Yvonne Wattez

Name: Yvonne Wattez

After obtaining my bachelor's degree in Architecture, I decided to sign up for the Master 'Building Technology'.  My main reason for this was the very multifaceted character of the study during the first year. After two years I found out that I preferred the more technical courses. During the master's courses, I gained more specific knowledge on many technical topics like heat, moisture, installations and acoustics. Also, I had the chance to build a small part from a facade that I had designed myself. This was a very instructive course and besides that, we had a lot of fun while learning how to weld.

In June 2012 I graduated in the 'Green Building Innovation' research programme on the topic of acoustics in sports halls. During my graduation, I was under the excellent guidance and support of my mentor Martin Tenpierik. Even before I actually graduated, a job was offered to me. I now work at ZRi in The Hague. ZRi is a consulting office full of young engineers, which is great to work for. Most of the time I work in the area of building physics, fire safety,acoustics and sustainability. I even get to design acoustics in sports halls sometimes which, of course, seamlessly connects with my study.