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Exotic species aren't all bad
When it comes to their role in aquatic ecosystems, exotic water plants are generally no different than indigenous species. In fact, they can be an asset, argues Bart Grutters (NIOO-KNAW) in his PhD thesis. That doesn't mean all exotic species should be given free rein. But they can be managed more effectively if you focus on their properties and not their place of origin. -
Highlights
A few highlights of the NIOO-KNAW building. -
Using wastewater as a resource
Not all wastewater is necessarily 'dirty'. Toilet water can even be used as a clean energy source! -
Sustainable toilet use
An average toilet cistern has a 10-liter capacity. How can we prevent wasting all that water? -
Nature research and society
NIOO has a vigorous and long-standing commitment to societal impact. Not only is NIOO housed in a sustainable building designed to translate our ecological principles in terms of architecture and construction, we also have a number of units that are tailor-made for disseminating our ecological knowledge to specific target groups, we have a very active outreach policy, and we actively involve citizens in our research through large-scale citizen-science projects. -
Floor = hot = cold
With hot and cold water led through pipes in the concrete floors, we keep the temperature nice and constant. -
Letting in the light
How can we make sure there's enough daylight to work comfortably but not too much sun? -
Green roof 2.0
Imagine an oasis of green high above the bustle of urban life… at NIOO, nature's going through the roof! -
Plants provide power
Need a place to recharge your phone? Our roof features 25 m2 of energy-producing green! -
In pictures
The sustainable NIOO-KNAW building in pictures.