Objective OF THIS PROJECT
The main building of the Province of South Holland has been renovated and made more sustainable. The building required modernization and the renovation has resulted in an energy-neutral building. Thus, the project fulfills the ambition of the province to make all its buildings climate neutral.
Climate neutral, sustainable and light
Within the consortium 'Hollands Licht' (Main contractor Kuijpers, Kraaijvanger Architects and DGMR for building physics), Valstar Simonis is responsible for advice and design of all technical installations. This consortium won the Design & Build contract for the renovation.
The sustainable transformation involves the renovation of an office and meeting building (event hall and Statenzaal). The Final Design (DO) was completed and approved at the end of 2019.
This brings this project to a sustainability level of BREEAM Excellent.
Our assignment
We designed the electrical and mechanical installations for this project, beyond the requested DO level. The design is at the BREEAM Excellent level. For this, we employ certified BREEAM experts. Furthermore, the building is energy-neutral and uses 100% renewable energy sources for the heat and cold supply. This heat and cold system was also designed by us. We employ a BRL6000-21 certified system designer for this.
The third floor is replaced by a sustainable roof structure, which filters natural light into the building while keeping direct sunlight out. Insulation of the existing facades and triple solar control glazing help prevent warming and help reduce cooling loads and heat loss. In addition, solar panels on the roof, combined with energy storage in the ground, ensure that all building-related energy (including heat and cold generation) is generated sustainably and locally. Furthermore, materials are reused as much as possible and any new materials have a responsible (circular) origin.
Photos/images: Ronald Tilleman Photography
We designed the electrical and mechanical installations for this project, beyond the requested DO level. The design is at the BREEAM Excellent level. For this, we employ certified BREEAM experts. Furthermore, the building is energy-neutral and uses 100% renewable energy sources for the heat and cold supply. This heat and cold system was also designed by us. We employ a BRL6000-21 certified system designer for this.
The third floor is replaced by a sustainable roof structure, which filters natural light into the building while keeping direct sunlight out. Insulation of the existing facades and triple solar control glazing help prevent warming and help reduce cooling loads and heat loss. In addition, solar panels on the roof, combined with energy storage in the ground, ensure that all building-related energy (including heat and cold generation) is generated sustainably and locally. Furthermore, materials are reused as much as possible and any new materials have a responsible (circular) origin.
Photos / images: Ronald Tilleman Photography
With over 70 years of experience and some 150 projects per year, we have had the privilege of working for many clients, one-time or recurring, for example, through framework agreements. Among others, we work for:
From "ordinary" to highly specialized: we advise clients on all aspects of installation technology in all market segments. Our employees have the most up-to-date knowledge and are happy to share this with clients and cooperation partners.
