Many modern unitised façades rely on structural sealant glazing (SSG) to accommodate building drift and slab deflection. However, when hung-and-sworded panels undergo racking, the resulting shear strains expose limitations in current design workflows. While it is common practice to use simplified linear …

This thesis investigates the structural feasibility of a vertical extension on an existing former industrial building located in Eltville am Rhein, Germany. The case study focuses on a former cocoa factory constructed in the 1960s, which was later partially converted into residential use. Due to the …

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 …

This thesis examines how regenerative hospitality can be applied within the safari lodge sector in Southern Africa with a specific focus on community based tourism, conservation oriented value creation and long term livelihood development. The safari industry has traditionally operated through models …

1.2 Problem statement As previously mentioned, a fully biobased pedestrian bridge was built in 2016 in Eindhoven University of Technology, over the river Dommel. This was a 14m bridge made from hemp and flex-fibre base. The project was developed by multiple parties including CoE BBE. The initiators of …

The main purpose of this dissertation is to provide an analysis on the effectiveness of European Union Official Development Assistance to South Sudan in the areas of agriculture, food security and local governance. For this, existing literature was reviewed to understand the theoretical framework surrounding …

Due to the globalization of communication and transport, diaspora have become important actors in development, peace and conflict resolution in their countries of origin. Although the impact of diasporas’ engagement in peace and conflict processes is highly contested by certain researchers and or practitioners, …

This paper analyzes the effects of foreign aid on institutional capacity building. The research uses the Ministry of Finance, government of Afghanistan as the case for the study. The hypothesis that whether or not foreign aid can help to develop institutional capacity in developing countries is explored …

Near Kidepo Valley National Park (NP) there is much deforestation happening. Almost all the people depend on wood, for most, it is the only source of energy, building material and income. Also, the population size is increasing, and every year previously forested land is converted into agricultural fields. …

In this report the outcomes of the research, that was fulfilled by order of UNOY Peacebuilders, are presented. UNOY Peacebuilders is a network that consists of youth organizations active in the field of peacebuilding and conflict transformation. Due to many obstacles, such as distance problems, a lack …