Co/Lab: Restoring the Balance Together (Water)
What if… we approach our water system as a shared responsibility?
The water challenge seems to belong to everyone and no one at the same time; because no one feels truly responsible, solutions are rarely approached in an integrated way. In this Co/Lab, we explore how to engage all stakeholders in the water challenge in a compelling and tangible way.
The design question
The design question for this Co/Lab is: What if… we approach our water system as a shared responsibility?
What kind of designers are we looking for?
We are looking for designers who approach water not only as a technical issue, but as a systemic and collaborative challenge. A collaboration between a design studio and an expert, for example in the field of behaviour or systems change, is also an option.
Interested?
Would you like to learn more or apply? Visit this Co/Lab here.
Co/Lab: Building for Wellbeing (Wellbeing)
What if… every project started with how people want to feel?
In the Netherlands, various social and demographic developments are impacting people’s wellbeing — including ageing, physical inactivity, loneliness, stress and health inequalities. Health and wellbeing are the largest expenditures in national and many municipal budgets. There is an urgent need to reduce healthcare costs through prevention. In this, the living environment — buildings and areas — can play a key role. Heijmans aims to contribute to this transition and have a positive impact on people’s wellbeing.
The design question
The design question for this research is: How can Heijmans explore the user perspective in construction projects and area developments among users who are not directly known, and translate these insights into effective interventions? The aim is to positively influence the wellbeing of residents and users of an area.
What kind of designers are we looking for?
We will work on three different cases and are looking for three design studios, each exploring how wellbeing can become a structural part of area development, housing and infrastructure. Improving wellbeing requires a human-centred approach, rather than one driven solely by technical or financial considerations. It is therefore essential to gain a strong understanding of the user perspective.
Interested?
Would you like to learn more or apply? Visit this Co/Lab here.