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Our world faces the enormous task of transitioning from fossil fuels to fully sustainable, CO2-neutral and renewable energy sources. Renewable energy from solar, wind, biomass, air and water is increasingly becoming the norm, with the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and minimizing global warming. The growing shortage of professionals is a serious obstacle to this transition. That is why action is needed now, from government, business and education. For example, to strengthen and broaden craftsmanship around energy transition. Alfa-college is taking up this challenge. Together with parties such as Draaijer, idverde NL, operating from idverde Advies, Den Bosch office and idverde Realisatie, Heerenveen office she is working on Energiehub050: an inspiring place on the Suikerzijdeterrein in Groningen where working and learning around energy come together.
Energiehub050 will be an inspiring place where students, teachers and company employees can see and experience practical applications of the various alternative energy supplies. Students will thus be adequately prepared for a job in the energy transition. Residents of Groningen can also visit Energiehub050. For example, to inform themselves about sustainability measures in and around their homes.
Draaijer was involved at an early stage by the Alfa-college to supervise the complete realization process. "Our part started with drawing up a business case, in which we looked at whether the energy hub could be profitably realized," says Simon de Ruig, Project Manager at Draaijer. "In doing so, we focused particularly on the sustainability and circularity of the accommodation, but with current themes such as climate adaptation and biodiversity in mind. We developed the tendering strategy for the construction team and handled the actual tendering, on the basis of which an integral construction team with De Unie Architecten and BAM Bouw en Techniek - Integrale Projecten Noord was selected. Since then, we have been in charge of project management and project direction."
Alfa-College's main goal was to realize a circular building, with minimal environmental impact and maximum residual value. But also to be a regional booster for energy transition. "To accelerate this transition, we advised keeping an open mind," De Ruig said. "Instead of prescribing solutions in concrete requirements ourselves, market parties were given the opportunity to formulate beautiful and surprising visions." In line with the vision of De Unie Architecten and BAM Bouw en Techniek, Energiehub050 is constructed with as many demountable, reused and biobased materials as possible. "At the base are a floor and foundation with reused stelcon plates from the Afsluitdijk. On top of this, a CLT shell was assembled in two weeks with reused Azobé mooring posts from Friesland. The wooden roof elements were filled with locally sourced flax and for the window elements native Larch was chosen. And the interior is also built entirely with reclaimed materials."
"For the energy transition to succeed, it is important that we make the best possible use of the knowledge of the market," De Ruig emphasizes. "This is why we also organized a kick-off with pitch sessions during the preparatory phase, so that innovative parties could share their vision of Energiehub050. The pitch by Pieter Jan Lourens, Product Manager Business, Industry and Care at idverde NL, stood out positively because his idea for the outdoor space actually adds something to building, user and area. This makes Energiehub050 integrally sustainable."
"Urban projects are increasingly seeking the relationship between building, user and outdoor space," Lourens also notes. "Energyhub050 is an excellent example of this. Initially, the Alfa-college had formulated four ambitions: Local talent, Revalue, Building Light and New Energy. We added the ambitions Climate, Health & Identity and Biodiversity, which stem from the RICH concept of idverde NL. This has led, for example, to a multifunctional outdoor space and green roof, where a sophisticated planting plan boosts biodiversity in the area. But also to improved solar panel efficiency. We investigated how to combine water retention, water buffering and energy generation through water and how to improve visibility during the day and at night. The main goal here is to invite students, teachers and employees of companies to come outside. After all, here they can see and experience how green and green innovations can contribute to themes such as sustainability, biodiversity, climate adaptation, spatial quality, health, energy consumption and energy savings."
Like the building itself, the outdoor space will be realized with reusable and biobased materials whenever possible. "For example, the plants are placed in containers so that they can easily be transplanted or moved in the future," says Lourens. This is because in 2030, the Sugar Side grounds will get a different use and Energiehub050 will be relocated. Thanks to its cleverly designed modular structure, the building can be disassembled and reassembled elsewhere within a week. The building can also be given different configurations. Meanwhile, the Energiehub050 building has been completed. idverde Realisatie, Heerenveen office is busy with the preparatory work for the realization of the exterior design. Several more trial installations are also being installed, after which Energiehub050 will be fully operational in early 2024.
Our world faces the enormous task of transitioning from fossil fuels to fully sustainable, CO2-neutral and renewable energy sources. Renewable energy from solar, wind, biomass, air and water is increasingly becoming the norm, with the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and minimizing global warming. The growing shortage of professionals is a serious obstacle to this transition. That is why action is needed now, from government, business and education. For example, to strengthen and broaden craftsmanship around energy transition. Alfa-college is taking up this challenge. Together with parties such as Draaijer, idverde NL, operating from idverde Advies, Den Bosch office and idverde Realisatie, Heerenveen office she is working on Energiehub050: an inspiring place on the Suikerzijdeterrein in Groningen where working and learning around energy come together.
Energiehub050 will be an inspiring place where students, teachers and company employees can see and experience practical applications of the various alternative energy supplies. Students will thus be adequately prepared for a job in the energy transition. Residents of Groningen can also visit Energiehub050. For example, to inform themselves about sustainability measures in and around their homes.
Draaijer was involved at an early stage by the Alfa-college to supervise the complete realization process. "Our part started with drawing up a business case, in which we looked at whether the energy hub could be profitably realized," says Simon de Ruig, Project Manager at Draaijer. "In doing so, we focused particularly on the sustainability and circularity of the accommodation, but with current themes such as climate adaptation and biodiversity in mind. We developed the tendering strategy for the construction team and handled the actual tendering, on the basis of which an integral construction team with De Unie Architecten and BAM Bouw en Techniek - Integrale Projecten Noord was selected. Since then, we have been in charge of project management and project direction."
Alfa-College's main goal was to realize a circular building, with minimal environmental impact and maximum residual value. But also to be a regional booster for energy transition. "To accelerate this transition, we advised keeping an open mind," De Ruig said. "Instead of prescribing solutions in concrete requirements ourselves, market parties were given the opportunity to formulate beautiful and surprising visions." In line with the vision of De Unie Architecten and BAM Bouw en Techniek, Energiehub050 is constructed with as many demountable, reused and biobased materials as possible. "At the base are a floor and foundation with reused stelcon plates from the Afsluitdijk. On top of this, a CLT shell was assembled in two weeks with reused Azobé mooring posts from Friesland. The wooden roof elements were filled with locally sourced flax and for the window elements native Larch was chosen. And the interior is also built entirely with reclaimed materials."
"For the energy transition to succeed, it is important that we make the best possible use of the knowledge of the market," De Ruig emphasizes. "This is why we also organized a kick-off with pitch sessions during the preparatory phase, so that innovative parties could share their vision of Energiehub050. The pitch by Pieter Jan Lourens, Product Manager Business, Industry and Care at idverde NL, stood out positively because his idea for the outdoor space actually adds something to building, user and area. This makes Energiehub050 integrally sustainable."
"Urban projects are increasingly seeking the relationship between building, user and outdoor space," Lourens also notes. "Energyhub050 is an excellent example of this. Initially, the Alfa-college had formulated four ambitions: Local talent, Revalue, Building Light and New Energy. We added the ambitions Climate, Health & Identity and Biodiversity, which stem from the RICH concept of idverde NL. This has led, for example, to a multifunctional outdoor space and green roof, where a sophisticated planting plan boosts biodiversity in the area. But also to improved solar panel efficiency. We investigated how to combine water retention, water buffering and energy generation through water and how to improve visibility during the day and at night. The main goal here is to invite students, teachers and employees of companies to come outside. After all, here they can see and experience how green and green innovations can contribute to themes such as sustainability, biodiversity, climate adaptation, spatial quality, health, energy consumption and energy savings."
Like the building itself, the outdoor space will be realized with reusable and biobased materials whenever possible. "For example, the plants are placed in containers so that they can easily be transplanted or moved in the future," says Lourens. This is because in 2030, the Sugar Side grounds will get a different use and Energiehub050 will be relocated. Thanks to its cleverly designed modular structure, the building can be disassembled and reassembled elsewhere within a week. The building can also be given different configurations. Meanwhile, the Energiehub050 building has been completed. idverde Realisatie, Heerenveen office is busy with the preparatory work for the realization of the exterior design. Several more trial installations are also being installed, after which Energiehub050 will be fully operational in early 2024.
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