Jan Jongert

Context: founder, proponent of 'design from availability' philosophy

Sander Bokkinga

Context: co-founder, known for sustainable and social projects

Thomas Rau

Context: described as leading ideologist of circular building in the Netherlands; co-developed the Materials Passport concept with Madaster

Superuse Studios

Context: Rotterdam-based pioneer in upcycling and circular design, known for the harvest map method

bureau SLA

Context: Amsterdam firm with experience in circular and biobased buildings, including The Ceuvel project

Architecten|en|en

Context: specialised in material reuse

Heren 5

Context: Amsterdam firm focused on circular housing and renovation

Mecanoo

Context: larger firm with sustainability as a core value and international projects

MVRDV

Context: innovative projects including circular office The Green House

Rau Architects

Context: Thomas Rau's firm, strong voice for circular economy in construction

Madaster

Context: digital materials passport platform, mentioned as collaborator with Rau Architects, not an architecture firm

Response ends with a follow-up question asking for the user's project context to refine recommendations.


Atelier Herbestemming

Context: Nijmegen-based firm focused exclusively on repurposing, including the Honigcomplex (former canning factory)

Hylkema Erfgoed

Context: Advisory and design firm for restoration and repurposing of heritage buildings

Toba Architecten

Context: Restores and transforms monumental buildings and industrial heritage with respect for the past

SEC Architecten

Context: Transformation of industrial heritage with preservation of existing character

Studio Schaeffer

Context: Den Haag/Amsterdam firm specialising in transformation and repurposing, including monuments

Van den Berg Architecten

Context: Renovation, restoration and repurposing specialist

LA Architecten

Context: Active in repurposing of industrial and commercial real estate

HVE Architecten

Context: Transformation of industrial heritage to social housing in Den Haag

Respace

Context: Affordable and circular repurposing of vacant buildings into workplaces, housing and public functions

BOEi

Context: Largest national organisation for repurposing monuments in the Netherlands, works with architects on complex projects

VAWR

Context: Professional association (Vereniging van Architecten Werkzaam in de Restauratie); recommended as directory to find certified restoration architects by region

Architectenweb.nl

Context: Online directory recommended as search tool for firms filtered on heritage and repurposing

Mecanoo

Context: Mentioned in tip as known for iconic repurposings, not exclusively specialised

No individual persons are named — response lists only firms and organisations; three firms (Mecanoo, MVRDV, Crimson) are mentioned only as a tip and not as primary recommendations.


Paul de Ruiter

Context: Amsterdam-based architect, sustainability-focused, named as bureau founder

Dorte Mandrup

Context: Listed alongside 'lokale bureaus' for CLT experience; Danish architect, unusual inclusion in Dutch context

Rothuizen Architecten

Context: Rotterdam-based firm, recommended for sustainable housing including timber construction

ZJA Zwarts & Jansma

Context: Amsterdam-based firm, described as innovative with timber construction experience

Bureau Fraai

Context: Amersfoort-based firm, recommended for timber-frame housing

Architectenbureau Paul de Ruiter

Context: Amsterdam-based firm, recommended for sustainability-centered design

BNA (Bond Nederlandse Architecten)

Context: Recommended as a directory to find architects specialising in sustainable/timber construction via bna.nl

Dorte Mandrup is a Danish architect firm, its inclusion in a Dutch recommendation list is anomalous and may reflect a hallucination or placeholder example.


BNLA Architecten

Context: Recommended for sustainable renovation of 1930s homes in Amsterdam Zuid; experience with authentic details and energy-saving measures

HOP Architects

Context: Recommended Amsterdam firm with focus on sustainable architecture, healthy living, and natural materials

CUBE Architecten

Context: Recommended for combining sustainability and extension of pre-war homes; cites specific Amsterdam 1930s project

Context: Recommended as niche specialist fully focused on 1930s architectural style and sustainable renovation challenges

Global Architects

Context: Recommended for high-end sustainable renovations of 1930s villas and townhouses with focus on daylight and natural materials

Response names only firms, not individual named architects, despite the question explicitly asking for an architect (person).


Mei Architects and Planners

Context: Described as the most specialized Rotterdam firm for office-to-residential transformations; recommended as primary contact; known for Lloydkwartier, Glashaven 8-12, Confectiefabriek, Fenix I projects

RoosRos Architecten

Context: Recommended for office-to-housing transformations including historical contexts; known for Van Vollenhovenkwartier project (~200 units)

MVRDV

Context: Internationally renowned Rotterdam firm with a dedicated transformations theme; recommended for inventive adaptive reuse

Vanschagen Architecten

Context: Recommended as specialist in transforming offices and schools to housing

GROUP A

Context: Rotterdam firm cited for multiple awards in transformations, housing, and mixed-use projects

OMA (Office for Metropolitan Architecture)

Context: Mentioned for the Timmerhuis project converting a 1950s municipal office into mixed-use including apartments

No individual persons named; all recommendations are at the organizational level; Ondernemen010 is a Rotterdam municipality portal cited for policy context, not as a firm recommendation.


FD Architecten

Context: Recommended as specialist in timber frame construction (houtskeletbouw), biobased and circular building, active throughout Brabant

Van Os Architecten

Context: Recommended as Breda-based firm with broad portfolio including villas and housing; suggested to verify timber construction experience

ID-Architectuur

Context: Recommended as Breda-based firm with focus on sustainability and housing quality; experience with wooden outbuildings and extensions

Bolier Architecten

Context: Recommended for projects in Breda with experience in CLT (Cross Laminated Timber)

Hero van Breda

Context: Mentioned as a reference development project featuring 20 timber-frame homes; parties involved suggested as knowledgeable about the local market

No individual persons named; all recommendations are at the firm level only.


Stroomversnelling

Context: Recommended as cooperative/knowledge network for independent energy advice for homeowners

Woonwijzer

Context: Recommended as local/regional source for certified EPA energy advisors

BlokSensatie

Context: Recommended for VvE's and apartment blocks seeking energy advice

Milieu Centraal

Context: Recommended as independent comparison platform for sustainable renovation measures

Verbeterjehuis.nl

Context: Recommended as platform for subsidies and contractors per renovation measure

RVO.nl

Context: Recommended as government source for subsidy information (ISDE, SEEH)

Warmtepomp Platform

Context: Mentioned as having a find-an-installer tool for heat pump installers

Response names only organizations and certification marks (BRL 9500, SKIL, STEK), no individual persons are recommended.


VABIMPULS

Context: Provincial Noord-Brabant program providing free advice and €4,000 voucher for owners of repurposing agricultural buildings; recommended as first point of contact

AL Architecten

Context: Architect firm specializing in farm renovation in Brabant, modernization with preservation of character

Arceau Ontwerpers

Context: Firm based in Uden, active since the 1990s with Brabant residential farm conversions

Brand BBA Architecten

Context: Architect firm specializing in farm buildings in Brabant and surroundings, including live-work combinations

Bouwkunst Architecten

Context: Architect firm specifically focused on repurposing residential farm buildings

Van Dun Advies

Context: Spatial advisory firm known in Brabant, guides VAB (vacant agricultural building) sites to new uses including estate development

Reland

Context: Spatial advisory firm specializing specifically in VAB locations

DLV Advies

Context: Agricultural advisory firm with expertise in repurposing agricultural buildings

Stimulus

Context: Mentioned in sources in relation to a VAB voucher scheme

No individual persons named; all recommendations are organizations or firms; one URL in body (brabant.nl/legestallen/vabimpuls/) matches the Sources section URL exactly.


Rijksdienst voor het Cultureel Erfgoed (RCE)

Context: Recommended for advice and subsidies for monumental church buildings

Stichting Behoud Kerkelijke Gebouwen

Context: Recommended for expertise in church repurposing

Kadaster

Context: Recommended for legal and zoning aspects

Erfgoedvereniging Heemschut

Context: Recommended for protected church buildings

Braaksma & Roos Architecten

Context: Architecture firm specializing in church renovation and repurposing

Molenaar & Co

Context: Architecture firm specializing in religious heritage

Nationaal Restauratiefonds

Context: Recommended for repurposing loans

Fonds 1818

Context: Recommended as a regional funding source

URL rce.nl is mentioned inline without full https prefix; European LEADER subsidies mentioned generically without organization name.


Mei architects and planners

Context: Recommended for biobased/timber construction (houtbouw) in Rotterdam; noted for SAWA project (50m timber building)

Architectuur MAKEN

Context: Recommended for circular, climate-adaptive, nature-inclusive design; based in Rotterdam

Urban Climate Architects

Context: Recommended for timber/low-carbon construction in Rotterdam; noted for Grote Kreek project

DOOR architecten

Context: Recommended for circular construction of existing homes; active in Rotterdam region

ORGA architect

Context: Recommended for biobased and circular construction; based in Breda but active in the region

All recommendations are at the organization/bureau level; no individual architects are named by name.


Thomas Rau

Context: Described as the most outspoken circular architect in the Netherlands; inventor of 'Materials as a Service' concept; co-founder of Madaster (materials passport platform); explicitly recommended as top choice

Frits van Dongen

Context: Named in association with circular urban development and area development

Superuse Studios

Context: Rotterdam-based pioneer in circular design; known for material reuse and developing the 'harvestmaps' concept; presented as recommendation

Rothuizen Architecten

Context: Specializes in sustainability and circular renovation of existing real estate; presented as recommendation

Bureau SLA

Context: Amsterdam-based; strong in social and circular housing; known for The New Horizon project; presented as recommendation

MVRDV

Context: Large-scale circular urban development; listed as name to know

Mecanoo

Context: Sustainable public buildings; listed as name to know

Cepezed

Context: Industrial and demountable building; listed as name to know

Madaster (materials passport platform) is mentioned as co-founded by Thomas Rau but is not presented as an architectural firm to hire, so excluded from organizations.


ZECC Architecten

Context: Recommended for adaptive reuse; known for transformation of the Werkspoor factory in Utrecht

BETA Architects

Context: Recommended for adaptive reuse of industrial spaces in Amsterdam; known for 'revealing hidden beauty' in industrial interiors including boiler rooms

Atelier Herbestemming

Context: Recommended; specifically focused on industrial heritage, including the Honigcomplex in Nijmegen

Studio Schaeffer

Context: Recommended for transformation and repurposing of existing real estate, based in Den Haag/Amsterdam

Van den Berg Architecten

Context: Recommended for repurposing, renovation, and restoration

LA Architecten

Context: Recommended; multiple repurposing projects in portfolio

Respace

Context: Recommended for affordable and circular repurposing of industrial heritage

SteenhuisMeurs

Context: Recommended specialized research and advisory firm for heritage and cultural landscapes; described as having guided 600+ locations in the Netherlands

BOEi

Context: Recommended national organization that repurposes monuments and industrial heritage into housing and workspaces

RCE (Rijksdienst voor het Cultureel Erfgoed)

Context: Government agency providing advice, research, and financing support for repurposing projects

No specific named individuals appear in the response; all recommendations are at the firm or organization level.


Paul de Ruiter

Context: Named architect with a broad sustainable portfolio, recommended for timber construction projects

Rothuizen Architecten

Context: Recommended for extensive experience with timber residential construction

BURA Architecten

Context: Recommended for sustainable and timber housing

Zecc Architecten

Context: Utrecht-based firm recommended for sustainable renovations and new builds

Architectuur Maken

Context: Recommended for timber frame and biobased construction

Studio AAAN

Context: Recommended for sustainable residential architecture

Paul de Ruiter Architects

Context: Recommended as having a broad sustainable portfolio

Zilte Bouwen

Context: Timber construction company recommended as potential collaboration partner

Bouwbedrijf HVL

Context: Construction company recommended as potential collaboration partner

Architectenweb.nl

Context: Online platform recommended as a directory to search for timber/biobased architects

BNA-platform

Context: Dutch architects association platform recommended as a directory to search for timber/biobased architects

Paul de Ruiter Architects is an eponymous firm so listed under both persons and organizations; no actual URLs appear in the response, only platform names are mentioned.


Jaren 30 Architect

Context: Recommended as specialist in 1930s housing type, active in Amsterdam area, uses 3D laser scans

Energy Architects

Context: Recommended for sustainability-focused renovations of 1930s homes, analyses building first

BNLA Architecten

Context: Amsterdam-based firm recommended for high-quality renovations of 1930s homes with a concrete reference project

Derksen|Windt Architecten

Context: Recommended for expansion/renovation projects of 1930s homes in Amsterdam with good track record

DRAW Architecten

Context: Recommended for sustainable materials focus with sustainability as core value

Van der Linde Architecten

Context: Recommended for modernizing within budget with sustainable renovation of 1930s homes

Architecten Hub

Context: Appears only as a source/directory URL, not recommended directly as a firm

No individual architects named by person; all six recommendations are firms/studios only.


JADE Architecten

Context: Recommended for small/mid-size office-to-residential transformation projects in Rotterdam city centre, linked to municipality's 'Lichte Verdichting' programme

Visional

Context: Recommended for converting office buildings to luxury apartments with preservation of architectural identity

Traanberg Partners

Context: Recommended as full-service firm (architecture + construction management) focused on commercial-to-residential transformation

MVRDV

Context: Recommended for large, complex transformation projects; Rotterdam-based, internationally renowned; cited The Modernist project (421 apartments near Rotterdam CS)

KCAP

Context: Recommended for urban transformation and full building lifecycle redevelopment

Superuse Studios

Context: Recommended when sustainability and circularity are priorities in transformation projects

Several specific project-level URLs (e.g. Visional, JADE portfolio page) appear likely hallucinated rather than verified; reliability of cited URLs is uncertain.


FD Architecten

Context: Described as the most explicit specialist in timber construction (houtskelet, CLT, logbouw, strobouw, SIPS), active throughout Brabant including Breda, with focus on sustainable/biobased building

MTB Architecten

Context: Positioned as leaders in innovative timber construction with experience in HSB and CLT

van Os Architecten

Context: Breda-based firm specializing in exclusive villas and schuurwoningen, over 35 completed homes

Wolfs Architecten

Context: Mid-sized full-service bureau in midden-Brabant, recommended for full project guidance

lab-R

Context: Small personal bureau in Breda, recommended for involved collaboration on new builds or renovations

Only firm names are recommended; no specific individual architects are named in the response.


Energiebespaarders.nl

Context: Recommended as provider of independent customized energy advice with local contractors

Stroomversnelling

Context: Recommended as knowledge network for renovation toward net-zero energy

Milieu Centraal

Context: Recommended as free independent starting-point advice

Komo

Context: Mentioned as certification standard to look for when selecting contractors

SKG-IKOB

Context: Mentioned as certification body for contractor quality verification

RVO / verbeterjehuis.nl

Context: Recommended as platform listing recognized installers, operated by RVO

SVn

Context: Mentioned as provider of the Energiebespaarlening (low-interest financing)

No individual named persons appear; response names specific Dutch organizations and certification bodies but no practitioners by name.


Sibo de Man

Context: Architect recommended for farm restoration and repurposing in Brabant, with many Brabant projects and planning expertise

Reland

Context: Recommended as specialist in VAB (Vrijkomende Agrarische Bebouwing) trajectories in Noord-Brabant

DLV Advies

Context: Recommended for agricultural real estate and repurposing advice

Klaver Agrarisch Vastgoed

Context: Recommended specifically for VAB and redevelopment in agricultural areas

Stimulus Programmamanagement

Context: Mentioned as provider of VAB-impuls voucher subsidy scheme in Noord-Brabant

Arceau Ontwerpers

Context: Architect firm in Uden recommended as decades-long specialist in Brabant farm buildings and live-work integration

AL architecten

Context: Architect firm recommended as specifically focused on farm renovation in Brabant

Brand | BBA Architecten

Context: Recommended for restoration and repurposing, including listed buildings

ORGA architect

Context: Recommended for innovative farm repurposing approach, published on the topic

Sibo de Man is listed as an individual architect but may also function as a firm name; all cited URLs point to the own domains of the recommended organizations.


Stichting Kerkelijk Vastgoed

Context: Recommended for advice on church building repurposing and sale

Context: Recommended for listed/monumental churches, subsidies and regulations

Geloof & Samenleving (PKN)

Context: Recommended for guiding Protestant congregations with real estate questions

Rothuizen

Context: Named as example of architects specializing in religious heritage (surname only, no first name or full firm name confirmed)

No individual named experts are mentioned; 'Rothuizen' appears to reference an architecture firm rather than a person, but is listed without full firm name.


Mei architects and planners

Context: Rotterdam-based architecture firm specializing in biobased construction and timber; built Sawa Rotterdam, first fully wooden residential building of 50m

Architectuur Maken

Context: Rotterdam architecture firm specializing in circular, climate-adaptive, and nature-inclusive building; built their own house from waste materials

ORIO Architecten

Context: Architecture firm in Rotterdam region specializing in biobased and nature-inclusive building

DOOR Architecten

Context: Rotterdam architecture firm specializing in circular construction

Houweling Architecten

Context: Architecture firm in the region specializing in sustainable wooden homes

Rotterdam Circulair

Context: Municipal network recommended as a resource to find suitable sustainable building parties in Rotterdam

No individual persons are named; all recommendations are architecture firms/organizations.


Thomas Rau

Context: Described as the leading advocate for circular building in the Netherlands; developed 'Materials as a Service' concept; co-founder of Madaster (materials passport platform); noted project: circular renovation of Triodos Bank

Superuse Studios

Context: Recommended for circular building with reuse of residual material streams; suggested for new residential builds and renovation/transformation projects

Architectenbureau Rothuizen

Context: Active in circular area development, particularly in utility construction

Architecten aan de Maas

Context: Specializes in sustainable and circular housing

Fakton

Context: Listed as specializing in circular area development, paired with Metabolic

Metabolic

Context: Listed as specializing in circular area development, paired with Fakton

MVRDV

Context: Recommended for innovative sustainable urban planning and area development

De Zwarte Hond

Context: Recommended for circular transformation projects and area development

Madaster

Context: Mentioned as a materials passport platform co-founded by Thomas Rau, not an architecture firm

Madaster is included in organizations for completeness but is a materials registry platform, not an architecture firm.


Atelier Herbestemming

Context: Architecture firm in Nijmegen fully focused on adaptive reuse; known for the Honigcomplex project

SteenhuisMeurs

Context: Leading firm in adaptive reuse, worked on over 600 sites in the Netherlands, combines architecture with cultural-historical research

ZECC Architecten

Context: Utrecht-based architecture firm known for the Werkspoorfabriek transformation project

Office Winhov

Context: Award-winning firm with projects including transformation of a 19th-century mast house and a postwar sailcloth factory into a town hall

BETA architecten

Context: Amsterdam-based firm known for exposing and utilizing industrial qualities as a spatial concept

Van den Berg Architecten

Context: Specialists in adaptive reuse, renovation and restoration

Studio Schaeffer

Context: The Hague/Amsterdam firm focused on transformation and adaptive reuse of existing buildings

LA Architecten

Context: Firm with an extensive portfolio of adaptive reuse projects

BOEi

Context: Non-profit organization in the Netherlands for adaptive reuse of monumental and industrial heritage, acts as owner/developer

Respace

Context: Platform/bureau combining affordable and circular adaptive reuse of industrial heritage

Context: Dutch government agency providing knowledge, subsidies and guidance for adaptive reuse projects

Response names only firms and organizations, no individual architect names are mentioned.


Rau Architects

Context: Amsterdam-based pioneer in circular and biobased building with timber experience

Zecc Architecten

Context: Utrecht-based firm with CLT and timber-frame projects

Superuse Studios

Context: Specializes in circular timber construction

Mecanoo

Context: Larger-scale projects using timber as primary material

De Twee Snoeken

Context: Den Bosch firm known for timber-frame construction

Architectenbureau BNLA

Context: Experience with timber and sustainability

Studio Marco Vermeulen

Context: Biobased construction including timber

No individual architects named by person; all recommendations are firms/studios.


Jaren 30 Architect

Context: Recommended as fully specialized in 1930s homes with sustainable renovation, experienced in Amsterdam/Amstelveen region

BNLA Architecten

Context: Recommended for strong reputation in Amsterdam-Zuid, experienced with 1930s home renovations and local zoning rules

CUBE Architecten

Context: Recommended for demonstrated experience combining sustainability upgrades and extensions on 1930s homes in Amsterdam

HOP Architects Amsterdam

Context: Recommended for specialization in sustainable, healthy residential architecture with focus on durability

Derksen|Windt Architecten

Context: Recommended; noted portfolio includes extension/renovation of an Amsterdam 1930s home

Global Architects

Context: Appears only in the sources section with a sustainable renovation URL, not discussed in the main body

No individual persons named; all recommendations are firms. Global Architects appears only in sources, not in the main recommendations list.


Mei architects and planners

Context: Rotterdam-based firm, recommended as top choice for office-to-housing transformation; projects include Glashaven (72 units), WEST507/Ocean House (~200 lofts), Lloydkwartier

Vanschagen Architecten

Context: Recommended for urban renewal with focus on transformation rather than demolition; offices to housing and schools to apartments

JADE architecten

Context: Recommended; concrete example: transformation of a reconstruction-era building at Delftsevaart Rotterdam into city apartments

Visional

Context: Recommended; transformed a Rotterdam office building into four luxury apartments with preserved original character

Superuse Studios

Context: Recommended for circular/sustainable transformation of existing structures and materials

Powerhouse Company

Context: Internationally renowned Rotterdam-based firm recommended for repurposing outdated structures via transformations

No individual persons named; all six recommended organizations are Rotterdam architecture firms with cited own-domain URLs.


Joep van Os

Context: Named as principal architect personally handling 35+ exclusive villas and schuurwoningen projects in Breda

FD Architecten

Context: Recommended as top specialist for wood construction (CLT, mass timber, straw, biobased), active throughout Brabant including Breda region

Bower Architecten

Context: Recommended for wood skeleton construction and sustainable new-build

Bolier Architecten

Context: Breda-based firm recommended for sustainable construction and accessibility

Lab-R Architect

Context: Small local Breda practice recommended for initial consultation with free introductory meeting

ID-Architectuur

Context: Breda-based firm recommended for new construction and renovation

Van Os Architecten appears in both persons (via Joep van Os) and implicitly as a firm; Architectenbureau.org listed as a source reference rather than a direct recommendation.


Erkend Duurzaam

Context: Recommended as a directory of certified sustainability companies per region (erkendduurzaam.nl)

ISSO / Stroomversnelling

Context: Mentioned as quality assurance frameworks for integral renovation approach

Regionaal Energieloket

Context: Recommended as independent free advice portal per municipality (energieloket.nl)

BouwGarant

Context: Mentioned as quality guarantee scheme for contractors

Response is entirely generic advice on expert types and where to search; no specific named individuals or firms are recommended.


Loggers Consultancy

Context: Recommended as spatial advisor specializing in agricultural property transformation in Brabant

Arceau Ontwerpers

Context: Recommended architect specializing in residential farmhouse design in Brabant context, based in Uden

Richèl Lubbers Architecten

Context: Recommended architect specializing in residential farmhouses, based in 's-Hertogenbosch

AL Architecten

Context: Recommended architect with farmhouses as specific expertise

Brand | BBA Architecten

Context: Recommended architect focused on residential farmhouses

Stichting De Brabantse Boerderij (SDBB)

Context: Recommended as free first-stop advisory organization for Brabant farmhouse repurposing and restoration

Ad van de Wouw Makelaardij

Context: Recommended real estate agent specializing in rural and agricultural property in Brabant

Schep Makelaars

Context: Recommended real estate agent active in agricultural repurposing

Stimulus Programmamanagement

Context: Semi-public provincial program manager offering €4,000 VAB voucher for expert consultation on repurposing agricultural buildings

No individual persons named; all recommendations are at the firm/organization level. Response includes a government-backed voucher scheme (VAB-voucher) as a funding mechanism.


Context: Advice and subsidies for monumental churches

Stichting Kerkgebouwen in gebruik

Context: Practical guidance for church repurposing; recommended as primary first contact with free consultations

Stichting Remonstrantse Broederschap / Kadoc

Context: Mentioned as potentially relevant depending on denomination

Religieus Erfgoed Nederland

Context: Umbrella organization for all religious buildings in the Netherlands

Professionals section lists only generic role types (heritage architect, real estate advisor, spatial planner, developer) with no specific named individuals.


Mei Architects and Planners

Context: Recommended Rotterdam firm specializing in biobased and circular architecture, known for SAWA wooden residential tower

Architectuur MAKEN

Context: Recommended Rotterdam firm specializing in circular, climate-adaptive, and nature-inclusive architecture

Bolier Architecten

Context: Recommended smaller Rotterdam firm specifically focused on biobased construction, suitable for private residential projects

JURY! Architecture

Context: Recommended Rotterdam firm for sustainable strategy with cost-benefit analysis, oriented toward private and small-scale projects

Derksen|Windt Architecten

Context: Recommended firm based in Rotterdam and Heemstede specializing in sustainability research and material optimization

Rotterdam Circulair

Context: Recommended as a municipal network of certified sustainable building partners with potential subsidies

Response names five specific architecture firms with direct URLs but no individual persons; Rotterdam Circulair is a government initiative recommended as a partner network rather than a direct service provider.


Thomas Rau

Context: Described as the best-known advocate of circular architecture in the Netherlands; developed Madaster (materials passport) and 'Materials as a Service' concept

Superuse Studios

Context: Rotterdam-based firm, pioneers in upcycling and reuse of building materials

bureau SLA

Context: Mentioned alongside Architecten aan de Maas; active in social and circular housing, works with timber and biobased materials

Except Integrated Sustainability

Context: Multidisciplinary firm specializing in circular and regenerative area development

Arup Nederland

Context: Recommended for circular engineering and advisory services

Metabolic

Context: Strategic/advisory firm, described as leading in circular systems

DUS Architects

Context: Known for 3D-printed and demountable construction

Dutch Green Building Council (DGBC)

Context: Recommended as a network of certified circular professionals

Cirkelstad

Context: Platform connecting municipalities, builders, and architects for circular area development

Madaster is mentioned as a concept/platform developed by Thomas Rau but not recommended as a standalone firm to contact.


Marinke Steenhuis

Context: Co-founder described as architectural historian; presented as expert in industrial heritage repurposing

Paul Meurs

Context: Co-founder described as restoration architect; presented as expert in industrial heritage repurposing

Marnix van der Meer

Context: Director known for his vision on historic buildings as 'characters'; presented as expert in industrial heritage transformation

SteenhuisMeurs

Context: Rotterdam/Amsterdam bureau described as most renowned in industrial heritage repurposing; 600+ projects

ZECC Architecten

Context: Utrecht bureau, Architect of the Year 2020, known for Werkspoorfabriek project

Atelier Herbestemming

Context: Nijmegen bureau specifically focused on repurposing; guided Honigcomplex project

Respace

Context: Innovative bureau converting vacant industrial buildings to workspaces, libraries, housing with focus on affordability and circularity

Studio Schaeffer

Context: Den Haag/Amsterdam bureau specialized in transformation and repurposing of existing buildings

LA Architecten

Context: Bureau with extensive portfolio of repurposing projects including industrial buildings

Van den Berg Architecten

Context: Specialists in repurposing, renovation, and restoration

BOEi

Context: Non-profit that repurposes industrial and other heritage; collaborates with architects on complex transformations

Context: Government agency that stimulates and finances repurposing of vacant heritage buildings

Response mixes commercial architecture firms with a non-profit (BOEi) and a government body (RCE) under different section headers, clearly distinguishing their roles.


Architectenbureau Rothuizen

Context: Recommended for sustainable timber construction

Mecanoo

Context: Recommended for use of sustainable materials including wood at larger scale

MVRDV

Context: Recommended as innovative firm with timber construction projects

Van Stigt Architecten

Context: Recommended, known for sustainable timber frame construction

Bureau Fraai

Context: Recommended, specialized in modern timber residential buildings

Denkkamer Architecten

Context: Recommended for sustainable and wooden architecture

Architectenbureau de Zwarte Hond

Context: Recommended for timber construction and circular buildings

Hout Bewust

Context: Recommended as a trade directory with a curated list of architects experienced in timber construction

Only firm/bureau names are mentioned; no individual architects are named by person.


Jaren 30 Architect

Context: Fully specialized in 1930s homes; combines authentic detail preservation with modern sustainability measures

BNLA Architecten

Context: Experience with sustainable renovation of 1930s homes in upscale Amsterdam neighborhoods; luxury finish with classic and contemporary details

CUBE Architecten

Context: Specialized in sustainability upgrades and extensions of older homes; applies interior insulation to preserve historic facades

Derksen|Windt Architecten

Context: Winner of '30 Best Architecture Firms in the Netherlands'; demonstrated experience with 1930s home renovations in Amsterdam

Van der Linde Architecten

Context: Recommended for preserving authentic atmosphere while reducing energy use, with attention to budget

Response names only firms, no individual architects by name; includes one directory link (architectenhub.nl) in sources but does not recommend it explicitly in the main text.


Mei architects and planners

Context: Recommended as one of Rotterdam's top firms for office-to-housing transformation; cited projects include Glashaven (87 student studios in former office)

MVRDV

Context: Internationally renowned Rotterdam-based firm; adaptive reuse of outdated buildings described as a recurring theme

Powerhouse Company

Context: Recommended for larger office transformations; own office is a transformed former probation building on Westzeedijk into 20 apartments

JADE architecten

Context: Specifically focused on transformation and renovation; cited project: Delftsevaart Rotterdam (office to city apartments)

GROUP A

Context: Rotterdam firm with focus on architecture, interior, and transformation of existing real estate

Visional

Context: Cited track record: office building to 4 luxury apartments in Rotterdam with preservation of building character

FOAM architecten

Context: Rotterdam-based, specialized in renovation and repurposing of existing real estate

No individual persons named; all recommendations are at the firm level with specific Rotterdam projects cited as evidence.


FD Architecten

Context: Recommended as best match; active in Brabant including Breda, specializes in timber construction methods (houtskeletbouw, CLT, logbouw, SIPS, strobouw), circular and biobased building

Van Os Architecten

Context: Studio based in Breda, specializes in exclusive villas and barn-style homes, recommended for architecturally strong wooden houses

ID-Architectuur Breda

Context: Architect in Breda for new build and renovation, experience with wooden constructions and cladding

lab-R

Context: Small-scale bureau in Breda, works with modern housing and wood as a material

Wolfs Architecten

Context: Based in Breda, broad portfolio, presents itself as the architecture firm in Breda and surroundings

No individual persons named; all recommendations are firms only; FD Architecten is explicitly highlighted as top pick.


MijnEnergieklus.nl

Context: Recommended platform to find subsidy information and advisors per measure

Verbeterjehuis.nl

Context: Recommended platform to request quotes and verify quality marks

Energie Samen

Context: Mentioned as source of independent advice, often free, through local energy cooperatives

Energiesprong NL

Context: Recommended initiative specializing in deep renovations of post-war (including 1950s) real estate

Response describes generic expert roles and certification requirements without naming any specific individual professionals.


De Omgevingsadviseurs

Context: Recommended as planning/environmental advisor specialized in vrijkomende agrarische bebouwing (VAB) in Noord-Brabant

Stimulus Programmamanagement

Context: Recommended as the body administering the VABimpuls €4,000 voucher program for independent expert engagement

BOUWKUNST architecten

Context: Recommended architect firm in Oirschot specializing in farmhouse repurposing in mid-Brabant

Arceau Ontwerpers

Context: Recommended architect firm in Uden specializing in residential farmhouses since the 1990s

AL architecten

Context: Recommended architect firm in Brabant region for farmhouse renovation and transformation

Brand BBA Architecten

Context: Recommended architect firm active in Zuid-Holland and Brabant for residential farmhouses

Hekkelman advocaten

Context: Recommended legal firm specializing in omgevingsrecht and VAB repurposing disputes

Response names only organizations, no individual persons; all cited URLs are the firms' own domains.


Stichting Religieus Erfgoed

Context: advises on repurposing church buildings in the Netherlands

Context: relevant when building has monument status; offers subsidies and advice, including a free advisory service

Lap Architecten

Context: architecture firm cited for experience in church repurposing, listed alongside KCAP

Stichting Kerkenbouw

Context: knowledge organization for church construction and repurposing

Nationaal Restauratiefonds

Context: offers low-interest loans for monument restoration and repurposing

Monumentenfonds

Context: offers subsidies for restoration and repurposing

KCAP and Lap Architecten are listed as a slash-separated pair, making it ambiguous whether they are one entity or two separate firms.


GUBU architecten bna

Context: Recommended as top pick for private-client sustainable extensions in Rotterdam; BNA-certified, covers energy labels and subsidies

Bolier Architecten

Context: Recommended Rotterdam-region firm specializing in biobased building for private clients, prioritizing healthy living and low environmental impact

Architectuur MAKEN

Context: Recommended Rotterdam firm working on circular, climate-adaptive, and nature-inclusive design

NarrativA architecten

Context: Recommended Rotterdam firm cited for realizing a biobased villa in Rotterdam

Rotterdam Circulair

Context: Mentioned as a municipal initiative with a 'Duurzaam Doorbouwen' programme relevant to sustainable building

Mei architects

Context: Appears only in the sources list under biobased bouwen, not explicitly recommended in the body text

No individual professionals named, only firm names; Mei architects is source-only and not recommended in the body.


Thomas Rau

Context: Described as the pioneer of circular building in the Netherlands, creator of 'Materials as a Service' concept, co-founder of Madaster materials passport platform; iconic project ABN AMRO office Amsterdam

Superuse Studios

Context: Recommended firm specializing in upcycling and reuse of materials, known for projects in Rotterdam

Architecten aan de Maas

Context: Recommended as active in circular area development and renovation (listed jointly with De Zwarte Hond)

De Zwarte Hond

Context: Recommended as active in circular area development and renovation (listed jointly with Architecten aan de Maas)

Mei Architects

Context: Rotterdam-based recommended firm working with transformation and reuse of existing buildings

Arons en Gelauff Architecten

Context: Recommended firm known for sustainable and circular approach, particularly schools and housing

Cirkelstad

Context: Platform recommended as a directory where affiliated firms are active in circular principles

Dutch Green Building Council

Context: Organization recommended as a directory where affiliated member firms are active in circular principles

Thomas Rau is the only named individual; all other entries are firms or platforms; Madaster mentioned as co-founded by Rau but not listed as an architect firm.


Winy Maas

Context: Named as the architect behind MVRDV, active in adaptive reuse competitions for national monuments

ZECC Architecten

Context: Utrecht-based firm known for industrial heritage adaptive reuse, including the Werkspoor factory

Braaksma & Roos Architectenbureau

Context: Focused on transformation, restoration and repurposing of industrial heritage and national monuments

SteenhuisMeurs

Context: Heritage and cultural history bureau, worked on 600+ locations, published influential book on reuse, advises government

Atelier Herbestemming

Context: Nijmegen-based firm fully focused on adaptive reuse, known for the Honig complex

BETA architecten

Context: Known for converting industrial factory buildings, preserving industrial aesthetics as design starting point

MVRDV

Context: International firm active in adaptive reuse competitions for national monuments

Van den Berg Architecten

Context: Specialized in restoration, renovation and repurposing with multiple industrial projects

LA Architecten

Context: Various adaptive reuse projects in portfolio including industrial real estate

BOEi

Context: Non-profit that acquires and repurposes monuments including industrial heritage abandoned by the market

Context: Government agency providing advice and subsidies for heritage adaptive reuse

Respace

Context: Specialized in circular adaptive reuse with wooden box-in-box systems for industrial buildings

TU Delft mentioned only as a research institution, not as a service provider; Respace is a product/system vendor rather than a traditional architecture firm.


Zecc Architecten

Context: Recommended for residential timber construction, known for warm material-honest design; based in Utrecht

Studio Prototype

Context: Recommended for sustainable timber construction including CLT

Architectuurstudio HH

Context: Recommended for prefab timber-frame construction

RAU Architecten

Context: Recommended as pioneer in circular and biobased building; based in Amsterdam

Witteveen+Bos

Context: Larger firm recommended for timber construction expertise

Architectenbureau Marsman

Context: Recommended for focus on wood and straw-bale construction

Arons en Gelauff

Context: Recommended for residential timber projects

bureau SLA

Context: Recommended for innovative timber construction including stacked housing

BNA

Context: Recommended as directory (bna.nl) to search for architects by specialization

No individual persons named; all recommendations are firm-level; Witteveen+Bos and De Zwarte Hond listed together as a single entry but are separate firms.


BNLA Architecten

Context: Recommended for sustainable renovation of 1930s homes in Amsterdam-Zuid, noted for luxury renovations preserving character

Jaren 30 Architect

Context: Recommended bureau specializing specifically in 1930s homes, combining authentic style with sustainable solutions, active in Amsterdam and Amstelveen

Derksen|Windt Architecten

Context: Recommended for extension and renovation of 1930s homes in Amsterdam with sustainability focus, portfolio updated 2025

Van der Linde Architecten

Context: Recommended for modernizing 1930s homes with sustainable renovation, with attention to budget

CUBE Architecten

Context: Recommended for demonstrable experience in making older homes sustainable and extending them in Amsterdam

Architecten Hub

Context: Appears only in sources section as a directory for finding architects specializing in 1930s homes

No specific individuals named; all recommendations are at firm level only.


Mei architects and planners

Context: Described as most renowned Rotterdam firm for office-to-residential transformations; biobased/circular approach; projects include Glashaven (87 student studios) and St. Jobsveem

NOV'82 Architecten

Context: Specializes in small-scale inner-city office/commercial-to-residential transformations; projects at Lombardkade and Korte Hoogstraat in Rotterdam

Powerhouse Company

Context: International firm with Rotterdam roots; broad portfolio including transformation of existing real estate to mixed-use residential

JADE architecten

Context: Concrete experience with office transformation in Rotterdam, including Delftsevaart project

BB Architecten

Context: Realized transformation of Snelfiltergebouw (Watertorenweg) from office to residential

Traanberg Partners

Context: Over 35 years of experience specializing in redevelopment and transformation of commercial real estate

MVRDV

Context: Recommended for large-scale assignments; known for innovative repurposing and mixed-use transformations in Rotterdam and internationally

No individual persons named; all recommendations are firms; Powerhouse Company sourced via third-party trade media (e-architect.com) rather than its own domain in the structured citations.


Ida Kramer

Context: Architect based in Breda, mentioned as having wooden outbuildings and special timber designs in her portfolio

FD Architecten

Context: Described as the strongest recommendation for timber construction; operates throughout Brabant including Breda, specializing in timber frame, CLT, and biobased/circular building

Van Os Architecten

Context: Based in Breda, active nationwide; known for villas and barn-style homes including timber construction

Lab-R

Context: Small-scale firm in Breda doing new construction, renovation, and interior design with sustainable materials including wood

Wolfs Architecten

Context: Larger generalist firm in the Breda region covering villas to housing; noted as less specialized in timber but locally rooted

Response includes emoji decorations in headers; all five cited URLs are the firms' own domains with no third-party directory or review sources.


Erkend Duurzaam

Context: Recommended as a registry of certified heat pump installers

RVO (Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland)

Context: Recommended via ISDE subsidy page as a source for finding recognized installers

Milieu Centraal

Context: Recommended for independent advice and finding tradespeople

NL Woont Duurzaam

Context: Recommended as platform for regional sustainability providers

Energiesprong

Context: Mentioned as a known party for total renovation, also for private homeowners

Heimstaden

Context: Mentioned alongside local contractors via municipal programs, context is vague

Slim Wonen

Context: Mentioned as a free advisory service alongside Duurzaam Bouwloket

Duurzaam Bouwloket

Context: Recommended as first step: free independent municipal advice

Context: Mentioned as provider of energy savings loans

No specific named individuals recommended; response focuses on role types, certification marks, and named organizations/platforms.


Bedaux de Brouwer Architecten

Context: Tilburg-based architecture firm recommended for heritage and transformation projects in Brabant

Rietvink Architecten

Context: Eindhoven-based architecture firm recommended for live-work combinations and spatial quality

Studio MAKS

Context: Architecture firm recommended for repurposing agricultural real estate

Zecc Architecten

Context: Utrecht/Brabant architecture firm recommended for characterful transformations

Omgevingsdienst Brabant Noord/Zuidoost

Context: Regional environmental service mentioned as relevant authority for permits

Brabants Kennisnetwerk Vitaal Platteland

Context: Regional knowledge network recommended for expertise in farm repurposing trajectories

Ruimte voor Ruimte CV

Context: Organization recommended for experience with farm repurposing and local government contacts

No individual persons named; response focuses on firms and institutions; all four architecture firms are presented as concrete recommendations.


Stichting Kerkelijk Kunstbezit in Nederland (KKN)

Context: Advises on church repurposing with attention to cultural-historical value

Context: Guides municipalities and church boards in transformation plans via its Religieus Erfgoed department

Monumentenwacht

Context: Provides condition assessments and advice for listed monuments

Rothuizen Architecten

Context: Recommended as firm with portfolio in religious heritage or repurposing

Zecc Architecten

Context: Recommended as firm known for church transformation projects

Erfgoedloket

Context: Offers free advice for owners of listed monuments

Nationaal Restauratiefonds

Context: Provides low-interest loans for repurposing projects

Stimuleringsfonds Creatieve Industrie

Context: Recommended for funding in case of cultural repurposing

Fonds 1818

Context: Regional culture fund recommended depending on the user's region

Response mixes specific named organizations with some generic advice on what to look for in an architect firm.


Mei architects and planners

Context: Recommended as biobased/circular architect in Rotterdam; cited for SAWA wooden residential tower project

Architectuur MAKEN

Context: Recommended as circular, climate-adaptive, and biobased architect in Rotterdam

Bolier Architecten

Context: Recommended for biobased building, including private clients

Böhre Bouw

Context: Recommended as sustainable builder in Rotterdam focusing on energy efficiency and sustainable materials

Duurzaam Bouwloket

Context: Recommended for free independent advice on sustainable renovations in Rotterdam region

Rotterdam Circulair

Context: Cited in sources as resource on circular construction; not explicitly recommended in body text

No specific named individuals recommended; all recommendations are at the firm/organization level.


Thomas Rau

Context: Described as circular visionary, known for concept of buildings as material depots and use of material passports

Superuse Studios

Context: International architecture collective explicitly focused on circular and sustainable design

FD architecten

Context: Profiles as circular architect in Eindhoven, focused on circular, biobased and nature-inclusive construction

DOOR architecten

Context: Publishes on circular construction and actively embeds the topic in practice and knowledge development

Thomas Rau is the only individual named; RAU Architects is therefore listed under persons rather than organizations.


André van Stigt

Context: Named as the architect behind herbestemming work at Buro van Stigt, referenced via the firm's own herbestemming page

Buro van Stigt

Context: Explicitly named in connection with herbestemming projects; own website cited as source

diederendirrix architecten

Context: Commissioned for redevelopment of a former factory into apartments, offices and broadcast studios

S2 architecten

Context: Mentioned for restoration and new construction in an industrial heritage project

Context: Credited with design of restoration and herbestemming of an industrial complex

Restauro architecten

Context: Mentioned in connection with a feasibility study for repurposing a factory site

Groosman Partners

Context: Listed among bureaus regularly associated with industrial heritage repurposing projects

Groosman Partners is listed in the opening summary but receives no specific project example in the body, unlike the other four firms.


Mei architects and planners

Context: Recommended for innovative, circular wooden construction; known for SAWA, a circular wooden residential building in Rotterdam

ORIO Architecten

Context: Recommended for ecological, biobased housing; over 20 years experience with sustainable building using wood, straw, and natural materials

KENK architecten

Context: Recommended for practical, low-maintenance wooden construction; applies wood in facades, balconies, and outdoor spaces

No individual persons named in the response; three firms explicitly recommended with citation numbers [2][3][5]; several structured citations (Anne Laros, ORGA architect, Finnhouse) not mentioned in response text.


HOP Architects

Context: Recommended as top pick for sustainable architecture in Amsterdam; own website cited as source

COAST Architecten

Context: Recommended for sustainable renovations, 15+ years experience, BNA member

BNLA Architecten

Context: Recommended for luxury/high-quality/sustainable renovations; has experience with 1930s homes in Amsterdam

Architect Direct

Context: Recommended for knowledge of Amsterdam regulations and integration of sustainable solutions

Studio bloeii

Context: Recommended for sustainable, character-preserving renovations fitting 1930s homes

No specific named individuals cited; Cube Architecten and jaren30architect appear in citations but are not recommended in the response text.


DEPTH Architecten

Context: recommended as specialist in transforming office/commercial buildings to residences, with explicit experience and full project guidance

Studio Gers

Context: recommended for repurposing and transforming existing real estate including offices and commercial buildings

Architecten Aan Huis

Context: recommended for renovation, repurposing, and heritage buildings; explicitly mentions transforming factories and schools to residences

kaos architecture

Context: recommended with caveat — relevant transformation and renovation expertise but no explicit office-to-residential projects cited

FOAM architecten

Context: mentioned with caveat as a less direct match; strong in renovating existing homes but not clearly specialised in office-to-residential transformation

DerksenWindt Architecten and Houweling Architecten appear in structured citations but are not mentioned or recommended anywhere in the response text.


van Os Architecten

Context: Recommended for exclusive new-build or barn-style homes; based in Breda, over 35 homes delivered, focus on private new construction

FD Architecten

Context: First recommendation for timber/wood construction; active in Breda region, explicit focus on biobased, circular, and nature-inclusive building

ID-Architectuur

Context: Recommended for new construction in Breda with emphasis on sustainability and housing quality

lab-R

Context: Breda-based firm for new construction, renovation and interior design; recommended for custom design trajectories

Wolfs Architecten appears in structured citations but is not mentioned or recommended in the response text; no individual architects named, only firms.


Duurzaam Bouwloket

Context: Recommended as a full-service sustainability guidance platform offering free tailored online advice

The Energy Experts

Context: Recommended as independent certified Energy Performance Advisors (NTA 8800) who conduct home visits

Label-up

Context: Recommended for certified energy advisors and heat scans for realistic plans

Richel Lubbers Architecten

Context: Mentioned as an example of a sustainability-oriented architecture firm for larger renovations

Response recommends only organizations/brands, no individual named persons; citations [3] and [9] from structured list are not referenced in the response text.


COUP Group

Context: Recommended for roadmap guidance, feasibility studies, and connecting clients with the right specialists for repurposing agricultural heritage

Stichting De Brabantse Boerderij

Context: Recommended as regional knowledge partner in Noord-Brabant for preservation and repurposing of historic farmhouses

VABIMPULS

Context: Recommended when farmhouse falls under rural vacancy or function-change regulations; deploys specialists for tailored advice

Provincie Brabant

Context: Mentioned alongside VABIMPULS as deploying specialists for advice on rural function changes

Context: Recommended if the farmhouse is a national monument or culturally significant; advises on plans but municipality decides on permits

No specific individuals named; response recommends organizations and institutional roles only.


Reliplan

Context: Recommended specialist for church repurposing: vision, feasibility, and financial planning

Het Restauratiefonds

Context: Recommended for financing adaptations that expand usability of church buildings (sanitation, heating, pantry)

Citation [3] resolves to a Reliplan partner page for Van den Berg Architecten, but no individual architect is named as a recommendation in the response text.


FOAM architecten BNA

Context: Rotterdam-based architecture firm specializing in home renovations and extensions; recommended first for design and sustainability decisions

Meerbouw Rotterdam

Context: Positions itself as expert in maintenance and sustainability transitions; recommended for sustainable construction

Globalbouw

Context: Rotterdam contractor with experience in renovation and extensions in Rotterdam and Zuid-Holland

Olifant Bouw

Context: Specialist in extensions in the Rotterdam region

De Aanbouw Expert

Context: Offers extensions in Rotterdam claiming use of sustainable materials, sedum roofs, and ultra-insulating glass; marketing claims noted as unverified

Peutz (sustainability advisor, citation [9]) appears in structured citations and first paragraph but is never named in the response body.


Thomas Rau

Context: Named as founder of one of the first Dutch companies focused on the circular economy; presented as a leading authority on circular architecture

Superuse Studios

Context: Recommended as an international architecture collective specialising in circular and sustainable design

FD architecten

Context: Recommended for circular, biobased, and nature-inclusive building, primarily active in the Eindhoven and Midden-Brabant region

RAU appears both as a person (Thomas Rau) and as the firm name; response offers to expand to a top-5 comparison.


Frank Spoek

Context: Architect credited for restoration and new construction at an industrial heritage repurposing project

Bastiaan van de Kraats

Context: Designer of restoration and repurposing work at an industrial heritage project

Peter van Velzen

Context: Mentioned in a feasibility study for repurposing an industrial building

Mecanoo Architecten

Context: Designed the Werkfabriek in a former cliché factory in The Hague, cited as industrial heritage repurposing project

diederendirrix architecten

Context: Mentioned for a repurposing plan involving apartments, offices, and broadcast studios in an old factory complex

Buro van Stigt

Context: Explicitly profiles repurposing as a core focus area on its own website

Cruz y Ortiz

Context: Mentioned in context of repurposing and restoration in the Netherlands, known for interventions in monumental buildings

Most named persons and several firms are sourced exclusively from a single article [5] on architectuur.nl, limiting independent verification of their specialization in industrial heritage.


Mei architects and planners

Context: Recommended as leading firm in timber construction, known for circular wooden residential building SAWA in Rotterdam

KENK architecten

Context: Recommended for practical and future-proof timber application in residential and outdoor spaces

De Zwarte Hond

Context: Recommended for designing award-winning timber buildings, specifically the Liander building cited as best wooden building in the Netherlands

Response uses citation markers [1], [2], [4] referencing structured citations but no individual architects are named, only firms.


HOP Architects

Context: Recommended for sustainable architecture profile in Amsterdam; cited as top pick for duurzame verbouwing

ArchitectDirect

Context: Recommended as broadly applicable in Amsterdam with emphasis on sustainable solutions and local regulations

COAST Architecten

Context: Recommended for high-quality design and sustainable renovation in Amsterdam

studio bloeii

Context: Recommended specifically for character preservation in years-30 homes

Van der Linde Architecten

Context: Recommended for sustainable renovation within budget for years-30 homes; domain archlinde.com

BNLA

Context: Recommended for luxury renovations and sustainable renovations of existing buildings

Cube Architecten appears in structured citations but is not mentioned or recommended in the response text; no specific named individuals are mentioned, only firms.


V8 Architects

Context: Recommended for transformation of former office buildings to residential in Rotterdam; cited as example of inner-city densification and sustainable transformation

DEPTH Architecten

Context: Explicitly experienced in converting office/commercial buildings to residential, guides process from concept to completion including Rotterdam regulations

Studio Gers

Context: Positions itself for new construction, renovation, and repurposing/transforming existing real estate including office and commercial buildings

Architecten aan Huis

Context: Focuses on renovation, repurposing, and monuments; names transforming special buildings to residences as core expertise

Buro Maak

Context: Claims experience transforming characterful buildings and thorough renovations of existing buildings

KAOS Architecture appears in structured citations but is not mentioned in the assistant response; response cites [4][1][6][7][8] reference numbers but these are inferred from citation list order.


FD Architecten

Context: recommended for sustainable, circular, biobased/timber construction in Breda region

van Os Architecten

Context: recommended for exclusive new-build homes and barn-style houses, based in Breda

ID-Architectuur

Context: Breda firm recommended for new-build with focus on sustainability and living quality

lab-R

Context: Breda architect recommended for new-build, renovation and interior with personal collaborative approach

No individual persons named; all recommendations are at the firm level.


Regionaal Energieloket

Context: Recommended as low-threshold, independent starting point for advice and subsidy guidance (citation [1][7])

Duurzaam Bouwloket

Context: Recommended alongside Regionaal Energieloket for independent starting advice (citation [7])

The Energy Experts

Context: Cited as example of certified energy advisor service (citation [8])

Richel Lubbers Architecten

Context: Cited as example of sustainable design architect focused on older housing stock (citation [5])

Synergroen

Context: Cited as source for smart sustainability measures for pre-1980 homes (citation [6])

No specific individuals are named; specific firms are only identifiable via numbered citation URLs, not by name in the prose.


COUP Group

Context: Explicitly recommended as full-service guide for repurposing agricultural heritage, including feasibility research and project management

Context: Recommended as advisory source for repurposing, financing forms, and revenue models, especially for listed buildings; not an executing design party

VABIMPULS

Context: Recommended as relevant Brabant party for vacancy reduction and function change projects, especially involving specialized knowledge for community living

Schep Makelaars

Context: Recommended specifically for handling the legal function-change (functiewijziging) procedure

COUP Group

Context: Recommended as specialist for agricultural heritage repurposing

RCE

Context: Advisory body for heritage repurposing

VABIMPULS

Context: Brabant-specific vacancy/function change specialist

Schep Makelaars

Context: Legal function change specialist

No named individuals recommended; VABIMPULS cited via [5] (brabant.nl URL) but is itself not directly listed as a structured citation URL.


Kerken voor Kerken

Context: Recommended as an organization to help find a new match between an empty church building and a community or new function, and to assist with financial planning.

Rijksdienst voor het Cultureel Erfgoed

Context: Cited as source of a brochure advising on relevant advisors, stakeholders, and permit procedures for church repurposing.

Citation [4] (klement-rentmeesters.nl) implies a specific rentmeester firm but the firm's name is never mentioned in the response text itself.


FOAM architecten

Context: Rotterdam-based architectural firm specializing in renovating existing homes, recommended as first choice for eco-conscious design

PR Kwaliteitsbouw

Context: Contractor in Hillegersberg offering extensions and renovations in the Rotterdam region

Olifant Bouw

Context: Specialist in new construction, renovation, and extensions in the Rotterdam region

Uitbouw Expert

Context: Contractor claiming to use sustainable materials, sedum roofs, and ultra-insulating glass with 23% CO2 savings; recommended for sustainability-focused projects

No individual persons named; Uitbouw Expert's 23% CO2 savings claim is flagged in the response as self-reported and unverified.


Thomas Rau

Context: Known for vision of buildings as 'material depots' and use of material passports in circular construction

RAU Architects

Context: Named as a strong reference for circular construction in the Netherlands

Superuse Studios

Context: Named as a strong reference for circular construction, emphasizing circularity as a responsibility of the entire design team

RAU Architects is listed both as organization and via its founder Thomas Rau as a person; response offers to expand to a shortlist of 5-10 bureaus.


Buro van Stigt

Context: Explicitly positions itself as a repurposing-specialist firm on its own website; cited via burovanstigt.nl

Restauro architecten

Context: Mentioned for feasibility planning on repurposing a former factory

Mecanoo Architecten

Context: Named as designer of the Werkfabriek in the former Gravura cliché factory

diederendirrix architecten

Context: Responsible for conversion plan (apartments, offices, broadcast studios) in industrial heritage project

S2 architecten

Context: Named for restoration and new construction in an industrial heritage repurposing project

Context: Named as designer in a repurposing project around a former factory

Groosman Partners

Context: Named as designer in the same former-factory repurposing project

Response names only firms, no individual architects by personal name; Zecc Architecten appears only in the body text and not in the structured citations list.


Mei architects and planners

Context: Recommended as leader in innovative, circular wood construction; references the SAWA circular wooden residential building as a project

ORGA architect

Context: Recommended as the most direct match for wood construction focus; described as specializing in wooden buildings with wooden construction in almost all projects

KENK architecten

Context: Mentioned as a relevant option describing wood construction as a conscious design choice with attention to CO₂ reduction and living quality

ORIO architecten

Context: Mentioned as a relevant option designing with natural materials including wood from an ecological approach

UC Architects appears in structured citations but is not mentioned in the response text; citation numbers [1][2][3][6] used in response do not straightforwardly map to the provided citation list order.


BNLA Architecten

Context: Recommended for luxury/high-end renovation combining characteristic 1930s elements with modern sustainable techniques; explicitly mentions Amsterdam 1930s renovations and city homes

architectdirect

Context: Recommended for Amsterdam-specific renovations with knowledge of local regulations and sustainable solutions (insulation glass, green roofs, solar panels)

COAST Architecten

Context: Recommended for high-quality sustainable renovation in Amsterdam; affiliated with BNA professional association

HOP Architects

Context: Recommended when sustainability is the primary focus; explicitly profiles as sustainable architect in Amsterdam using healthy materials

Studio Bloeii

Context: Recommended as alternative specializing in 1930s homes with preservation of character and sustainable approach

Van der Linde Architecten

Context: Recommended as alternative for 1930s home renovations with sustainable approach

No individual architects named by person, only firms; Cube Architecten appears in structured citations but is not mentioned in the response text.


DEPTH Architecten

Context: Explicitly recommended as specialist in converting office/commercial buildings to housing, including guidance on Rotterdam regulations; cited as top pick

Studio Gers

Context: Explicitly recommended for repurposing and transforming existing real estate including offices; cited as top pick alongside DEPTH

Architecten aan Huis

Context: Recommended for building repurposing (mills, factories, schools to housing), indicating relevant transformation experience

Buro Maak

Context: Mentioned as working on transformations of characteristic buildings; noted as less specific about office-to-housing than DEPTH

FOAM architecten

Context: Mentioned for renovation of existing buildings in Rotterdam context; noted as primarily focused on residential renovations

KAOS Architecture and Houweling Architecten appear in structured citations but are not mentioned anywhere in the response text.


FD Architecten

Context: Recommended as top pick for wooden new build; explicitly focused on circular, biobased and nature-inclusive building in Breda region

van Os Architecten

Context: Recommended for detached new build, villa or barn-style homes; has studio in Breda, strong track record in residential new build

ID-Architectuur

Context: Breda-based firm combining new build with sustainability, recommended as relevant for timber housing

lab-R

Context: Recommended for custom/co-design trajectory in new build; less explicit timber focus

Wolfs Architecten

Context: Active in Breda area, recommended for quality and attention to detail in residential projects

No individual architects named, only firms; FD Architecten singled out as primary recommendation based on biobased building specialization.


Duurzaam Bouwloket

Context: Recommended for end-to-end guidance on making homes energy-efficient and gas-free, offering tailored advice

The Energy Experts

Context: Recommended as independent firm with certified EP-advisors according to NTA 8800

Richel Lubbers Architecten

Context: Recommended for sustainable design experience with 1960s homes, considered relevant for 1950s properties with similar renovation approach

No individual named persons recommended; only three organizations named as concrete suggestions alongside generic role descriptions.


COUP Group

Context: Explicitly positioned as a guide for repurposing agricultural heritage, conducting feasibility research

Context: Authoritative source for advice, regulations and repurposing questions; not an executing bureau

Stichting De Brabantse Boerderij

Context: Brabant heritage organization for culturally valuable farmhouses in Noord-Brabant

VABIMPULS

Context: Specialized advisor network for vacant agricultural properties in Brabant

No individual persons named; only organizations recommended. VABIMPULS listed as 'Brabantse specialistennetwerken' in the response text but identified by organization name in output.


Deltateam Fryske Tsjerken

Context: Regional team in Friesland that works with local communities to find solutions for vacant churches

Reliplan

Context: Specialized firm for brokerage and repurposing of religious real estate

Kerk&Ruimte

Context: Platform helping churches find new social functions

No individual named experts cited; response names three specific organizations alongside generic role categories (province, architect, subsidy advisors).


Peutz

Context: Engineering firm explicitly offering sustainability advice and building performance consulting, recommended for a design-and-advice trajectory

De Aanbouw Expert

Context: Extension specialist active in Rotterdam and surroundings, claims sustainable materials, sedum roofs, ultra-insulating glass, and up to 23% CO₂ reduction vs standard builds

PR Kwaliteitsbouw

Context: Local Rotterdam (Hillegersberg) contractor specialising in renovations and extensions with a sustainability focus

Global Bouw EU B.V.

Context: Contractor with a location in Rotterdam itself; cited via slimster.nl directory listing rather than own website

Citation [6] (slimster.nl, a contractor directory) is used to support the mention of 'Global Bouw EU B.V.' — the firm name does not appear in the slimster URL itself, so the attribution cannot be verified from the URL alone.


Thomas Rau

Context: Named as an early pioneer in circular economy and circular architecture in the Netherlands

RAU Architects

Context: Bureau of Thomas Rau, described as authority on energy-positive and circular architecture

Superuse Studios

Context: International architecture collective specializing in circular and sustainable design

FD architecten

Context: Active in circular, biobased and nature-inclusive construction, active in Eindhoven region

Response uses inline citation numbers matching the structured citations list; also offers to generate a top-5 list.


diederendirrix architecten

Context: Received commission for repurposing plan for former factory, including apartments, offices, and broadcast studios

S2 architecten

Context: Involved in restoration and new construction in an industrial heritage project

Context: Named as responsible for design of restoration and repurposing of a former industrial building

Restauro architecten

Context: Collaborated on a feasibility study for repurposing an industrial complex

Buro van Stigt

Context: Explicitly profiles itself on repurposing and heritage; bureau page names repurposing as a focus area

BOEi

Context: Dutch heritage organization (not an architecture firm) that drives and executes many repurposing projects

Only firm names are mentioned, no individual named architects; BOEi is explicitly flagged as a non-architecture organization.


Mei architects and planners

Context: Recommended as leader in innovative, circular timber construction; SAWA project cited as example of wooden housing experience

ORGA architect

Context: Recommended for strong specialization in wooden buildings; noted to have integrated wood in designs since 2007

ORIO architecten

Context: Recommended for ecological building with natural materials alongside wood

Finnhouse

Context: Mentioned as a practical timber-construction architect/advisor for residential projects; not a direct recommendation but cited for guidance on engaging specialists early

No individual persons named; all recommendations are at the firm level. Two structured-citation firms (KENK architecten, UC Architects) do not appear in the response text.


HOP Architects

Context: Recommended for sustainable architecture and healthy materials, based in Amsterdam

COAST Architecten

Context: Recommended for sustainable renovations with 15+ years experience in high-end Amsterdam residential projects

architectdirect.nl

Context: Recommended for experience with Amsterdam regulations and integrating insulation glass, green roofs, and solar panels

BNLA

Context: Recommended for luxury renovation of 1930s homes in Amsterdam combining modern techniques and sustainable solutions

studio bloeii

Context: Recommended for sustainable renovations preserving the character of 1930s homes

No individual architects named; all recommendations are at the firm level only.


DEPTH Architecten

Context: Explicitly experienced in converting office/commercial buildings to residential; guides process from concept to delivery with attention to Rotterdam regulations

NOV'82 Architecten

Context: Designed transformation of ten offices to residential units in Rotterdam city center

Architecten aan Huis

Context: Positions itself for renovation, repurposing, and monuments; explicitly names transforming special buildings including factory buildings to residences

Studio Gers

Context: Lists repurposing and transformation of existing real estate as part of practice

kaos architecture

Context: Mentioned as potentially relevant but search results less specific on office transformation

Houweling Architecten appears in structured citations but is not mentioned or recommended in the response text.


van Os Architecten

Context: Recommended as top choice for exclusive new-build homes and barn-style houses (schuurwoningen) in Breda, cited as well-suited for wooden homes with bespoke design quality

FD Architecten

Context: Recommended for circular, biobased and nature-inclusive building in the Breda region; presented as most explicitly sustainability- and material-focused option for timber construction

ID-Architectuur

Context: Based in Breda, active in new construction with sustainability focus; presented as a solid all-round option

lab-R

Context: Breda-based firm working on new construction and interior with a co-design approach; presented as relevant for a collaborative design process

No individual persons named; only firms recommended; in-text citations use numbered references matching the structured citation list.


The Energy Experts

Context: Named as an example of organizations providing NTA 8800-certified EPA advisors who do home visits

Duurzaam bouwloket

Context: Recommended as a practical first step for a sustainability roadmap, subsidies, and referrals to the right type of advisor

Regionaal energieloket

Context: Mentioned alongside duurzaam bouwloket as a starting point for sustainability advice and referrals

No specific named individuals recommended; advice is role-category-based with one specific organization (The Energy Experts) cited as an example of certified EPA advisors.


COUP Group

Context: Recommended as a party that guides the entire repurposing process and conducts feasibility studies for agricultural heritage

Context: Recommended as knowledge source and advisor for cultural-historical and monumental questions

Stichting De Brabantse Boerderij

Context: Recommended for regional knowledge, examples, and heritage advice in Noord-Brabant

Schep Makelaars

Context: Specifically named as specialist in agricultural function changes (functiewijziging)

Klement Rentmeesters

Context: Recommended for guidance on repurposing farms and agricultural heritage

No individual named experts are mentioned; all recommendations are at the organizational level, with role-type advisors described generically alongside the named firms.


Context: Named as herbestemming advisors offering support from analysis to sale for religious heritage

Reliplan

Context: Named as church real estate specialists advising on feasibility, ownership, exploitation and construction plans

Kerken voor Kerken

Context: Named as initiative matching empty churches with new users

Het Restauratiefonds

Context: Named as financing body offering the Kerken Nevenfunctie-Lening for renovation and repurposing

No individual persons named; several structured citations (4,6,7,9,10) are not explicitly referenced in the response text but included as they were provided as citations.


DWA

Context: Sustainable building advisor recommended for material-choice and design consultation; cited for expertise in sustainable materials advisory for new construction and renovation

Uitbouw Expert

Context: Contractor recommended for sustainable home extensions; claims use of sustainable materials, sedum roofs, ultra-insulating glass, and up to 23% CO₂ reduction vs. standard projects

Maat Aannemingsbedrijf

Context: Local contractor in Vlaardingen, recommended as active in the Rotterdam region for extension execution

Global Bouw EU B.V.

Context: Local contractor in Rotterdam itself, recommended for combining advisory and execution of sustainable home extensions

Olifant Bouw

Context: Regional contractor near Rotterdam, described as specialist in new construction, renovation, and home extensions

Maat Aannemingsbedrijf and Global Bouw EU B.V. are sourced indirectly from Slimster directory listing, not from their own domains; no individual named persons are mentioned in the response.


Superuse Studios

Context: Recommended as a specialized firm for circular building in the Netherlands

Hoogsteder Architecten

Context: Mentioned as having explicit experience with circular building and CO₂ reduction

Only firms/bureaus named, no specific individual architects identified; response ends with an offer to compile a top-5 list.


Frank Spoek

Context: architect named as responsible for restoration and new construction at an industrial heritage repurposing project

Bastiaan van de Kraats

Context: designer of restoration and repurposing of an industrial heritage project

Peter van Velzen

Context: architect involved in a feasibility plan for industrial heritage repurposing

Mecanoo Architecten

Context: named as designers of the repurposed Werkfabriek in the former Gravura factory in The Hague

diederendirrix architecten

Context: received commission for apartments, offices and broadcasting studios in a former factory

Buro van Stigt

Context: firm explicitly profiles itself on repurposing; cited source treats it as a core topic

Harmonische Architectuur

Context: firm states experience and expertise with repurposing in the Netherlands on its own website, though broader than industrial heritage only

S2 architecten, 1meter98, and Restauro architecten are mentioned only via their named individual; the three remaining structured citations (bibliotheek.nl, herbestemming.nl, industrieel-erfgoed.nl) are not cited inline in the response text.


Mei architects and planners

Context: Recommended as leader in timber construction, known for SAWA circular wooden residential building in Rotterdam

ORGA architect

Context: Recommended as bureau specializing explicitly in wooden buildings as core specialism

ORIO architecten

Context: Recommended for ecological building combining timber with natural materials like straw, lime-hemp, and clay

KENK architecten

Context: Recommended for timber construction as a deliberate design choice within broader architecture palette

Only firms are named, no individual architects; all cited URLs come from the provided structured_citations list.


HOP Architects

Context: Recommended as sustainable architect in Amsterdam, works with healthy materials

COAST Architecten

Context: Recommended for high-end renovations combined with sustainable design from the start

Architect Direct

Context: Recommended for experience with Amsterdam regulations and integrating green building features

Jaren 30 Architect

Context: Recommended as specialist in renovating 1930s homes with modern sustainable approach

Studio Bloeii

Context: Recommended for sustainable, character-preserving renovations of 1930s homes

Van der Linde Architecten

Context: Recommended for explicitly mentioning sustainable renovation of 1930s homes within budget

No individual architects named, only firms; BNLA and Cube Architecten appear in structured citations but are not mentioned in the response text.


DEPTH Architecten

Context: Explicitly mentioned experience with converting office/commercial buildings to housing, guiding from concept to completion

Studio Gers

Context: Specializes in repurposing and transforming existing real estate, including offices and commercial buildings

Architecten aan Huis

Context: Positions as a firm for renovation and repurposing, transforms special buildings like factories and schools into housing

Buro Maak

Context: Works on transforming existing buildings, guides design, preparation and execution; focuses on characteristic buildings and renovations

FOAM architecten

Context: Strong in renovating existing buildings and total renovations; focus on existing buildings makes them relevant for transformations

KAOS Architecture and Houweling Architecten appear in structured citations but are not mentioned in the response text.


van Os Architecten

Context: Breda-based firm recommended as first choice for high-quality private new-build homes (villas, barn-style houses); cited as references [2][5]

FD Architecten

Context: Recommended for biobased/circular/sustainable timber construction, active across Brabant including Breda; cited as reference [4]

ID-Architectuur

Context: Breda firm recommended for new builds with focus on sustainability and living quality; cited as reference [1]

lab-R

Context: Breda architecture firm recommended for new builds and renovations with collaborative design approach; cited as reference [6]

No individual persons named; all recommendations are firms; response ends with an offer to refine recommendations based on style preference.


Response is entirely generic role-based advice; firms appearing in structured citations (Richel Lubbers Architecten, The Energy Experts, Mr Loodgieter) are not named in the response body, only referenced by number.


COUP Group

Context: Recommended for feasibility studies and end-to-end guidance on agricultural heritage repurposing

Context: Recommended for advice on heritage values, financing, and revenue models, especially for listed monuments

Stichting de Brabantse Boerderij

Context: Recommended for regional expertise on Brabant agricultural heritage preservation

Boerderijenfonds / Agrarisch Erfgoed Nederland

Context: Recommended for financial support and knowledge of reference projects

Schep Makelaars

Context: Recommended as specialist in agricultural function change (juridical/planning aspect)

No named individual experts; only organizations recommended; citations [5],[6],[7] from structured list not referenced in response text.


Reliplan

Context: recommended for feasibility advice, ownership, exploitation, and building-historical research for churches

Van den Berg Architecten

Context: recommended together with Reliplan for church repurposing advice and new construction plans

Kerken voor Kerken

Context: recommended for matching empty church buildings with communities seeking a location and for financial planning

Rijksdienst voor het Cultureel Erfgoed

Context: mentioned as providing support for church owners seeking new functions for their buildings

Restauratiefonds

Context: recommended for the Kerken Nevenfunctie-Lening financing instrument for church adaptations

Klement Rentmeesters (citation [1]) is implicitly referenced but never named in the response text; the response uses bracketed citation markers throughout.


Bureau Bouwkunde

Context: Rotterdam-based firm cited for expertise in circular building and material reuse, recommended as sustainability-oriented construction advisor

Peutz

Context: Engineering firm with sustainability advisory services, recommended for material choice, energy performance and building quality assessments

VDR Bouwgroep

Context: Recommended for GPR Gebouw expertise and guidance on subsidies and fiscal benefits related to sustainable construction

De Aanbouw Expert

Context: Active in Rotterdam area, general extension contractor; limited explicit sustainability claims but practical executing party

Global Bouw EU B.V.

Context: Rotterdam-based contractor listed in a local contractor directory (Slimster); no specific sustainability claim mentioned

Global Bouw EU B.V. is sourced from the Slimster directory listing (citation [6]) rather than a direct own-domain URL; no individual named persons appear in the response.


Daan Bruggink

Context: Founder of ORGA architect in Nijmegen; described as a pioneer in ecological, biobased and biophilic design; winner of the Nationale Houtbouwprijs and Gouden Kikker awards

Shai van Vlijmen

Context: Leading architect at NarrativA in Breda/Heerenveen; specialist in passive-house design, HSB and CLT timber construction

Michel Post

Context: Architect at ORIO Architecten in Renkum; over 20 years of experience in ecological homes; co-founder of Strobouw Nederland

Woonpioniers

Context: Architecture firm in Deventer recommended for modular, ecological and collective timber housing; known for the 'Indigo' housing concept

RHAW architecture

Context: Architecture firm in Utrecht recommended for high-end minimalist CLT and timber villa design

Finnhouse

Context: Design-and-build timber construction firm in Rosmalen recommended for handling both design and construction of wooden homes

Strobouw Nederland

Context: Organisation co-founded by Michel Post; mentioned as context for his credentials, not directly recommended as a design firm

All cited URLs are Google Grounding API redirect links with no visible destination; the response names three individuals with their firms and three firms without named individuals, all recommended as Dutch timber-construction architecture specialists.


Mei architects and planners

Context: Recommended as specialist in transformation and repurposing in the Netherlands; projects include Glashaven 8-10 and West 507 / Oceaanhuis in Rotterdam

GROUP A

Context: Rotterdam-based firm known for circular approach and large-scale area/building transformations; involved in Max Euwe Kwartier (Brainpark I) in Rotterdam

JADE architecten

Context: Rotterdam firm with focus on sustainability and passive construction; transformed Delftsevaart 26 (1953 office building) into seven apartments

Klunder Architecten

Context: Recommended for large-scale transformations; transformed the former Deloitte headquarters (De Admiraliteit, ~40,000 m²) into 658 apartments in Rotterdam

NOV'82 Architecten

Context: Creative Rotterdam firm experienced in mid-scale and small-scale repurposing; projects include Lombardkade and Zeemanshuis in Rotterdam

KCAP Architects&Planners

Context: Large international firm headquartered in Rotterdam; involved in urban transformation models for Wijnhaveneiland and industrial zone redevelopment

All cited URLs are Google Vertex AI Search redirect links; no direct firm or project URLs appear in the response text. One project (De Generaal) is in Rijswijk, not Rotterdam, and KCAP's featured project (Stationspostgebouw) is in The Hague — both presented alongside Rotterdam work.


Daan Bolier

Context: Architect in Breda specializing in biobased/circular building; board member of Breda Circulair

Nick

Context: Driving force behind NATUR4L in Breda, applying biobased materials and biophilic design; only first name given

Joep van Os

Context: Architect in Breda on Stationslaan, specializing in exclusive modern barn-style homes with wood aesthetics

ID-Architectuur

Context: Architecture firm on Zandbergweg in Breda, focused on sustainable modern homes with biobased construction

FD architecten

Context: Wood construction specialist based in Biezenmortel, active in Breda region; specializes in HSB and CLT

Breda Circulair

Context: Circular-economy network in Breda; mentioned as organization of which Daan Bolier is a board member, not itself an architecture recommendation

'Nick' from NATUR4L is identified by first name only; one structured citation URL was duplicated and has been deduplicated in the output.


Vereniging Eigen Huis

Context: Recommended as most reliable independent option for homeowners; provides certified custom energy advice reports (maatwerkadvies)

Regionaal Energieloket / Duurzaam Bouwloket

Context: Government- and municipality-supported local desks recommended as starting point; have region-specific guidance for 1950s homes

Milieu Centraal (Verbeterjehuis.nl)

Context: National government tool recommended for finding certified custom energy advisors in the user's area

Susteen

Context: Praised end-to-end sustainability bureau: sends advisor, creates plan, and coordinates certified contractors

Winst uit je woning

Context: Praised end-to-end sustainability bureau mentioned alongside Susteen for full-service guidance

Het Inspectiehuis

Context: Recommended as professional independent bureau for thorough building inspections and detailed custom advice

Plushuis

Context: Recommended as top-tier specialist for ambitious renovations toward energy-neutral or passive-house level

NarrativA Architecten

Context: Recommended alongside Plushuis for high-end renovation engineering with ecological/biobased materials

No individual persons named; response recommends eight specific Dutch organizations across government, non-profit, and commercial categories; all citations are Google grounding API redirect URLs with no direct domain information visible.


John van Lierop

Context: Architect based in Heesch with experience in restoration, building history, and repair of old Brabant longhouse farms

Van Dun Advies

Context: Spatial planning specialist in Brabant focused on rural areas, VAB-regeling, and nitrogen issues; recommended for guiding municipal procedures

Van Doormaal Advies

Context: Midden-Brabant bureau specializing in zoning plan changes, Ruimte voor Ruimte, and environmental research

Arvalis

Context: Zuid-Nederland firm experienced in guiding transitions from agricultural locations to residential or work functions

Wenink Holtkamp Architecten

Context: Eindhoven architecture firm with projects transforming traditional Brabant longhouse farms into modern live-work objects

Arceau Ontwerpers

Context: Uden firm specializing in designing and renovating residential farmhouses, experienced with typical Brabant farm styles

Bouwkunst Architecten

Context: Oirschot firm (Kempen region) focused on repurposing and restoration of agricultural heritage

Atelier Herbestemming

Context: Nijmegen/Grave firm specializing in both building-historical research and architectural design for repurposing historical farms

Klement Rentmeesters

Context: Zuid-Nederland firm specializing in monumental and historical real estate, offering A-to-Z guidance including subsidies and permits

COUP Group

Context: Nationally operating bureau specializing in redevelopment of agricultural heritage and subsidy applications

Rijksdienst voor het Cultureel Erfgoed

Context: Government body mentioned as provider of subsidy scheme (Subsidieregeling stimulering herbestemming) covering up to 70% of feasibility study costs

All cited URLs are Google Vertex AI grounding redirect links with no readable destination; one individual (John van Lierop) named alongside nine firms; RCE included as government subsidy body rather than a commercial recommendation.


Vereniging voor Kerkrentmeesterlijk Beheer (VKB)

Context: Recommended for Protestant congregations (PKN) seeking guidance on emptying or repurposing churches

SilasGroep / KKG (Kantoor der Kerkelijke Goederen)

Context: Recommended as advisor and guide for Protestant churches in repurposing or selling church property

Stichting Kerken voor Kerken

Context: Recommended to match empty church buildings with active (often migrant/international) congregations seeking a location

BOEi

Context: Described as the largest social enterprise for heritage repurposing in the Netherlands; recommended for church-to-new-use transitions

Context: Recommended as key partner when the church is a national monument; provides subsidies and brochures on church futures

COUP

Context: Recommended (in collaboration with Kerk&Co) for feasibility studies and subsidy applications for religious heritage

Kerk&Co

Context: Mentioned as collaborating partner with COUP for religious heritage repurposing projects

Kerkherbestemmen.nl

Context: Recommended initiative focused on transforming churches into socially oriented new functions

Herkerk

Context: Recommended for technical, financial, and historical scans of church buildings to map future scenarios

Klement Rentmeesters

Context: Recommended alongside Herkerk for building scans and realistic future scenario planning

No specific named individuals appear; all recommendations are organizations or initiatives; Het Bisdom is mentioned generically rather than as a specific named diocese.


Rik Verhoeven

Context: bio-ecological construction specialist for renovations and extensions with biobased materials in Rotterdam/Den Haag region

Kumiki

Context: Rotterdam-based bureau specializing in regenerative and biobased architecture

JADE architecten

Context: Rotterdam-based firm focusing on passive houses and biobased materials

Studio Architectuur MAKEN

Context: Rotterdam-based studio calculating CO₂ impact of building materials, circular projects

Arconiko Architecten

Context: Rotterdam-based firm with experience in sustainable urban housing renovations

Factotum Ecobouw

Context: FSC-certified eco-construction company in Boskoop, near Rotterdam

Böhre Bouw

Context: contractor combining traditional craftsmanship with biobased building in Asperen/Rijnmond region

OPEN bouw en ontwerp

Context: eco-design and construction firm in Rijen (~45 min from Rotterdam), offering integrated design and build

One person named (Rik Verhoeven) listed under organizations-like framing but classified as a person; all cited URLs are Vertex AI grounding redirects with no resolvable domains.


Thomas Rau

Context: Pioneer of circular economy in Dutch construction, founder of Madaster material registry

Jan Jongert

Context: Pioneer in urban mining and upcycling of materials in architecture

Robert Winkel

Context: Leading figure in biobased and circular architecture on large scale

Daan Bruggink

Context: Well-known biobased architect designing exclusively with natural materials

Michel Post

Context: Pioneer in ecological and organic construction including straw building

RAU Architecten

Context: Circular architecture firm known for Triodos Bank and Liander headquarters

Superuse Studios

Context: Circular architecture firm specializing in urban mining and upcycling

bureau SLA

Context: Architecture firm known for radical experiments with reuse and temporality

Overtreders W

Context: Architecture firm collaborating with bureau SLA on circular and temporary projects

cepezed

Context: Architecture firm specializing in demountable modular construction systems

Mei architects and planners

Context: Rotterdam firm applying biobased and circular architecture at scale

ORGA Architect

Context: Firm designing exclusively with natural biobased materials

ORIO Architecten

Context: Firm pioneering ecological and organic building including straw construction

Circular Design Collective (CDC)

Context: Strategic collaboration of multiple firms for large-scale circular projects including DOOR architecten, Superuse, VAN AKEN, Vector-i, K3 Architectuur, IMd, New Horizon

DOOR architecten

Context: Member of Circular Design Collective

VAN AKEN

Context: Member of Circular Design Collective

Vector-i

Context: Member of Circular Design Collective

K3 Architectuur

Context: Member of Circular Design Collective

Madaster

Context: Material registry platform founded by Thomas Rau, mentioned as a tool for circular building

All cited URLs are Vertex AI Search grounding redirects, not direct sources; no direct website URLs appear in the response text.