ARCHITECTURAL FOCUS
Flexible design for hybrid learning
The flexible floorplan accommodates various hybrid work and educational formats , ensuring that the building can adapt to changing user needs . Classrooms provide space for teaching , collaboration , and silent study .
The atrium extends visually , connecting the interior with the bustling plaza outside .
This also applies to the planters that stretch from inside to outside to provide habitats for native plants and nesting opportunities for birds and insects . This thoughtful integration of green spaces not only enhances the ecological value of the building , but also creates a serene environment for its users .
Circular education building
With its BREEAM-Outstanding score of 91.5 %, and its energy positivity , Langeveld Building sets a benchmark for sustainable learning spaces . The construction prioritized circular principles , using recycled , biobased , and repurposed materials from university demolition projects . Wood was responsibly sourced from a protected Dutch production forest , all minimizing the building ’ s environmental footprint .
Powered by nature : Fresh air , less energy A significant sustainability challenge faced by schools is to reduce energy consumption while optimizing fresh air for a pleasant and healthy study environment .
Langeveld ’ s solution lies in the implementation of the innovative “ Powered by Nature ” ventilation system . Based on PhD research from the Technical University in Delft on the natural ventilation of termite mounds , the system uses the power of the sun and wind to naturally ventilate the building .
It not only reduces energy consumption by up to 85 %, but also allows significantly more fresh air into the building , promoting both productivity and well-being .
This marks the system ’ s groundbreaking worldwide debut , setting a new architectural standard .
Technical sheet Total floor area : 8,748 m ² Project description : Multifunctional educational building Completion : 2023 Sustainability : BREEAM Outstanding
• Client : Erasmus University Rotterdam
• Contractor : BAM Bouw & Techniek Projecten
• Construction Consultant : BAM Advies en Engineering
• Building Services Engineering : Halmos Advisers
• Sustainability Consultant : LBP | Sight
• Structural Engineering : LBP | Sight
• Interior and Loose Furnishing : Marina van Goor
• Landscape Architect : Buro Harro Landschapsarchitect
• Project Management : Abcnova
• Photographer : Aiste Rakauskaite
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