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Kay Moisan wins Hugo de Vries Award
16/04/2021 Kay Moisan has won the 2020 Hugo de Vries Award, for her PhD thesis on odours released by soil fungi and their effects on plants.
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'It depends': soil organic matter doesn't automatically increase crop yield
More organic matter in the soil may be beneficial for the climate, but contrary to what's been assumed it doesn't automatically increase crop yield. The amount is not the only factor, concludes research by NIOO's Stijn van Gils: it also depends on the context.
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Sun = power
Solar energy does not pollute and won’t run out any time soon. But how best to exploit its power?
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Thin film of energy
PV foil is 'building-integrated': it collects solar energy, and makes the roof waterproof at the same time.
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Deep source of new energy
In addition to conventional thermal energy storage, we use a solution that was developed especially for us.
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Floor = hot = cold
With hot and cold water led through pipes in the concrete floors, we keep the temperature nice and constant.
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Letting in the light
How can we make sure there's enough daylight to work comfortably but not too much sun?
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Green roof 2.0
Imagine an oasis of green high above the bustle of urban life… at NIOO, nature's going through the roof!
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Plants provide power
Need a place to recharge your phone? Our roof features 25 m2 of energy-producing green!
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Sustainable use of land & water
Healthy surface water and soils are essential for life on earth, providing diverse life-support functions. How are these ecosystem services affected by human activity, and how can we change this?
