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Living and Working in Water Districts
A captivating evening unfolded at Pakhuis de Zwijger, Amsterdam, on November 22, shedding light on the promising realm of water districts. The event, graced by esteemed speakers and attended with great enthusiasm, delved into the dreams, challenges, and aspirations surrounding water-based living.
VRTMax episode “A City on Water”
Thrilled to share a glimpse into the episode on VRT MAX (in Dutch), where our colleague Lindert van Tongeren takes us on a fascinating exploration of the possibilities and advantages of living on the water.
Celebrating a Milestone in Enhancing Knowledge on Floating Development And Construction!
A week ago, we took a significant leap forward in our commitment to advancing knowledge and practical experience in floating construction. The first ever PAO Techniek en Management (PAOTM) course on Floating Construction was the climax of years of passion, dedication, and a shared vision for a sustainable future.
Visit of the Provincie Zuid-Holland Delegation
Last Friday, Fen-Yu (Vicky) Lin and Anna Louka had the honor of hosting the esteemed delegation from the Provincie Zuid-Holland at our office. Vicky’s pitch conveyed our dedication to a sustainable floating future and provided invaluable insights into our ongoing projects, elevating urban development with floating solutions.
World Cities Day
Today, as we celebrate World Cities Day, it’s the perfect opportunity to share our visionary plan for a more sustainable and inclusive urban future – one that literally floats above the challenges of our changing world.
Embracing the International Day of Climate Action with a burst of inspiration!
Yesterday, our co-founder, Rutger De Graaf-van Dinther, participated in an inspiring workshop in Panama City as part of @the Latin America and the Caribbean Climate Week 2023.
ICAADE2023 – Pioneering Regenerative Sustainability in Floating Development
At the International Conference on Amphibious Architecture, Design, and Engineering (ICAADE) 2023, our colleague, Barbara Dal Bo Zanon, took the stage as a keynote speaker, delivering a powerful message. She emphasized the pressing need to go beyond environmental impact mitigation strategies and embrace a holistic approach that integrates humans
Save the date! The 4th WCFS will take place on 2-4 December 2024 in Hong Kong
After the successful 3rd World Conference on Floating Solutions (WCFS) 2023 in Tokyo last August, preparations for the 4th WCFS are now already underway
Lunch Lecture at Mecanoo: Exploring the Future of Floating Developments
Last week, our co-founder, Rutger De Graaf-van Dinther, delivered an inspiring lunch lecture at Mecanoo, a global architecture firm located in Delft. The lecture raised a dynamic discussion on exploring the possibilities of floating developments, and their pivotal role in shaping a sustainable, green future. 🌍🌿
International Conference on Amphibious Architecture, Design, and Engineering (ICAADE) 2023
🌊We’re thrilled to announce that Barbara Dal Bo Zanon, our architect and project leader at Blue21, will be a keynote speaker at the upcoming fourth International Conference on Amphibious Architecture, Design, and Engineering (ICAADE) 2023 hosted by the Institut für Schwimmende Bauten IfSB at Brandenburgische Technische Universität Cottbus-Senftenberg in Germany. This conference is a platform that
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We share our insights, experiences, and latest developments in the field of floating infrastructure which you can use as inspiration for your own projects.
Resilience, Disaster Mitigation, and Infrastructure (RMI) Week 2023
Our co-founder Rutger De Graaf-van Dinther has been invited to give a lecture on Floating Construction at the 1st International Short Course Program RMI Week 2023. The program, organized by Sultan Agung Islamic University (FT UNISSULA), will address environmental...
Meet our Innovator | Rutger de Graaf-van Dinther Blue21
We are excited to announce that our co-founder Rutger De Graaf-van Dinther kicked off the "Meet the Innovators" series by Buccaneer Delft. This series highlights inspiring founders from the energy & maritime industry, and we're honored to be a part of it. With 17...
Blue21 joins online discussion: Why the Industrialization of the Ocean Matters
We are excited to share that Fen-Yu (Vicky) Lin, project manager of the Blue21 team, will be joining an interdisciplinary discussion on the significance of Industrialization of the Ocean. Over time, climate change's social and legal impacts have given rise to new...
Blue21 cofounder, Rutger de Graaf, speaking at JMSE Webinar 2023
An interesting webinar is about to take place on Floating Solutions for Addressing Climate Change Impacts on Coastal Cities. This is a great opportunity to learn from three high-level experts in the floating development community: Blue21 cofounder and managing...
We have a new vacancy
Are you a salesperson ready to make an impact with your job? We have a wonderful opportunity for you! Blue21 is seeking for a new team member for the role of Dream Realizing Sales Manager to join our dynamic and growing company in the field of floating development....
Blue21 team wishes you Merry Christmas & Happy New Year
2023 is around the corner, Blue21 would like to thank our clients, partners and friends for your support throughout 2022 and for being part of the Blue Revolution. We would also like to thank Blue21 members for your commitment and exceptional work. May everybody’s...
Blue21 cofounder, Rutger de Graaf, invited to speak in Hong Kong
Our co-founder Rutger De Graaf-van Dinther was invited to join the Research Institute for Land and Space (RILS) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University for 10 days. As land scarcity is one of the main drivers for floating urban development, the interest in this...
Two young engineers joining Blue21 team
Our team is expanding and last week we officially welcomed two young engineers to our team, Anna Louka and Lindert van Tongeren. Anna Louka and Lindert van Tongeren both graduated recently from Delft University of Technology. Anna is a hydraulic engineer who completed...
Blue21 appointed as a Task Force member to realize the world’s first sustainable floating city in Busan
On 16 September our co-founder Rutger De Graaf-van Dinther was officially appointed by the Busan Metropolitan City Government as a member to the Task Force team for Marine Smart City, together with MARIN (Maritime Research Institute Netherlands) experts Olaf...
Learn more about the ecological impact of floating structures
Floating development has become more known in recent years, however, there is still a lack of research studies addressing potential impacts of such innovative constructions on the aquatic systems. Indymo, the sister company of Blue21, has been doing ecological...