Dr. Theo Arentze

Urban Planning Group

Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands

Associate Professor

Email: [email protected]

Qualifications

1999 Ph.D., Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands

1991 M.S., University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands

Publications(Selected)

1. Bergefurt, L., Appel-Meulenbroek, R., & Arentze, T. (2024a). Level-adaptive sound masking in the open-plan office: How does it influence noise distraction, coping, and mental health?. Applied Acoustics, 217, Article 109845.
2. Bergefurt, L., Appel-Meulenbroek, R., & Arentze, T. (2024b). How salutogenic workplace characteristics influence psychological and cognitive responses in a virtual environment. Ergonomics, 67(3), 339-355.
3. Bergefurt, L., Appel-Meulenbroek, R., & Arentze, T. (2026). Sound Distraction and Mental Health in the Workplace: The Role of Coping Strategies. Noise & Health, 28(130), 176-193.
4. Bergefurt, L., Maris, C., Arentze, T., et al. (2023). The influence of distractions of the home-work environment on mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ergonomics, 66(1), 16-33.
5. Bergefurt, L., Weijs-Perrée, M., Appel-Meulenbroek, R., et al. (2022). The physical office workplace as a resource for mental health-A systematic scoping review. Building and Environment, 207, Article 108505.
6. Ghavami, S. M., Taleai, M., & Arentze, T. (2017). An intelligent spatial land use planning support system using socially rational agents. International Journal of Geographical Information Science, 31(5), 1022-1041.
7. Karayazi, S. S., Dane, G., & Arentze, T. (2024). Analyzing the Influence of Visitor Types on Location Choices and Revisit Intentions in Urban Heritage Destinations. ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information, 13(4), Article 115.
8. Li, H., Appel-Meulenbroek, R., Arentze, T. A., et al. (2025). Revealing and modelling occupants' preferences for comfort adaptive actions in open-plan offices with the inclusion of contextual and social-psychological aspects. Building and Environment, 285, Article 113681.
9. Liu, X., Yang, D. J., Arentze, T., et al. (2023). The willingness of social housing tenants to participate in natural gas-free heating systems project: Insights from a stated choice experiment in the Netherlands. Applied Energy, 350, Article 121706.
10. Roberdel, V. P., Ossokina, I. V., van Ommeren, J., et al. (2026). Effect of energy-efficient homes on residents' health : evidence from a natural experiment in the Netherlands. Lancet Public Health, 11(4), e245-e252.
11. Tiellemans, N., Kemperman, A., Maussen, S., et al. (2022). The influence of group decision-making on residents' preferences for sustainable energy measures of dwellings. Building Research and Information, 50(4), 410-423.
12. Tuzcuoglu, D., Appel-Meulenbroek, R., Borgers, A., et al. (2025). Home or office? The impact of home and office attributes on workplace decisions in hybrid working. Building and Environment, 282, Article 113254.
13. Wang, B. S., Dane, G., de Vries, B., et al. (2024). Design and Test of a Multi-Media Web Platform Prototype Based on People's Preferences to Increase Cultural Heritage Awareness. Sustainability, 16(22), Article 10065.
14. Weijs-Perrée, M., Buck, L., Appel-Meulenbroek, R., et al. (2019). Location choices of face-to-face interactions in academic buildings: an experience sampling approach. Ergonomics, 62(12), 1499-1514.
15. Weijs-Perrée, M., van de Koevering, J., Appel-Meulenbroek, R., et al. (2019). Analysing user preferences for co-working space characteristics. Building Research and Information, 47(5), 534-548.
16. Zhao, Y. W., van den Berg, P. E. W., Ossokina, I. V., et al. (2022). Individual Momentary Experiences of Neighborhood Public Spaces: Results of a Virtual Environment Based Stated Preference Experiment. Sustainability, 14(9), Article 4938.
17. Zhao, Y. W., van den Berg, P. E. W., Ossokina, I., et al. (2024). How do urban parks, neighborhood open spaces, and private gardens relate to individuals' subjective well-being: Results of a structural equation model. Sustainable Cities and Society, 101, Article 105094.

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WOS ResearcherID: CCC-1458-2022