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A scarf made from algae

At the end of April, TU Delft researchers were successful in printing a living photosynthetic material in 3D.

Sponge wall saves energy

The closed structures in the middle of the photo are inspired by cellular structures, such as in sponges and bones. The air-filled hollows form an insulating layer between inside and outside.

Sand Motor ten years on

The North Sea cormorants and terns just love the Sand Motor, an artificial peninsula near Kijkduin made from 21.5 million cubic metres of sand.

Learning from an octopus

Paul Breedveld (3mE) has always been equally interested in nature, anatomy and technology. How does it work? Why does it work like that? Can it be improved?

Living coffin enriches nature

The Living Cocoon, the world’s first living coffin, is all about becoming one with nature.

Flowers and bees on campus

Nature is playing an increasingly important role on the TU Delft university campus. Delft Outlook joined Rene Hoonhout, Green team leader in the Campus and Real Estate department, on a cycle tour of the campus.

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