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.

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Articles archive

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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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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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Melting ice – melting societies

Climate change, world politics, oil exploration, huge social challenges and an overcharged ecosystem. Join us in trying to understand the Greenlandic system. A country, vast …

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1 + 1 = 3

We continuously try to increase our understanding of the world around us. One typical way of doing this is by creating models that simulate reality. We simplify the world, br…

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RecoveryPark Detroit site visit

Detroit can use some support. To do this, Gary Wozniak founded RecoveryPark 4 years ago to find ways to create jobs, recover urban wasteland, and provide food in the widespre…

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Labels don't guarantee sustainability

A sustainability certification can help to communicate results. However, a certificate means little if those results are not based on a broader strategic vision and actions w…

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