Repurposing our cultural heritage: a circular ideaUT student Jurjen Koopmans is working on his graduation project in the field of Civil Engineering & Management. His work focuses on the complex challenges that arise during the transformation of listed buildings and specifically obstacles in the design process. “My research aims to contribute to a sustainable future for listed heritage by creating a framework that systematically and clearly presents frequently-occurring design obstacles and links them to relevant solutions.”Once complete, his research can be used as an important tool for designers and contractors dealing with these Dutch heritage icons in practice.Read more
UT researches arduous transition to circular infrastructure sectorCircularity currently plays a crucial part in futureproofing the infrastructure sector in the Netherlands. The complexity, insecurity and contestation that go hand in hand with such transitions make it difficult to maintain a steady course towards a circular future. UT researcher Tom Coenen is obtaining his PhD on this subject today. In his thesis he describes various tools to support and drive the transition to a circular infrastructure sector in an effective and desirable way.Read more
