Natural passive housing in the Lange Bretten of Amsterdam

Master thesis (2021)

Authors

R.E. Escher Architecture and the Built Environment

Contributors

M.J. Smit Architectural Engineering - Architecture and the Built Environment (mentor)
E.R. van den Ham Building Physics - Architecture and the Built Environment (graduation committee member)
P.L. Tomesen Building Product Innovation - Architecture and the Built Environment (graduation committee member)
Faculty
Architecture and the Built Environment, Architecture and the Built Environment
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Published Date

28-01-2021

Language

English

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Faculty

Architecture and the Built Environment

Abstract

This graduation project focuses on the architectural design of a passive and nature inclusive housing complex in the Lange Bretten, a natural area in Amsterdam-West. The complex offers a temporary home for the growing group of economic homeless of Amsterdam. The design goals for this type of housing include the symbiosis between these residents and the natural environment of the Lange Bretten, the use of nature’s elements (the air, earth, water and light) in passive techniques and the improvement of the natural and recreational quality of the Lange Bretten. The research paper focuses on the last two goals in particular.