Sustainability is the primary research focus of HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht. Our research group develops and shares knowledge with companies, institutions, governments and citizens with the aim of making cities more sustainable and liveable. Our focus is on energy transition in the built environment and on circular construction, management, maintenance and renovation.

Lines of research within the research group

Publications


Education

Our research results are incorporated in the degree programmes of Engineering, Built Environment, as well as in other programmes. These results are even stimulating the emergence of new degree programmes. Thanks to our research, HU graduates are professionals who have developed the necessary knowledge and skills to make cities, neighbourhoods and (parts of) buildings energy neutral and circular.

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Collaboration

The research group collaborates in research and other projects with various local and regional authorities, civil society organisations, institutions and companies in the construction and installation sector.

Our professors and researchers

Mieke Oostra | Professor | New Energy in the City

Mieke Oostra

Professor Applied Urban Energy Transition Show profile
Henk Brinksma | Researcher | Researh group Applied Urban Energy Transition

Henk Brinksma

Researcher Applied Urban Energy Transition Show profile
Joost Halkes

Joost Halkes

Lecturer-researcher Applied Urban Energy Transition Show profile
Liza Looijen

Liza Looijen

Researcher Applied Urban Energy Transition Show profile