A unique opportunity for sustainable innovation in heritage context

With its striking terracotta building envelope of approximately 10,000 m², the Concertgebouw is an architectural highlight and an internationally recognized Flanders Heritage Venue. The current renovation provides an exceptional opportunity to incorporate sustainable technologies such as Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV). This technology makes it possible to incorporate photovoltaic panels into the building structure while respecting the heritage and preserving the building's appearance.

Ingenium offers advice and guidance

Ingenium plays a crucial role in this project by supporting the Concertgebouw in the concept phase and market research. Ingenium drew up a detailed concept note, setting out technical, financial, and aesthetic requirements. In addition, we developed an assessment framework to evaluate various proposals and options. The emphasis here is on technical and financial feasibility, with secondary attention to aesthetic value. Each proposal can be integrated into the evaluation model to objectively determine which solution best meets the needs of the Concertgebouw.

With these preparations, Ingenium is helping the Concertgebouw Brugge lay a solid foundation for finding a suitable partner. Together we strive for innovative and sustainable solutions that blend seamlessly both functionally and visually into the unique character of the building.

Impact locally and internationally

This project not only helps generate renewable energy and reduce the Concertgebouw's carbon footprint. It also sets an important example for other heritage sites. By demonstrating how photovoltaic technology can be applied in urban and historic contexts, it unlocks great potential for renewable energy in such areas.

Moreover, the Concertgebouw Brugge is making a commitment to act as a living lab, in which knowledge and experience surrounding BIPV solutions can be shared. The ambition extends beyond Bruges alone; the project wants to be a lever for a broader application of this technology in Flanders and beyond.

A call to innovative partners

The Concertgebouw is calling on contractors, manufacturers, architects, engineering firms and energy experts to participate in this progressive project. Together with the City of Bruges, Flanders and Vlaio, it is seeking an innovation partnership that can contribute to the realization of a new building envelope with integrated BIPV technology and optimal insulation.

This project is an opportunity to contribute not only to the energy transition and climate goals, but also to a new chapter in historic preservation through sustainable innovation.

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