Projects

Our projects

Limburg Region

Completed

In collaboration with the Centre of Expertise on the Regional Circular Economy, we have developed a material flow analysis and impact analysis for the three region's in Limburg

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Arnhem has a massive construction project planned; in this project, we are examining the extent to which we can reduce the environmental impact by using materials recovered from demolition in the new-build project and combining this with a bio-based approach.

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City of Amsterdam

Completed

Based on Amsterdam’s climate targets and the Paris Agreement, we have set a CO₂ threshold per square metre to reduce the environmental impact of the paving on Strandeiland.

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City of Amsterdam

Ongoing

E-waste contains high volumes of Critical Raw Materials (CRM's). To provide a basis for developing a policy agenda for a circular approach, we identified the CRM's that compose the e-waste in Amsterdam, as well as its scope.

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Netherlands Enterprise Agency

Completed

Monitoring the circularity of building materials helps to determine which materials can be reused and in what ways. We assess how to best do this in order to evaluate how much of the potential for reuse is currently realised on the national level.

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Rijksvastgoedbedrijf

Completed

Together with BURA our team has identified six effective CO₂-reducing design principles for the Central Government Property Agency, which establishes CO₂ emissions for large-scale area developments for the next decades

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Province of Noord Holland

Completed

The results of our study on the possibilities for further development of the Monitor Sustainable Infrastructure provide guidance for the next steps such as improved data-architectuur, greater flexibility for users and and a monitor that can also be used for surfaces other than paved areas.

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Material Impact Fund

Ongoing

This study provides data driven support for the Material Impact Fund, looking into the material flows in and out of the Dutch building sector and portfolios

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Province of Brabant

Ongoing

This project investigates the feasibility of a Reuse Factory to cost-effectively bring specific waste streams from consumer goods back onto the market

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City of Den Haag

Ongoing

A material flow analysis for the municipality of the Hague outlining measurable indicators for for the annual climate report of the Hague

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Circulaw

Completed

A study into the causes of plastic waste in cities, using best practices to develop policy interventions targetting plastic waste reduction.

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TBI

Ongoing

We analyse a large number of MPGs to identify the materials used in housing archetypes.

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City of Amsterdam

Ongoing

We translate the Environmental Performance of buildings into the New Normal framework to offer municipalities tools to incorporate sustainability in policy making and spatial development.

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City of Almere

Completed

We map the annual supply and demand for paving materials in the municipality of Almere and relate this to the opportunities and business case for a raw materials depot.

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Vereniging Circulair Friesland

Ongoing

Supporting the ambitious targets for area development set by the Province of Friesland through a multi-year programme. Giving masterclasses to project owners of six impact projects and developing tools for sustainable area development.

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City of Rotterdam

Ongoing

We support the city with a decision support tool for calculating the emission savings (operational and embedded emissions) by applying interventions on their whole real estate portfolio.

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Nature risks of building materials

Completed

In this research, we broaden the perspective on sustainable construction. Where the current focus lies on the impact of building materials on climate change, we examine the nature risks of building materials. We offer recommendations for nature-inclusive supply chains.

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TBI WOONlab

Ongoing

We analyze TBI Woonlab's housing construction materials to identify the top opportunities for replacing new materials with reused ones, aiming to significantly reduce CO₂ emissions and improve environmental performance scores (MPG).

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TBI

Ongoing

We support the one of the largest construction companies in the Netherlands harmonizing their CSRD Scope 3 reporting process.

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RVO (Netherlands Enterprise Agency) / Rijkswaterstaat

Completed

We conduct detailed material flow analyses for the Dutch construction sector, mapping resource use and assessing environmental impacts like the Environmental Cost Indicator (MKI) and CO₂. Our analysis includes future scenarios to provide insights that support policymakers and the industry in achieving circularity and climate objectives for 2030 and 2050.

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Rijksvastgoedbedrijf (Central Government Real Estate Agency)

Completed

Addressing the question of how urban design can support both low-carbon cities and spatial quality, we assist the Rijksvastgoedbedrijf in building and sharing knowledge on this topic and integrating findings into established planning procedures.

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Nederlandse Waterschapsbank

Completed

NWB Bank asked us to help think through how to measure and monitor circularity for its key client groups: water authorities and housing associations. We developed a roadmap toward a standardized set of indicators and a practical monitoring approach for the years ahead.

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European Union (LIFE) / City of Amsterdam

Ongoing

Implementation of biobased insulation in 566 monumental dwellings and one iconic market hall. The LIFE BIOMATINE project will be a showcase in pilot projects in Amsterdam of the potential of biobased building materials .

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City of Apeldoorn

Completed

Can we increase the understanding within the organization of impact of infrastructural projects? We develop a carbon budget for Apeldoorn’s public space projects, looking ahead to 2030 and 2050.

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City of Amsterdam

Completed

How can cities plan for the spatial impact of the circular economy? We assessed the spatial claim of essential circular activities in different value chains (e.g., building with wood, or reducing consumption of new electronics) and how cities can ensure space exists for these activities to flourish.

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City Deal

Completed

How can cities integrate circular principles in their area developments in the Netherlands? We explore how cities can both use existing legal frameworks as well as innovative assessment tools.

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Realdania / Bevar Mare

Completed

There is ample potential for vertical densification in Denmark, but implementation lags. How can we help design the business model, design and impact model for vertical extensions in major cities in Denmark?

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Circulaw

Ongoing

How can we make existing laws and regulations an accessible tool for policymakers in the transition? Together with our partners we are building the CircuLaw platform, which aims to enable governments to use the law as a leverage to accelerate the circular economy.

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