- New flexible building for Saxion, University of Applied Sciences.
- Innovative and sustainable climate concept influences management aspects.
Saxion University of Applied Sciences is one of the largest institutions for higher education and has several campuses. The one located in Deventer (The Netherlands) will get an extension, designed by IAA Architects. The new building will be connected to the existing building.
The high degree of sustainability has been a major influence on the management aspects of the project (in the sense of material and personnel) and will serve as an example to the students.
Arup is responsible for the services engineering, fire safety engineering and building physics.
Climate concept
Using an innovative climate concept, Arup has managed to capture sustainability and flexibility in the design, as well as achieving the ambitions of Saxion. The climate concept was designed to give maximum flexibility without loss of materials or energy. By using the raised-floor as an air duct a change of layout was easily achieved. Also, the energy consumption of the ventilation can be minimised.
Concrete core activation is used for the heating and cooling of the building. The required energy is extracted from outside air and/or exhaust air and circulated around the building.
3D
The project will be completely realised in 3D. All parties involved in the project – the architect, the structural engineer as well as the building services engineers – are working on the project in 3D. The use of building information modeling (BIM) makes it possible to detect any clashes in the design, to prevent failure costs and to allow for an efficient and integrated design process.
The programme includes education spaces, several ateliers and a grand café.
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