F.M. van Andel

F.M. van Andel serves as a Researcher at Delft University of Technology within the School of Architecture and the Built Environment, specializing in Public Building and Housing Design. Their work critically engages with global housing challenges through interdisciplinary research and international collaborations.

Research Focus: Their expertise spans Housing Design, Urban Housing Policy, and Exhibition Design, with significant contributions to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to sustainable cities and communities. Key research themes include:

• Creative solutions for housing crises
• Design for marginalized urban populations
• Experimental housing models integrating social and technical innovation
• Global perspectives on affordable housing

Scientific Recognition: Awards highlight impactful work:

• Best Short Film Award at Venice Architecture Film Festival (2024) for documentary work on housing
• edX Prize for Online Teaching (2022) for the Global Housing Design MOOC

Academic Leadership: Active in editorial roles including chairing ZARCH Journal and organizing international events like the GROW Event 2024 and Addis Ababa Living Lab. Their work bridges academic research with practical housing solutions through exhibitions (Venice Biennale 2021) and digital education platforms.