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“The only way to provide real evidence for the business case of workplace interventions is by getting involved in transdisciplinary research initiatives.”
Research profile
Rianne Appel is an Associate Professor in corporate real estate (CRE) and workplace at the Department of the Built Environment at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). In her research, Rianne approaches CRE as an important strategic resource for (knowledge) organizations. She focuses on 2 lines of research: 1) how it should be managed strategically and 2) how location, building and workspace design choices for modern work environment concepts add value to driving forces of the users (such as employee health and productivity, innovativeness of the organization, and flexibility).
In order to carry out the 2nd type of environmental psychology related research, she relies on innovative methods of studying and measuring buildings and their usage. These include spatial network analysis techniques, sensors and other (smart) technologies and choice experiments. Results are always placed within the larger framework of the 1st research line, involving strategic thinking and alignment between CRE strategy and corporate strategy.
Academic background
Rianne Appel received her MSc in real estate management from TU/e in 1999. She worked as a consultant for Buck Consultants International and for the international consultancy and engineering group DHV, advising small and large organizations on a wide variety of CRE issues for five years. Rianne is editor of the Journal of CRE, a member of the editorial board of CRE journal and acts as reviewer for several other journals. She is founder and chair of the Transdisciplinary Workplace Research (TWR) network and a board member of the European Real Estate Society (ERES) and the Dutch Society for RE researchers (VOGON). She has presented her work at different international scientific conferences and industry seminars and is published in leading scientific real estate and workplace journals.
Rianne also propagates her work to practitioners by publishing in national and international real estate business magazines and participating in communities such as Corenet (global association for corporate real estate professionals) and CREME (Dutch association for CRE directors). She has won several ‘best paper’ awards at various conferences and for different journals.
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Projects
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Mental health+ in the workplace; The relationships between physical workplace characteristics and mental health
Appel-Meulenbroek, H. A. J. A. (., Weijs-Perrée, M. & Bergefurt, A. G. M. (.
1/09/19 → 31/08/21
Project: Research direct
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Erasmus+ Space
Appel-Meulenbroek, H. A. J. A. (., Weijs-Perrée, M. & Appel-Meulenbroek, H. A. J. A. (.
1/09/18 → 28/02/21
Project: Research direct
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SPARK Impuls (Science park facilities and the role of ecosystem formation)
Appel-Meulenbroek, H. A. J. A. (., Weijs-Perrée, M., Appel-Meulenbroek, H. A. J. A. (., Arentze, T. A. & Kruizinga, M.
1/07/16 → 31/12/19
Project: Research direct
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SPARK Impuls (Knowledge sharing)
Appel-Meulenbroek, H. A. J. A. (., Appel-Meulenbroek, H. A. J. A. (., Weijs-Perrée, M. & Kruizinga, M.
1/10/14 → 30/09/18
Project: Research direct
Research output
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The effectiveness of physical office environments for employee outcomes: An interdisciplinary perspective of research efforts
Appel - Meulenbroek, H. A. J. A., Clippard, M. & Pfnür, A., 1 Jan 2018, In : Journal of Corporate Real Estate. 20, 1, p. 56-80 25 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Knowledge sharing behavior: the role of spatial design in buildings
Appel - Meulenbroek, H. A. J. A., de Vries, B. & Weggeman, M. C. D. P., 1 Oct 2017, In : Environment and Behavior. 49, 8, p. 874-903 30 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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To use or not to use : which type of property should you choose?
Appel - Meulenbroek, H. A. J. A., Kemperman, A. D. A. M., Kleijn, M. M. L. & Hendriks, E. H. E., 2015, In : Journal of Property Investment & Finance. 33, 4, p. 320-336 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Analysing user preferences for co-working space characteristics
Weijs-Perrée, M., van de Koevering, J., Appel-Meulenbroek, R. & Arentze, T., 4 Jul 2019, In : Building Research & Information. 47, 5, p. 534-548 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Employee satisfaction with the physical work environment: The importance of a need based approach
Budie, B., Appel - Meulenbroek, H. A. J. A., Kemperman, A. D. A. M. & Weijs - Perrée, M., Nov 2019, In : International Journal of Strategic Property Management. 23, 1, p. 36-49 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
Open AccessFile6 Citations (Scopus)300 Downloads (Pure)
Prizes
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EuroFM Best Paper Award EFMC 2017
Weijs-Perrée, Minou (Recipient), Appel-Meulenbroek, H.A.J.A. (Rianne) (Recipient), Arentze, Theo A. (Recipient) & Romme, A.G.L. (Sjoerd) (Recipient), 27 Apr 2017
Prize: Other › Career, activity or publication related prizes (lifetime, best paper, poster etc.) › Scientific
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Journal of CRE 2015 Outstanding paper award
Appel-Meulenbroek, H.A.J.A. (Rianne) (Recipient), 2015
Prize: Other › Career, activity or publication related prizes (lifetime, best paper, poster etc.) › Scientific
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Best ERES Paper in Corporate Real Estate
Appel-Meulenbroek, H.A.J.A. (Rianne) (Recipient), 2015
Prize: Other › Career, activity or publication related prizes (lifetime, best paper, poster etc.) › Scientific
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Corenet Prize for Best ERES Paper in Corporate Real Estate
Appel-Meulenbroek, H.A.J.A. (Rianne) (Recipient) & Kemperman, Astrid D.A.M. (Recipient), 2014
Prize: Other › Scientific
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Journal of CRE 2016 Highly commended paper
Appel-Meulenbroek, H.A.J.A. (Rianne) (Recipient) & van den Berg, Pauline E.W. (Recipient), 2016
Prize: Other › Career, activity or publication related prizes (lifetime, best paper, poster etc.) › Scientific
Activities
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Transdisciplinary Workplace Research Network (External organisation)
Rianne Appel - Meulenbroek (Chair)
2017 → …Activity: Membership types › Membership of board › Scientific
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Journal of Corporate Real Estate (Journal)
Rianne Appel - Meulenbroek (Editor)
2015 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial activity › Scientific
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European Real Estate Society (ERES) (External organisation)
Rianne Appel - Meulenbroek (Member)
2007 → …Activity: Membership types › Membership of board › Scientific
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Technische Universitat Darmstadt
H.A.J.A. (Rianne) Appel-Meulenbroek (Visiting researcher)
1 Sep 2015 → 31 Dec 2015Activity: Visiting an external institution types › Visiting an external academic institution › Scientific
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Health and Office Architecture: Exploring the salutogenic approach in the context of the physical office environment
H.A.J.A. (Rianne) Appel-Meulenbroek (Examiner)
12 Jun 2020Activity: Examination types › Examination › Scientific
Courses
Press / Media
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Kantoor van de toekomst 'gemengd bedrijf'
H.A.J.A. (Rianne) Appel-Meulenbroek
5/10/20
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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Deze factoren vergroten tevredenheid over werkomgeving
H.A.J.A. (Rianne) Appel-Meulenbroek
5/10/20
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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Zoomen is niet hetzelfde als dat praatje op kantoor
H.A.J.A. (Rianne) Appel-Meulenbroek
3/09/20
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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ONDERZOEK NAAR RELATIE MENTALE GEZONDHEID EN FYSIEKE KANTOOROMGEVING
A.G.M. (Lisanne) Bergefurt, H.A.J.A. (Rianne) Appel-Meulenbroek & Minou Weijs-Perrée
12/07/20
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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Minder productief als je langer thuiswerkt
H.A.J.A. (Rianne) Appel-Meulenbroek
22/06/20
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
Student theses
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CRE-strategie en huisvestingsvraag : 2 complexe begrippen nader bezien
Author: Meulenbroek, H., 30 Jun 1999Supervisor: Hofman, H. (Supervisor 2) & Keeris, W. (Supervisor 1)
Student thesis: Master
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