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Atze Boerstra is a Professor in Building Services Innovation in the Department of Architectural Engineering & Technology at TU Delft. He studied Mechanical Engineering at TU Delft, specializing in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning. He obtained his PhD from TU Eindhoven in 2016, focusing his research on 'Personal Control Indoor Climate'. Boerstra is recognized for his contributions to the field of indoor climate control and has been notably active in product development research, stressing the importance of integrating building services into the societal landscape, particularly for architects and the current generation of students. He aims to facilitate the design of healthy, energy-efficient, and circular buildings, advocating for high standards in building services. Beyond his academic research, Boerstra is the director of bba binnenmilieu, a consultancy that specializes in indoor air quality and thermal comfort. He is also a partner at DGMR and serves as a member of the scientific advisory committee for CSTB Paris / Observatoire de la qualité de l'air intérieur. He represents TU Delft in the Impuls knowledge group TVVL, reflecting his commitment to both education and innovation in the field.
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