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The ability (or inability) to attain a better life

Gaps between affluent and poor city dwellers are increasing all over the world. In a new book and lecture series, researchers Maarten van Ham and Caroline Newton establish links between socio-economic inequality and spatial structures and patterns. What is going on?

Questions on the road to the circular city

It may seem obvious that architects will help shape a circular economy. But how exactly? What role will they play in the emergence of a circular built environment? The one-year research project Circular City serves as an initial attempt to gauge views and experiences from professional practice. At a symposium on 3 February researchers from the Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment will discuss with four architects’ firms their views.

1M Homes: ‘More living space’ doesn't just mean ‘more building’

Demand is high. The shortage of suitable and affordable housing means more and more people are missing out. Is spending ten years churning out new houses and apartment buildings a sensible solution? According to professors Marja Elsinga and Thijs Asselbergs, we do need new buildings, but better use can be made of the existing housing stock, and a critical analysis of the housing system is also needed. Speaking on behalf of an interdisciplinary initiative from the Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment, in this double interview they call for a substantiated overall vision for the complex housing puzzle.

Project management Chinese energy renovations needs improvement

The Chinese government is trying to improve the energy performance of existing buildings through renovations, but much is still going wrong. The use of incorrect nails or window frames can often be traced back to deeper causes, notes Yuting Qi in her doctoral research.

Safeguarding public values is a balancing act

Safeguarding public values is a task of the government, but in the built environment, private parties are increasingly often lending a hand. As these parties all have their own interests, it is a balancing act to sustain things that are intended for the general public, states Lizet Kuitert in her PhD research.

Self-designed map shows vulnerable areas in Pearl River Delta

The Pearl River Delta is a dynamic area undergoing rapid urbanisation, but this is largely taking place without adequate maps. That is why PhD candidate Liang Xiong has developed a set of maps himself that show in great detail where there is a risk of flooding and where it is or is not wise to build.

Alumni & Students Drinks Istanbul

Alumni & Students Drinks Istanbul 26 July 2022 18:00 till 19:30 | Add to my calendar U-BASE, the study association for MSc students Building- and Structural Engineering at the faculty of Civil Engineering, is visiting Turkey and would love to meet up with local alumni at an informal borrel on Tuesday 26 July in Istanbul . The drinks will be hosted at Belfast Irish Pub in Kadiköy from 19:30 - 21:30 (local time). Are you interested in catching up with fellow alumni and to meet our students? Then register quickly. About U-BASE's study trip The U-BASE Study Tour Committee organises an annual study trip at the end of Q4. This year, after two difficult years caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, we are organising an amazing trip to Greece and Turkey. The study trip will last for two weeks and many interesting cultural, educational and leisure activities will be organised. You can expect company visits, construction sites and many interesting civil engineering structures. Besides those more 'educational' activities, we will explore the culture of Turkey and Greece and experience the nightlife of Istanbul and Athens.

Self-organisation gave Venezuelan cities a human scale

New cities often have a modernist design, but fail to meet the dynamic needs of their residents. In Venezuela, PhD researcher Simone Rots discovered that it is better for the government to give residents a helping hand in organising things themselves.

Public Rental Housing Governance, the practice of one decade

Housing has become inaccessible for many families in China since the privatization and commercialization of the sector. By delegating powers, improvements are possible, notes Juan Yan in her doctoral research. Moreover, more participation can lead to happier tenants.

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The ability (or inability) to attain a better life

Gaps between affluent and poor city dwellers are increasing all over the world. In a new book and lecture series, researchers Maarten van Ham and Caroline Newton establish links between socio-economic inequality and spatial structures and patterns. What is going on?

Questions on the road to the circular city

It may seem obvious that architects will help shape a circular economy. But how exactly? What role will they play in the emergence of a circular built environment? The one-year research project Circular City serves as an initial attempt to gauge views and experiences from professional practice. At a symposium on 3 February researchers from the Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment will discuss with four architects’ firms their views.

1M Homes: ‘More living space’ doesn't just mean ‘more building’

Demand is high. The shortage of suitable and affordable housing means more and more people are missing out. Is spending ten years churning out new houses and apartment buildings a sensible solution? According to professors Marja Elsinga and Thijs Asselbergs, we do need new buildings, but better use can be made of the existing housing stock, and a critical analysis of the housing system is also needed. Speaking on behalf of an interdisciplinary initiative from the Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment, in this double interview they call for a substantiated overall vision for the complex housing puzzle.

Project management Chinese energy renovations needs improvement

The Chinese government is trying to improve the energy performance of existing buildings through renovations, but much is still going wrong. The use of incorrect nails or window frames can often be traced back to deeper causes, notes Yuting Qi in her doctoral research.

Safeguarding public values is a balancing act

Safeguarding public values is a task of the government, but in the built environment, private parties are increasingly often lending a hand. As these parties all have their own interests, it is a balancing act to sustain things that are intended for the general public, states Lizet Kuitert in her PhD research.

Self-designed map shows vulnerable areas in Pearl River Delta

The Pearl River Delta is a dynamic area undergoing rapid urbanisation, but this is largely taking place without adequate maps. That is why PhD candidate Liang Xiong has developed a set of maps himself that show in great detail where there is a risk of flooding and where it is or is not wise to build.

Alumni & Students Drinks Istanbul

Alumni & Students Drinks Istanbul 26 July 2022 18:00 till 19:30 | Add to my calendar U-BASE, the study association for MSc students Building- and Structural Engineering at the faculty of Civil Engineering, is visiting Turkey and would love to meet up with local alumni at an informal borrel on Tuesday 26 July in Istanbul . The drinks will be hosted at Belfast Irish Pub in Kadiköy from 19:30 - 21:30 (local time). Are you interested in catching up with fellow alumni and to meet our students? Then register quickly. About U-BASE's study trip The U-BASE Study Tour Committee organises an annual study trip at the end of Q4. This year, after two difficult years caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, we are organising an amazing trip to Greece and Turkey. The study trip will last for two weeks and many interesting cultural, educational and leisure activities will be organised. You can expect company visits, construction sites and many interesting civil engineering structures. Besides those more 'educational' activities, we will explore the culture of Turkey and Greece and experience the nightlife of Istanbul and Athens.

Self-organisation gave Venezuelan cities a human scale

New cities often have a modernist design, but fail to meet the dynamic needs of their residents. In Venezuela, PhD researcher Simone Rots discovered that it is better for the government to give residents a helping hand in organising things themselves.

Public Rental Housing Governance, the practice of one decade

Housing has become inaccessible for many families in China since the privatization and commercialization of the sector. By delegating powers, improvements are possible, notes Juan Yan in her doctoral research. Moreover, more participation can lead to happier tenants.
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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 .

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.

"Measuring brain activity through the skull with ultrasound opens new doors"

PhD Candidate Rick Waasdorp is looking for ways to correct the distortion caused by the skull when using Ultrasound technology. ‘’My goal is to develop an adaptive method for skull corrections that automatically measures the skull of new patients.’’

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