S. Zijlstra

S. Zijlstra is a Professor at the Delft University of Technology’s Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment, specializing in Real Estate Management. They hold a PhD in Management in the Built Environment (2011) and contribute to UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in education and sustainable cities. Their research focuses on housing management, urban redevelopment, heritage preservation, and policy analysis.

Key areas of expertise include adaptive reuse of heritage buildings, self-provision DIY housing, and urban policy evaluation. They have led projects like the KaDEr Gelderland initiative, analyzing heritage buildings’ sustainability and adaptive reuse strategies. Their work bridges academic research with practical implementation, emphasizing Dutch urban development contexts.

• Edited textbooks like Inzicht: Academische Vaardigheden voor Bouwkundigen.
• Published over 90 research outputs, including books, conference papers, and peer-reviewed articles.
• Actively collaborated with institutions on heritage revitalization and urban policy.

Research outputs highlight methodologies like the ABC Research Matrix for building analysis and emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to urban challenges.