to know the city of Rotterdam. The tour started from the Central Station and aimed to introduce them to the iconic architecture of the city, its building innovations and sustainability aspects. The portuguese team experienced the dutch culture in the maximum and they mastered their skills of cycling under the rain! Photos by: Nadia Antoniadis, Leonardo Ramires, Andy van den Dobbelsteen & Jorge Marum Rotterdam Centraal Markthal Kijk-Kubus Our Domain - Roof Top Depot Dakpark - Green Roof Van Nelle Fabriek Cycling Experience
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What trees teach us about sustainable production of materials

Trees are excellent teachers when it comes to making materials for load-bearing structures with as little resources and energy as possible. One of their secrets? When a tree grows, the direction of the wood grain adapts itself to fit the load that part of the tree is going to bear.

Exhale Sluitingsweek: A week of free events to say goodbye to Exhale and cosy up for Winter

De allerlaatste Exhale Week vindt plaats van 25 november tot 1 december en staat volledig in het teken van afscheid nemen van Exhale en het omarmen van de winter.

TIL student Laura Drechsel wins Q-Park thesis award

TIL student Laura Drechsel wins the 2024 Q-Park Student Award with her thesis called: Stories of Aging and Access - Exploring capabilities and challenges of accessibility for urban elderly through microstories. Her award-winning thesis can be found here .

TU Delft jointly wins XPRIZE Rainforest drone competition in Brazil

TU Delft jointly wins in the XPRIZE Rainforest competition in the Amazon, Brazil Imagine using rapid and autonomous robot technology for research into the green and humid lungs of our planet; our global rainforests. Drones that autonomously deploy eDNA samplers and canopy rafts uncover the rich biodiversity of these complex ecosystems while revealing the effects of human activity on nature and climate change. On November 15, 2024, after five years of intensive research and competition, the ETHBiodivX team, which included TU Delft Aerospace researchers Salua Hamaza and Georg Strunck, achieved an outstanding milestone: winning the XPRIZE Rainforest Bonus Prize for outstanding effort in co-developing inclusive technology for nature conservation. The goal: create automated technology and methods to gain near real-time insights about biodiversity – providing necessary data that can inform conservation action and policy, support sustainable bioeconomies, and empower Indigenous Peoples and local communities who are the primary protectors and knowledge holders of the planet’s tropical rainforests. The ETHBiodivX team, made of experts in Robotics, eDNA, and Data Insights, is tackling the massive challenge of automating and streamlining the way we monitor ecosystems. Leading the Robotics division, a collaboration between TU Delft’s Prof. Salua Hamaza, ETH Zurich’s Prof. Stefano Mintchev and Aarhus University’s Profs. Claus Melvad and Toke Thomas Høye, is developing cutting-edge robotic solutions to gather ecology and biology data autonomously. “We faced the immense challenge of deploying robots in the wild -- and not just any outdoor environment but one of the most demanding and uncharted: the wet rainforests. This required extraordinary efforts to ensure robustness and reliability, pushing the boundaries of what the hardware could achieve for autonomous data collection of images, sounds, and eDNA, in the Amazon” says prof. Hamaza. “Ultimately, this technology will be available to Indigenous communities as a tool to better understand the forest's ongoing changes in biodiversity, which provide essential resources as food and shelter to the locals.” . . . .

Moving the Closet

You simply cannot miss it, it is big and magenta: the Pink Closet . On 12 November 2024 the Pink Closet will head to the Main Hall of the TU Delft Library for the first time! The Pink Closet will take its place at the Nook, where it will feature as part of the Studium Generale programme on loneliness. More information on events that coincide with and incorporate the Pink Closet at TU Delft Library will soon be available on the website of Studium Generale .

Green ammonia remains a challenge, but researchers make significant progress

The production of ammonia, essential for fertiliser production, is responsible for almost 1.5% of global carbon emissions. This needs to be greener, which is why researchers have been looking for sustainable alternatives for years.

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