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Expertise
My expertise is situated in the field of knowledge construction through design, especially in the field of architecture and urban design. This results in expert roles in the debate on design research and design education, and in the debate on non-written (research) outcomes. At an applied level, this expertise is applied in methodologies of design-driven actor-oriented research, often as Urban Living Labs, in both Western and non-Western contexts.
Architecture's Afterlife: The Multi-sector impact of an architectural qualification (AAMSIAQ).
Abstract
This study's principal aim is to identify the multi-sector impact of an architecture degree within the context of Europe and the extent to which skills taught to architecture students are needed in other sectors. Its main objectives are to, (1) To map the extent to which architecture graduates are migrating into other creative and cultural sectors, across EU members-states and draw country-specific comparisons, (2) explore which industries architecture graduates are migrating towards, and to map their advancement levels within these sectors, (3) identify which skills are most transferable between different sectors, those that are most valuable, and in which sectors skills shortages are situated (4) assess the potential positive impact upon the architecture industry and upon the affected sectors, (5) assess the impact for HE curricula, with a view to identifying key trans-disciplinary skills, and (6) to yield outcomes that benefit students, academe and industry.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: De Walsche Johan
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- Education Project
- Research Project
Platform for activating networks for cultural resilience (PLAN4CURE). Setting up and operationalizing a transdisciplinary platform for cultural resilient and sustainable urban environments in Suriname .
Abstract
PLAN4CURE implements the inclusion of heritage into planning policy, as an way of sustainable development of urban and rural sites. As an embodiment of cultural resilience, heritage tackles fast and undirected transformations and reorients policymaking. Four historic sites - Marienburg, Frimangron, Paramaribo UNESCO-site, and Moengo - representing the diversity of Surinames urban and rural heritage (a plantation site, city centre, peripheral neighbourhood, and a mining town), serve as empirical pilot cases. Through these cases the applicability of knowledge and methodologies resulting from previous research, will be valorised. Meanwhile training programs and educational strengthening are addressing the many and diverse stakeholders which are involved: heritage organisations, academics, students, and professionals.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: De Walsche Johan
- Co-promoter: Heirman Sigrid
- Co-promoter: Laporte Dirk
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Project type(s)
- Research Project
DR_SOM ANTWERP; international research seminar on methodology in design research
Abstract
DR_SOM (Design Research, Series on Method) is a series of international research seminars, exploring the development of valid methodologies in architectural design research. Through the analysis of best-practices, PhD-researchers and experts are brought together. The organization of the seminar in Antwerp is positioning the young research group Henry van de Velde as an active participant in the international research network ARENA.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: De Walsche Johan
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Project type(s)
- Research Project
Strengthening the current Bsc. Programme Construction Engineering and infrastructure of the University of Suriname and feasibility study for the extension of the Bsc. Programme into a regional Msc. Programme in Urban Design.
Abstract
Strengthening the current Bsc. Programme Construction Engineering and infrastructure of the University of Suriname and feasibility study for the extension of the Bsc. Programme into a regional Msc. Programme in Urban Design Collaborative engineering experiences in international teams.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Van de vreken Koen
- Co-promoter: Coppens Tom
- Co-promoter: De Walsche Johan
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Project type(s)
- Research Project