The Urban Ecology Design Lab at the Delft University of Technology has several significant focuses that guide their work, including transforming cities into ecologically sustainable environments that are beneficial to both people and nature. They use urban ecosystem restoration strategies and design approaches to increase biodiversity and ecosystem functionality in urban areas, with the ultimate goal of creating Ecocities.

One of the primary methods through which the Urban Ecology Design Lab achieves its mission is by fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. The aim is to broaden participants’ perspectives by exposing them to interdisciplinary concepts and practices, and encouraging cross-pollination between various areas, including science, design, art, and social science.