Projects
Our projects weave innovation into the fabric of cities, industries, and ecosystems. From the visionary Salesforce Park to the community-driven UCo, and the pioneering Orchid City, we transform bold ideas into sustainable realities.
Dive into our journey of transformative projects since 1999, below.
Van het Zuiverste Water ('from the purest water') was a stakeholder-led trajectory supported by Stadsstromen to help the Municipality of Almere futureproof their water manage…
Mar 2016
Van het Zuiverste Water ('from the purest water') was a stakeholder-led trajectory sup…
In cooperation with the Dutch Foreign Office, we organized the trade mission to Detroit of May 2015 for over 25 organizations. The program established new permanent business …
Dec 2015
In cooperation with the Dutch Foreign Office, we organized the trade mission to Detroi…
We brought together 60 Dutch municipalities, water boards, and businesses to discuss climate adaptation in a working conference. What are the current complexities in adapting…
Nov 2015
We brought together 60 Dutch municipalities, water boards, and businesses to discuss c…
Will Estonia be the first proud owner of a Polydome sustainable agriculture system in the world? During the second half of 2015 we researched the feasibility of a Polydome i…
Nov 2015
Will Estonia be the first proud owner of a Polydome sustainable agriculture system in …
The Dutch online Natural Capital Atlas offers hundreds of maps that portray ecosystem services in the Netherlands. The Ministry of Infrastructure and the Environment, initiat…
Sep 2015
The Dutch online Natural Capital Atlas offers hundreds of maps that portray ecosystem …
This project saw Except support the IUCN in their year-long development to prepare a new forum format, from concept development, stakeholder involvement, and preparation of t…
Aug 2015
This project saw Except support the IUCN in their year-long development to prepare a n…
“Zevenkamp through our eyes: a story of three students and one neighborhood” is an urban transformation project by Except Academy, a learning platform for interns at Except. …
Jun 2015
“Zevenkamp through our eyes: a story of three students and one neighborhood” is an urb…
This project arose from the common desire of WWF and Lafarge to contribute original research to move the construction sector towards a sustainable future. We examined 11 exem…
Jan 2015
This project arose from the common desire of WWF and Lafarge to contribute original re…
The IJfietstunnel project presents an alternative bicycle route between the center of Amsterdam and the north, currently serviced by overcrowded ferries. Plans for expensive …
Jan 2015
The IJfietstunnel project presents an alternative bicycle route between the center of …
