Week 2 - Sustainable buildings in the Netherlands

Nature & Environment Learning Centre

Source: https://www.archdaily.com/778961/nature-and-environment-learning-centre-bureau-sla



This is a nature and environmental teaching center at Amsterdam Noord Elementary School, built by Bureau SLA. Since this is an energy efficient building, no fossil fuel assistance is required during use.

I would like to introduce the sustainable design techniques included in this building.

First of all, the roof of the building extends to the south to improve the utilization rate of solar panels, while the glass wall of the classroom can still bring enough heat and light to the indoor space. The concrete solar absorption wall of the school can heat the indoor air, so it dramatically reduces the utilization rate of heating in winter.


Source: https://www.archdaily.com/778961/nature-and-environment-learning-centre-bureau-sla


Teaching center office internal adopted by the French engineer Felix Trombe invention of concrete wall solar absorption of heat, this material is not only practical but also beautiful. In summer, direct sunlight and heat will be concrete slab block in the outside, and indoor can become cold and comfortable. Moreover, in the winter, attached to the concrete slab at the back of the heat shield will open, fresh air will be through the window into the interior, Trombe wall upper concave holes increased wall surface area, improve the heating efficiency. 



The edge

This is a building with powerful power generation and energy saving effect. The reticulated partition between each floor allows the air in the office to be discharged through the roof in the middle of the building, forming a natural air circulation. Large glass ceiling and the wall will keep building sufficient daylighting, although the edge close to the highway and rail, but the curtain wall sound insulation effect can let indoor almost not affected by noise. The south edge of the wall installation pieces of solar panels and Windows, concrete material to help adjust the quantity of heat.



Source: https://www.archdaily.com/785967/the-edge-plp-architecture/57184565e58ecefd700000c4-the-edge-plp-architecture-diagram


The edge's core smart technology is a mobile APP developed by the company. Employees can find the right place to work and adjust their surroundings, such as light and temperature, according to their work needs. This APP enables employees to spend every working day efficiently and comfortably.




Source: http://ovgrealestate.com/cases/the-edge

Both buildings are excellent examples of sustainable development in the Netherlands. High-performance materials and solar power generation are used to save energy and reduce emissions, while edge also makes the whole building smart through artificial intelligence. While it's not certain that such buildings will lead the way in the future, the concept of sustainable design is worth learning from.








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