Objective OF THIS PROJECT
The existing Langezijds building previously served as a laboratory and therefore had a specific shape: 220 meters long and 38 meters deep, with a low concrete ground floor and a high steel first floor. The aim was to transform the building into a modern, homely, but also energy-neutral and sustainable faculty building.
A social heart and green lungs
The principles for ITC's housing were: connecting, sustainable, circular and a green experience. Civic was responsible for the architectural design. Within the design team, we were responsible for the advice and design of all technical installations. In addition, Arup, VDNDP and Studio Groen + Schild were involved in the design.
Langezijds has become one of the most sustainable buildings on campus. In addition to the fact that the building has gone from energy label G to A+++, it is a transparent and future-proof building that accommodates educational spaces, laboratories, a large study center, offices and an eat-work café. About 1.000 solar panels have been installed on the roof. The former technology hall is still recognizable thanks to the visible preservation of the raw concrete and steel construction. Four atria - cut out of the structure - provide greenery, fresh air and daylight and form small ecosystems for flora and fauna. The plants are in the open ground, rainwater runs from the glass roofs straight into the ponds.
This transformation has resulted in a very energy-efficient building (A+++/BENG+) with a low environmental impact and low water consumption.
Our assignment
The building from the XNUMXs first served as a laboratory and therefore has a rather specific shape. The ground floor served as a technical room and is quite low. The first floor was for the lab itself and was quite high. A special structure has been devised for this. Where normally the technical installations are concealed in the ceiling, a raised floor has now been chosen, with space for the technical installations for both the ground floor and first floor.
The starting point for ventilation is: 'natural ventilation where possible and mechanical where necessary'. This approach fits in well with the sustainability ambitions of the University of Twente. The desire to realize a smart building is also inspired by these ambitions. A lot of data from the building will soon be available that can help users gain awareness. For example, the lighting is set somewhat lower as standard than the usual 500 lux; users can set this higher themselves if it is really necessary.
Rainwater is collected to irrigate the three courtyard gardens in the building. Because of the courtyard gardens, almost all workplaces overlook greenery.
The building from the XNUMXs first served as a laboratory and therefore has a rather specific shape. The ground floor served as a technical room and is quite low. The first floor was for the lab itself and was quite high. A special structure has been devised for this. Where normally the technical installations are concealed in the ceiling, a raised floor has now been chosen, with space for the technical installations for both the ground floor and first floor.
The starting point for ventilation is: 'natural ventilation where possible and mechanical where necessary'. This approach fits in well with the sustainability ambitions of the University of Twente. The desire to realize a smart building is also inspired by these ambitions. A lot of data from the building will soon be available that can help users gain awareness. For example, the lighting is set somewhat lower as standard than the usual 500 lux; users can set this higher themselves if it is really necessary.
Rainwater is collected to irrigate the three courtyard gardens in the building. Because of the courtyard gardens, almost all workplaces overlook greenery.
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