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
28 Nov 2025
Connection is the key to the energy transition
“We need each other in the energy transition,” says associate professor Queena Qian. “It's not technology, but people who come first.”
28 Nov 2025
‘Verbinding is de sleutel tot de energietransitie’
In de energietransitie hebben we elkaar nodig, stelt universitair hoofddocent Queena Qian. “Niet de technologie, maar de mens staat voorop.”
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.”