Population growth and urbanisation trends bring many consequences related to the increase in global energy consumption, CO2 emissions and a decrease in arable land per person. High‑rises have been one of the inevitable buildings of metropoles to provide extra floor space since the early examples in the 19th century. Therefore, optimisation of high-rise buildings has been the focus of researchers because of significant performance enhancement, mainly in energy consumption and generation. Bas...

Charts are an excellent way to share complex ideas or large amounts of data with your audience. But they are also hard to make: which chart works best in which situation – and why? What color scheme should you use to strengthen your message? What are some common pitfalls to avoid? How can you add the perfect title, labels, legend and caption? And how do you move beyond a boring pie or bar chart?

Powerful Charts explains how basic design and communication principles help you decide which cha...

One of the most iconoclastic philosophers of all time, Nietzsche dramatically rejected notions of good and evil, truth and God. Beyond Good and Evil demonstrates that the world is steeped in false piety and infected with a slave morality. With wit and subversive energy, Nietzsche demands that the individual impose their own will to power upon the world.

Nadia Naveau combineert in haar werk ernst met speelsheid. Als geen ander weet de beeldhouwster de toeschouwer te verleiden en een gevoel van vervreemding op te roepen.

Let’s Play it by Ear is niet alleen een terugblik op twintig jaar kunstpraktijk maar ook, net zoals haar sculpturen, een visuele puzzel van materialen en referenties aan vroeger en nu.

Publicatie bij de expo Nadia Naveau – Bringer Together in de Warande in Turnhout van 12 december 2021 tot 3 april 2022.

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The story is about one of the last fights against an alien invasion. “The Nautilas”

The complete American continent has been taken over and Europe find itself, face to face with this invading army.

As a desperate attempt the remaining Dutch army, sent a small group of unhinged soldiers. To make a last attack against the capital of the Netherlands, Amsterdam.

This is with twist and turns, losses and wins, love and sadness, friends and foes. Around every corner there are surprises, not c...

We could no longer dance and I could not deliver some stickers I promised to get for my colleague Irina, who shares a workspace with me.

So, I sent them by post and added a drawing. 52 times and 2 more followed.

SOLAR FUTURES: How to Design a Post-Fossil World with the Sun by solar designer Marjan van Aubel explores the future of solar energy.

Solar energy needs a new narrative – one that says goodbye to old perspectives and only talks about efficiency and the payback time of blue solar panels. This publication illustrates what we need to know to transition from solar technology to solar design using everyday integrated aesthetic solutions.

This publication is divided into three parts: the first pa...

Beginning in the Middle. Conversations on the Post-Soviet, edited and compiled by Elsbeth Dekker and Robbie Schweiger, explores the works, lives and travels of artists coming from a (post-) Soviet context. The conversations delve deeper into questions of art and (de)colonisation in countries in the Caucasus and Central Asia, most of which recently celebrated their 30th anniversary of independence.

Departing from Dutch collections and exhibitions, the conversations try to grapple with question...

Live and lead through turbulent times with ease and impact

‘This book is an essential read if you want to thrive in life.’ – Alan Seale, Founder and Director Center for Transformational Presence (USA)

[br]We live in a challenging world. The changes affecting us are swift, unpredictable and often unsettling. This can leave us feeling anxious and overwhelmed. Thriving in these turbulent times is an art and in this book, Jo Boniszewski shows you how.

[br]Jo takes you on a journey, a series...

Impeccable Leadership ‘An inspiring and practical approach to leadership development’.

Impeccable Leadership is appropriate for modern times, which call for a form of leadership based on connection, creativity and commitment. This practical approach provides leaders with concrete tools that give them insight into what they need to take their teams further in development and performance. Impeccable Leadership offers a step-by-step process for achieving aspirations.

The guiding question is:...