dutch design week

VIRTU/e

17-25 October Eindhoven

The Future is MOD[us]

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The Future is MOD[us] 〰️

OCTOBER 17 - 25

THE BODY BUILDING

Gashouder 41

5613CR

DUTCH DESIGN WEEK 2026

Team VIRTU/e We aim to facilitate open discussions about our proposal and its future potential.

Unable to catch us during the Dutch Design Week? No problem! get a glimpse of the various concepts and insights showcased in our exhibition below!

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 4th generation of team VIRTU/e, VIRTU/e 4.0, is working on a new project in hopes and endeavors to continue the legacy of previous generations.

Meet our team

Our Vision

To redefine modularity as a long-term adaptive system - one that can change function, scale and location while keeping the same structural DNA.

Our Mission

To create adaptable modular spaces that respond to changing societal needs while reducing vacancy, demolition and material waste.

Currently working on…

Team VIRTU/e envisions a drastic change in the Dutch housing market that would allow every student to easily find housing in their study city without depending on winning housing lotteries or on the expensive private housing sector.

Our current project MOD[us] is a modular, demountable, and scalable student housing pilot design with shared living spaces and a flexible work & event space, that can adapt to different user and owner needs. ​

The team believes that the Dutch housing crisis causes a loss of human and academic potential, with many students giving up on their ambition of studying at university because they cannot find housing. 

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 4 focuses on the development of a new project, with the goal of participating at Dutch Design Week.

  • We are working on our modular, demountable and scalable student living concept, meant to tackle one of the most relevant challenges in the Netherlands - the housing shortage.