Authors: Bob Witman, Ben van Berkel, Carolien Gehrels, e.o.
Publisher: Arcadis/ UNStudio
Publishing date: 2022
Language: English/Dutch

ePub
Pages: 160

Description:

What We Want Has Never Been Done explores the path to a fully integrated building process, where all parties involved in projects with major social impact remain attuned to one another’s goals and concerns. However, achieving this level of collaboration is no small feat—it often becomes entangled in wishful thinking within the complexities of the planning and construction world. Yet, integrated collaboration is essential if the Netherlands is to address its major spatial challenges in the coming decades.

From building one million new homes to tackling the energy transition, mobility issues, and climate adaptation, these urgent tasks demand a shared vision of the future and strategic leadership from The Hague.

An initiative by De Bouwagenda, this book asserts that integrated construction is not just necessary—it’s urgent. Featuring successful examples of integrated projects, it offers a vision for the future, shaped by De Bouwagenda’s studio sessions and large-scale housing projects that map the Netherlands’ path forward.

Part manifesto, part practical handbook, What We Want Has Never Been Done is a resource for aldermen, urban planners, architects, developers, engineers, and policymakers, providing inspiration to tackle the challenges of today and shape the future. The time to act is now.