Circularity & Sustainability
Accelerate the transition to a more circular and sustainable construction environment.
Climate Adaptation & Mitigation
Climate Adaptation and Mitigation focuses on preventing (or slowing) global warming, and on adapting the built environment to climate change.
Digitalization
Through digitalization of the building and construction sector, we will be able to build safer, faster and more sustainable.
Energy Transition
Technologies and processes to speed up large scale renovation of existing buildings to reduce the energy demand and integrate technologies for the production, storage and distribution of sustainable energy.
Health in the Built Environment
Studying and simulating healthy behavior, evaluating and acting upon climate change
Infrastructure
Future proofing and enhancing sustainability in the renovation and development of infrastructure.
News
21 Nov 2025
Dé oplossing voor het woningtekort: ‘Leid meer ingenieurs op’
Universiteiten kunnen een belangrijke rol spelen bij het oplossen van bouwproblemen zoals de woningvraag. “Focus op impact en verbinding.”
21 Nov 2025
The solution to the housing shortage: 'Train more engineers'
Universities can play an important role in solving construction problems such as housing needs. “Focus on impact and connection.”
7 Oct 2025
Frictie wordt synergie: klimaatadaptatie en mitigatie op één lijn
De korte en lange termijn staan vaak haaks op elkaar. Hoe kunnen we de 'gemiste' kansen voor de gebouwde omgeving benutten?
7 Oct 2025
Friction to synergy: Aligning climate adaptation and mitigation
Short-term adaptation and long-term mitigation often collide. How to unlock opportunities for the built environment previously overlooked?