Research and Material flows
Research
Research driving architecture. Through our involvement in academic research, institutional research and by initiating in-house research projects, we want to expand our knowledge and advance an innovative design approach. Since the start of archipelago, we have therefore created three dedicated research teams that conduct research projects as well as support our design process with research by design, sustainability studies and software development, producing award-winning studies and leading our projects to the forefront of sustainable architecture.
- Mixed-use
- Adaptation and further development of the Transformation Capacity Tool to the Brussels construction context, commissioned by Brussels Environment. Later also further developed for GRO 2025.
Transformation Capacity Tool
Research- Mixed-use
- Analysis of the impact of future CO₂ footprint reporting on construction and study costs using TOTEM modelling and optimisation of 4 cases with material and design variants.
Totem cost analysis
Research - Research on adaptability in healthcare buildings and its relationship to circularity, assessed using the Reversible Building Design protocol.
