Teaching Volunteering in Calais Each year we volunteer with students in Calais where many migrants are living in poor circumstances. We work with different grassroots organisations. Any support is welcome and a relief for
Publications The influence of technical assistance and funding on perceptions of post-disaster housing safety after the 2015 Gorkha earthquakes in Nepal A returning question in #postdisaster #housing assistance is what kind of aid makes a difference and how? We often overlook how safe people feel because of aid. Very happy with
Teaching Disruptive Events Minor Program 2022-2023 You can now apply for the international Minor Program in DISRUPTIVE EVENTS. This innovative transdisciplinary program provides you with a comprehensive, integrated perspective on #Resilience of societies. The program is
Research Podcast Disasters Deconstructed featuring: emerging voices and pathways to inclusive disaster studies Disaster studies can definitely be more inclusive, but how? š§ We engaged with early career researchers to explore novel pathways, in two special issues Emerging voices and pathways to inclusive disaster
Teaching Teaching experience I enjoy sharing my knowledge with my students and asking the right questions to help them develop their ideas. I have experience teaching at the Avans University of Applied Sciences,
Publications Roadmap for research: A Collaborative Research Framework for Humanitarian Shelter and Settlements Assistance For all researchers interested in exploring innovation in Humanitarian Shelter and Settlements Assistance, download your free copy with Roadmaps for Research. The 18 chapters featured in the publication are a
Publications Adoption of seismic-resistant techniques in reconstructed housing in the aftermath of Nepalās 2015 Gorkha earthquake We all hope people build back a safer house after a disaster so that they are protected in the future. Our study found that technical #humanitarianassistance is not always necessary
Teaching Humanitarian architecture This blog post should provide you with inspiration for an interesting research project that uses architecture for a humanitarian or social cause. Check out this short list of famous examples
Teaching Extra semester of (inter)national disaster resilience and migration! Yes! We are hosting an extra semester of disaster resilience and migration starting in February 2021! We are looking forward to creating an excellent learning experience that will help you
Teaching Graduation studio Borderless Engineering In february 2021 we start again a new batch of graduation students to join our studio. Most of our students graduate in collaboration with a humanitarian organisation within our network
Nepal What is the use of a construction manual or 3D model in Nepal? The construction sector is often perceived more conservative than than other sectors. The Cobouw magazine, a prominent construction magazine in the Netherlands, invited me to share my insights from reconstruction
Research Building back better after disasters explained How can we help people affected by natural hazards to build back safer housing? In this video I explain my PhD research in only 10 minutes. Download the full report
Research Why we need to build upon local knowledge Sluitstuk | Durven bouwen op lokale kennisAardbeving- en orkaanbestendige woningen kunnen elk jaar miljoenen levens redden. Helaas belandt de beschikbare bouwkundige kennis vaak niet in de risicogebieden. Eefje Hendriks promoveert deze
Research Inclusive disaster studies Call for abstracts for the special issue 'Emerging Voices and Pathways to Inclusive Disaster Studies' in the Journal Disaster Prevention and Management, edited by Emmanuel Raju and JC Gaillard. This
Research Assessing knowledge adoption in post-disaster reconstruction On the 23rd of September 2020 the thesis will be publicly defended. You can attend online, check out this link. Please download the full book here. Abstract: Disasters triggered by
Teaching Updated Disruptive Events program We have extended our educational program! In September 2020 we have two new tracks in our bachelor program. Based on our experience over the last three years, and feedback from
Research Knowledge adoption in post-disaster housing self-recovery Around the world, people are increasingly affected by natural hazard-related disasters and many do not build back housing that protects them from future disasters. There is a need to understand
Teaching Shelter design recommendations Architecture students are frequently tasked with the design of a "new innovative shelter design". Your tutor might ask you to develop a rapid to assemble, beautiful cocoon like structure to
Art Photography These photos are made during field research in the Philippines, Nepal, Nicaragua and Senegal.
Art Sketches During field research in post-disaster situations I tend to draw things I see. Most of these are sketches from field research and from architecture projects related to building back safer
Art Model making Most of these models and buildings are made related for the purpose of post-disaster reconstruction.
Research Can we increase the effectiveness of post-disaster reconstruction? I recently published an opinion piece about the question above. It is in Dutch. If you don't agree with me or have questions, I am available for dialogue. In my
Teaching Graduation projects about reconstruction in Nepal and the Philippines Some of the students that accompanied Eefje Hendriks in her research in Nepal and the Philippines will present their final bachelor thesis on the 30th of October in Den Bosch.
Teaching Disruptive Events, crisis or challenge 2018 After a successful edition last year, I would like to invite you this year again to āDisruptive Events, crisis or challenge 2018ā on Tuesday the 22nd of October from 13:
Research Disaster, research into recovery On the 2nd of February I organize an event, Disaster research into recovery related to my research at the Eindhoven University of Technology. During my research I meet incredible people
