Following the success of Thialf’s solar-panelled roof, Jurjen Burghgraef is convinced: every business can become sustainable in an affordable and safe way.

Safety and liveability are top priorities in coalition agreements and housing associations' vision documents. However, providing enough safe, future-proof homes is becoming increasingly challenging due to sustainability targets, an ageing population, longer independent living, lagging legislation, and major social pressures. Under this strain, assessing risks adequately and proactively can be incredibly difficult.

Furthermore, past construction choices can lead to severe damage or even casualties. A fire in a combustible structure has devastating consequences for both the housing association and its tenants—who are suddenly left homeless in an overcrowded market. These are scenarios everyone wants to prevent, but the question remains: how?

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