Hans van der Heijden

Professor Hans van der Heijden is the Sir Arthur Marshall Visiting Professor of Sustainable Urban Design at the University of Cambridge’s Department of Architecture (2013–2014). A Dutch architect and urbanist, he studied at TU Delft and co-founded biq, a prominent architectural practice. He currently runs his own studio (hvdha.com).

• Education & Work Background:
  • Bachelor/Master from TU Delft, Netherlands
  • Professional experience at Mecanoo and founding director of biq
• Research Focus:
  • Urban design, particularly housing developments and fractured urban landscapes
  • Publications include Architecture in the Fractured City and Habitat
  • Edits the Dutch Architecture Yearbook

Activities at Cambridge: Delivers lectures and design workshops on housing developments, extending his theoretical work from Architecture in the Fractured City. Engages in urban research and sustainable design practices.

Awards: Recognized as an award-winning designer, though specific accolades are not detailed.