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Up to one million homes in the Netherlands could start to subside in the next few years. There is no ready-made solution yet, but innovations are emerging.

A large worksite and a cluttered office full of ambitious students. They are already building the houses of the future today. The goal: shaking the construction industry to its foundations.

Fulfilling the energy transition is not one task. It consists of lots of little puzzle pieces that all have to come together. But how?

How do we ensure coolness during heat waves and how do we keep dry feet during heavy rainfall? Climate adaptation should make cities more resilient to extreme weather events.

The construction sector is responsible for about a third of greenhouse gas emissions. At the same time, the building industry is indispensable for creating new housing, working spaces, and infrastructure. So, it is time for change. Digitization is on

By 2030, one million new dwellings must be constructed in the Netherlands, and another 2.5 million must be made more environmentally friendly. At the same time, the renovation of bridges, tunnels, and locks costs €2.3 to €2.6 billion annually. A big

Reusing materials and easily moving houses. Circular construction requires a new mindset. To make the transition successful, not only construction but also the people and the economy behind it must change.

Roads, flyovers, and bridges in the Netherlands constantly need renovation because of the large quantity of the infrastructure, that requires large investment. That creates room for innovation and sustainability. But how do we approach that? Scientis

A brain for buildings, a digital scale model of a city, or a robot assistant on the construction site. Digitalization is crucial in the built environment. Giorgio Agugiaro explains what your city will look like in the future.

Concrete is indispensable in construction. It's strong, cheap, and resistant to wear and tear. But concrete also requires lots of materials. It's time to recycle and make it sustainable.

We know honey bees mainly from beekeepers. But in the wild, honey bees are invaluable for biodiversity. To give wild bees more space, innovative nests have been developed.

To make the construction sector structurally sustainable, we need not only practical solutions but also a long-term vision. This is what the building faculties of the technical universities advocate.

The office building you work in could be equipped with a "brain" in the coming years: a self-learning system that optimizes building performance and thus sustainability and comfort.

Extreme heatwaves are affecting many European cities. What can we do to keep the heat bearable?

The Dutch construction industry is at a loss. To cope with the housing crisis, one million new houses must be built before 2030. And in a sustainable way. Fortunately, students inspire the housing industry. They are working in teams across the country to come up with the most groundbreaking solutions. “Through trial and error, we found out that sustainable doesn’t have to be expensive at all,” says former student Antoine Post of Integer Technologies.