Daan Schraven

Associate Professor

Daan Schraven is an Associate Professor of New Economics in the Built Environment at the Department of Management in the Built Environment, part of the Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment. His research explores the development of new economic systems that support society’s transition towards more self-reliant futures. With a focus on infrastructure and the construction sector within the context of the built environment, particularly cities, his work addresses pressing challenges in sustainability and resilience. Daan is the principal investigator of several research projects, including industry-funded initiatives such as The Circular Road and Industrialized Construction Economics, as well as Dutch-funded projects like Adaptive Design Pathway Transitions and internationally funded studies such as Quantum Inspired Valuation. His research emphasizes value propositions and delivery through innovative business models and organizational frameworks aimed at driving change and enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of the built environment.