VIRTU/e

About Us

Team VIRTU/e started as a part of the Honors Academy at Eindhoven University of Technology in 2016. Since then, it has spun into a multidisciplinary student team that focuses on sustainability within the built environment. With the vision and mission in mind, team VIRTU/e used to regularly participate in the international competition: Solar Decathlon.

With innovative designs, materials, and building methods and collaboration with students from different studies we build exemplary sustainable houses of the future. 

Currently, the 3rd generation of team VIRTU/e, VIRTU/e 3.0, is working on a new project in hopes and endeavors to continue the legacy of previous generations.  We have participated in the 2024 Dutch Design Week where we showcased our housing densification concept.

Our Mission

Healthily densify the city of Eindhoven by adding zero-impact housing

Our Vision

Support the transition to sustainable cities worldwide.

OCTOBER 19 - 27

THE NEW BLOCK

DUTCH DESIGN WEEK 2024

Team VIRTU/e’s first milestone in this project was participating in the Dutch Design Week 2024, held in our home city: Eindhoven. VIRTU/e has exhibited the final housing densification concept through interactive models and displays. We facilitated open discussions about our proposal and its future potential.

Were you unable to catch us during the Dutch Design Week? No problem! Get a glimpse of the various concepts and insights showcased in our exhibition here!

Upcoming Events

  • LinkedIn Workshop

    FEBRUARY 18 13:30 - 16:00

    Join us at Atlas -1.822 for a LinkedIn Workshop where you can learn how to use it to present yourself professionally, orientate yourself on the job market and get MyFuture points!

  • Atlas Recruitment Event

    FEBRUARY 27 12:30 - 13:30

    Join us in Atlas if you want to know more about the team or have any questions you want to ask us!

  • Tielemans Lunch Lecture

    MAY 12 12:30 - 13:30

    Join us at Verigo’s Trappenzaal for a free lunch lecture where Tielemans will do a presentation on the structural design side of building a Top-Up.

Past Events

  • Alumni Event

    MARCH 11 5:30-7:30PM

    We invite all alumni members of VIRTU/e to join us and hear about our upcoming project.

  • Partner Event

    OCTOBER 23 12:30 - 1:30

    We invite all our partners to The New Block, where our Dutch Design Week Exhibition is set up.

  • Dutch Design Week

    OCTOBER 19 - 27 9:00 - 17:00

    Come and check out our exhibition at the New Block during Dutch Design Week 2024!

  • Lunch Lecture

    NOVEMBER 27 12:30 - 1:30

    Join us at Verigo’s Trappenzaal for a free lunch lecture where we present our team, goal, and progress.

  • Interest Drink

    DECEMBER 9 7:00 - 9:00PM

    Join us at our office at Momentum for free drinks and chat with our team to know more about us and our projects.

    Sign up through the following link!

  • Application Date

    DECEMBER 20

    Don’t miss out the application date! You can sign up through this form!

FAQs

  • As long as you're a registered student in the Netherlands, you are welcome to join VIRTU/e!

    Although the team predominantly consists of students studying Built Environment, other disciplines such as business, electrical and mechanical engineering are also welcome!

  • Every academic year, VIRTU/e has two intakes into the team where you can apply. Our social medias are a good place to be informed about this!

    Learn more about our application process here.

  • The two previous generations of VIRTU/e have participated in the Solar Decathlon Middle East and Europe respectively. However, the competition in 2026 has been cancelled so VIRTU/e 3.0 is working on our own challenge to tackle locally in Eindhoven.