Papers by Jotte de Koning
Sustainability science, Feb 15, 2024
The Netherlands Climate Change Agreement aims to reduce CO 2 emissions and seismic events by halt... more The Netherlands Climate Change Agreement aims to reduce CO 2 emissions and seismic events by halting natural gas usage by 2050. This will require widespread societal acceptance by 90% of households. The study investigates the social acceptance of a district heating network (DHN) among social housing tenants in Haarlem, Netherlands. The findings of a survey administered to ninety-five tenants revealed a substantial level of support for the DHN project. A significant portion of respondents, 75%, expressed their approval for the DHN, surpassing the legally required threshold of 70% for implementing building retrofits. Findings imply that although the participants possess an adequate comprehension of the rationale for energy transition, their familiarity with the precise particulars and practical information pertaining to the proposed transition to DHN is inadequate. The level of trust in housing corporations, energy providers, and the municipality is uniformly low, indicating a lack of institutional trust. Generally, the interpersonal trust among tenants tends to be lower than their trust in the broader public, which in turn restricts their capacity for self-organization and exercising influence over energy institutions. Although DHNs are typically regarded as environmentally friendly and secure, there are several challenges that need to be addressed, including the uncertainty about who will cover the costs of transitioning and the doubts surrounding DHN feasibility (warmth and reliability). We suggest implementing interventions to improve tenants' comprehension of the DHN project's particulars (capability), provide practical information regarding costs and feasibility (motivation), and foster trust at both interpersonal and institutional levels (opportunity).
Electron microscopy (EM) has been employed for decades to analyze cell structure. To also analyze... more Electron microscopy (EM) has been employed for decades to analyze cell structure. To also analyze the positions and functions of specific proteins, one typically relies on immuno-EM or on a correlation with fluorescence microscopy, in the form of correlated light and electron microscopy (CLEM). Nevertheless, neither of these procedures is able to also address the isotopic composition of cells. To solve this, a correlation with secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS) would be necessary. SIMS has been correlated in the past to EM or to fluorescence microscopy in biological samples, but not to CLEM. We achieved this here, using a protocol based on transmission EM, conventional epifluorescence microscopy and nanoSIMS. The protocol is easily applied, and enables the use of all three technologies at high performance parameters. We suggest that CLEM-SIMS will provide substantial information that is currently beyond the scope of conventional correlative approaches. .
feed the growing middle class. This is especially fuelled by an increase of meat consumption. Mea... more feed the growing middle class. This is especially fuelled by an increase of meat consumption. Meat products in Vietnam are becoming affordable for more people, every day. Land and soil categories specifically: food, waste, water, energy and transport. This chapter was previously published in the International Journal of Consumer Studies (De Koning et al., 2015). 2. GetGreen Vietnam: towards more sustainable behaviour among the urban middle class: The second chapter is a quantitative study on the consumer's reported sustainable action before and after the GGVN programme. This chapter was previously published in the Journal of Cleaner Production (De Koning et al., 2016a). 3. Mental Innovation Space of Vietnamese agro-food firms: The third chapter is a study on Vietnamese agro-food SMEs. Through a series of problem definition processes the chapter explores whether the companies have the 'mental space' to innovate and involve their customers in an innovation process. This chapter was previously published in the British Food Journal (De Koning et al., 2016b). 4. Models of Co-creation: Chapter four aggregates 50 different models available in literature for a specific form of company-customer interaction: co-creation. It concludes with four meta-models of co-creation. This chapter was previously published in the proceedings of the Service Design Conference Copenhagen (De Koning et al., 2016c). 5. The value of co-design, beyond new product ideas: The last chapter of Part II reports on a study of 16 co-design workshops. In these workshops Vietnamese agro-food SMEs and urban middle class customers were brought together. The aim was to trigger human centred product and service innovation around the topic of sustainable food consumption. Separate guide: A practical co-design manual for companies Co-design and sustainable food in Vietnam 1 Co-design methodology explained 2 A step-by-step co-design manual 3 Showcases of 16 co-design workshops in the agro-food sector of Vietnam Kihlberg, I., & Risvik, E. (2007). Consumers of organic foods-value segments and liking of bread. Food
Journal of Cleaner Production, Dec 1, 2021
Food products require significant amounts of energy and water throughout their lifecycle, yet hum... more Food products require significant amounts of energy and water throughout their lifecycle, yet humanity wastes 1.3e9 tons of food on a yearly basis. A large part of this waste occurs during the consumption (post-retail) phase of the food system as avoidable food waste, the discarded edible (parts of) food products. In this study, we explore the effects of avoidable food waste on the Food-Energy-Water nexus. We show that the 344 million tonnes of global avoidable food waste is responsible for squandering 4e18 J of energy and 82e9 m3 of water. While there are important regional differences in terms of avoidable food waste due to varying diets and waste incidences, these energy and water losses are rivaling the electricity and the blue water use of populous nations, and adding to needless pressures on the environment.Design for Sustainabilit
Thanh Ha is a traditional craft village in central Vietnam. For centuries the families in the vil... more Thanh Ha is a traditional craft village in central Vietnam. For centuries the families in the village have been making terra cotta products from the local found clay. Traditionally Thanh Ha focused on making building materials for the houses of nearby H?i An, a city only two kilometers from Thanh Ha. For centuries the bricks, floor and roof tiles produced in Thanh Ha have been used to construct the houses and buildings in H?i An. Industrialization is getting up to speed in Vietnam and the manufacturing units in the traditional pottery villages Thanh Ha are small in scale, fragmented, with outdated technology, and the craftsmen of the village can not meet large orders from overseas. The production of tiles and bricks has been discontinued due to the environmental pollution it causes. This project formulates a strategy for the Vietnamese pottery craft village Thanh Ha in order to connect their products better to the new target markets: the tourists. The initiative to support the craftsmen in Thanh Ha comes from the Vietnamese architecture firm Nha Viet. Nha Viet identified the need for innovation of the pottery craft in Thanh Ha in order to preserve and promote the craft of making terra cotta products in the village. As an architecture firm they have taken the initiative to build a Terra Cotta Park that will host a museum, shop and innovation centre. This project is aimed at formulating an innovation strategy for the terra cotta village Thanh Ha that can be executed through the Terra Cotta Park that Nha Viet is building at the moment. In 2013 the Terra Cotta Park will be opening its doors and the first steps of the innovation strategy that is proposed in this project have already been taken. The foundation of the end result of this project, the innovation strategy, is summarized and visualized in a Strategic Road Map. Design guidelines support this strategy by stimulating a more user centered design process and personas of specific tourist groups will help understand the target market better. This strategy will be executed by Nha Viet through the Terra Cotta Park in Thanh Ha. The strategy must ensure that the core strengths of Thanh Ha are leveraged. The core strength of Thanh Ha is making hand crafted terra cotta products that are inspired by local culture. In order to ensure these two aspects of authenticity of the products, the TCP needs to educate the craftsmen well. Priorities for Nha Viet therefor lie with educating the craftsmen and teaching them to design products that fit the target market but are also true to their core strengths. The use of the design guidelines that focus on producing products that confirm to these strengths are important in the success of the outcome of the design process. Nha Viet must encourage the designers to document this process too and let a documented knowledge base grow almost automatically this way. Working together with craftsmen has proven to be more difficult than assumed in the beginning of this project. For other projects that also involve working together with craftsmen, it important to engage them in the process. Although they are used to get orders and execute them, empowering them to make their own decisions will stimulate innovation. It is more valuable to teach them how to make products than giving them a product. This is a process that takes time and devotion of the parties that work together with craftsmen. The strategic road map is the unification of all steps that need to be taken with regards to the different levels. The road map is a starting point for Nha Viet to execute and further define the strategy for the TCP. Other students have already applied some of the deliverables elsewhere and proven that they can be valuable for a broader public. The strategy and road map are divided in three phases: preparatory phase, first year of opening of the TCP and the future. (1) The first year of preparation, when the TCP is still being built, the focus of the strategy must be on creating a good relationship between the craftsmen and building an authentic product portfolio. This year is the year the basis is founded and the company that is the TCP is created. (2) The second year, the near future, is the year that the TCP is open for the first time. The foundation that is laid out in the preparatory year must be solid and ensure that the TCP can start producing turnover. Over the course of the year the focus must be on improving quality of the products and services offered. (3) The far future, when the TCP will be ope for a few years, the business must run smoothly. The basis is solid and an authentic and high quality portfolio has been established with satisfied customers. This is the time the TCP can start up scaling and widening their target markets. Diversification of products and markets will need to be investigated by then. This project has been executed in only seven months but defines the next five years of the future of the TCP. Therefore Nha Viet needs…
Today, citizens, professionals, civil servants, social enterprises, and others form different typ... more Today, citizens, professionals, civil servants, social enterprises, and others form different types of coalitions to overcome the challenges facing our modern cities. In this paper, the particularities of these types of groups are characterised and categorised into ten different types of city makers. Generally, these types of city makers bring value to cities, but we conclude that this value could be enriched through more participatory approaches that stimulate crossovers and accelerate the transition towards sustainable futures. Therefore, we characterise the different identified types as potential 'participatory' city makers. However, these participatory approaches and the networks between them still need to be developed, while improving conditions and dynamics that can enable and enhance innovation in urban environments. Design and systems thinking could contribute valuable methods and perspectives to the development of these participatory and systemic approaches. Finally, the categorisation presented in this paper must enable a better understanding of the transformative capacity of these different types of city makers, necessary for flourishing and sustainable communities.
Today, citizens and professionals form different types of coalitions in order to overcome the cha... more Today, citizens and professionals form different types of coalitions in order to overcome the challenges arising in cities, contributing to new ways of city making. These coalitions consist of new and emerging groups that represent an innovative form of urban insurgent activism, aimed at transformation and calling for new answers to citizens’ needs. These groups are not often categorized and captured in the particular, or beyond a general description. This paper, based on data collected in the city of Rotterdam, presents a characterization of ten types emerging types of city makers in the context of urban sustainability transitions. This categorization must enable a better understanding of the transformative capacity of these new city makers, necessary for flourishing and sustainable communities. The paper concludes that these new types of city makers generally bring value to cities; however, this value could be enriched through more participatory networks that stimulate crossovers and accelerate the transition towards sustainable futures. These approaches need yet to be developed; here systems thinking and design could greatly contribute to the development of these new systemic and participatory approaches. However, in order to develop these new ways of ‘participatory city making’ it is important to understand with whom and for whom these approaches need to be developed. Therefore, this landscape of emerging city can be seen as an important starting point to stimulate the development of more participatory approaches in city making in the future; and with that feed the debate of how these design approaches can enable systemic change.
Journal of Cleaner Production, Oct 1, 2016
In Vietnam, the middle class is expected to grow from 12 million to 33 million people between 201... more In Vietnam, the middle class is expected to grow from 12 million to 33 million people between 2012 and 2020. The growth causes an increase as well as a shift in consumption. Products that were not accessible or affordable before will become increasingly so, such as cars, dishwashers, meat products and airconditioning. In urban areas the changes are most prominent and so are the side effects: increased amounts of waste, smog, pollution and use of fossil energy or pesticides. The main objective of this study was to identify sustainable behaviour that followed or did not follow from the intervention project GetGreen Vietnam. 604 urban middle class consumers participated in a series of sustainable consumption trainings. Before, during and after the trainings, quantitative and qualitative data was collected on 90 sustainable actions. 64% of the participants self-reported to be engaged in a sustainable action before the intervention and this percentage increased to 80% after. The group environment and activity-based meetings of GetGreen Vietnam project (GGVN) were critical for the success of the intervention. Participants reported that before GGVN certain actions were already habitual as a money saving strategy (e.g. sparse electricity use or food leftovers re-use) or due to past scarcity (e.g. sparse water use). Many participants reported the intention to buy sustainable products but fewer participants took action to do so. A powerful strategy toward more sustainable consumption in Vietnam can be to create more groupbased activities around the themes of energy and shopping for food. A twofold approach is needed that both installs new sustainable consumption patterns and keeps old habits rooted in daily rituals. Role models should set an example for the young population and consumers and (Vietnamese) producers should be better connected to increase mutual trust and transparency.
Sustainability, Jun 6, 2018
Citizens and urban policy makers are experimenting with collaborative ways to tackle wicked urban... more Citizens and urban policy makers are experimenting with collaborative ways to tackle wicked urban issues, such as today's sustainability challenges. In this article, we consider one particular way of collaboration in an experimental setting: Urban Living Labs (ULLs). ULLs are understood as spatially embedded sites for the co-creation of knowledge and solutions by conducting local experiments. As such, ULLs are supposed to offer an arena for reflexive, adaptive, and multi-actor learning environments, where new practices of self-organization and novel (infra-) structures can be tested within their real-world context. Yet, it remains understudied how the co-creation of knowledge and practices actually takes place within ULLs, and how co-creation unfolds their impacts. Hence, this paper focuses on co-creation dynamics in urban living labs, its associated learning and knowledge generation, and how these possibly contribute to urban sustainability transitions. We analyzed empirical data from a series of in-depth interviews and were actively involved with ULLs in the Rotterdam-The Hague region in the Netherlands. Our findings show five distinct types of co-creation elements that relate to specific dynamics of participation, facilitation, and organization. We conclude with a discussion on the ambivalent role of contextualized knowledge and the implications for sustainability transitions.
Edward Elgar Publishing eBooks, Mar 10, 2023
International journal of food design, Apr 17, 2023
2018 IEEE International Conference on Engineering, Technology and Innovation (ICE/ITMC), 2018
Today, citizens, professionals, civil servants, social enterprises, and others form different typ... more Today, citizens, professionals, civil servants, social enterprises, and others form different types of coalitions to overcome the challenges facing our modern cities. In this paper, the particularities of these types of groups are characterised and categorised into ten different types of city makers. Generally, these types of city makers bring value to cities, but we conclude that this value could be enriched through more participatory approaches that stimulate crossovers and accelerate the transition towards sustainable futures. Therefore, we characterise the different identified types as potential 'participatory' city makers. However, these participatory approaches and the networks between them still need to be developed, while improving conditions and dynamics that can enable and enhance innovation in urban environments. Design and systems thinking could contribute valuable methods and perspectives to the development of these participatory and systemic approaches. Finally, the categorisation presented in this paper must enable a better understanding of the transformative capacity of these different types of city makers, necessary for flourishing and sustainable communities.
Today, citizens and professionals form different types of coalitions in order to overcome the cha... more Today, citizens and professionals form different types of coalitions in order to overcome the challenges arising in cities, contributing to new ways of city making. These coalitions consist of new and emerging groups that represent an innovative form of urban insurgent activism, aimed at transformation and calling for new answers to citizens’ needs. These groups are not often categorized and captured in the particular, or beyond a general description. This paper, based on data collected in the city of Rotterdam, presents a characterization of ten types emerging types of city makers in the context of urban sustainability transitions. This categorization must enable a better understanding of the transformative capacity of these new city makers, necessary for flourishing and sustainable communities. The paper concludes that these new types of city makers generally bring value to cities; however, this value could be enriched through more participatory networks that stimulate crossovers ...
This paper aims to give an overview of the existing models of co-creation and create metamodelsfr... more This paper aims to give an overview of the existing models of co-creation and create metamodelsfrom these existing ones. The existing models were found in academic and popularor business publications. A total of 50 models was analysed and clustered and used to create4 meta-models of co-creation. These meta-models depict the ‘joint space of co-creation’, ‘theco-creation spectrum’, ‘the co-creation types’ and ‘the co-creation steps’. They form aframework to classify existing research as well as define boundaries for upcoming projects.These meta-models should contribute to the clarity, understanding and application of cocreation.
Today, citizens and professionals form different types of coalitions in order to overcome the cha... more Today, citizens and professionals form different types of coalitions in order to overcome the challenges arising in cities, contributing to new ways of city making. These coalitions consist of new and emerging groups that represent an innovative form of urban insurgent activism, aimed at transformation and calling for new answers to citizens’ needs. These groups are not often categorized and captured in the particular, or beyond a general description. This paper, based on data collected in the city of Rotterdam, presents a characterization of ten types emerging types of city makers in the context of urban sustainability transitions. This categorization must enable a better understanding of the transformative capacity of these new city makers, necessary for flourishing and sustainable communities. The paper concludes that these new types of city makers generally bring value to cities; however, this value could be enriched through more participatory networks that stimulate crossovers ...
Sustainability, 2020
This study addresses what competencies (knowledge, skills, and attitudes) designers need in order... more This study addresses what competencies (knowledge, skills, and attitudes) designers need in order to successfully design products and services for a circular economy. Existing literature, though sparse, has identified a number of circular economy competencies for design. Yet, a coherent overview is lacking. To complement the competencies found in the literature with insights from practice, we conducted 18 semi-structured interviews with design professionals. Our study identifies seven circular economy competencies for design: (1) Circular Impact Assessment, (2) Design for Recovery, (3) Design for Multiple Use Cycles, (4) Circular Business Models, (5) Circular User Engagement, (6) Circular Economy Collaboration, and (7) Circular Economy Communication. We used a general sustainability competencies framework to categorize our findings. Interestingly, we did not find evidence of the Systems Thinking competency in practice, although in the literature it is mentioned as a relevant compete...
British Food Journal, 2016
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Journal of Cleaner Production, 2016
In Vietnam, the middle class is expected to grow from 12 million to 33 million people between 201... more In Vietnam, the middle class is expected to grow from 12 million to 33 million people between 2012 and 2020. The growth causes an increase as well as a shift in consumption. Products that were not accessible or affordable before will become increasingly so, such as cars, dishwashers, meat products and airconditioning. In urban areas the changes are most prominent and so are the side effects: increased amounts of waste, smog, pollution and use of fossil energy or pesticides. The main objective of this study was to identify sustainable behaviour that followed or did not follow from the intervention project GetGreen Vietnam. 604 urban middle class consumers participated in a series of sustainable consumption trainings. Before, during and after the trainings, quantitative and qualitative data was collected on 90 sustainable actions. 64% of the participants self-reported to be engaged in a sustainable action before the intervention and this percentage increased to 80% after. The group environment and activity-based meetings of GetGreen Vietnam project (GGVN) were critical for the success of the intervention. Participants reported that before GGVN certain actions were already habitual as a money saving strategy (e.g. sparse electricity use or food leftovers re-use) or due to past scarcity (e.g. sparse water use). Many participants reported the intention to buy sustainable products but fewer participants took action to do so. A powerful strategy toward more sustainable consumption in Vietnam can be to create more groupbased activities around the themes of energy and shopping for food. A twofold approach is needed that both installs new sustainable consumption patterns and keeps old habits rooted in daily rituals. Role models should set an example for the young population and consumers and (Vietnamese) producers should be better connected to increase mutual trust and transparency.
International Journal of Consumer Studies, 2015
The middle class of Vietnam is growing and so is their consumption, especially in urban areas. Th... more The middle class of Vietnam is growing and so is their consumption, especially in urban areas. This is due to the effects of rapid economic growth, industrialization and increasing wealth in combination with a young, growing population. This paper aims to understand current consumption patterns and consumption categories that can provide a start for sustainable lifestyles among the Vietnamese middle class. Data was collected in the capital Hanoi, in the north of Vietnam. The current level of awareness, knowledge and attitude was explored on five specific consumption topics: energy, transport, water, waste, and food. A combination of quantitative and qualitative data was collected: 5 focus groups, 5 in-depth interviews and a survey among 158 Vietnamese urban middle class consumers. The results are discussed according to the MOA model that explains behaviour as a function of three components: Motivation, Opportunity and Ability. The research concludes that awareness and knowledge of the urban middle class in Vietnam on sustainable consumption is generally low. However, the motivation to live healthy lifestyles and protect the planet for their future generations is rather high. In order to support more sustainable lifestyles, the awareness of environmental issues needs to be increased; knowledge needs to be made available and accessible (ability); and role models need to set an example for the urban middle class of Vietnam. Furthermore, health in combination with food is the most important reason for people to pursue a sustainable lifestyle (motivation) and the need to change was expressed. However, a general distrust towards business and governmental actors was also found. Therefore, opportunities for bottom-up initiatives for sustainable food consumption must be explored in the future. This could support in engaging the middle class of Vietnam in sustainable lifestyles.
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