The Capucine cloister in Tilburg was established in the 19th century along one of the routes leading out of the city center, as part of the urban expansion that was then taking place. Nearby a nunnery can be found at the other end of a park, the whole being enclosed by a long wall. Now the place has …

Drumul Taberei, a postwar modernist district of Bucharest, has a share in Romanian urban history with a start as a socialist high-rise utopia, subsequent densification in the ample green spaces under political repression and a downfall due to seismic threats. Through research the cultural and architectural …

The Sloe area is an unembanked industrial port area in Zeeland. As sea levels rise, this area will experience increased flood risks. This is partly due to climate change, which is causing sea level rise to accelerate, and partly due to the area's vulnerability because it is located outside the dike ring, …

ME, WE & US is the motto for research into residential high-rises in correlation with social isolation, targeting theories and spatial design strategies to improve human interaction. A close examination of the work by Gehl into life between buildings, by Hall about space zones, and Van de Wal ‘s ‘privacy …

The global food system is a major contributor to climate change, accounting for one third of the worldwide emissions. 55% of these greenhouse gasses are created through the production and consumption of animal-based protein. While the demand for food is expected to rise due to the significant population …

This study explores the effect of precipitation, evaporation, animal burrowing and the changing climate on the permeability of the clay cover layer on a dike. It also showcases the possibility of utilizing finite difference flow models, such as MODFLOW, for the simulation of various environmental impacts …

As the year passes, keeping themselves afloat has become more challenging for the Netherlands. Climate change and sea level rise are primary factors influencing the maintenance and reinforcement of the country's dikes system. Therefore, a new Delta Plan has been implemented to make the dikes system climate-proof …

Recent studies have shown that the climate is seeing a rapid change, causing amongst other sea level rise. Although the protection standards for conventional flood protection are generally high in The Netherlands, flood protection experts from government, research and industry are exploring alternative …

Climate change is a major threat for the Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata). A lot of research has been done on the possible effects, but a clear overview is still lacking. This literature review aims to provide an overview of the effects of climate change on the nesting success, sex ratio and …

This thesis explores the evolving landscape of luxury e-commerce platforms in the digital era and investigates the potential impact of the metaverse on creating emotional connections between platforms and consumers. With the rapid advancement of technology and shifting consumer preferences, it is essential …