Mining the Mind

In our work, we constantly generate new knowledge and insights about sustainable development. Below, we share articles based on our work and research introducing new ways of thinking. We imagine what a sustainable society can look like, as well as publish tools and guides to help us get there.

All material is free to share and open source under Creative Commons (CC-BY-SA).

Highlights

Articles archive

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How autonomous driving benefits sustainable urban society

Mar 2017

The Self-driving City

Self-driving vehicles will change the urban environment drastically. The Self-driving City Research uncovers insights into the major changes, and how to adopt to them. Who wi…

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Mar 2017

The Self-driving City

Self-driving vehicles will change the urban environment drastically. The Self-driving …

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Dawn of the urban micro community

Feb 2017

UN Sustainability goal 11: Cities

This article was published in the UN Magazine Forum, as a response to the question on how to approach the UN's 11th sustainability goal concerning cities. It was published …

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Feb 2017

UN Sustainability goal 11: Cities

This article was published in the UN Magazine Forum, as a response to the question on…

Cartegena fortress

How to transform deserted fortresses into major assets for the city

Feb 2015

Reinventing Cartagena's Fortress

During the17th century, a fortification system was designed in Cartagena, Murcia (Spain). Several castles, walls and fortresses were built in different strategic places for t…

Cartegena fortress

Feb 2015

Reinventing Cartagena's Fortress

During the17th century, a fortification system was designed in Cartagena, Murcia (Spai…

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Designing a refit for the existing IJtunnel to provide space for cyclists

Jan 2015

Cycling under water

Amsterdam needs a new solution for crossing the river IJ. Ferries run overtime to transport cyclists and pedestrians to the up-and-coming North area of Amsterdam. Expensive p…

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Jan 2015

Cycling under water

Amsterdam needs a new solution for crossing the river IJ. Ferries run overtime to tran…

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Renaissance van stadsontwikkeling

Oct 2013

Renaissance van stadsontwikkeling

Overal in Nederland kraken wijken en steden in hun voegen; ongeschikt voor de hedendaagse samenleving en niet in staat om zichzelf aan te passen. Een patroon dat al langer zi…

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Oct 2013

Renaissance van stadsontwikkeling

Overal in Nederland kraken wijken en steden in hun voegen; ongeschikt voor de hedendaa…

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The value of urban farming

Sep 2013

Muddy fingers

Is farming in your backyard effective? My urban garden doesn’t nearly produce enough food for me and is labor intensive at the same time. Interestingly though, while my own g…

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Sep 2013

Muddy fingers

Is farming in your backyard effective? My urban garden doesn’t nearly produce enough f…