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Organization profile
Introduction / mission
The Living Cities Program contributes to wider academic discourses pleading for an integrated cross-disciplinary science of architecture and urbanism, conceptualizing the city and architecture as the materialization of evolutionary processes in an integrated spatial, social and cultural eco-system.
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An interdisciplinary approach to architecture and urbanism as dynamic socio-spatial-temporal constructs
Organisational profile
The twenty-first century has been labeled as the ‘urban century’ and sustainable urban development as one of the key assignments in decades to come. For this reason, architecture and the city are increasingly becoming central to leading academic studies from the fields of social sciences, economy, technology, ecology and governance. However, studies are often conducted from the perspective of a single discipline.
The Living Cities program specifically focuses on how these aspects work together and materialize in the spatial development of the city and its architecture, interpreted as an evolutionary and integrated process of construction and urbanization driven by socio-historical processes. The program brings together research from the chairs of Architectural History and Theory (AHT), Architectural Design and Engineering (ADE), Rational Architecture (RA) and Urbanism and Urban Architecture (UUA).
In line with the Departments’ strategic research agenda on Sustainable Transformation, the program focuses on exploring and understanding the response of architecture and the development of the city for reuse, adaptation and new interventions in response to these shifting societal challenges. Aspects of history and theory, geography, technological systems, urban form and architectural typologies influence each other reciprocally and dynamically in such a cultural ecosystem.
Living Cities research
• is cross-scalar (correlating spatial scales, from the single architectural element to that of the city or region)
• is multi-disciplinary (combining architectural and urban scholarship, theory and practice, policy and technology, construction and planning)
• within a temporal perspective of historical evolution (retrospective and prognostic)
• combines qualitative and quantitative research methods from social and historical science with those of design research from spatial sciences (geography, urbanism and architecture)
Evolutionary logics of sustainable architectural and urban development have been grouped into five thematic clusters, supported by active participation in relevant networks. The themes are in line with dominant research themes within the strategic research agendas of the University as well as National and European research agencies.
- Cultural Heritage
- Sustainability and Circular Cities
- Active Mobility and Health
- Smart Cities and Buildings
- Emerging Materials and Building Technologies
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Profiles
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Hélène M.T. Aarts
- Department of the Built Environment, Rational Architecture - University Lecturer
Person: OWP : University Teacher / Researcher
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Zeeshan Y. Ahmed
- Department of the Built Environment, 3D Concrete Printing
- Department of the Built Environment, Architectural Design and Engineering - Education/Research Officer
- Department of the Built Environment, Concrete Structures - Education/Research Officer
Person: Prom. : doctoral candidate (PhD), OBP : Supportive and management staff
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Haike Apelt
- Department of the Built Environment, Rational Architecture - University Lecturer
Person: OWP : University Teacher / Researcher
Projects
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Toolbox of architectural design principles for healing environments according to the Planetree model
Bekkering, J. D. & Karimian, S.
1/03/19 → 30/04/22
Project: Research direct
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GeLIJK: The compass towards a healthy smart environment
Mohammadi, M., van Buuren, L. P. G. & Peters, S. C. M.
1/09/18 → 1/09/22
Project: Research direct
Research output
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Adaptive Reuse of Cultural Heritage in Amsterdam: Identifying challenges and solutions through the Historic Urban Landscape approach
Pintossi, N., Ikiz Kaya, D. & Pereira Roders, A., 2021, LDE Heritage Conference : Heritage and Sustainable Development Goals: Proceedings. Pottgiesser, U., Fatoric, S., Hein, C., de Maaker, E. & Pereira Roders, A. (eds.). Delft, NL: TU Delft Open, p. 304-314Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Academic › peer-review
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An Empirical Analysis of Driving Factors and Policy Enablers of Heritage Adaptive Reuse within the Circular Economy Framework
Ikiz Kaya, D., Pintossi, N. & Dane, G. Z., 25 Feb 2021, In : Sustainability. 13, 5, 2479.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Biomimetic Kinetic Shading Facade Inspired by Tree Morphology for Improving Occupant’s Daylight Performance
Hosseini, S. M. M., Fadli, F. & Mohammadi, M., 2 Feb 2021, In : Journal of Daylighting. 8, 1, p. 65-82 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Datasets
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Municipal waste management data set
Abarca Guerrero, L. (Creator), Technische Universiteit Eindhoven, 2014
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4121/uuid:31d9e6b3-77e4-4a4c-835e-5c3b211edcfc
Dataset
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Handstorm principles for creative and collaborative working
van Gassel, F. J. M. (Creator), Technische Universiteit Eindhoven, 2016
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4121/uuid:65f9a5f3-ae67-4337-a1b4-58dd43a7bf3a
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Prizes
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071 Nieuwe Parels Leiden
Roorda, Ruurd P.J. (Recipient) & Marian de Bock (Recipient), 2018
Prize: Other › Professional
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1e prijs De Voorsprong categorie Renovation
Jos Lichtenberg (Recipient), 22 Nov 2012
Prize: Other › Discipline related › Professional
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1st Prize Competition Elementary School Evere, Belgium (selected for realization) with De Bouwerij.
Bekkering, Juliette D. (Recipient) & M. (Monica) Adams (Recipient), 2015
Prize: Other › Discipline related › Professional
Activities
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Energy Research and Social Science (Journal)
Maryam Ghodsvali (Peer reviewer)
Feb 2021Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Publication peer-review › Scientific
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MEGARON (Journal)
Deniz Ikiz Kaya (Peer reviewer)
Feb 2021Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Publication peer-review › Scientific
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Journal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering (Journal)
Deniz Ikiz Kaya (Peer reviewer)
Feb 2021Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Publication peer-review › Scientific
Press / Media
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Eindhoven University of Technology Makes English Edition of Historical Atlas of Eindhoven Possible
15/02/21
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Slim huis TU/e werkt als mantelzorger voor dementerende
Masi Mohammadi, Anne J.J. Grave & Toine van Lieshout
29/01/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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The effect on architecture of new legislation regarding energy performance in the Netherlands(BENG)
23/01/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
Student theses
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(re)form block: urban block housing
Author: Moravec, A., 31 Aug 2018Supervisor: Rapp, C. (Supervisor 1), Apelt, H. (Supervisor 2), Hilhorst, W. (Supervisor 2), Malcovati, S. (External person) (External coach) & Albers, B. (External person) (External coach)
Student thesis: Master
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3MO-TION: 3DCP movement and circulation
Author: Zambotti, A., 30 Apr 2019Supervisor: Kuit, B. (Supervisor 1), van Hoof, S. (Supervisor 2) & Ahmed, Z. (Supervisor 2)
Student thesis: Master
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Aan het einde van de Leien: aanvulling op het historisch stadscentrum van Antwerpen
Author: Elverding, M., 28 Feb 2017Supervisor: Rapp, C. (Supervisor 1), Apelt, H. (Supervisor 2) & Hilhorst, W. (Supervisor 2)
Student thesis: Master
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