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Personal profile
Research Interests
the spatial potential and effects of resource (energy / water / food / eco-system service) transitions; learning from and enhancing the cultural historical landscape in direct relationship to sustainable development; identification of drivers in the development of local economies and resilient communities; improving the spatial qualities of the urban and natural environments through systemic innovation and intervention.
Teaching
integrated approaches to system change and spatial transformation; urban (re)development principles and methodologies;
Keywords
- NA Architecture
Research Focus Areas Research Centre or Centre of Expertise * (mandatory by Hanze)
- Sustainability
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CQ: Climate Quilts - Weaving threads of biodiversity and community resilience
Maria Cavalieri, G. (PI), Theron, C. (CoI), van Spijk, A. (CoI), Richardson, J. (CoI), Bakker, A. (CoI), Ronsivalle, D. (CoPI), Monroy Martínez, F. (CoI), Bell, S. (CoPI), Monsberger, D. (CoPI), Gottlieb, L. (CoI), Damhof, L. (CoI), Ternell, A. (CoI) & de Vos, R. (CoI)
1/11/25 → 31/10/27
Project: Research
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Waterstoflandschap schone energie, mooi landschap
van Dam, K. (PI), van Spijk, A. (PI) & Aué, J.-J. (PI)
1/11/23 → 31/10/24
Project: Research
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Final report Smart Marine Aquaponics
van Spyk, A., Hekman, J. & Balje, J. (Editor), 29 Dec 2020, (Unpublished)Research output: Book/Report › Report › Professional
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Rapportage BouwTex: evaluatie van project proces en prototypes - CONCEPT versie (juni 2020)
van Spyk, A., Overtoom, M. (First author) & Bernardt, C., 7 Dec 2020, (In preparation) 33 p.Research output: Book/Report › Report › Academic
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Material Transition in the Northern Netherlands: A Multiple Perspective Analysis on the Competencies Required by Construction Workers
Psarra, I., Ouariachi Peralta, T., van Spyk, A., Bennadji, A. & Joppe, D., 5 Mar 2025, In: The International Journal of Adult, Community and Professional Learning. 32, 1, p. 39-62 24 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Towards an integrated positive energy district landscape: technical and financial analysis for a case study in Hoogkerk, Northern Netherlands
Psarra, I., Figueroa Flores, A., Mfurakazi, E., Tonu, L., van Spyk, A. & Zuidema, C., 10 Jul 2025, In: Energy, Sustainability and Society. 15, 1, 27 p., 30.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Towards an Integrated Positive Energy District Landscape: technical and financial analysis for a case study in the Northern Netherlands
Figueroa Flores, A., Mfurakazi, E., Tonu, L., van Spyk, A., Feringa, E. & Psarra, I., 2022, (In preparation) In: Ecosystem Services. 43 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Activities
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Bricks and the sustainable built environment
van Spijk, A. (Speaker), Bennadji, A. (Speaker), Vieveen, M. (Speaker), van der Schoor, T. (Speaker), Omlo, P. (Speaker), Langendijk, M. (Speaker) & Hamida, H. (Speaker)
20 Jan 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Ontwerpworkshop Waterstoflandschap
van Dam, K. (Organiser), van Spijk, A. (Organiser) & Meijer, M. (Organiser)
6 Dec 2024Activity: Attending, contributing or organising an event › Attending a workshop, seminar, course
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Expert Meeting Waterstoflandschap
van Spijk, A. (Attendee) & Boer, M. (Attendee)
21 May 2024Activity: Attending, contributing or organising an event › Attending a workshop, seminar, course
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Kenniscentrum NoorderRuimte - Praktijkgericht onderzoek naar de gebouwde omgeving in Noord-Nederland
van Spijk, A. (Speaker) & Epping, A. V. (Speaker)
1 Nov 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Nationaal Monumentencongres
van Spijk, A. (Attendee), Hidding, C. (Attendee), Arslan, O. (Attendee), de Vrieze, R. (Attendee) & Wester, M. (Attendee)
9 Nov 2023Activity: Attending, contributing or organising an event › Attending a conference