Research group New Energy in the City
Sustainability is the primary research focus of HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht. Our research group develops and shares knowledge with companies, institutions, governments and citizens with the aim of making cities more sustainable and liveable. Our focus is on energy transition in the built environment and on circular construction, management, maintenance and renovation.
Lines of research within the research group
Energy In The Neighbourhood
Clever Area Development
Life cycle-thinking at social housing organizations beyond the pilot
Structural implementation of life cycle-thinking (considering the impact of the entire life cycle of dwellings on the environment, residents, and production chain) is difficult for social housing organizations.
Education
Our research results are incorporated in the degree programmes of Engineering, Built Environment, as well as in other programmes. These results are even stimulating the emergence of new degree programmes. Thanks to our research, HU graduates are professionals who have developed the necessary knowledge and skills to make cities, neighbourhoods and (parts of) buildings energy neutral and circular.
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Collaboration
The research group collaborates in research and other projects with various local and regional authorities, civil society organisations, institutions and companies in the construction and installation sector.
