Winter Lectures in Amsterdam: Exploring Sustainability and Nature Inclusivity in Urban Architecture

This event is the fifth installment in the Winter Lectures series focusing on the development and execution of the Sluisbuurt. It features presentations on the 'Horizons' residential building, designed with nature's cycles and the human body as inspiration, and discussions on its ambitious sustainability goals.

Winterlezing #5, titled 'Duurzaamheid en natuurinclusiviteit' (Sustainability and Nature Inclusivity), is part of a lecture series in 2022 that centers on the development and ongoing execution of the Sluisbuurt area. This specific lecture highlights 'Horizons,' a residential building by Paul de Ruiter Architects and FLUX Landscape, which is designed as a sustainable icon. The concept draws inspiration from natural cycles and the human body, aiming to create a living space that 'breathes, thinks, and feels.' Speakers Paul de Ruiter and Gerwin de Vries will discuss the design principles of the 'Horizons' building, emphasizing its commitment to bio-based and recycled materials, with projections of 62% bio-based/recycled content and 96% reusability. Andy van den Dobbelsteen, Sustainability Coordinator at TU Delft, will offer a broader perspective on the building's sustainability ambitions and their practical realization. The program also includes a panel discussion with developers and urban planners, and a concluding reflection on the architectural quality of the Sluisbuurt, moderated by Michelle Gulickx.

Tickets are available for on-location attendance at €15, or for a livestream at €5. A discounted livestream pass-partout is available for €20. The event takes place at Perdu, Kloveniersburgwal 86 in Amsterdam, with limited on-site capacity.