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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 housing. Some additional sketches are added not related to post-disaster situations.

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 doctoral study, I will deepen the understanding of the role of communication to enlarge the adoption of hazard-resistant construction principles.

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. It promises to be very interesting! Do you want to see what they have been doing? You are more than

Disruptive Events, crisis or challenge 2018

After a successful edition last year, I would like to invite you this year again to “Disruptive Events, crisis or challenge 2018” on Tuesday the 22nd of October from 13:30 to 17:00. The event focusses on the role of young professionals from different studies in disruptive events. Disruptive

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 and I have invited them to share their experience with students, researchers and humanitarian experts in the Netherlands. With support

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