About
At the Research Group Building Future Cities, we are dedicated to exploring innovative solutions for urban development and sustainability. Our collaborative team of researchers, urban planners, and industry experts actively engages with various stakeholders to address the challenges of rapidly evolving cityscapes. We focus on leveraging advanced technologies and data-driven insights to create resilient, livable, and inclusive urban environments. Together, we strive to shape the future of cities for generations to come.
Lines of research within the research group
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Circular construction and reuse
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Healthy construction that is attentive to the environment
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Building the city of the future together
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Smart construction using data
15-minute City
1. Next steps for multimodal urban mobility, building on the travel experience3. Mobility policymaking in context of radical contestation
Circular Urban Economies
CUE topic 1: Resilient green and social infrastructure
Positive Energy Districts
PED topic 1: Driving a just transition: PED strategies in social and subsidised housingPED topic 2: Ensuring positive socio-economic impact: PEDs in local economies and energy marketsPED topic 3: PEDs in urban heating and cooling strategies