This thesis examines the feasibility of using Houdini as a primary tool for visual effects (VFX) at Paco Gramaje Studio in Valencia, Spain. Through prototypes and feedback, the study compares Houdiniandapos;s advanced simulations, dynamic particle systems, and procedural workflows with the studioandapos;s …

The graduation project has taken place in IDOM, a consulting, architecture and engineering company, in Madrid. This report aims to enhance the sustainability of IDOM’s water projects by exploring green and smart infrastructure addon solutions for the core buisness lines “Waste Water Treatment Plants …

Back in 2013 Maxxton started using Cloudinary as the Content Delivery Network (CDN) for images on websites of their clients. Over time Cloudinary expanded into a large company with over three hundred employees. They introduced many new features that were irrelevant to Maxxton, while they increased costs …

This study investigates how pre-service Teachers of English in Bilingual Streams’ (TEBs) perceptions of plurilingualism are elicited through carrying out small-scale research with learners. It builds on previous studies showing positive relations between teacher education and shifts in pre-service teachers’ …

In the last few years, many organisations of public and private origin representing the ecosystem have joined forces to combat societal challenges by means of mission-driven innovation. Although the organisation and collaboration among such organisations and individuals are already extremely challenging, …

The Eastern Scheldt faces sand starvation as a result of the Eastern Scheldt storm surge barrier construction, which has led to a decreased tidal prism and subsequent loss of intertidal areas. These areas are crucial for birds and seals to rest and forage for food. To address this issue, Rijkswaterstaat …

In the project I’m currently working on the aim is to understand human experience in close relation to larger planetary systems. More precisely: developing a (sportive) relation with and within a specific bioregion. Not only can this take us closer to localized traditional sports from pre industrial …

This thesis investigates knowledge workersandapos; satisfaction with Activity-Based Working (ABW) environments and its impact on perceived productivity in the Netherlands. Grounded in Person-Environment Fit Theory, this study addresses the importance of employee productivity in organizational success …

The sustainability transitions in our society requires deliberate collective action from multiple organisations. This implies a need to develop and implement new business models and re-design value networks. Collaborative sustainable business modelling (CSBM) is often proposed to fill this gap. CSBM …

Objectives: Simulation is an important learning activity in nursing education. There is little knowledge about dialogue and communication between students and facilitators in a virtual simulation setting. The current study, conducted in Norway, explores the dialogic teaching approaches applied by facilitators …