Project: Office of Van den Heuvel Construction Company B.V.
Energy-neutral built office
Project: Office of Van den Heuvel Construction Company B.V.
The new office of Van den Heuvel Construction Company B.V. was completed in 2018 at the Het Klooster business park in Nieuwegein. A sublime building with a beautiful balance between playful and sleek, designed by Architectenbureau Koppens and constructed by Nieuwenhuizen Daandels Bouw. The building is energy-neutral and powered by thermal energy storage and a heat pump. Energy-efficient and personalized lighting was used for the office to achieve optimal results in energy neutrality. Solar panels were also installed to effectively utilize the surface area and be prepared for changing net metering rules.
To make a good choice in measures that are effective in making the office and warehouse energy-neutral, an energy balance and a cost balance were drawn up. The energy balance was made based on NEN 7120 “Energy performance of buildings – determination method”. The cost balance was made based on the investments of the various measures such as heat pump, thermal energy storage, heat/cold distribution network, lighting and associated control, ventilation with heat recovery, sun protection, insulation, and type of glass.
By using suitable materials, a high yield of heat recovery was achieved, by opting for good insulation and ventilation, among other things.
The location was also optimally utilized by properly harnessing sun, soil, water, and wind.
The client highly values Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) with CO2 Performance Ladder level 5 and CSR Performance Ladder level 3. The Cradle to Cradle certified elements from Holonite fully align with this.
For this project, Van den Heuvel Construction Company B.V., Holonite produced impressive frames in light gray color. With the frames, the building gets a striking contrast between the dark facade and the light elements. The variety in color creates a beautiful accent between the building and the Holonite product.