The construction sector is responsible for a significant share of greenhouse gas emissions in Europe, making the decarbonisation of the existing building stock a critical priority. In this context, Digital Building Logbooks (DBLs) are increasingly promoted as digital tools to support renovation planning, …

During the symposium NoorderRuimte, researchers and students present their work. During the session Sustainable Built Environment (SBE), the lector and researchers presented their work with the concept of 'the brick', discussing past, present and future aspects of material, designing, architecture and …

Manual crack inspection is labor-intensive and impractical at scale, prompting a shift toward AI-based segmentation methods. We present a novel crack segmentation model that leverages the Segment Anything Model 2 (SAM 2) through transfer learning to detect cracks on masonry surfaces. Unlike prior approaches …

Europe faces significant challenges in maintaining its aging infrastructure due to extreme weather events, fluctuating groundwater levels, and rising sustainability demands. Ensuring the safety and longevity of infrastructure is a critical priority, especially for public organizations responsible for …

While modern construction vehicles often come equipped with proprietary telematic systems, a substantial portion of the global construction fleet consists of older machines that lack any form of digital monitoring. The exact share is unknown, but in many companies, legacy equipment still plays a critical …

Bio-based and circular building materials and techniques can play an important role in the transition toward a more sustainable construction sector. This study focuses on the Northern Netherlands and explores those competencies (in terms of knowledge, skills, and attitude) required by construction workers …

Het aantal vrouwen in de forensische zorg neemt toe. Ongeveer de helft van hen heeft minderjarige kinderen waarvoor ze meestal graag weer willen zorgen. Er is echter weinig onderzoek gedaan naar de mogelijke beschermende invloeden en risico’s van contact tussen deze moeders en hun kinderen. Deze verkennende, …

THE - food for thought - QUIZChallenges towards sustainable built heritage