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The installations of Stuurhut Tenderplein fit in nicely with the sustainability ambition of Schiphol Airport. Thanks to the VRF system of ImPro Techniek, heating and cooling can be energetically provided. Independently per room, where also energy exchange between the different building zones is possible. This minimizes the energy consumption, while at the same time bringing the room comfort to the highest level.
Driver's cabin Tenderplein is the very first modular timber construction project at Schiphol Airport. This innovative rest room for bus drivers is constructed from circular wooden modules that are completely detachable and reusable. By making smart use of the existing foundation slab of the former bus shelter and thanks to the application of a wooden modular construction and facade modules, the building has a low CO2 footprint and an impressive BCI score of 70%.
ImPro Techniek was involved in the new building at an early stage by BAM, based on successful past experiences. “In 2023, we collaborated on the renovation of the Government Office on the Surinameweg in Haarlem,” says Jesper Bocxe, Engineering Manager at ImPro Techniek. “Part of the project team was then also taken to Schiphol Airport, where in 2024 we realized Passage Point 90. And in the meantime, Stuurhut Tenderplein is also on our reference list. Commissioned by BAM Bouw en Techniek, we were able to provide both the plumbing and the VRF installation for this project.” At the base of the two-pipe VRF system is a heat pump, which delivers heat and/or cold as required to a distribution station in the technical area. “For emission in the rooms, we installed ceiling cassette indoor units.”
Plumbing work for ImPro Techniek included the realization of three toilet groups, a disabled toilet, two showers and two pantries, says Bocxe. “Wheelhouse Tenderplein was prefabricated where possible. A total of 22 modular units were transported to the construction site and connected. Before that was done, we already realized the drains and water pipes under these units. This eliminated the need to crawl under the units. Once ready, we took care of the interior finishing with, again, as many prefabricated parts as possible.”
Working at Schiphol poses specific safety and transportation requirements, according to Bocxe. “All our materials were transported from the wholesalers to a hub,” he says. “From here, a selected partner of Schiphol provided just-in-time transport to and at the airport. Good coordination was therefore essential and made this work interesting and challenging.”
