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Delft University of Technology
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van Oudheusden, A.A. (author).
Circularity in the Dutch train.
Degree: 2020, Delft University of Technology
URL: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:fc019b06-1f1f-4b4a-8735-52ff1ddf9018
► This graduation project makes a contribution to this complex challenge by researching the question “How can NS achieve circular inflow and outflow during building, modernisation…
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▼ This graduation project makes a contribution to this complex challenge by researching the question “How can NS achieve circular inflow and outflow during building, modernisation and end-of-life for the train interior, car body and bogies?”. A contribution to this challenge was made by creating a design concept for a sustainable interior side wall panel. The current panel is made of glass fibre polyester composite, which is difficult to reuse or repurpose, and cannot be recycled. The sustainable alternative is made use of recyclable aluminium honeycomb materials, and has a dismountable structure due to the use of reversible Niaga adhesive. The flat shape of the panel combined with the optimized surface distribution increase the available panel size, which increases the potential for reuse or repurpose. Additionally, the wall panel is finished through the use of coloured foil instead of paint as this reduces toxic substances and improves cleanability, readjustability and recyclability. It also gives additional customization options to the panel, such as integrating a honeycomb pattern to illustrate the circular construction. This report also reflects on the application of design methodology by researching the question “How can design methodology be used to structure a complex design project?”. Two design methods were chosen for this: the 1:10:100 approach and the Design Roadmapping methodology. The 1:10:100 approach was chosen as this is suitable for open-ended projects. I found that the 1:10:100 method was very useful to quickly determine a project scope but it lacked structure within the ‘100’ cycle. I found the midterm and green light graduation deadlines to be useful additions to further structure the iterative process. Design Roadmapping was chosen as it combines future roadmapping and design. NS was interested in creating a roadmap towards fully circular trains, whereas the Industrial Design Engineering department was interested in my skills as concept designer. The roadmap has not been finished within the timespan of this project, but this report makes good progress along the analyses steps of this method. Additionally, I felt this method helped me to keep focus on the future instead of focusing too much on current practice.
Integrated Product Design
Advisors/Committee Members: Baha, S.E. (mentor), Balkenende, A.R. (graduation committee), de Vos van Eekeren, Ilse (graduation committee), Delft University of Technology (degree granting institution).
Subjects/Keywords: Sustainability; Circularity; Trains
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van Oudheusden, A. A. (. (2020). Circularity in the Dutch train. (Masters Thesis). Delft University of Technology. Retrieved from http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:fc019b06-1f1f-4b4a-8735-52ff1ddf9018
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
van Oudheusden, A A (author). “Circularity in the Dutch train.” 2020. Masters Thesis, Delft University of Technology. Accessed March 05, 2021.
http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:fc019b06-1f1f-4b4a-8735-52ff1ddf9018.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
van Oudheusden, A A (author). “Circularity in the Dutch train.” 2020. Web. 05 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
van Oudheusden AA(. Circularity in the Dutch train. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2020. [cited 2021 Mar 05].
Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:fc019b06-1f1f-4b4a-8735-52ff1ddf9018.
Council of Science Editors:
van Oudheusden AA(. Circularity in the Dutch train. [Masters Thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2020. Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:fc019b06-1f1f-4b4a-8735-52ff1ddf9018

Delft University of Technology
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Bergen Henegouwen, Stéphanie (author).
Create wellbeing by performance in office buildings: Permanent wellbeing with infinite material flows.
Degree: 2020, Delft University of Technology
URL: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:0e7cbaea-c50b-40ab-8bf8-4f5cb5dfda67
► This research concentrates on creating wellbeing by performance; behaviour and technical performance of materials and products in office buildings. This research is focused on the…
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▼ This research concentrates on creating wellbeing by performance; behaviour and technical performance of materials and products in office buildings. This research is focused on the case study conducted at; the headquarter of a bank in the Netherlands, whereby the building users are criticizing the indoor comfort. Moreover, the building materials are end-of-life and the building is using a large amount of energy. The following research question is answered: ‘How can the indoor comfort be improved in a circular way, by creating an optimal floorplan including the interior and technical aspects for, the case study, one pilot floor of the headquarter of a bank in the Netherlands, while taking the energy consumption into account?’ Within this study different research methodologies are applied. The first research method is literature study and reference projects to gather knowledge about the indoor comfort with the following possible stressors; indoor air quality, thermal comfort, light and visual quality and acoustic comfort and
circularity within the building environment. This information is derived from the Dutch regulations, certification rating systems, the case study and articles with the same theme. The literature study and reference projects are analysed to draw up criteria which the measurements and the design of the floorplan must meet. The second research method is material analyses to identify the materials and products which are used in the interior of the case study and how they can be improved to contribute to the indoor comfort,
circularity and energy efficiency. The third research method is analysing the existing survey conducted in 2019 by the company Leesman. Analysing this survey can profile the building users and rate the satisfaction level of their workplace, activities, and facilities. The last research method is analysing the performed measurements. To study the current situation of the case study by testing the indoor comfort stressors on the criteria prepared with literature study and reference projects. These measurements are performed with 24 GreenMe cubes which records the indoor comfort values every ten minutes for three weeks, which resulted in 3024 measurement points within ten categories of the indoor comfort stressors. The research results are translated into a circular and indoor comfort framework and floorplan design including the interior and technical aspects. The analyses results show that it is desired to renovate the headquarter of the bank in the Netherlands. This conclusion is based on the following results of this study, first of all most of the materials and products are not demountable. Therefore it cannot be cleaned well and it pollutes the air. Moreover, it is not fully circular when only the materials are obtained sustainable, but cannot be reused or remanufactured after its first lifecycle, when they are not demountable or additives are added. Secondly, the building users are not satisfied with the indoor comfort within the headquarter of the bank. According to the…
Advisors/Committee Members: Bokel, Regina (mentor), Geldermans, Bob (graduation committee), Lousberg, Louis (graduation committee), Delft University of Technology (degree granting institution).
Subjects/Keywords: indoor comfort; circularity; offices
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Bergen Henegouwen, S. (. (2020). Create wellbeing by performance in office buildings: Permanent wellbeing with infinite material flows. (Masters Thesis). Delft University of Technology. Retrieved from http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:0e7cbaea-c50b-40ab-8bf8-4f5cb5dfda67
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Bergen Henegouwen, Stéphanie (author). “Create wellbeing by performance in office buildings: Permanent wellbeing with infinite material flows.” 2020. Masters Thesis, Delft University of Technology. Accessed March 05, 2021.
http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:0e7cbaea-c50b-40ab-8bf8-4f5cb5dfda67.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Bergen Henegouwen, Stéphanie (author). “Create wellbeing by performance in office buildings: Permanent wellbeing with infinite material flows.” 2020. Web. 05 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Bergen Henegouwen S(. Create wellbeing by performance in office buildings: Permanent wellbeing with infinite material flows. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2020. [cited 2021 Mar 05].
Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:0e7cbaea-c50b-40ab-8bf8-4f5cb5dfda67.
Council of Science Editors:
Bergen Henegouwen S(. Create wellbeing by performance in office buildings: Permanent wellbeing with infinite material flows. [Masters Thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2020. Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:0e7cbaea-c50b-40ab-8bf8-4f5cb5dfda67

Delft University of Technology
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Kruize, D.W. (author).
Cradle to Church - A Sustainable Response on Religious Heritage: Revitalizing the Jacobuskerk.
Degree: 2020, Delft University of Technology
URL: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:282b43ce-5304-42af-bb34-486f4a42c2bc
► Cradle to Church is a project that explores the possibilities of circular heritage as a way of approaching the topic of sustainability for the future…
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▼ Cradle to Church is a project that explores the possibilities of circular heritage as a way of approaching the topic of sustainability for the future of heritage. Focusing on the revitalizing of the Jacobuskerk in Winterswijk, the project forms of a sustainable response on the increasing vacancy rates of Catholic churches through integrating the concept of Cradle to Cradle. Vacancy rates are an ongoing problem on a large scale and include highly valued and important building typologies for the development of our history, such as religious objects like Catholic churches. Such heritage has an influential position in the communication of the building environment with society, which is valuable to be maintained. This influential position offers possibilities for other relevant topics to be communicated in addition. The agenda of sustainability is a topic that architects are increasingly taking responsibility in, as the ecological problems and the influence of the current building environment for the future is clear. The revitalization of vacant buildings is important for a sustainable future building environment as vacant buildings form a sensitive part of the aspects that make our current building environment unsustainable. This unique position of heritage therefore forms a relevant sector for architects to respond on. Currently the potentials of sustainability in heritage are mostly understood to essentially lie in the extension of the lifetime of a building retaining the important and valued character of the building. But can it be more? In terms of circular economy an object of heritage and the values it features are initially not at all designed to be circular. Initially designed with specific status and values or gained over time, these objects are designed to become waste eventually. The postponing of becoming waste by the extension of the lifetime is typically considered as a less-bad approach of dealing with sustainability as it is not solving the source of the ecological problem but merely delaying and minimizing the effect. This graduation project focuses on the question if heritage being an existing cradle to grave product can form a solution to the root of the ecological problem, as according the concept of Cradle to Cradle this solution would essentially rely on a new way of designing. Since heritage is designed as linear product in a significantly less advanced linear economical system that is eco-effective and less bad at best, can it become a circular and eco-efficient cradle to cradle product in a building environment, economy and society slowly but surely shifting towards a circular model? Or is less bad the maximal sustainable potential reachable in heritage? In response to this question Cradle to Church approached the Jacobuskerk in Winterswijk as an education center through the formation of a set of interventions that translate the circular principles as proposed by the concept of Cradle to Cradle into the existing framework of values that compose the monumental character of the Jacobuskerk. Through…
Advisors/Committee Members: Meijers, W.L.E.C. (graduation committee), Koopman, F.W.A. (graduation committee), Forgaci, C. (mentor), Delft University of Technology (degree granting institution).
Subjects/Keywords: Circularity; Sustainability; Redevelopment; Heritage; Architecture
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Kruize, D. W. (. (2020). Cradle to Church - A Sustainable Response on Religious Heritage: Revitalizing the Jacobuskerk. (Masters Thesis). Delft University of Technology. Retrieved from http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:282b43ce-5304-42af-bb34-486f4a42c2bc
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Kruize, D W (author). “Cradle to Church - A Sustainable Response on Religious Heritage: Revitalizing the Jacobuskerk.” 2020. Masters Thesis, Delft University of Technology. Accessed March 05, 2021.
http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:282b43ce-5304-42af-bb34-486f4a42c2bc.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Kruize, D W (author). “Cradle to Church - A Sustainable Response on Religious Heritage: Revitalizing the Jacobuskerk.” 2020. Web. 05 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Kruize DW(. Cradle to Church - A Sustainable Response on Religious Heritage: Revitalizing the Jacobuskerk. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2020. [cited 2021 Mar 05].
Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:282b43ce-5304-42af-bb34-486f4a42c2bc.
Council of Science Editors:
Kruize DW(. Cradle to Church - A Sustainable Response on Religious Heritage: Revitalizing the Jacobuskerk. [Masters Thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2020. Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:282b43ce-5304-42af-bb34-486f4a42c2bc

Delft University of Technology
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Volkov, Mykyta (author).
Structural connections in circular concrete: A study about the connections between structural second-hand concrete elements.
Degree: 2019, Delft University of Technology
URL: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:41bd0462-cac9-4314-9682-06962df42e52
► Several researches have been done in the last decade about the possibility to “give a new life” to the second-hand reinforced concrete elements of a…
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▼ Several researches have been done in the last decade about the possibility to “give a new life” to the second-hand reinforced concrete elements of a certain building which has been (fully/partly) disassembled. However, not often the actual technical detailing of their reuse practice are addressed. This study is primarily focused on proposing the most suitable solutions to what concerns the reintegration of these structural second-hand parts into a “host” structure, which can contain other reused elements or can be a mixture of new and second-hand parts. The overall approach to the previously mentioned task is structured as follows: -Four structural systems have been considered to formulate the input list of elements for which re-connection approaches need to be formulated; -Connection approaches have been formulated for the elements which have been considered suitable for a potential reuse; -Selected connection methods from the ones formulated above have been studied in detail, assuming to embed them in a hypothetical office building made partially of second-hand elements. From the first part it have been assumed that common columns, shallow beams, load bearing wall panels and one way slabs such as hollow core slabs and plank-floors can be potentially reused. In the second phase several connection approaches have been formulated, highlighting briefly their constructional details and specifying their advantages and drawbacks. Some of these resulted in having different degrees of overall complexity. In any case the proposed designs are requiring more investigation before being actually put in practice, since, for some methods a significantly different design from the one used for traditional connections was used. In the last part, regarding the case study of selected jointing methods, it was chosen to address three approaches: the connection of a second-hand column to the foundation block, a splice joint on a column and a complete study of a columns-to-shallow beams node. In final result it has been deduced that, even if the feasibility regarding the use of second-hand elements requires a careful preliminary assessment and a detailed study about the cost-effectiveness of the details, the proposed connections could be potentially successfully embedded in a new structures. This point has been also confirmed by the positive output results obtained at the end of the analysis of the case-study.
Civil Engineering | Structural Engineering
Advisors/Committee Members: Nijsse, Rob (mentor), Jonkers, H.M. (mentor), Houben, Lambert (mentor), Glias, Alexandros (mentor), Lagendijk, Paul (mentor), Delft University of Technology (degree granting institution).
Subjects/Keywords: circular; concrete; connections; joints; Circularity
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Volkov, M. (. (2019). Structural connections in circular concrete: A study about the connections between structural second-hand concrete elements. (Masters Thesis). Delft University of Technology. Retrieved from http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:41bd0462-cac9-4314-9682-06962df42e52
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Volkov, Mykyta (author). “Structural connections in circular concrete: A study about the connections between structural second-hand concrete elements.” 2019. Masters Thesis, Delft University of Technology. Accessed March 05, 2021.
http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:41bd0462-cac9-4314-9682-06962df42e52.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Volkov, Mykyta (author). “Structural connections in circular concrete: A study about the connections between structural second-hand concrete elements.” 2019. Web. 05 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Volkov M(. Structural connections in circular concrete: A study about the connections between structural second-hand concrete elements. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2019. [cited 2021 Mar 05].
Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:41bd0462-cac9-4314-9682-06962df42e52.
Council of Science Editors:
Volkov M(. Structural connections in circular concrete: A study about the connections between structural second-hand concrete elements. [Masters Thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2019. Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:41bd0462-cac9-4314-9682-06962df42e52

Delft University of Technology
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Verhaar, N. (author).
Circularity; the reuse of an office building.
Degree: 2014, Delft University of Technology
URL: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:2526ff27-1ed0-4993-8a83-b3bd576dc2dc
► This graduation project addresses two problems, the high vacancy rate of office buildings in the Netherlands, and the linear approach of take-make-use-dispose, which results in…
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▼ This graduation project addresses two problems, the high vacancy rate of office buildings in the Netherlands, and the linear approach of take-make-use-dispose, which results in the depletion of natural resources. In this project, an office building is transformed for other multiple functions with the old materials of the building in consideration. Research is done for materials within the circularity approach. For the new built part of the building only materials are used which are 100% recyclable or 100% biodegradable and demountable. Materials which doesn't release any harmful gasses during the use. The old materials are assessed whether these are reusable, recyclable or biodegradable. If this is not possible, I have tried to keep these materials in place in the design, without demolishing. A new future is searched for the materials which are reusable.
Architectural Engineering
Architectural Engineering and Technology
Architecture and The Built Environment
Advisors/Committee Members: Tjalling, T.C. (mentor), Zaag, E.J. (mentor), Geldermans, R.J. (mentor).
Subjects/Keywords: Circularity; Refurbishment; Reuse; Office; Materialisation
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Verhaar, N. (. (2014). Circularity; the reuse of an office building. (Masters Thesis). Delft University of Technology. Retrieved from http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:2526ff27-1ed0-4993-8a83-b3bd576dc2dc
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Verhaar, N (author). “Circularity; the reuse of an office building.” 2014. Masters Thesis, Delft University of Technology. Accessed March 05, 2021.
http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:2526ff27-1ed0-4993-8a83-b3bd576dc2dc.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Verhaar, N (author). “Circularity; the reuse of an office building.” 2014. Web. 05 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Verhaar N(. Circularity; the reuse of an office building. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2014. [cited 2021 Mar 05].
Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:2526ff27-1ed0-4993-8a83-b3bd576dc2dc.
Council of Science Editors:
Verhaar N(. Circularity; the reuse of an office building. [Masters Thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2014. Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:2526ff27-1ed0-4993-8a83-b3bd576dc2dc

University of New South Wales
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Hill, James.
Fallibilism and scepticism.
Degree: Humanities, 2012, University of New South Wales
URL: http://handle.unsw.edu.au/1959.4/52129
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https://unsworks.unsw.edu.au/fapi/datastream/unsworks:10799/SOURCE01?view=true
► When I say that my belief that p is fallible or fallibly justified, do I mean to say only that my belief or myjustification is…
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▼ When I say that my belief that p is fallible or fallibly justified, do I mean to say only that my belief or myjustification is uncertain, or do I mean to say more than this? This question is useful for navigating theliterature on fallibilism in contemporary epistemology. Most epistemologists agree that certainty is a rare commodity, and that we are error-prone in some sense. They also agree that neither of these things is incompatible with knowledge. But there exists no consensus amongst epistemologists regarding what we mean, or ought to mean, when we describe ourselves as fallible. This dissertation considers some of the myriad things that are, or may be, at stake here. I begin by defending an uncertainty account of fallibility. I then propose an answer to the question: is fallible knowledge possible? This question invites us to consider the reasons for thinking that the concept of knowledge is incompatible with fallibility. For example, what link is there (if any) between the motivations for infallibilism and internalism? How we answer these questions, I contend, depends upon our attitude towards epistemic
circularity. I will argue, in effect, that there is no middle path between the traditional Scylla of dogmatism and Charybdis of scepticism. My argument for this is ultimately based on the intuitive incompatibility of knowledge and epistemic
circularity. I formulate and defend this argument. Along the way I also weigh the merits of other arguments against different types of fallibilism.
Advisors/Committee Members: Hetherington , Stephen, Humanities, Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, UNSW.
Subjects/Keywords: Epistemic circularity; Fallibilism; Scepticism
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Hill, J. (2012). Fallibilism and scepticism. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of New South Wales. Retrieved from http://handle.unsw.edu.au/1959.4/52129 ; https://unsworks.unsw.edu.au/fapi/datastream/unsworks:10799/SOURCE01?view=true
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Hill, James. “Fallibilism and scepticism.” 2012. Doctoral Dissertation, University of New South Wales. Accessed March 05, 2021.
http://handle.unsw.edu.au/1959.4/52129 ; https://unsworks.unsw.edu.au/fapi/datastream/unsworks:10799/SOURCE01?view=true.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Hill, James. “Fallibilism and scepticism.” 2012. Web. 05 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Hill J. Fallibilism and scepticism. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of New South Wales; 2012. [cited 2021 Mar 05].
Available from: http://handle.unsw.edu.au/1959.4/52129 ; https://unsworks.unsw.edu.au/fapi/datastream/unsworks:10799/SOURCE01?view=true.
Council of Science Editors:
Hill J. Fallibilism and scepticism. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of New South Wales; 2012. Available from: http://handle.unsw.edu.au/1959.4/52129 ; https://unsworks.unsw.edu.au/fapi/datastream/unsworks:10799/SOURCE01?view=true

Delft University of Technology
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Montemayor Leos, Javier (author).
Façade Reverse Logistics: Achieving circularity by application of reverse logistics strategies for curtain walls & window wall façade constructions.
Degree: 2020, Delft University of Technology
URL: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:3aaad562-9dc8-49c1-9677-164012b7cdca
► If the Netherlands wants to achieve its goal of being completely circular by 2050 (Berkel, Delahaye, & Faasdreef, 2019), radical solutions must take place. Implementing…
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▼ If the Netherlands wants to achieve its goal of being completely circular by 2050 (Berkel, Delahaye, & Faasdreef, 2019), radical solutions must take place. Implementing a circular economy is a challenge, but it proves to be significant given the rate at which resources are being consumed. Designing is one of the most important tasks to achieve the circular agenda. Highlighted by Augusto, Ribeiro and Hotza “considering that design process determines 80% of the environmental impact generate by a product or service, it is important to develop production processes able to support companies in the development of environmentally friendly products or services in a fast, reliable and pragmatic manner” (Augusto, Ribeiro, & Hotza, 2019). The design process has a significant weight in the repercussions a project might have in the environment. Even though such design only refers to the architectonic or product design, the current research takes it a step further and also envisions strategic design. Reverse logistics is a vital component of the circular economy, as it would solve major loopholes and answer the questions that are currently being asked. Understanding the market and having a clearer picture of the behaviour of the materials is vital to assess the current situation and the solutions to be proposed. As mentioned by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, “thinking of systems” (Ellen MacArtur, 2017) is one of the pillars of circularity, which is what reverse logistics might address. The current research analyses the existing conditions, applied to a specific product, and then proposes a product and strategy redesign to facilitate a reverse logistics process. The general objective is to develop a framework that is useful to analyse current construction practices and that also helps identifying possible solutions, both at product and system level, facilitating the implementation of reverse logistics in the façade industry. At the end, a framework that organizes RL is proposed as well as a theoretical basis for DfRL, Design for Reverse Logistics, considering the steps needed to facilitate RL. An application of both formats is performed in a specific case, the CITG building facade panel, and an eventual design exercise is made. Universal panel solutions are proposed, a configuration that will allow interchangeability between products.
Facade ReLog
Advisors/Committee Members: Klein, Tillmann (mentor), Geldermans, Bob (graduation committee), Azcarate Aguerre, Juan (graduation committee), Delft University of Technology (degree granting institution).
Subjects/Keywords: Circularity; Reverse logistics; Facade; Circular Design Strategies; Circularity assessment; Strategic framework
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Montemayor Leos, J. (. (2020). Façade Reverse Logistics: Achieving circularity by application of reverse logistics strategies for curtain walls & window wall façade constructions. (Masters Thesis). Delft University of Technology. Retrieved from http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:3aaad562-9dc8-49c1-9677-164012b7cdca
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Montemayor Leos, Javier (author). “Façade Reverse Logistics: Achieving circularity by application of reverse logistics strategies for curtain walls & window wall façade constructions.” 2020. Masters Thesis, Delft University of Technology. Accessed March 05, 2021.
http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:3aaad562-9dc8-49c1-9677-164012b7cdca.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Montemayor Leos, Javier (author). “Façade Reverse Logistics: Achieving circularity by application of reverse logistics strategies for curtain walls & window wall façade constructions.” 2020. Web. 05 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Montemayor Leos J(. Façade Reverse Logistics: Achieving circularity by application of reverse logistics strategies for curtain walls & window wall façade constructions. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2020. [cited 2021 Mar 05].
Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:3aaad562-9dc8-49c1-9677-164012b7cdca.
Council of Science Editors:
Montemayor Leos J(. Façade Reverse Logistics: Achieving circularity by application of reverse logistics strategies for curtain walls & window wall façade constructions. [Masters Thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2020. Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:3aaad562-9dc8-49c1-9677-164012b7cdca

Delft University of Technology
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Sreekumar, Nimmi (author).
An integrated approach towards energy performance and circularity in buildings.
Degree: 2019, Delft University of Technology
URL: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:e3cf7f7a-7d04-4a21-96ff-a8f520ed0db2
► The built environment consumes 50% of all raw materials, 40% of the total energy and 30% of the total water, in the Netherlands. As climate…
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▼ The built environment consumes 50% of all raw materials, 40% of the total energy and 30% of the total water, in the Netherlands. As climate change looms over and threatens our physical environment, the EU and consequently the Dutch government has proposed multiple stringent regulations to curb our unsustainable resource consumption habits and create a circular economy for the future. The realization of such an economy is currently hindered by the lack of availability of standardized design strategies and assessment methods. In comparison, a high energy performing building can be designed, assessed and operated by following the closely monitored Energy performance building directive initiated by the EU. The directive lays down stringent goals to be achieved in the built environment every few years. This imbalance leads to the development of a fast-paced energy efficient building stock with circular economy ambitions lagging behind. Addressing this gap, this research focuses on creating and testing an assessment method that measures the energy performance and circularity of a building in an integrated manner, to ensure the equal development of both aspects. In this process, data on new buildings are gathered using which the circular intentions and consequent measures incorporated in these buildings to meet the current building regulations are tracked, resulting in a set of design guidelines for improving the combined energetic and circular performance of a building.
Architecture, Urbanism and Building Sciences
Advisors/Committee Members: Jansen, Sabine (mentor), Geldermans, Bob (graduation committee), Stellingwerff, Martijn (graduation committee), Delft University of Technology (degree granting institution).
Subjects/Keywords: circularity; energy performance; circular building; integrated assessment; energy assessment; circularity assessment
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Sreekumar, N. (. (2019). An integrated approach towards energy performance and circularity in buildings. (Masters Thesis). Delft University of Technology. Retrieved from http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:e3cf7f7a-7d04-4a21-96ff-a8f520ed0db2
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Sreekumar, Nimmi (author). “An integrated approach towards energy performance and circularity in buildings.” 2019. Masters Thesis, Delft University of Technology. Accessed March 05, 2021.
http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:e3cf7f7a-7d04-4a21-96ff-a8f520ed0db2.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Sreekumar, Nimmi (author). “An integrated approach towards energy performance and circularity in buildings.” 2019. Web. 05 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Sreekumar N(. An integrated approach towards energy performance and circularity in buildings. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2019. [cited 2021 Mar 05].
Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:e3cf7f7a-7d04-4a21-96ff-a8f520ed0db2.
Council of Science Editors:
Sreekumar N(. An integrated approach towards energy performance and circularity in buildings. [Masters Thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2019. Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:e3cf7f7a-7d04-4a21-96ff-a8f520ed0db2

Delft University of Technology
9.
Stevens, Denise (author).
Design of a community centre for the settlement Zandspruit, Johannesburg.
Degree: 2020, Delft University of Technology
URL: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:ce286771-e839-4b42-afb4-ef56447e250b
► This design focuses on the upliftment of the community in the settlement Zandspruit, which is located on the outskirts of Johannesburg, South Africa. This is…
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▼ This design focuses on the upliftment of the community in the settlement Zandspruit, which is located on the outskirts of Johannesburg, South Africa. This is done by creating a community centre with a large program of requirements. Important is the creation of an innovative building structure, that the community members should be able to build by themselves. Furthermore the circularity of materials is a point of focus. By using a wide variety of materials, inspiration of what could be done with the materials, is given to the members of the settlement. Because of the location and the context the centre is placed in, passive climate design was very important. All the functions placed within the community centre will help tackle a lot of the problems settlements face, and eventually help a lot of community members to find a job and move to a better place.
Architecture, Urbanism and Building Sciences
Advisors/Committee Members: Smit, Mo (mentor), Bilow, Marcel (mentor), Wamelink, Hans (graduation committee), Delft University of Technology (degree granting institution).
Subjects/Keywords: community; circularity; waste material; settlement; architecture
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Stevens, D. (. (2020). Design of a community centre for the settlement Zandspruit, Johannesburg. (Masters Thesis). Delft University of Technology. Retrieved from http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:ce286771-e839-4b42-afb4-ef56447e250b
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Stevens, Denise (author). “Design of a community centre for the settlement Zandspruit, Johannesburg.” 2020. Masters Thesis, Delft University of Technology. Accessed March 05, 2021.
http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:ce286771-e839-4b42-afb4-ef56447e250b.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Stevens, Denise (author). “Design of a community centre for the settlement Zandspruit, Johannesburg.” 2020. Web. 05 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Stevens D(. Design of a community centre for the settlement Zandspruit, Johannesburg. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2020. [cited 2021 Mar 05].
Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:ce286771-e839-4b42-afb4-ef56447e250b.
Council of Science Editors:
Stevens D(. Design of a community centre for the settlement Zandspruit, Johannesburg. [Masters Thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2020. Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:ce286771-e839-4b42-afb4-ef56447e250b

Delft University of Technology
10.
Dronkers, Maaike (author).
Harvest Hub: Building with the existing: Showcasing the potential of reusing building components in architectural design.
Degree: 2020, Delft University of Technology
URL: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:2021c9a8-b272-4e43-90e5-665527c85f6f
► The combination of the building sector as one of the largest consumers of natural resources with the changing needs and standards of the Dutch population…
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▼ The combination of the building sector as one of the largest consumers of natural resources with the changing needs and standards of the Dutch population aks for a transition in building methods. This thesis showcases the potential of reusing local resources in architectural design. On the one hand, the Harvest Hub facilitates the logistic process of Urban Mining for the area of Amstel III and its direct surroundings, reducing building waste and CO2 emission due to transport and fabrication. On the other, it provides a place for the community in a transitioning neighbourhood where people can come together and learn about the heritage of their neighbourhood and the potential for a sustainable environment. By designing the building in a way that people have direct access to the fabrication activities and the showcase of a wide variety of locally harvested materials even the local neighbour can become part of the transition to a circular built environment.
Architecture, Urbanism and Building Sciences | Building Technology | Sustainable Design
Advisors/Committee Members: Parravicini, Mauro (mentor), de Krieger, Jos (graduation committee), van der Zaag, Engbert (graduation committee), Delft University of Technology (degree granting institution).
Subjects/Keywords: Urban mining; Reuse; Building Components; Circularity; Transformation
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Dronkers, M. (. (2020). Harvest Hub: Building with the existing: Showcasing the potential of reusing building components in architectural design. (Masters Thesis). Delft University of Technology. Retrieved from http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:2021c9a8-b272-4e43-90e5-665527c85f6f
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Dronkers, Maaike (author). “Harvest Hub: Building with the existing: Showcasing the potential of reusing building components in architectural design.” 2020. Masters Thesis, Delft University of Technology. Accessed March 05, 2021.
http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:2021c9a8-b272-4e43-90e5-665527c85f6f.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Dronkers, Maaike (author). “Harvest Hub: Building with the existing: Showcasing the potential of reusing building components in architectural design.” 2020. Web. 05 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Dronkers M(. Harvest Hub: Building with the existing: Showcasing the potential of reusing building components in architectural design. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2020. [cited 2021 Mar 05].
Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:2021c9a8-b272-4e43-90e5-665527c85f6f.
Council of Science Editors:
Dronkers M(. Harvest Hub: Building with the existing: Showcasing the potential of reusing building components in architectural design. [Masters Thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2020. Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:2021c9a8-b272-4e43-90e5-665527c85f6f

Delft University of Technology
11.
Tabeling, Chenna (author).
Circular Institute of Fashion: 'Made better by Hem'.
Degree: 2020, Delft University of Technology
URL: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:79f92f33-0e86-4135-9df8-3d59076c8067
► With an ongoing growing population and the aim towardsa more sustainable future, revitalizing building is aconsiderable topic. Architect should take into accountthe current building stock…
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▼ With an ongoing growing population and the aim towardsa more sustainable future, revitalizing building is aconsiderable topic. Architect should take into accountthe current building stock and look into more possibleways on how to easily reuse buildings. The location of theHembrug area, makes it an even more attractive area todevelop. It can flower as a lively area near Amsterdam.On the contrary, Amsterdam can also make use of thesebuildings.1 See appendix I: Heritage Position2 Petzet, M., Heilmeyer, F. and Overmeer, E. (2012). Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: Architecture as resource. Ostfildern: Hatje Cantz.3 Kuipers, M. and de Jonge, W. (2017). Designing from Heritage – Strategies for Conservation and Conversion. Delft: TU Delft – Heritage & Architecture.Shearing layers by Stewart Brand on How buildings learnThe purpose of the project is to revitalize the GreenHead of the Cape South and creating attention towardsthe polluting fashion industry. The challenge lies inpreserving the character of the ensemble with itstypologies; and also in revitalizing it for future needs.These characteristic typologies on the ensemble can befound at other ensembles as well, suggesting that therewas a relation with the other ensembles (1). Including(instead of excluding) the Green Head in the Hembrugterrain. The structure of these typologies is the core tothe visual expression of the buildings that can be linkedto the similar buildings on the Hembrug area (2). In orderto protect the core (structure); exteriors are visibly beingadapted with a clear differences between the old andnew, with the purpose to show adaptations that can belearnt from. These adaptations being made in line withthe existing lay out (3) in order to not be disrespectfulto the history of the building. The characteristics ofthese typologies (for instance skylights), that can berecognized in the total area as well, are being preservedor renovated in order to make the buildings future proof(4). Redesigned elements or additions to the ensembleare supportive elements in order to create sustainablesolutions to make the ensemble future proof (5).
Revitalising heritage: Hembrug
Architecture, Urbanism and Building Sciences | Heritage & Architecture
Advisors/Committee Members: Meijers, Lidy (mentor), Warries, Ger (graduation committee), Zijlstra, Sake (mentor), Delft University of Technology (degree granting institution).
Subjects/Keywords: Circularity; Fashion; Heritage; sustainabilty; Reuse; Recycle
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Tabeling, C. (. (2020). Circular Institute of Fashion: 'Made better by Hem'. (Masters Thesis). Delft University of Technology. Retrieved from http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:79f92f33-0e86-4135-9df8-3d59076c8067
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Tabeling, Chenna (author). “Circular Institute of Fashion: 'Made better by Hem'.” 2020. Masters Thesis, Delft University of Technology. Accessed March 05, 2021.
http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:79f92f33-0e86-4135-9df8-3d59076c8067.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Tabeling, Chenna (author). “Circular Institute of Fashion: 'Made better by Hem'.” 2020. Web. 05 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Tabeling C(. Circular Institute of Fashion: 'Made better by Hem'. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2020. [cited 2021 Mar 05].
Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:79f92f33-0e86-4135-9df8-3d59076c8067.
Council of Science Editors:
Tabeling C(. Circular Institute of Fashion: 'Made better by Hem'. [Masters Thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2020. Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:79f92f33-0e86-4135-9df8-3d59076c8067

Delft University of Technology
12.
Lukkes, Dominik (author).
Amstel III - The Reuse City: Implementing urban mining as a tool to transform vacant office buildings, reusing 100% of the existing building components.
Degree: 2019, Delft University of Technology
URL: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:3dc79975-f0e5-4216-88a9-11b11f7dc273
► Our excessive need for new building materials is causing our natural material stock to be depleted at an alarming rate. What happens if our most…
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▼ Our excessive need for new building materials is causing our natural material stock to be depleted at an alarming rate. What happens if our most common building materials can no longer be acquired? This thesis shows the potential in reusing buildings and the components they comprise of by setting an example. An existing office building is transformed and expanded, where almost all building components the building currently is comprised of are reused, provided that they add to the building’s aesthetic, functional and environmental value. Additionally, surrounding buildings that are up for demolition serve as material resources from which additionally needed building components are harvested. The process of urban mining shall serve as a tool to make this possible.
Advisors/Committee Members: Parravicini, Mauro (mentor), van der Zaag, Engbert (graduation committee), Luscuere, Peter (graduation committee), Delft University of Technology (degree granting institution).
Subjects/Keywords: Reuse; Building component; Urban mining; Circularity; Transformation
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Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Lukkes, Dominik (author). “Amstel III - The Reuse City: Implementing urban mining as a tool to transform vacant office buildings, reusing 100% of the existing building components.” 2019. Masters Thesis, Delft University of Technology. Accessed March 05, 2021.
http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:3dc79975-f0e5-4216-88a9-11b11f7dc273.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Lukkes, Dominik (author). “Amstel III - The Reuse City: Implementing urban mining as a tool to transform vacant office buildings, reusing 100% of the existing building components.” 2019. Web. 05 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Lukkes D(. Amstel III - The Reuse City: Implementing urban mining as a tool to transform vacant office buildings, reusing 100% of the existing building components. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2019. [cited 2021 Mar 05].
Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:3dc79975-f0e5-4216-88a9-11b11f7dc273.
Council of Science Editors:
Lukkes D(. Amstel III - The Reuse City: Implementing urban mining as a tool to transform vacant office buildings, reusing 100% of the existing building components. [Masters Thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2019. Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:3dc79975-f0e5-4216-88a9-11b11f7dc273

Delft University of Technology
13.
Vos, J.C. (author).
City Hall Brussels.
Degree: 2020, Delft University of Technology
URL: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:23f87848-8c8e-4cf4-bc9f-381df7f69865
► The city of Brussels wishes to realise a new administrative building centrally located within the city’s pentagon. Brussels, being the capital city of both Belgium…
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▼ The city of Brussels wishes to realise a new administrative building centrally located within the city’s pentagon. Brussels, being the capital city of both Belgium and the European Union, is considered a heterogeneous city, consisting of 183 nationalities. This heterogeneity becomes a defining characteristic of the metropolis, however a variety of other inhabitants of the city are commonly left unnoticed. Urban sprawl causes natural land to disappear, affecting biodiversity; not only of the countryside but also that of cities. Of which the latter is increasing. Some species have been in the city for years, a growing amount is migrating only recently. However, urbanisation and global warming i.a., is putting the flora and fauna of Brussels under pressure. While exploring the studio theme ‘the palace’ and ‘political space’ with its inherent representational function, ‘rights of nature’ became a defining topic for this project. Related to this topic, the project explores the use of lime-hemp, a circular building material, manifested in an economically feasible manner in such a large-scale building through prefabricated construction techniques, in order to rethink ways of building to reduce our carbon footprint by the construction industry. Whilst achieving a pleasant indoor climate for the 1700 employees working for the City of Brussels as well as the animals inhabiting the building envelope, realised through the material’s breathing capacities. The proposed design aims to take part of a developing ecological network of Brussels Capital Region as well as to revitalize the relationship between humans and the natural environment. In order to restore ecosystems and biodiversity whilst serving as an exemplary to its surrounding as well as a responsibility to the environment.
Architecture, Urbanism and Building Sciences
Advisors/Committee Members: De Vocht, S. (mentor), Parravicini, M. (mentor), Rosbottom, D.J. (mentor), Pimlott, M. (graduation committee), Delft University of Technology (degree granting institution).
Subjects/Keywords: City Hall; Brussels; Circularity; Post-Anthropocene
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Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Vos, J C (author). “City Hall Brussels.” 2020. Masters Thesis, Delft University of Technology. Accessed March 05, 2021.
http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:23f87848-8c8e-4cf4-bc9f-381df7f69865.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Vos, J C (author). “City Hall Brussels.” 2020. Web. 05 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Vos JC(. City Hall Brussels. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2020. [cited 2021 Mar 05].
Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:23f87848-8c8e-4cf4-bc9f-381df7f69865.
Council of Science Editors:
Vos JC(. City Hall Brussels. [Masters Thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2020. Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:23f87848-8c8e-4cf4-bc9f-381df7f69865

Delft University of Technology
14.
Kok, Albert (author).
The Circularity Game: Improving the Circularity Deck through gamification.
Degree: 2020, Delft University of Technology
URL: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:a1f4a45a-4917-49a9-b708-05434e9720f7
► SummaryAt the basis of the Circularity game is the Circularity deck (Konietzko, Bocken, & Hultink, 2020), it helps teams innovate for the Circular economy on…
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▼ SummaryAt the basis of the
Circularity game is the
Circularity deck (Konietzko, Bocken, & Hultink, 2020), it helps teams innovate for the Circular economy on various perspective levels and provides the users with a better understanding of the Circular economy and how they can innovate for it. They also gain a valid (set of) idea(s) , which they can start using already.The goal with the
Circularity game was to improve the
Circularity Deck, through gamification, in such a way that it...: ...stimulates creativity, multidisciplinary cooperation and innovation more;...motivates its users to engage more with it, driving enthusiasm and use;...is an easily accessible, stand-alone, ready to use product.From a project perspective, the value lies in showing that gamification is a worthwhile approach to reaching these goals and that further research and design in this direction is warranted.The project started with understanding the theory behind creativity and gamification. Taking the understanding of this and combining it into one theoretical construct that could be used in the design.The next step in the project was to better understand what the
Circularity game should be. To know this, the various methods and tools were evaluated and chosen (most notably Octalysis) and an understanding of the intended user needs was created. The original deck was analyzed on a functional level and the goals for it, from the creators’ perspective, were established.What followed was creating a functional design filling the gaps of the original and laying the basic framework of what the new design should be. It took into account the various goals of the creators and the needs of the users in conjunction with the tools that Octalysis provided, specifically the core drives and the amount they needed to be applied in the design. This resulted in a ‘skeleton’ of requirements that could be filled with the right amount of ideas, fitting the established requirements.Next up was filling this ‘skeleton’ with the needed ‘meat’. This was done through various ideation methods, creating solutions for the problems provided by the framework. Which solutions to use and which to exclude was based on the established understanding at that point.To avoid a ‘Frankenstein’s monster’, the design included an envisioning of how it would be used and interacted with by the users. This helped to shape the
Circularity game into a coherent, well working and pleasant experience.Near the end of the project, a working prototype of the new
Circularity game was made and tested in a small student group, the results of this can be found near the end of the report.The report ends with conclusions and reflections on the design and provides recommendations for further research and development. The main conclusion is that the gamification seems to be working and that further development in this direction seems a worthwhile endeavor for the
Circularity deck or game. However, the conducted test was very limited and can only be seen as a positive early indicator of the value of…
Advisors/Committee Members: Konietzko, Jan (graduation committee), Hultink, Erik-Jan (mentor), Delft University of Technology (degree granting institution).
Subjects/Keywords: Gamification; Everyday creativity; Circular design; Circularity deck
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Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Kok, Albert (author). “The Circularity Game: Improving the Circularity Deck through gamification.” 2020. Masters Thesis, Delft University of Technology. Accessed March 05, 2021.
http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:a1f4a45a-4917-49a9-b708-05434e9720f7.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Kok, Albert (author). “The Circularity Game: Improving the Circularity Deck through gamification.” 2020. Web. 05 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Kok A(. The Circularity Game: Improving the Circularity Deck through gamification. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2020. [cited 2021 Mar 05].
Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:a1f4a45a-4917-49a9-b708-05434e9720f7.
Council of Science Editors:
Kok A(. The Circularity Game: Improving the Circularity Deck through gamification. [Masters Thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2020. Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:a1f4a45a-4917-49a9-b708-05434e9720f7

Delft University of Technology
15.
Huang, Leevan (author).
Fab-lab Sloterdijk: Customized architecture through digital making.
Degree: 2018, Delft University of Technology
URL: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:ac890488-730a-4acf-aec9-ddedd18712d2
► The concept of Fab-lab Sloterdijk is based on increasing the porosity of the border condition of the highway A10, which aims at vitalizing the Ringzone…
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▼ The concept of Fab-lab Sloterdijk is based on increasing the porosity of the border condition of the highway A10, which aims at vitalizing the Ringzone for future economic development of Amsterdam, and empowering the people with tools to make their life. To stitch the disconnection between Amsterdam’s go-to and no-go areas, the design envisions downgrading the ring road and turning exit bypass into bicycle highway – a new frontage of buildings along it. Towards a future of digital production, Fab-lab combines typologies of fabrication workshop and co-working space to provide a platform for sharing economy and open access to knowledge. The project challenges the current model of fabrication that factories are all excluded from the city by bringing fabrication back to a vertical urban factory specializing at prototyping and customization of products. Local production of building material is made possible with integration of robotic arms and 3D printers to fabricate with local collected resource. By doing so, digital construction with recycled resources enables customized architecture and builds towards circular economy. Fab-lab which houses automated digital fabrication will manifest itself through system of digital construction. Empowered by Fab-lab, the future of economy lies in the hands of people, who makes their own city.
Advisors/Committee Members: de Koning, Stefan (mentor), Fokkinga, Jelke (mentor), Have, Rein (graduation committee), Delft University of Technology (degree granting institution).
Subjects/Keywords: Digital architecture; Border condition; Urban intervention; Circularity
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Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Huang, Leevan (author). “Fab-lab Sloterdijk: Customized architecture through digital making.” 2018. Masters Thesis, Delft University of Technology. Accessed March 05, 2021.
http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:ac890488-730a-4acf-aec9-ddedd18712d2.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Huang, Leevan (author). “Fab-lab Sloterdijk: Customized architecture through digital making.” 2018. Web. 05 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Huang L(. Fab-lab Sloterdijk: Customized architecture through digital making. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2018. [cited 2021 Mar 05].
Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:ac890488-730a-4acf-aec9-ddedd18712d2.
Council of Science Editors:
Huang L(. Fab-lab Sloterdijk: Customized architecture through digital making. [Masters Thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2018. Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:ac890488-730a-4acf-aec9-ddedd18712d2

Delft University of Technology
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Gerding, Ditte (author).
Design for Disassembly - a way to minimize building waste: A design for a transformation of an office building into dwellings taking into account circularity, demonstrating how circularity offers freedom for (non-traditional) households.
Degree: 2019, Delft University of Technology
URL: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:438547c0-25b7-4dc3-a5ee-7dc5491e13dd
► This graduation is part of a double degree for the master Architecture and the master Construction, Management and Engineering. Research has been conducted into the…
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▼ This graduation is part of a double degree for the master Architecture and the master Construction, Management and Engineering. Research has been conducted into the field of
circularity and specifically on design for disassembly as a way to minimize building waste and on improving implementation of
circularity by studying the building process and the actors that are involved or should be involved. By relying on case study research including interviews, conclusions were made that
circularity is befitted by separability of layers, homogeneity of materials, standardization of dimensions, and fit to different life times. In general,
circularity should be aimed at reducing, reusing and recycling building components and materials at both the start and end of a building’s life time. Regarding the improvement of
circularity in practice, the following was concluded. Implementation of
circularity is benefitted by early on involvement of the following circular-related actors: transformation agent,
circularity expert, reclamation expert, dismantler, and legal officer. In order to increase their influence on decision-making these actors should become part of the project team, or at least be taken seriously and offered room to influence decision-making. Especially, if traditional actors lack knowledge and resources for implementing
circularity. Moreover, contribution of their resources regarding
circularity is facilitated, if these actors are involved early on. Thus, involvement of circular-related actors and traditional actors with circular-related resources early on and subsequent ability to influence and contribute to decision-making, facilitates implementation of
circularity in the building process. This is especially of concern nowadays, since
circularity has not yet become part of common knowledge of (all) involved actors. Based on findings from these theses a design has been made which concerns a transformation of an existing office building in Buitenveldert, Amsterdam into dwellings. The design demonstrates how
circularity principles – such as demountable connections, standardization, prefab, separability of layers, etc. – could provide freedom to generate multiple types of apartments in which residents has the freedom to adjust or personalize the apartment by introducing freedom to change certain layers of the building.
Advisors/Committee Members: van de Pas, Roel (mentor), Zijlstra, Hielkje (mentor), van der Meel, Hubert (mentor), Vitner, Daan (graduation committee), Delft University of Technology (degree granting institution).
Subjects/Keywords: circularity; sustainability; transformation; demountable; architecture; renovation
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Gerding, D. (. (2019). Design for Disassembly - a way to minimize building waste: A design for a transformation of an office building into dwellings taking into account circularity, demonstrating how circularity offers freedom for (non-traditional) households. (Masters Thesis). Delft University of Technology. Retrieved from http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:438547c0-25b7-4dc3-a5ee-7dc5491e13dd
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Gerding, Ditte (author). “Design for Disassembly - a way to minimize building waste: A design for a transformation of an office building into dwellings taking into account circularity, demonstrating how circularity offers freedom for (non-traditional) households.” 2019. Masters Thesis, Delft University of Technology. Accessed March 05, 2021.
http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:438547c0-25b7-4dc3-a5ee-7dc5491e13dd.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Gerding, Ditte (author). “Design for Disassembly - a way to minimize building waste: A design for a transformation of an office building into dwellings taking into account circularity, demonstrating how circularity offers freedom for (non-traditional) households.” 2019. Web. 05 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Gerding D(. Design for Disassembly - a way to minimize building waste: A design for a transformation of an office building into dwellings taking into account circularity, demonstrating how circularity offers freedom for (non-traditional) households. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2019. [cited 2021 Mar 05].
Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:438547c0-25b7-4dc3-a5ee-7dc5491e13dd.
Council of Science Editors:
Gerding D(. Design for Disassembly - a way to minimize building waste: A design for a transformation of an office building into dwellings taking into account circularity, demonstrating how circularity offers freedom for (non-traditional) households. [Masters Thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2019. Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:438547c0-25b7-4dc3-a5ee-7dc5491e13dd

Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
17.
Capezza Villa, Antonio José.
Sustainable Biobased Protein Superabsorbents from Agricultural Co-Products.
Degree: 2020, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
URL: https://pub.epsilon.slu.se/17574/
► The preparation of sustainable protein superabsorbents from agricultural industry side-streams is reported. Wheat gluten (WG), a coproduct from the ethanol/starch industry, was processed into foams…
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▼ The preparation of sustainable protein superabsorbents from agricultural industry side-streams is reported. Wheat gluten (WG), a coproduct from the ethanol/starch industry, was processed into foams with sponge-like behavior and high liquid uptake. The materials were obtained by phase-separation of aqueous WG dispersions followed by ambient drying, or by lyophilization. The use of a natural and non-toxic cross-linker (genipin) resulted in foams with high water swelling properties (~18 g/g in 10 min). The rapid swelling may be of use in bio-based foams in e.g., sanitary pads.
As an alternative, potato protein concentrate (PPC, side-stream from the starch industry), was functionalized and prepared as particles. The liquid swelling capacity was compared after acylation with five different agents. It is shown that the PPC can be acylated to replicate the chemistry of synthetic superabsorbent polymers (SAP), showing water swelling capacity >10 g/g. The acylation (using EDTAD) of WG suspensions resulted in protein particles with water and saline uptake of 22 and 5 g/g, respectively. Limited network stability was however observed when acylating WG in low-protein suspensions. This was addressed by mixing the acylated protein with genipin, which provided a stable protein network. The process gave functionalized particles with swelling capacity ~40 g/g and ~80 % retention of swelling in centrifuge retention tests.
The extrusion of WG showed that porous WG with water uptake of 500 % can be produced. Further, the scalability of PPC production was pilottested by functionalizing potato fruit juice (PFJ), containing the potato protein in its soluble state before the industrial drying used to obtain PPC. This resulted in water swelling capacities >10 g/g, which was comparable to the PPC-functionalized materials. The results pave the way for future optimization of high-throughput production techniques using protein sources in mass production of sustainable protein-based SAPs.
Subjects/Keywords: proteins; circularity; superabsorbents; sustainability; acylation; extrusion
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Capezza Villa, A. J. (2020). Sustainable Biobased Protein Superabsorbents from Agricultural Co-Products. (Doctoral Dissertation). Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. Retrieved from https://pub.epsilon.slu.se/17574/
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Capezza Villa, Antonio José. “Sustainable Biobased Protein Superabsorbents from Agricultural Co-Products.” 2020. Doctoral Dissertation, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. Accessed March 05, 2021.
https://pub.epsilon.slu.se/17574/.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Capezza Villa, Antonio José. “Sustainable Biobased Protein Superabsorbents from Agricultural Co-Products.” 2020. Web. 05 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Capezza Villa AJ. Sustainable Biobased Protein Superabsorbents from Agricultural Co-Products. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences; 2020. [cited 2021 Mar 05].
Available from: https://pub.epsilon.slu.se/17574/.
Council of Science Editors:
Capezza Villa AJ. Sustainable Biobased Protein Superabsorbents from Agricultural Co-Products. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences; 2020. Available from: https://pub.epsilon.slu.se/17574/

Iowa State University
18.
Barbour, Courtney Jo.
Assessing alternative textile recycling methods: Combining chemical processing with electrospinning technology for life-cycle circularity.
Degree: 2020, Iowa State University
URL: https://lib.dr.iastate.edu/etd/17955
► Negative environmental impact regarding overconsumption and textile waste is a major sustainable issue facing the apparel and textiles industry. Increased consumption stemming from fast fashion…
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▼ Negative environmental impact regarding overconsumption and textile waste is a major sustainable issue facing the apparel and textiles industry. Increased consumption stemming from fast fashion has led to an increase in overall textile production and therefore, waste. Oftentimes, textile waste ends in landfills or is incinerated, therefore contributing to pollution and environmental burden. While nearly all textiles have the capacity to be repurposed or recycled, recycling at the fiber level (such as chemical recycling) is limited in industry practice.
This experimental study was conducted to explore an alternative textile recycling method for the production of single-fiber content nanofiber textiles. Chemical recycling was assessed to determine the processes and percentages needed for successful fiber blend separation in order to develop a scientific protocol. The outcome of this protocol produced a solution for electrospinning a nano-textile. Additionally, electrospinning techniques were assessed to determine the quantity of solution and spinning time required to produce a recycled nano-textile that maintained similarity in weight (mass density) to the preliminary non-recycled textile. Results from this study documented the findings for chemical processing and nano-textile production, and a protocol combining the chemical recycling processes with electrospinning of recycled fiber blends was created.
The purpose of this research addressed the concept of life cycle circularity through the recycling of textiles. This research provided valuable feedback regarding the potential to remove textile waste from traditional waste streams for circular lifecycles through chemical recycling. Chemical recycling processes incur minimal to no fiber degradation through repetitive recycling, while electrospinning provides an opportunity to minimize the use of fiber blends through maintaining enhanced fiber properties.
Subjects/Keywords: Chemical processing; Electrospinning; Life cycle circularity; Recycling; Textile
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Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Barbour, Courtney Jo. “Assessing alternative textile recycling methods: Combining chemical processing with electrospinning technology for life-cycle circularity.” 2020. Thesis, Iowa State University. Accessed March 05, 2021.
https://lib.dr.iastate.edu/etd/17955.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Barbour, Courtney Jo. “Assessing alternative textile recycling methods: Combining chemical processing with electrospinning technology for life-cycle circularity.” 2020. Web. 05 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Barbour CJ. Assessing alternative textile recycling methods: Combining chemical processing with electrospinning technology for life-cycle circularity. [Internet] [Thesis]. Iowa State University; 2020. [cited 2021 Mar 05].
Available from: https://lib.dr.iastate.edu/etd/17955.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Barbour CJ. Assessing alternative textile recycling methods: Combining chemical processing with electrospinning technology for life-cycle circularity. [Thesis]. Iowa State University; 2020. Available from: https://lib.dr.iastate.edu/etd/17955
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Delft University of Technology
19.
Joustra, Heleen (author).
Upscaling circularity in urban area development: A qualitative study in ‘Circular Buiksloterham’.
Degree: 2020, Delft University of Technology
URL: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:9c268448-d450-4d15-8c25-748c57756c73
► The city of Amsterdam is following the ambitions of the National Government to operate a fully circular economy in 2050. To do so, circular urban…
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▼ The city of Amsterdam is following the ambitions of the National Government to operate a fully circular economy in 2050. To do so, circular urban area development (UAD) must become standard. As a start, Buiksloterham is declared as a circular urban area development project by over twenty participating parties including the municipality of Amsterdam. This master thesis aims to give recommendations about upscaling
circularity in UAD. The research question that is answered is: How can the municipality of Amsterdam scale up circular urban area development by learning from projects with high circular ambitions in Buiksloterham? The answers to this question take two main issues into account. A practical issue on the implementation and possibilities for
circularity and a management issue for the municipality on how they should operate in projects with high circular ambitions. The practical issue is in this research substantiated with a literature study in circular strategies for urban area development. A framework of circular strategies is realised, to indicate, structure, and reflect upon
circularity in the built environment. A case study in the urban area development Buiksloterham answers the question for the municipality. Upscaling
circularity in UAD requires a combination of good policy and management from the municipality. Key elements are: provide clear image and information of the plans. Explain the different roles of the municipality. Learn from the implemented circular strategies and aim for implementing the strategies on a larger scale. Upscaling requires attention to the barriers experienced by the developers. Involve the developers in both the development of the public space as with the new developers, because they have intrinsic motivation, professional knowledge and much experience.
Advisors/Committee Members: Hertogh, Marcel (graduation committee), Schraven, Daan (mentor), Leclercq, Els (graduation committee), Delft University of Technology (degree granting institution).
Subjects/Keywords: Urban Area Development; Circularity; Circular strategies; Barriers; Municipality
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Joustra, H. (. (2020). Upscaling circularity in urban area development: A qualitative study in ‘Circular Buiksloterham’. (Masters Thesis). Delft University of Technology. Retrieved from http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:9c268448-d450-4d15-8c25-748c57756c73
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Joustra, Heleen (author). “Upscaling circularity in urban area development: A qualitative study in ‘Circular Buiksloterham’.” 2020. Masters Thesis, Delft University of Technology. Accessed March 05, 2021.
http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:9c268448-d450-4d15-8c25-748c57756c73.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Joustra, Heleen (author). “Upscaling circularity in urban area development: A qualitative study in ‘Circular Buiksloterham’.” 2020. Web. 05 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Joustra H(. Upscaling circularity in urban area development: A qualitative study in ‘Circular Buiksloterham’. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2020. [cited 2021 Mar 05].
Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:9c268448-d450-4d15-8c25-748c57756c73.
Council of Science Editors:
Joustra H(. Upscaling circularity in urban area development: A qualitative study in ‘Circular Buiksloterham’. [Masters Thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2020. Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:9c268448-d450-4d15-8c25-748c57756c73

Delft University of Technology
20.
Verschuur, Amanda (author).
The social greenhouse: Revitalising heritage through food, an example of circular food production within urban areas.
Degree: 2020, Delft University of Technology
URL: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:698828ab-f641-4f20-ad09-44c42869c45a
► The graduation studio of Heritage and Architecture evolves around the revitalisation of the Hembrug area, which is located between Amsterdam and Zaanstad along the North…
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▼ The graduation studio of Heritage and Architecture evolves around the revitalisation of the Hembrug area, which is located between Amsterdam and Zaanstad along the North Sea Canal. The site functioned as military production stores, testing site and as the logistical heart of the “Stelling van Amsterdam”, the defense line of Amsterdam. This former military industrial site comprises of several different building ensembles, which include fifty monuments, historical green and water structures and remains of the former infrastructural system. The set-up of the military site followed a functional approach which, in combination with the former exclusive functions, led to a closed-off, inwards oriented character. Nowadays Hembrug is located in an industrial, excluded area. But the city of Amsterdam is expanding rapidly, growing towards Zaanstad and the industrial areas around Hembrug will be transformed into residential areas. Hembrug will also be connected to the public transport by the metro network. Within this project the aim for Hembrug is to transform the site into a vivid part of the developing Amsterdam-Zaanstad metropolis. The area should not only provide amenities and diverse qualities to the individual area, but also to the upcoming residential neighborhoods that will surround Hembrug. The new design for the Plots in the woods aims to connect people and nature through food and thereby strengthen the relationship between food consumers and producers. Functioning as a platform for urban farming, by means of providing space for food production, education/ innovation and social interactions. To accomplish this the plots in the woods will house the following functions: a food market containing a greenhouse along the south façade with innovative techniques for food production which are accessible through workshops combined with a food market with all kinds of food and market stands; office space ranging from permanent offices to public workspaces with reservable meeting rooms and other needed facilities to study or work; diverse food joints ranging from a small coffeebar to a luxurious restaurant using the local products; an education center which will be used to give workshops, exhibitions and lectures about possibilities to grow your own food within the city and an event hall which will function as a flexible, big open space for all the functions on site. The landscape was just as important for the functioning of the factory as the buildings. Therefor in the new design the earlier mentioned functions are not strictly binded to the interior spaces but will also flow towards the open spaces. There will be a vegetable garden, public square and flexible furniture which can be used in multiple ways.
Revitalising Heritage: Hembrug Peninsula
Architecture, Urbanism and Building Sciences | Heritage & Architecture
Advisors/Committee Members: Marx, A (mentor), Koopman, Frank (mentor), van Emstede, Charlotte (graduation committee), Delft University of Technology (degree granting institution).
Subjects/Keywords: Heritage; Hembrug; circularity; urban farming; social hub; Revitalising heritage; Architecture & heritage
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Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Verschuur, Amanda (author). “The social greenhouse: Revitalising heritage through food, an example of circular food production within urban areas.” 2020. Masters Thesis, Delft University of Technology. Accessed March 05, 2021.
http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:698828ab-f641-4f20-ad09-44c42869c45a.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Verschuur, Amanda (author). “The social greenhouse: Revitalising heritage through food, an example of circular food production within urban areas.” 2020. Web. 05 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Verschuur A(. The social greenhouse: Revitalising heritage through food, an example of circular food production within urban areas. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2020. [cited 2021 Mar 05].
Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:698828ab-f641-4f20-ad09-44c42869c45a.
Council of Science Editors:
Verschuur A(. The social greenhouse: Revitalising heritage through food, an example of circular food production within urban areas. [Masters Thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2020. Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:698828ab-f641-4f20-ad09-44c42869c45a

Delft University of Technology
21.
van Bakel, Sven (author).
Circular area development: Recommendations for creating a circularly functioning area.
Degree: 2020, Delft University of Technology
URL: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:35818568-63f6-4068-90c0-84f4793fc84d
► Problem statement – As a result of the increasing world population, use of raw materials and energy, scarcity of the raw materials and the pressure…
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▼ Problem statement – As a result of the increasing world population, use of raw materials and energy, scarcity of the raw materials and the pressure on the environment, a transition to the concept of a circular economy has become more urgent. Since the Dutch government has the ambition to be fully circular in 2050, the concept of a circular economy is more and more linked to area development in the Netherlands. As a result, existing inner-city production areas are, partly because of urbanization, being transformed through a circular design approach into residential and commercial areas. However, due to these transformations, production processes disappear from areas, which in fact makes the areas less circular because the circular functioning in the areas is no longer included. Hence it can be questioned in what extent contemporary circular area developments are actually circular, or whether these circular area developments only consist of a circularly designed area that does not take into account the circular functioning of the area. Objective – The main objective of this research is to understand how circular functioning can be taken into account in the development of circular areas. Based on the understanding of how the circular functioning of an area is or is not taken into consideration during circular area development, recommendations will be drawn up. The research question that is answered: ‘’Which recommendations can contribute to an area development with regard to the circular functioning of an area?’’. Methods – The research process is divided in three parts. First of all, a literature review has been carried out to collect information in order to gain an understanding and insights about circular area development. Secondly, a case study and several interviews are conducted in order to gain insights of what criteria the recommendations should suffice to with the aim of improving the circular functioning of an area during a circular area development. Thirdly, an expert panel is held to validate draft recommendations to ultimately formulate final conclusions and recommendations. Results – The results of this research show that circular area development consists of a circularly designed environment and a circularly functioning environment, in which the use of resources and energy is minimized by closing, slowing down and narrowing cycles. In addition, a circular area consists of as much local production and transactions as possible, creating opportunities for the highest possible reuse of products, materials and resources. Further findings claim that area development can significantly change an area's program. As a consequence of an increasing program, material consumption and waste generation increase within an area. It can therefore be argued that, with regard to the circular functioning of an area undergoing an area development, more processing of materials and waste should take place as locally as possible. Conclusion – Several recommendations have been identified in this study that can be divided into three…
Advisors/Committee Members: Van den Berghe, Karel (mentor), Wandl, Alexander (graduation committee), Delft University of Technology (degree granting institution).
Subjects/Keywords: Circular Economy; Circularity; Circular area development; Networks; Built environment; Urban metabolism
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Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
van Bakel, Sven (author). “Circular area development: Recommendations for creating a circularly functioning area.” 2020. Masters Thesis, Delft University of Technology. Accessed March 05, 2021.
http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:35818568-63f6-4068-90c0-84f4793fc84d.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
van Bakel, Sven (author). “Circular area development: Recommendations for creating a circularly functioning area.” 2020. Web. 05 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
van Bakel S(. Circular area development: Recommendations for creating a circularly functioning area. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2020. [cited 2021 Mar 05].
Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:35818568-63f6-4068-90c0-84f4793fc84d.
Council of Science Editors:
van Bakel S(. Circular area development: Recommendations for creating a circularly functioning area. [Masters Thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2020. Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:35818568-63f6-4068-90c0-84f4793fc84d

Delft University of Technology
22.
Zegers, Juliëtte (author).
Timber Town: An inclusive mixed-use area in Winterswijk, built for and out of wood.
Degree: 2020, Delft University of Technology
URL: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:34a6cfc7-6257-45d9-95c3-7f582dd4cfeb
► Timber Town is one half of the industrial area in Winterswijk, which was built in the 20th century to support the village’s textile industry. Currently…
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▼ Timber Town is one half of the industrial area in Winterswijk, which was built in the 20th century to support the village’s textile industry. Currently this part of the area is not used to its full potential. The other half of the area still contains a functioning textile factory: Gaudium. Here the profession and skills of working with textiles are present and therefore Gaudium embodies the craftmanship of the past. As for the other half, the focus of the project will be to transform it into an area about future craftmanship. Together the areas will form the new pride of the village. The aim of the project is to react on multiple studies which are conducted on the topic of demographic decline and the measures which can be taken in order to counter this, as Winterswijk is experiencing that. In the first place, the creek will be exposed and will function as the backbone of this project, since it appears to be important for Winterswijk and the industrial area and has great value. A bike lane and parallel walking routes connect the town centre towards the hinterland, where the area functions as transitionary space. Secondly, there will be an introduction of new functions in the area to stimulate mixed-use. The general connecting theme will be timber, hence the name of the project, with a shared timber workshop being the heart of the project. A large part of the other new functions accommodated according to the different typologies of the buildings and accompanying characteristics, have a connection with timber (craftmanship). The whole project will be developed through different stages in time, where it is important for such heritage projects in villages like Winterswijk to grow slowly. Here the goal is to provide something new, but also to keep the memory of the past alive. People of Winterswijk, but also visitors are invited to enjoy the lively public space, the commercial activities and leisure possibilities facilitated in Timber Town. Also, with the use of timber as a building material and the focus on circularity, the topics of sustainability and durability can be made visible and tangible to the wider public and function as an example for the future.
KaDer Gelderland
Architecture, Urbanism and Building Sciences | Heritage & Architecture
Advisors/Committee Members: Zijlstra, Hielkje (mentor), Koopman, Frank (mentor), Straub, Ad (graduation committee), Delft University of Technology (degree granting institution).
Subjects/Keywords: Heritage; Circularity; Wood; Inclusive design; Sustainabilty; Redevelopment; Architecture
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Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Zegers, Juliëtte (author). “Timber Town: An inclusive mixed-use area in Winterswijk, built for and out of wood.” 2020. Masters Thesis, Delft University of Technology. Accessed March 05, 2021.
http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:34a6cfc7-6257-45d9-95c3-7f582dd4cfeb.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Zegers, Juliëtte (author). “Timber Town: An inclusive mixed-use area in Winterswijk, built for and out of wood.” 2020. Web. 05 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Zegers J(. Timber Town: An inclusive mixed-use area in Winterswijk, built for and out of wood. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2020. [cited 2021 Mar 05].
Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:34a6cfc7-6257-45d9-95c3-7f582dd4cfeb.
Council of Science Editors:
Zegers J(. Timber Town: An inclusive mixed-use area in Winterswijk, built for and out of wood. [Masters Thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2020. Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:34a6cfc7-6257-45d9-95c3-7f582dd4cfeb

Delft University of Technology
23.
Lammersen, Steven (author).
OB-DFD: Open Building - Designed for Disassembly.
Degree: 2020, Delft University of Technology
URL: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:05e31a98-754c-41a8-b348-b7235176fd62
► Research and design for a more circular built environment, focused on the 'open building typology' and the technical aspects of 'design for disassembly'. Design focused…
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▼ Research and design for a more circular built environment, focused on the 'open building typology' and the technical aspects of 'design for disassembly'. Design focused on the city of Groningen.
One million homes
Advisors/Committee Members: Bilow, Marcel (graduation committee), Parravicini, Mauro (mentor), Delft University of Technology (degree granting institution).
Subjects/Keywords: Open Building Movement; Design for disassembly; Circularity; Groningen
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Lammersen, S. (. (2020). OB-DFD: Open Building - Designed for Disassembly. (Masters Thesis). Delft University of Technology. Retrieved from http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:05e31a98-754c-41a8-b348-b7235176fd62
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Lammersen, Steven (author). “OB-DFD: Open Building - Designed for Disassembly.” 2020. Masters Thesis, Delft University of Technology. Accessed March 05, 2021.
http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:05e31a98-754c-41a8-b348-b7235176fd62.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Lammersen, Steven (author). “OB-DFD: Open Building - Designed for Disassembly.” 2020. Web. 05 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Lammersen S(. OB-DFD: Open Building - Designed for Disassembly. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2020. [cited 2021 Mar 05].
Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:05e31a98-754c-41a8-b348-b7235176fd62.
Council of Science Editors:
Lammersen S(. OB-DFD: Open Building - Designed for Disassembly. [Masters Thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2020. Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:05e31a98-754c-41a8-b348-b7235176fd62
24.
Caravello, Jonathan Anthony.
Empathy, Open-Mindedness and Virtue in Argumentation.
Degree: 2018, University of California – eScholarship, University of California
URL: http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/4tk8c2w3
► Disagreements continue over the most basic epistemic questions. Which logic is correct? What makes an argument good? We need a theory that can both explain…
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▼ Disagreements continue over the most basic epistemic questions. Which logic is correct? What makes an argument good? We need a theory that can both explain the prevalence of such disagreements and evaluate the conduct and characters of those who participate in them. I argue that formal theories cannot supply this need. Circular arguments demonstrate the failure of formal approaches. Circular arguments are often impeccable from a formal perspective, but circular argumentation is almost always criticizable. A skilled arguer does not dismiss other viewpoints out of hand. Instead, to reason with those who reject our most basic assumptions about the logic of argumentation itself or the norms we assume when evaluating arguments for cogency or coherence we must break out of the circle of our own opinions. We must exercise a capacity for cognitive empathy.In chapter zero, I develop a virtue-theoretic account of argumentation centered around the virtue of open-mindedness. I analyze open-mindedness in Aristotelian fashion as the mean between skepticism and dogmatism. Open-mindedness consists in the skillful deployment of empathic ability, which is in turn understood as the capacity to simulate the perspective of another. I use this same framework to analyze two more specific applications of cognitive empathy: sincerity and creativity, which are both essential to responsible argumentation. Responsible argumentation requires sincerity in our forms of expression and creativity in our efforts to resolve those disagreements we must resolve for pragmatic reasons. When it is understood as a "master virtue," open-mindedness is a way of utilizing sincerity and creativity for appropriate ends, and it is the surest route to epistemic progress.In chapter one, I apply my virtue-theoretic account of argumentation to a dispute over the fallacy of begging the question. According to Robinson (1971), question-begging is not fallacious because it's fine from a formal perspective. Sorensen (1996) replies that question-begging is fallacious because it compromises the rationality of whoever is begging the question. By advancing the dialectic between Sorensen and Robinson, I aim to show that our argumentative practices must take the perspectives of others seriously, whether or not those perspectives are rational. When you beg the question against someone you fail to empathize with her. A tendency towards circularity of various sorts might be inevitable, but it needn't compromise open-mindedness.In chapter two, I examine the connection between dogmatism and disagreement to address ongoing debates over the proper response to peer disagreement. How should we respond when we find ourselves disagreeing with a colleague or epistemic peer? According to the "equal weight view," we should suspend belief in this kind of case. I defend this ideal from two charges: (1) that it is self-undermining, and (2) that it renders its adherents "spineless." Even widespread disagreement amongst peers wouldn't force those who endorse the equal weight view into persistent…
Subjects/Keywords: Philosophy; Epistemology; Ethics; Circularity; Disagreement; Dogmatism; Empathy; Open-Mindedness; Self-Defeat
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Caravello, J. A. (2018). Empathy, Open-Mindedness and Virtue in Argumentation. (Thesis). University of California – eScholarship, University of California. Retrieved from http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/4tk8c2w3
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Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Caravello, Jonathan Anthony. “Empathy, Open-Mindedness and Virtue in Argumentation.” 2018. Thesis, University of California – eScholarship, University of California. Accessed March 05, 2021.
http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/4tk8c2w3.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Caravello, Jonathan Anthony. “Empathy, Open-Mindedness and Virtue in Argumentation.” 2018. Web. 05 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Caravello JA. Empathy, Open-Mindedness and Virtue in Argumentation. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of California – eScholarship, University of California; 2018. [cited 2021 Mar 05].
Available from: http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/4tk8c2w3.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Caravello JA. Empathy, Open-Mindedness and Virtue in Argumentation. [Thesis]. University of California – eScholarship, University of California; 2018. Available from: http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/4tk8c2w3
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Delft University of Technology
25.
van der Sande, Lennart (author).
In search of the barriers and drivers for the implementation of a Circular Economy in Dutch infrastructure projects.
Degree: 2019, Delft University of Technology
URL: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:b4f36050-6b3d-46cc-a4b0-407e71a20742
► In 2015, the Paris Agreement was established with the aim to strengthen the global response in limiting the increase in the global average temperature. This…
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▼ In 2015, the Paris Agreement was established with the aim to strengthen the global response in limiting the increase in the global average temperature. This can be achieved by, amongst other measures, lowering of CO2 emissions. The Paris Agreement was also signed by the Netherlands. Within the Netherlands, the construction sector has the largest environment impact of all sectors; accounting to 36% of the national CO2 emissions, 50% of the national material usage and 40% of the total energy consumption. Research has shown that implementing a CE in this sector may significantly lower these CO2 emissions and material usage. Despite the establishment of several national agreements aiming to accelerate the implementation of a CE in Dutch infrastructure projects, progress is slow. Several barriers are assumed to hamper this transition, while drivers may accelerate the transition towards a CE. This study aims to identify the barriers to and the drivers of the implementation of a CE in part of the Dutch construction sector; the infrastructure sector. The research question is “What are the barriers and drivers that respectively need to be overcome and enhanced in order to accelerate the implementation of a Circular Economy in Dutch infrastructure projects?” Based on a review of the literature on barriers and drivers for the implementation of a CE in general and in the construction sector, a literature-based framework of CE barrier- and driver-categories was developed. This framework provided the basis in formulating the questions for the interviews. A total of 15 interviews were conducted with respondents from a diverse and balanced group of stakeholders in the infrastructure sector. Respondents were asked what they think are the barriers and drivers for the implementation of a CE in Dutch infrastructure projects. A total of 135 barriers and 72 drivers were identified during the interviews, which could be grouped in the categories of the literature-based framework. The most frequently mentioned barriers relate to the procurement of infrastructure projects, the aversion of risks and the higher costs of secondary or circular materials as compared to ‘virgin’ materials. The most frequently mentioned drivers often require the government to take action, and involved developing more binding legislation and regulation on the use and application of circular materials (at least to an extend) in infrastructure projects. Additionally, as the commissioner of the majority of infrastructure projects in the Netherlands, the government providing more room for circular innovations or pilot projects was mentioned as a driver. While this study is novel in the sense that it is the first to provide an overview of the barriers and drivers for the implementation of CE in the context of infrastructure project, further search is required to determine how the identified barriers and drivers can respectively be overcome and enhanced. Additionally, further research to validate the applicability of the literature-based framework of CE…
Advisors/Committee Members: Hertogh, Marcel (mentor), Schraven, Daan (mentor), de Bruijne, Mark (mentor), Flapper, Jasper (mentor), Delft University of Technology (degree granting institution).
Subjects/Keywords: circular economy (CE); infrastructure projects; the Netherlands; Barriers; Drivers; circularity; sustainability
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Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
van der Sande, Lennart (author). “In search of the barriers and drivers for the implementation of a Circular Economy in Dutch infrastructure projects.” 2019. Masters Thesis, Delft University of Technology. Accessed March 05, 2021.
http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:b4f36050-6b3d-46cc-a4b0-407e71a20742.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
van der Sande, Lennart (author). “In search of the barriers and drivers for the implementation of a Circular Economy in Dutch infrastructure projects.” 2019. Web. 05 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
van der Sande L(. In search of the barriers and drivers for the implementation of a Circular Economy in Dutch infrastructure projects. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2019. [cited 2021 Mar 05].
Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:b4f36050-6b3d-46cc-a4b0-407e71a20742.
Council of Science Editors:
van der Sande L(. In search of the barriers and drivers for the implementation of a Circular Economy in Dutch infrastructure projects. [Masters Thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2019. Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:b4f36050-6b3d-46cc-a4b0-407e71a20742

Delft University of Technology
26.
Arntzenius, Xander (author).
Developing a circularity self-assessment tool: a case study for the Dutch plastics industry.
Degree: 2020, Delft University of Technology
URL: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:718b5fce-cf05-4f8b-85fa-7598b8812190
► The European Commission published the “EU action plan for the Circular Economy” in 2015, the Dutch government strives for a circular Netherlands before the year…
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▼ The European Commission published the “EU action plan for the Circular Economy” in 2015, the Dutch government strives for a circular Netherlands before the year 2050 (Rijksoverheid, 2016) and Rotterdam aims for
circularity as the norm in 2030 (Rotterdam Circulair, 2018). To reach these goals, set by governmental organisations, change is required in all levels of society: individuals, municipalities, companies and other types of organisations. This master thesis focuses on the role of companies in the transition towards a circular economy. Companies often have limited insights in their circular performance. A current state analysis is needed to set realistic targets and keep track of the progress. Currently, there is a lack of workable tools that facilitate this analysis. For such a tool to contribute to the acceleration of the progress towards a circular economy, it is considered of great importance that it is easy in use and stimulates the user to action. This research developed a self-assessment rubric to create insights in the circular performance of an individual company. A case study was conducted for the Dutch plastics industry. The result was tested in cooperation with three companies and the results proved to generate relevant insights.
Advisors/Committee Members: Hemmes, Kas (graduation committee), de Bruijne, Mark (mentor), de Jeu, Rob (graduation committee), Delft University of Technology (degree granting institution).
Subjects/Keywords: Circular Economy; Circularity assessment; Assessment rubrics; Plastics industry
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Arntzenius, X. (. (2020). Developing a circularity self-assessment tool: a case study for the Dutch plastics industry. (Masters Thesis). Delft University of Technology. Retrieved from http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:718b5fce-cf05-4f8b-85fa-7598b8812190
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Arntzenius, Xander (author). “Developing a circularity self-assessment tool: a case study for the Dutch plastics industry.” 2020. Masters Thesis, Delft University of Technology. Accessed March 05, 2021.
http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:718b5fce-cf05-4f8b-85fa-7598b8812190.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Arntzenius, Xander (author). “Developing a circularity self-assessment tool: a case study for the Dutch plastics industry.” 2020. Web. 05 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Arntzenius X(. Developing a circularity self-assessment tool: a case study for the Dutch plastics industry. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2020. [cited 2021 Mar 05].
Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:718b5fce-cf05-4f8b-85fa-7598b8812190.
Council of Science Editors:
Arntzenius X(. Developing a circularity self-assessment tool: a case study for the Dutch plastics industry. [Masters Thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2020. Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:718b5fce-cf05-4f8b-85fa-7598b8812190

Delft University of Technology
27.
Haitsma Mulier, Margot (author).
Water Energy Food nexus: 3 Cases on Resource Demand of Urban Farming and Resource Availability in Urban Waters in Amsterdam and Boston.
Degree: 2019, Delft University of Technology
URL: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:8dbaf118-ea20-421d-97f2-0ffe974a9570
► Urban agriculture lies at the core of the Water Energy Food nexus and seems to provide a partial answer to confront modern trends such as…
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▼ Urban agriculture lies at the core of the Water Energy Food nexus and seems to provide a partial answer to confront modern trends such as population growth, climate change and resource depletion by increasing food security in cities and enhancing sustainability in an urban realm. The assembly of a WEF nexus framework taught, however, that most work that has been published on the nexus is very hypothetical and that the acquisition of quantitative data poses the biggest challenge in WEF nexus research. The mere absence of data collected at a local level impedes informed decision making on nexus sector integration and feasibility of sustainable solutions. This study attempts to bridge the existing knowledge gap and aimed to contribute to the quantification of the nexus regarding urban agriculture. It investigates the water, energy and nutrient demand of urban farms along with the presence of those resources in urban waters at three case study sites. Demands for water and nutrients (nitrogen & phosphorus) at a greenhouse in Amsterdam and a community farm and a container farm in East-Boston could be met by resources present in urban waters (rainwater and wastewater) in the direct vicinity. Whether enough energy is available to run each of these farms is related to the type of agriculture which is applied.
Advisors/Committee Members: van de Ven, Frans (mentor), van den Dobbelsteen, Andy (graduation committee), Kirshen, Paul (graduation committee), van de Giesen, Nick (graduation committee), Delft University of Technology (degree granting institution).
Subjects/Keywords: Water Energy Food Nexus; Urban Agriculture; Resource Reuse; Urban Water; Circularity
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Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Haitsma Mulier, Margot (author). “Water Energy Food nexus: 3 Cases on Resource Demand of Urban Farming and Resource Availability in Urban Waters in Amsterdam and Boston.” 2019. Masters Thesis, Delft University of Technology. Accessed March 05, 2021.
http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:8dbaf118-ea20-421d-97f2-0ffe974a9570.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Haitsma Mulier, Margot (author). “Water Energy Food nexus: 3 Cases on Resource Demand of Urban Farming and Resource Availability in Urban Waters in Amsterdam and Boston.” 2019. Web. 05 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Haitsma Mulier M(. Water Energy Food nexus: 3 Cases on Resource Demand of Urban Farming and Resource Availability in Urban Waters in Amsterdam and Boston. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2019. [cited 2021 Mar 05].
Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:8dbaf118-ea20-421d-97f2-0ffe974a9570.
Council of Science Editors:
Haitsma Mulier M(. Water Energy Food nexus: 3 Cases on Resource Demand of Urban Farming and Resource Availability in Urban Waters in Amsterdam and Boston. [Masters Thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2019. Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:8dbaf118-ea20-421d-97f2-0ffe974a9570

Victoria University of Wellington
28.
Macdonald, Matthew.
Epistemic Circularity.
Degree: 2015, Victoria University of Wellington
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/4942
► An instance of epistemically circular justification is one in which a justification source successfully justifies the claim that it is a justification source. It is…
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▼ An instance of epistemically circular justification is one in which a justification source successfully justifies the claim that it is a justification source. It is generally thought that this is impossible. However, there is also reason to think that our fundamental evidential sources and theories of justification cannot be justified without
circularity. In this thesis I investigate the problem of epistemic
circularity in detail. First, I’ll examine a prominent argument for thinking that the justification of our fundamental evidential sources must be circular, and show that it is not decisive. My response employs a pragmatic account of justification, whereby your goals and preferences can make you justified in believing something even when you lack evidence for it. Second, I’ll offer a different argument for thinking that epistemically circular justification is possible.
Advisors/Committee Members: Keller, Simon, Mares, Edwin.
Subjects/Keywords: Epistemic circularity; Justification; Scepticism; Pragmatism; Bootstrapping; Problem of the Criterion
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Macdonald, M. (2015). Epistemic Circularity. (Masters Thesis). Victoria University of Wellington. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10063/4942
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Macdonald, Matthew. “Epistemic Circularity.” 2015. Masters Thesis, Victoria University of Wellington. Accessed March 05, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10063/4942.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Macdonald, Matthew. “Epistemic Circularity.” 2015. Web. 05 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Macdonald M. Epistemic Circularity. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Victoria University of Wellington; 2015. [cited 2021 Mar 05].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/4942.
Council of Science Editors:
Macdonald M. Epistemic Circularity. [Masters Thesis]. Victoria University of Wellington; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/4942

Delft University of Technology
29.
van Ekeren, Arko (author).
The Circular Supermarket Chain: Introducing the Circular Economy in the Building Specification.
Degree: 2018, Delft University of Technology
URL: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:0c21e863-cc8f-48cf-ae02-c4817d882a78
► The main question of this master thesis is: Which changes have to be made to make the Lidl’s Specification circular, with an emphasis on materials…
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▼ The main question of this master thesis is: Which changes have to be made to make the Lidl’s Specification circular, with an emphasis on materials and assembly? To come to an answer, a multitude of steps were taken. The first step was an assessment of the principles of Circular Economy, the principles which lie at the foundation of the, Technological and Biological cycle. A number of different assessment methods were analysed on their circular implementation, they have been evaluated on five assessment criteria for the Circular Economy. The Material Circularity Indicator and the Disassembly Potential are concluded to be the most effective, especially when used in tandem. The Material Circularity Indicator is used to determine the circularity of a material used in a building component. The Disassembly Potential gives an indication how well a building can be brought back to its original materials, it determines if disassembly or demolition will be most likely. These two methods used for the next step. This next step is the analysis of the Specification of the Lidl. The 6 S-model of Steward Brand is used in combination with both the MCI and the DP to determine the circularity of the most important components mentioned in the Specification. The components are divided into three categories, sufficient, partially sufficient and insufficient in their circularity. As the third step, a redesign was made, to change a component from insufficient to sufficient. The roof was chosen as this component. Most of the roof components were partially sufficient, but has a lot of functionalities, which make it a broader applicable example. In the redesign, two design were evaluated, a technical redesign and a green redesign. The technical design mainly focussed on rematerializing the original roof design so it would receive a higher MCI, the result showed that just changing materials isn’t a sufficient strategy, the design needs to enable disassembly. The green redesign instead focussed on used biological degradable materials, it fully redesigned both the materials and the connecting principles. The green redesign showed which changes were necessary to enable circularity in the Specification. Each of the steps provided answers to main research question. The result are the following five changes: •Exchange non-circular materials, materials which can’t be economically recycled at the end of their technical life span, for materials which can be recycled. •Enable reuse of materials, by removing static constructions methods, making all connections reversable. •Make dimensions and connections generic. •Implement the criteria from the Material Circularity Indicator to the Specification for circular materials. •The development strategy of the Lidl needs to be changed, reusing elements and components instead of employing new ones. These recommendations are a reasonable first step on a long journey to a circular supermarket chain.
Architecture, Urbanism and Building Sciences…
Advisors/Committee Members: van den Dobbelsteen, Andy (mentor), Klein, Tillmann (mentor), Zijlstra, Sake (graduation committee), Baas, Arnold (graduation committee), Delft University of Technology (degree granting institution).
Subjects/Keywords: Circular Economy; Specification; Bouwkundig Bestek; Material Circularity Indicator; Disassembly Potential; supermarket
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van Ekeren, A. (. (2018). The Circular Supermarket Chain: Introducing the Circular Economy in the Building Specification. (Masters Thesis). Delft University of Technology. Retrieved from http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:0c21e863-cc8f-48cf-ae02-c4817d882a78
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
van Ekeren, Arko (author). “The Circular Supermarket Chain: Introducing the Circular Economy in the Building Specification.” 2018. Masters Thesis, Delft University of Technology. Accessed March 05, 2021.
http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:0c21e863-cc8f-48cf-ae02-c4817d882a78.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
van Ekeren, Arko (author). “The Circular Supermarket Chain: Introducing the Circular Economy in the Building Specification.” 2018. Web. 05 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
van Ekeren A(. The Circular Supermarket Chain: Introducing the Circular Economy in the Building Specification. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2018. [cited 2021 Mar 05].
Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:0c21e863-cc8f-48cf-ae02-c4817d882a78.
Council of Science Editors:
van Ekeren A(. The Circular Supermarket Chain: Introducing the Circular Economy in the Building Specification. [Masters Thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2018. Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:0c21e863-cc8f-48cf-ae02-c4817d882a78

Delft University of Technology
30.
Vancso, Dora (author).
A circular approach to energy renovation.
Degree: 2018, Delft University of Technology
URL: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:3010f0ec-c413-4402-a02d-88df8aeab638
► Our world and environment is facing a multitude of complex and intertwined environmental problems. Man made climate change, caused by anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions and…
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▼ Our world and environment is facing a multitude of complex and intertwined environmental problems. Man made climate change, caused by anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions and causing an array of negative environmental effects. The raw material input and throughput currently necessary to sustain our human activities which create large quantities of waste. The built environment plays a large role in both: accounting to 50% of the raw materials used, 40% of the national waste stream, 40% of the total energy use in the Netherlands and 35% of the CO2 emissions. A proposed solution for the waste problem is the shift from a linear economy to a circular economy. A proposed solution for the energy problem is transitioning to a (nearly) zero energy built environment. In this context, the depth of energy renovation of the existing building stock - which poses the biggest challenge for a (nearly) zero energy building stock - and building for the circular economy both needs to grow. However, in the current policies in place, energy efficiency and high energy performance of buildings are prioritised over circularity. This can unintentionally result in building design and materials that do not lend themselves for circularity. It is not the high energy performance hindering the adoption of circular building design, but the choice of construction technique and materials. Furthermore, there is also a lack of consensus about how circularity in buildings can be assessed, while there are well known methods of assessing energy performance of buildings. In this research, technical building design(s) for an energy renovation project are examined, implementing both circularity and energy performance ambitions. These building design(s) are assessed on their energy performance on the one hand, and on their circular performance on the other, by use of an assessment method partly based on existing circularity assessment methods and partly redefined and further developed for use in this thesis. The assessment method contains the following performance indicators: MAT1 intensity of material use, MAT2 environmental cost, MAT3 design for disassembly, MAT4 design for circular life cycles and E1 energy efficiency. This assessment is used the answer the main research question: “To what extent can circularity be implemented in the designs of energy renovation projects?” The technical design(s) and the assessments of the design(s) thus support the scientific knowledge about the codevelopment of circularity and (nearly) zero energy ambitions in renovation projects, focusing on the meso scale of individual buildings. The research also supports the development of consensus about how the level of circularity in buildings can best be measured.
Building Technology
Advisors/Committee Members: Jansen, Sabine (mentor), Bergsma, Arie (mentor), Geldermans, Bob (mentor), Delft University of Technology (degree granting institution).
Subjects/Keywords: circular economy; circular building; energy renovation; circularity assessment; design for disassembly
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Vancso, D. (. (2018). A circular approach to energy renovation. (Masters Thesis). Delft University of Technology. Retrieved from http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:3010f0ec-c413-4402-a02d-88df8aeab638
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Vancso, Dora (author). “A circular approach to energy renovation.” 2018. Masters Thesis, Delft University of Technology. Accessed March 05, 2021.
http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:3010f0ec-c413-4402-a02d-88df8aeab638.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Vancso, Dora (author). “A circular approach to energy renovation.” 2018. Web. 05 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Vancso D(. A circular approach to energy renovation. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2018. [cited 2021 Mar 05].
Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:3010f0ec-c413-4402-a02d-88df8aeab638.
Council of Science Editors:
Vancso D(. A circular approach to energy renovation. [Masters Thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2018. Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:3010f0ec-c413-4402-a02d-88df8aeab638
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