WELCOME
Thom is currently a student of structural engineering and design at Eindhoven University of Technology. This website serves as a portfolio of the projects he has completed during his academic career. Below is his perspective on critical aspects of the field. Please do not hesitate to get in contact if you have any questions!
computational
design
Computational design tools are rapidly changing the way designers work. A well-established parametric model enables rapid exploration of the design space with clear reasoning and objectives behind the model. This provides designers with a more flexible starting point and allows for optimization and automation in the design process. Additionally, it provides designers with numerical data to objectively substantiate their choices. Tools like parametric design are an indispensable asset to any structural designer's toolbox. These tools can be used for any project, ranging from complex abstract shapes to the optimization of repetitive tasks.
Climate change is rapidly warming the earth, and the AEC industry is responsible for a significant percentage of the world's emissions. Therefore, as an industry, we must strive for more sustainable practices. This will not only help to reduce the emissions produced by the industry, but also create more sustainable and human-centered environments. There are many ways to achieve this, but for structural purposes, material sciences and optimization of (lightweight) structures are particularly important. This approach reduces the amount of materials required while using more sustainable materials to build with.
sustainabiltiy
innovation
New technologies keep being developed, and it is imperative to stay up to date with the latest ones. In the long term, all industries keep developing, and there is never a "best" solution to any problem. New innovations continuously advance industries. In the AEC industry, current innovations in AI, robotics, and timber engineering are rapidly changing the way the industry operates. It is crucial to assess the feasibility of each innovation and, where possible, adapt them so that the industry can further develop. This will make the industry more sustainable, safe, and productive.
