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1.3.1 BwN – Specialist/scientist

Course subject(s) Module 1: Building with Nature: An issue of Trade-offs

So what is Building with Nature?

Below, we have 3 different experts explaining their perspectives on the concept.

  1. First, Dr. Ronald Waterman, an engineer and founder of the Building with Nature concept, describes the core concepts and its application along the South Holland coast. While we encourage you to watch the whole video, you can find the key definitions within the first 4 minutes.
  2. Next we hear from Dr. Mark van Koningsveld, a coastal engineer from the EcoShape Consortium.
  3. Finally, a scientist from Deltares, Dr. Bregje van Wesenbeeck, explains the ecologist’s perspective on Building with Nature.

Enjoy the videos!

Courtesy of: Waterman, R. (Ronald) (2015) Building with Nature. Using materials & Forces / interactions present in Nature. Integrating land into water and water into land. Striving for dynamic equilibrium coastlines.

Ronald Waterman

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