DeltaSync is a multidisciplinary design, research and consultancy firm. We are specialized in sustainable flood proof urban development in delta areas. Our main focus is floating urbanization.
21-04-2013 Semarang and Rotterdam: Cities on the float
From the northern coast of Java to the western coast of the North Sea, coastal cities around the world are finding ways to stay dry from flood – a result of rising sea levels and changing rainfall patterns brought by climate change.
“13 out of the world’s 21 megacities are...[more]
27-03-2013 Newsletter
The latest DeltaSync newsletter is released.[more]
25-01-2013 BBC: Should we build new cities at sea?
BBC News interview with Bart Roeffen from DeltaSync at the Floating Pavilion in Rotterdam and the floating homes in Delft.
Link to BBC News[more]
23-12-2012 Seasons greetings
Our best wishes for a white Christmas and a bright New Year on a Blue Planet
19-11-2012 Public lecture: Blue Revolution
'About 70% of the earth surface is still used inefficiently. While on the land a transition has been made to organized agriculture, on the water we are still basically hunters and gatherers', according to Rutger de Graaf, lector Adaptive construction at the knowledge centre...[more]
26-10-2012 First watervillas launched in the Harnaschpolder of Delft
With great public attention and in the presence of Delft council member Stephan Brandligt (sustainable development), the first two floating foundations were launched. An exciting moment, because even for the builders it is not an ordinary job. Floating buildings are still a...[more]
27-09-2012 Platform Floating Construction launched
During the Water Wonen & Ruimte congress, on the 27th of September 2012, the official launch of the Platform Floating Construction takes place. This foundation, co-founded by DeltaSync, aims at pushing forward building on water and joining forces to overcome obstacles....[more]
01-09-2012 5 year anniversary DeltaSync
Friday the 31st of August DeltaSync celebrated its 5 year anniversary. In honour of the occasion the company relations were invited to the Floating Pavilion and acknowledged for their support and pleasant cooperation. A glance at the plans for the next 5 years, which will be...[more]