This thesis investigates the restoration and structural reinforcement of a historically protected 19th-century residential building on the island of Hydra, Greece. Undertaken within the strict constraints of Greek heritage law (ΦΕΚ 594Δ/1978), the project aims to enhance structural safety and environmental …

The Use of K-pop Idols as Trend Forecasting Tools This thesis explores how K-pop idols and their fan communities co-create fashion trends, and how brands can leverage this dynamic as a forecasting tool. As traditional trend cycles become outdated in the fast-paced digital age, K-pop offers a real-time, …

This thesis explores why many people still hesitate to buy second-hand fashion, even though they care about sustainability. While the second-hand market is growing fast and expected to take up 10% of the global fashion market by 2025, many consumers still prefer to buy new clothes. This research looks …

Audience feedback has become increasingly important for cultural organizations in evaluating their activities and shaping future programming. Moreover, competing for funds requires more and more accounting and reporting social and cultural impact. However, how can the intangible impact of cultural projects …

At the location along the Westerschelde and the sea locks, Terneuzen offers a thriving industrial economy and comfortable living. Yet, it is also a fringe area secluded from national infrastructures, which competes hardly with other, more attractive places in Zeeuws Vlaanderen and Vlaanderen in Belgium. …

The European Migrant Crisis of 2015 has brought drastic challenges on national and European levels in regard to the reception of asylum seekers and in sharing responsibility among member states. Many eastern and southern member states, however, felt the necessity to cope with the consequences of the …

Over my time spent at the Academy, I discovered the value of the public realm in the shaping of cities. With the high pressure on new housing areas, the quality of life in the city is becoming increasingly important, and along with this, the layout and the use of the public domain. Museums and other …

The following research aims to determine feasible and effective recommendations on how to improve the United Nations zero-tolerance policy with respect to sexual exploitation and abuse by UN personnel. The UN has pursued a zero-tolerance policy since 2003, which means that any sexual contact between …

The purpose of this research is to analyse how culture influences online advertisement by comparing the Netherlands and Spain. Online advertisement holds significant importance in the international market sector. The use of online advertisement has increased the past years and has become a vital promotion …

The following research aims to determine the factors that influence the degree of the participation of women in the military in NATO member states. Segal’s theoretical model was chosen to determine the factors as it, unlike other theories that explain women’s participation in the military, provides an …