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Biomechanical engineer Dr Gerwin Smit (Faculty of 3mE) decided to do something about the impending shortage of ventilators. He disassembled…
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The old kitchen can go back to the factory
The majority of bathrooms and kitchens end up with the rubbish after new owners move into a house. Unnecessary: a demountable solution would…
How to renovate apartment blocks in Chile
Although many people in Chile own apartments, far from everyone is able to maintain them. The result is serious deterioration and decay.…
Indonesian kampongs rising skywards with CNC-milled formwork
In most cities around the world, the residents build their houses themselves, which as a consequence are often rickety. Nadia Remmerswaal…
Energy performance: we are the deciding factor
In theory it is perfectly possible to create energy-neutral houses, but in practice the residents often throw a spanner in the works.…
Designing acoustically-effective façades
The smooth and shiny façades on contemporary high-rise buildings certainly look sleek, but they are a significant factor in city noise…
New Department Chair of Hydraulic Engineering
Professor Stefan Aarninkhof is the new Department Chair of Hydraulic Engineering as of 1 March 2020. He takes over the activities of…
Strength of wooden pile foundations in Amsterdam
The municipality of Amsterdam and CEG have agreed to develop a method together to gain a better understanding of the structural state of the…
100% heritage for a more sustainable future
Heritage is important for our personal and collective experiences, also for future generations. It is not sustainable to only keep the…