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A.L. Nillesen

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Living with drought prone landscapes

Spatial design interventions for a rain and dry seasons mitigation system in Ryabega, Eastern Rwanda

Global warming exerts varied impacts across diverse regions worldwide, manifesting in distinct consequences such as floods, landslides, droughts, soil biodiversity loss, salinization, etc. Rwanda is one of these many cases.
Located in tropical Central Africa, the country main ...

Embracing Fluidity

Following waterways in the Mississippi Delta for more balanced Deltaic values

Delta landscapes are formed of dynamic natural, rich systems built up over thousands of years. Over time, the Deltas have been converted to the will of. Their strategic position for trade and the fertility of the lands are, among others, two clear conditions for human benefit. Bu ...

Towards a Water friendly neighbourhood

Introducing a balanced water cycle for new neighbourhoods in Delfland, as an example for future Dutch developments

In the face of climate change, water challenges and rapid urbanisation in the area of Delfland, we stand at a pivotal moment where the way we design our cities will have a significant impact on how we will live in the future. As the Water and soil system is reaching its limits in ...