The focus of this research is to optimize the bio-concrete mixture design containing natural plant-based fibres as well as to investigate and describe the properties of the developed materials. The main goal of the project is to produce a bio-concrete design that is sufficient to be used as an insulation …

The project for the former industrial HaCas-Verschuren site in Tilburg is a case study of a biobased transformation, which will turn a polluted environment into a paradise for living. The organic regeneration of the site requires a long-time span, which is also used for a long-term strategy to grow natural …

Alternative business models have a hard time setting foot in the construction industry due to attractive interest rates of mortgages as well as the long life times of buildings. Developing new buildings is a significant investment for property owners and developers. As a result caution is naturally taken …

The aim of this research was to find out if Mycelium has the ability to replace stones in a roman arch bridge structure, by setting up the appropriate laboratory tests and by conducting a desk research to help identifying the best substrate out of the three substrates picked that will produce mycelium …

AgroProeftuin de Peel, opdrachtgever van dit onderzoek, is een organisatie die vernieuwing in de agrosector van Noordoost-Brabant wil stimuleren. Hierbij werken ze in die regio nauw samen met ondernemers (agrariërs) die zich bevinden op zandgronden. AgroProeftuin de Peel constateert dat het noodzakelijk …

Plastic is one of the biggest contributors to pollution of the planet. Due to the low recyclability of oil-based plastics, most plastic is being disposed into the environment. According to plastic oceans, 10 million tons of plastic are dumped into oceans annually. Currently, researchers are developing …

Following the signature of the Paris Climate Agreement, governments developed policy to limit the anticipated warming of the climate. For the construction industry, this mostly involves economic use of raw materials and reducing power consumption in the production and use of buildings. In order to achieve …

Door de ondertekening van het klimaatakkoord van Parijs hebben overheden beleid ontwikkeld om de voorziene opwarming van het klimaat te beperken. Voor de bouwsector gaat het dan vooral om zuinig omgaan met grondstoffen en minder energieverbruik in de productie en het gebruik van gebouwen. Om de doelstellingen …

En signant l’accord de Paris sur le climat, les gouvernements ont élaboré des politiques visant à limiter le réchauffement prévu du climat. Pour le secteur de la construction, cela implique principalement une utilisation économique des matières premières et une moindre consommation d’énergie dans la …

Docentonderzoeker Rob van Diepenbeek was een van de sprekers op de Intelligent Food processing & packaging Virtual Summit, een online platform waar foodprofessionals kunnen netwerken, ideeën en kennis uitwisselen en van elkaar leren waar het gaat om toekomst van ons voedsel. Rob ging onder meer in op …