Rotterdam would like to know what the effect is if sustainability ambitions are set as boundary condition rather than costs. To this end, a number of bridge designs will be drawn up as a case study. Subsequently, it must be investigated how the Rotterdam objectives relate to emerging national regulations for sustainability and what they mean for the existing processes.

The project aims to develop an extended methodology towards climate change adaptation (with emphasis on data-scarce underdeveloped regions of the Global South), with intention to promote social justice and spatial equality as two equally important drivers in a decision-making process, which often become marginalized.

BlueLinked developed TinyOcean, a circular ecological aquaculture system. For automated monitoring, application of artificial intelligence is proposed, where machine learning-driven image recognition detects and quantifies plankton in seawater samples. The challenge includes the integration such as lensless imaging, an automated plankton sampling module and data processing systems that accurately and reproducibly map production processes.

The correct separation of waste streams in the public domain is challenging. Anonymity, attention, knowledge and motivation are several reasons source separation in the public domain results often in contaminated waste streams and valuable resources thrown in the residual waste. How can we collect mono materials with no contamination  and use as a secondary resources

Exploring a regional cluster with horticulture at the heart, through materials flows and achieving Industrial Symbiosis. Exchanging resources (water, CO₂, heat, energy, packaging, labour, biodiversity) with neighboring activities (nature, residential, and industries) towards autonomous organisation. The project challenges to analyze these flows in the area of the Bonnepolder and design solutions that transform waste into value and strengthen regional resilience.

Research the possibilities for circular reuse of residual streams in drinking water and wastewater treatment plants. Utilize the valuable minerals in the residual products that are currently not being tapped into. Develop innovative solutions to reintegrate these residual streams into the treatment process and contribute to a more sustainable future.

The assignment is a traffic and spatial design that safeguards the function of the motorway and fits it in such a way that it makes area development possible and improves the existing living environment. Building on an earlier area vision by the design agencies West 8 and H+N+S Landscape Architects in the context of the IABR 2024.

The idea seems simple and it sounds as if it would already be in the market but it is not: Using a camera to measure water levels in streams and rivers. We have proof-of-concept but need to bring this to the level of a viable product that is robust enough to use outside.