Maarten Vieveen

Maarten Vieveen is a Lecturer-researcher at the Research Centre for Built Environment (NoorderRuimte) at Hanze University of Applied Sciences. He holds an MSc in Sustainable Built Environment and has conducted PhD research at Wageningen University & Research (2016–2022). His work focuses on built heritage conservation, energy transition, and sustainable development through methodologies like case studies and action research.

Education:

• MSc Sustainable Built Environment, Hanze University of Applied Sciences
• Academic qualifications from University of Groningen

Research Interests:
Vieveen explores adaptive reuse of historical buildings, energy-efficient solutions for heritage sites, and community-driven spatial planning. His projects often involve collaborative efforts with local communities, such as the 'Dorpsverhalen' initiative in the Drentsche Aa region, aiming to integrate heritage preservation with modern energy needs.

Key Projects:

• Duurzaamheidsevaluatie rijksmonumenten Groningen (2023–2024): Assessing sustainability of national monuments in Groningen.
• Living Lab Erfgoed in EnergieTransitie (2020–2021): Testing energy transition strategies in heritage-rich areas.
• Erfgoed van mensen als inspiratie voor energiedorpvisies (2021–2023): Using heritage narratives to shape energy plans in rural villages.

Scientific Contributions: Vieveen's work has been disseminated through reports, workshops, and media engagements, emphasizing practical applications of heritage conservation in contemporary challenges.

Labs/Teams: Active in the NoorderRuimte research group, collaborating on projects like the Energy Efficiency in Historical Buildings symposium and the Erfgoedlab Hanze initiative.