A Research School Integral Design of Structures  is a joint institute for PhD.-candidates of the three universities in The Netherlands, which offer scientific education in the domain of design (including  design informatics), Structures (including (Geo)Mechanics, Materials Science, Maintenance) and Processes. These universities of technology are located in Delft, Eindhoven and Twente. The name of the research school in the Dutch language is Onderzoekschool Bouw.
In Delft University of Technology several sections of the faculty of Civil Engineering and Geosciences and faculty of Architecture participate; so does a capacity group of the faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning in Eindhoven University of Technology and the University of Twente.

At this moment about 150 PhD. Projects (anno 2008) are busy carried out.
In the following a survey of these projects are given:

1. Design (D)

2. Structural Engineering  (SE)

3. Building Processes (P)

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  Title of the Project PhD candidate University More Info:
  Sustainable Construction - Towards a strategic approach to construction material management for waste reduction Abarca, L. Eindhoven University of Technology

  Zero Energy Districts: An organizational model for ZED Abdalla, G. Eindhoven University of Technology
  Development of an accelerated evaluation protocol for
secondary road base materials		 Akbarnejad, S. Delft University of Technology
  Mechanical Behavior of Road Base & Subbase Materials:
Thin asphalt surfaced pavements		 Araya, A.A. Delft University of Technology
  Integral Envelope - Inspired & transformed from nature Badarnah, L. Delft University of Technology
  International Facades - climate responsive facades Bilow, M Delft University of Technology
  Lean Construction Management (LCM). And better indoor air Bouwhuijsen, W.M.J. van den Eindhoven University of Technology
  Early cement hydration - Dormant period Brendle, S. Delft University of Technology
  Transitions in railways - Monitoring results Coelho, C. Delft University of Technology
  Fair competition - Ways for procurers to implement the Economically Most Advantageous Tender award mechanism in the Dutch construction industry Dreschler, M. Delft University of Technology
  Systems in Façade Refurbishment - Ecologic and economic efficiency in office buildings Ebbert, T. Delft University of Technology
  Profit of exergy in the built environment: Combining management, historical and technical research Entrop, B. University of Twente
  Performance-based contractor selection for Design-Build highway projects Favié, R. Eindhoven University of Technology
  Ecological concrete - Concrete with low cement content Fennis, S. Delft University of Technology
  Architectural Meetings  Gassel, F.van Eindhoven University of Technology
  Complex Processes of Design and Engineering - The role of interaction in breakthrough innovations Gelder, B.van Delft University of Technology
  Building response to tunnelling - Analysis of masonry structures Giardina, G. Delft University of Technology
  Passing limits: SLA-based cracking predictions Graaf, A. van de Delft University of Technology
  Assessment of construction project performance based on  the comparative analysis of practitioners' and clients' perspective Gyadu - Asiedu, W.  Eindhoven University of Technology
  Hardening Concrete cracking Creep & Relaxion Ham, H. van der Delft University of Technology
  Climate Adaptive Skin - The next generation façade Hasselaar, B. Delft University of Technology
  Particle packing efficiency in concrete: Impact on elastic properties He, H. Delft University of Technology
  VACUUMATICS 3D-Formwork Systems: Free-Formed Concrete Architecture Huijben, F. Eindhoven University of Technology
  Phase Change Material in concrete: The multifunctional material concrete as indoor-climate-keeper Hunger, M. University of Twente
  Use of Stone Waste Materials in Earth - Moist Concrete (EMC) Hüsken, G. University of Twente
  CFRP strengthening - The effect of temperature Klamer, E. Eindhoven University of Technology
  Integrated Façade Components Klein, T. Delft University of Technology
  Aging-in-Place: A scenario based approach Knies, J. Eindhoven University of Technology
  Thermal conductivity: Of gypsum plasterboards Korte, A. de University of Twente
  Cross-sectional Instability - Aluminium Structural Members Kutanova, N. Eindhoven University of Technology
  Chloride binding, In cementitious hydration products
 		 Marinescu, M. University of Twente
  Prestressed Masonry - Post-tensioned Shear Walls of Calcium Silicate Element Masonry Meer, L. van der Eindhoven University of Technology
  Artificial intelligence for Pavements: Knowledge discovery  from pavement data Miradi, M. Delft University of Technology
  Service Life Modelling of Timber Structures  Montaruli, N.E. Delft University of Technology
  User-oriented Design - Intelligent Guidance Niemeijer, R. Eindhoven University of Technology
  Adaptive Reuse - Structural Design and the Adaptive Reuse
of Existing building Structures		 Pasterkamp, S. Delft University of Technology
  Very High Strength Steels for Structural Applications: Fatigue strength of VHSS-Cast Steel connections Pijpers, R. Delft University of Technology
  Self Healing of Asphalt Mixes - Ideas from mimicking nature Qiu, J. Delft University of Technology
  Machine strength grading techniques and modelling to
enlarge the yields of strength graded softwood and hardwood timber - From tree to structure		 Ravenhorst, G. Delft University of Technology
  Building for the (health)care organization of the 21st century  Reedt Dortland, M. van University of Twente
  Configuration Management in Building Processes - High Quality Building Processes require Configuration Management Reefman, R.J.B. Delft University of Technology
  Human-Machine Interfaces  - For structural engineers Ruitenbeek, M. van de Delft University of Technology
  Digital Design in a Homogeneous Environment - Distributed Digital Re-Manufacturing of independent and exchangeable building components for sustainable flexibility in Free Form Design. Ruiter, P. de Delft University of Technology
  Numerical Modelling of Timber Joints Sandhaas, C. Delft University of Technology
         
  Integral Design Methodology - in the context of sustainable comfort systems Savanovic, P. Eindhoven University of Technology
  Timber connections: (Brittle) failure mechanisms Schoenmakers, D. Eindhoven University of Technology
  Wood fiber reinforced concrete
Ductility at low costs		 Sierra Beltran, M.G. Delft University of Technology
  Durability of concrete in marine environment Spiesz, P. University of Twente
  Steel Arches: Out-of-plane stability Spoorenberg, R. Eindhoven University of Technology
  Semi-integral Infilled Frames: Structure for tall building Surmeli, A.N. Delft University of Technology
  Sustainable Emergency Shelters
CAD and Geometry used for realizing Sustainable Shelters		 Tafahomi, M. Delft University of Technology
  Semi-integral Infilled Frames: Structure for tall building Teeuwen, P. Eindhoven University of Technology
  Renovation Techniques for Orthotropic Steel Decks: Solutions for Movable Bridges Teixeira de Freitas, S. Delft University of Technology
  Vacuum Insulation Panels Appl. in Building Constructions
The building scientific and architectural integration of VIPs in buildings		 Tenpierik, M. Delft University of Technology
  Safety through responsibility: How to assure structural reliability of (complex) buildings in a changing building industry? Terwel, K. Delft University of Technology
  Structural defects in masonry church buildings in the Netherlands: Towards a systematic diagnosis Vent, I. de Delft University of Technology
  District Renovation Design Support based on Energyconsumption and Resident’s Preferences Vreenegoor, R. Eindhoven University of Technology
  Mechanical Response Behavior of Bituminous Materials -  Towards Mechanistic Approaches Woldekidan, M. Delft University of Technology
  Reinforced High Performance Fiber Concrete (HPRFC) Yang, Y. Delft University of Technology
  Gypsum plasterboards - Innovation on fire safety and air purifying technology Yu, Q. University of Twente
  Lightweight Floor Systems
Design for vibration comfort		 Zegers, S. Eindhoven University of Technology
  Remedy of Squats - Root Causes Analysis Zhao, X. Delft University of Technology
  Durability of Concrete Repairs Zhou, J. Delft University of Technology