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City of Bruges has the ambition to be climate neutral for its entire territory by 2050. For Bruges' historic city center, this is a very challenging task: the many historic and protected buildings are not easy to insulate, so typical renewable heating technologies such as heat pumps are not suitable everywhere

Close to the water and a stone's throw from the historic Tour and Taxis site, the Riva apartment building was completed in 2020. This apartment complex of approximately 15,000m² above ground includes 139 apartments and 5 hull spaces divided into 3 blocks. These 3 blocks are on a common underground level of a 5,500m² consisting of: parking, storage rooms and technical premises. Between the 3 blocks, the City of Brussels is currently building the new Suzan Daniel bridge which will connect the Havenlaan with the Willebroekkaai for pedestrians, cyclists and public transport.

At the Noordkasteel in Antwerp, where city and port meet, are the historic silos of the SA des Magasins à Grains d'Anvers (SAMGA). These relics from the old port landscape are industrial heritage.

For the Province of East Flanders and the Municipality of Zelzate, Ingenium investigated the feasibility of a heat network in Zelzate. After all, a lot of industry is active in the wider vicinity that has a large amount of residual heat.

On the former Waterschei mine site in Genk, the Thorpark science park will in the future accommodate eleven technology and research-related buildings. The renovated Thor Central mine building and three recent buildings are already in use today.

The construction of our power grid has evolved in the last 10 years from centrally controlled generation plants to more decentralized generation. Solar panels became common among both individuals and companies, and wind turbines were integrated into the landscape and at sea. This trend started not only in Belgium but also worldwide. Renewable energy is thus becoming cheaper and cheaper. An even greater challenge is the transformation of our heating system. This now operates largely on gas distributed centrally through the gas grid to our homes.

The large-scale, multi-phase renovation of the Ledeganck campus has been completed. The entire campus was renewed, and partially refurbished. The building complex consisted mainly of research laboratories, offices and auditoriums, and was enriched with open study landscapes and a museum.

Plan for Local Action for the Use of Energy Establish an action plan to achieve a quantified energy savings target within the next 3 years (36 months). The minimum energy savings target is set based on the current consumption of the building stock in kWhPE/m²/year (PE = Primary Energy). Monitoring of energy savings target through IPMVP (International Performance Monitoring & Verification Protocol). Mandatory in the Brussels Capital Region. Transposition of European Directive 2012/27/EU on energy efficiency into Brussels Law in Decree of June 14, 2018 of the Brussels Capital Government on the PLAGE.

When we are too hot, we do not feel comfortable. We start sweating, get thirsty, stressed and feel low on energy. This causes us to be a lot less productive. This is precisely why reducing overheating is a must in a new construction, as well as in major renovations.

Ingenium, like other European study bureaus within the international First Q Network, notices that large real estate groups are asking for strong commitment to smart buildings in addition to the energy aspect of buildings. Keeping comfort for the user at the highest level, today and (over)tomorrow, - and thus building a sustainable relationship with that user - turns out to be crucial in this. What role does the building management system play and what must it meet?

Several years ago, Ingenium became a member of EGNATON, the European association that aims to be the reference for the development of sustainable laboratories.

The City of Antwerp has set itself the ambition of becoming climate neutral by 2050. Heat networks are a key measure within the city's Climate Plan to green the city's heat demand. When designing a heat network, the temperature regime is a crucial parameter. Ingenium investigated what modifications are needed to connect existing buildings to a low-temperature heat grid.

VIB (Vlaams Instituut voor Biotechnologie) and UGent are rushing to move into the new A3/BSL3 lab at their new research center in Ghent. They want to continue research there in the fight against the COVID-19 virus.

As you may have already heard, the new AREI (General Regulations on Electrical Installations) is coming. From June 1, 2020, the adjustments are already applicable and installations will be inspected according to the new AREI.

In Dendermonde, the demolition works of the old Abbey School are about to start. Project developer Uplace will put several residential blocks on the cleared area. Less than half of the total area will be built on. This will ensure that while the site is now a concrete and closed area in the city, there will be more space and greenery.

The OEPC (maintenance and energy performance contract) drawn up by Ingenium for the sports and recreation park De Nekker has been included as "Good Practice" in the Interreg Europe database.