Bikes are more prevalent than people!

Cars are considered guests in this great city.  As the main mode of transportation is by bike, bicycle decks everywhere.  No wonder the Dutch stay in shape even when french fries and mayonaise are the street snack of choice.

Bustling community hub arises from a once abandoned warehouse

Birmingham could benefit from such up-cycling ideas!  Whether the warehouse becomes a mecca of art studios or a hub of local entrepreneurs and mini-markets.  Both Amsterdam and Rotterdam are full of examples of up-cycling, recycling, and sustainable practices.

Green Roofs and Green Walls

Urban areas in the Netherlands benefit from heat island reduction strategies such as green roofs and green walls.

Photos from the Netherlands

TU Delft

Workshop on photovoltaic technology 

Hidden Architecture

Some of the most beautiful architecture in Holland is hiding inside old massive churches such as the Sint-Nicolaaskerk (1887), Oude Kerk (1306), and Grote of Sint-Laurenskerk (1525).

Group picture at the Iamsterdam sign!