Mark February 26 in your calendar for an enlightening and inspiring evening. BEAN will host the third edition of Research Unleashed. Various speakers will deliver concise yet captivating presentations on their research on innovations in the built environment and show how this knowledge is applied in practice. After the short but engaging presentations, there will be plenty of room for discussion and questions.
We will end the evening with a network drink, the perfect opportunity to chat and reconnect with old acquaintances.
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Speaker 1: Wesley Massij | Ecology in Architecture
Wesley is doing a Post-Master Smart Buildings & Cities (EngD) and focuses his research on optimizing unused and residual spaces within the building envelope, creating opportunities for building-dependent animal species to thrive in the built environment. An inspiring topic that bridges ecology, architecture, and innovation.
Speaker 2: Jos Lichtenberg | Tackling grid congestion by applying a new energy strategy
Jos is Emeritus Professor of Product Development at TU/e and has decades of experience in construction innovation. Through several research programs within LivingLab040, he addresses pressing challenges in the built environment. His work goes beyond academic research alone: Jos actively involves industry partners to contribute, learn, and help apply solutions outside the lab. During his talk at Research Unleashed, he will share the latest insights on grid congestion, while also providing practical tools and takeaways for real-world applications.
Speaker 3: Daan Schraven | Business models of the circular economy
Daan is an Associate Professor at TU Delft, focusing on the new economy within the built environment. His research explores the circular economy and the business models required to successfully implement sustainable and circular solutions in practice. During his talk, Daan will share insights into how economic systems shape the construction sector and how they can help create a future-proof built environment.
Details
📋 Program:
18:45 – 19:15 Arrival and welcome
19:15 – 19:30 Opening
19:30 – 20:00 Wesly Massij
20:00 - 20:30 Jos Lichtenberg
20:30 - 21:00 Daan Schraven
21:00 - 22:00 Drinks & networking
💸 Price: Free