The energy domain is still dominated by equilibrium models that underestimate both the
dangers and opportunities related to climate change. In reality, climate and energy systems …

Decision makers in large scale interconnected network systems require simulation models
for decision support. The behaviour of these systems is determined by many actors, situated …

Current urban water research involves intelligent sensing, systems integration, proactive
users and data-driven management through advanced analytics. The convergence of …

As energy systems grow more complex, modeling efforts spanning multiple scales,
disciplines and perspectives are essential. Improved methods are needed to guide the …

“Smart City” has become a buzzword. Much is being written about smart cities as we speak,
most of it promotional and uncritical. The goal of this article is not to criticize smart cities, nor …

In chapter 1, we highlighted the field of transitions, strongly related to the focal point of this
thesis 1. Focusing on policy interventions, in-depth understanding of transitions–and in the …

The UK Government's review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety 2018 identified a
series of failings in the construction sector including ambiguous and inconsistent regulations …

In this paper, we develop a skeletal ontology for eco-industrial parks. A top-down conceptual
framework including five operating levels (unit operations, processes, plants, industrial …

The transition to circular manufacturing systems (CMS) is crucial for achieving sustainable
growth, addressing the environmental concerns and resource scarcity challenges. Shifting …

Complexity science aims to better understand the processes of both natural and man-made
systems which are composed of many interacting entities at different scales. A …