Urban Reef

Today the Dutch Design Week ‘24 will start. We’re very grateful to be part of the Embassy of Circular and Biobased Building in the Designing Society greenhouse of the World Design Embassies again. In the exhibition ‘Building as a landscape’ by Biobased Creations you can ‘discover how we can transform cities into regenerative landscapes in which nature and buildings go hand in hand and water plays a central role.’ 📍Ketelhuisplein, Eindhoven 📅 October 19 to 27 ⏱️ 11:00 - 18:00 Free admission

Last week we visited our pilot in the rock armor along the Meuse river, together with Maaskracht uiterwaardenbeheer and Blom Ecologie. The reefs are currently hosting pioneering species, similar to those on the rock armor itself. Blom Ecologie will monitor the progress for at least a year to asses their ecological impact. We also replaced two reefs that likely slightly drifted due to the river current. #bioreceptive #UrbanReef #bioreceptivedesign #ecology #monitoring #biodiversity #habitatcreation #ecodesign #rijkswaterstaat #computationaldesign #3dprinting #ceramics #mosses #algae #craftsmanship #bioinclusive #digitalfabrication

We're excited to announce that we'll be participating the Dutch Design Week in Eindhoven, once again as part of the Embassy of Circular & Biobased Building! Many thanks to Biobased Creations and all partners for making this process possible and their efforts for regenerative urban environments.

The Rain Reef can effectively store and buffer rainwater. But due to the porous material it is passively distributed to the outside, where it evaporates. This results in both more cool and humid local conditions, and mitigation of urban heat stress. #urbanheatisland #bioreceptive #heatstress

We’re proud to announce that Urban Reef has been nominated for the kvk.nl Innovation top 100! Urban reef designs and implements innovative design methods aiming to enhance the ecological potential of built environments, fostering resilient and regenerative ecosystems. If our vision resonates with you, we'd love your support. Vote here: https://lnkd.in/eHd__rra #kvk #innovation #nomination #vote #bioreceptive #UrbanReef #computationaldesign #biodiversity #3dprinting #ceramics

This prototype investigates the potential of reefs as a facade, stacking elements in various shapes and sizes. By enhancing the diversity of conditions, it aims to create a more resilient and ecologically balanced urban environment. #bioreceptive #UrbanReef #computationaldesign #biodiversity #habitatcreation #ecodesign #wasp3d #3dprinting #ceramics #mosses #algae #craftsmanship #bioinclusive #digitalfabrication

Welkom Urban Reef Urban Reef wordt geleid door twee TU Delft architecten, Max Latour en Pierre Oskam, die 'reefs' maken. Dit zijn bioreceptieve structuren die door hun complexe vorm variaties aan condities creëren en daarmee ecologische potentie bevorderen. Zo bieden reefs:  ✅ Diversiteit aan habitats ✅ Regenwater buffering ✅ Passieve distributie van het opgeslagen regenwater aan vegetatie ✅ Verbetering van luchtkwaliteit in de directe omgeving ✅ Bevochtiging en verkoeling de lucht ✅ Bijdrage aan het verminderen van het stedelijk hitte-eiland effect Deze reefs zijn niet alleen zeer fraai om te zien, ze dragen ook bij aan duurzame steden en dorpen. Wil je meer weten over deze innovatieve uitvinding of wil je een pilot opzetten met Max en Pierre, neem contact op met Urban Reef. De website van Max en Pierre is het bezoeken meer dan waard. Neem eens een kijkje en raak geïnspireerd over de vele mogelijkheden van reefs. Wij zijn fan! En we hopen dat in het ecosysteem van NL Greenlabel hierop aanslaat en mee aan de slag gaat in projecten. En wist je dat Urban Reef als veelbelovende start-up tijdens de PROVADA 2024 werd gepresenteerd. We gaan nog veel horen van deze mannen! https://lnkd.in/ev9y3NXC Lodewijk Hoekstra, Nico Wissing, Frank Del Gatto, Ilse Bomhof, Maarten Alberse, Steven Kamerling, Pieter van den Braak🌱, Molla Hadis Teka, Beau Lagarde, Aart Berghorst, Prisca van der Wal

Congratulations to Sil Verschure with his graduation from Industrieel Product Ontwerpen at the Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences! During his internship at Urban Reef Sil researched the feasibility of larger reef structures at the scale of a pavilion. He developed a strategy with a secondary timber structure with a high degree of form freedom, in which reefs can be placed. #computationaldesign #bioreceptive #UrbanReef #bioreceptivedesign #biodiversity #habitatcreation #ecodesign #3dprinting #ceramics #mosses #algae #sustainableliving #craftsmanship #bioinclusive #future #digitalfabrication

We're glad to announce our partnership with NL Greenlabel! From NL Greenlabel: "We are the driving force behind nature-inclusive living environments. Our philosophy is that sustainability ambitions for outdoor spaces only make sense if they are concrete and measurable. Therefore, we have developed a comprehensive assessment framework that allows us to evaluate plants and products, as well as sites and areas, both qualitatively and quantitatively. Together with our extensive network of green space providers, construction companies, and knowledge institutes, we assist municipalities and area developers in achieving their sustainable goals. In this way, we contribute to creating a green, healthy, and future-proof living environment." As Urban Reef we are thrilled to become a part of this network and are looking forward to this collaboration. #nlgreenlabel #partnership #natuurinclusief Ilse Bomhof Nico Wissing Lodewijk Hoekstra

Innovatie in de Maas!🌿 We starten een pilot met 3D-geprinte kleiriffen om oevers te beschermen tegen (hoog)water en afkalving. Deze duurzame riffen, ontwikkeld door Urban Reef, bieden daarnaast een veilig leefgebied voor flora en fauna. Benieuwd hoe dit in zijn werk gaat? 👇https://lnkd.in/eQdnajY2 📷 Maaskracht uiterwaardenbeheer #Maas #Innovatie #Rijkswaterstaat