Durabrik is building a new office complex at Drongen. Ingenium assists the client and the architect (Salens architects) with sustainability advice, the study of technical equipment and as a certifier: after all, WELL certification is also included in the ambitions. The client clearly wants the new building to be a sustainable landmark.

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Durabrik wishes to realize a new healthy and energy efficient office building. Among other things, Ingenium is here to provide sustainability advice, general design techniques and guidance on WELL certification. This guidance is carried out by an accredited professional (AP).

Buildings not only need to become more energy efficient, but more importantly, healthier. We spend up to 90% of our time in buildings, this makes it a top priority to ensure a good indoor environment for its users. In the new office, this is achieved by focusing on all the criteria of WELL: air, water, food, light, movement, comfort and spirit.

In this project we are pursuing the gold label. For this we achieve all mandatory measures and more than 40% of the optimizations.

The benefits of buildings in which users feel comfortable are enormous. Employees experience less stress, they are mentally and physically healthier, absenteeism decreases and productivity increases. The increased initial building cost thus quickly pays for itself.

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Following are some concrete applications in the building:

AIR

• Design entrance hall keeps dirt from outside
• Mechanical D ventilation with flow rate 54m³/h/person and suitable filters (at least F7)
• Opening windows

WATER

• Promotion of healthy drinking water

FOOD

• Nutritious and healthy cuisine with attention to specific diets and allergies

LIGHT

• Following the circadian rhythm by providing sufficient daylight and correct light temperature of the luminaires
• Automatic outdoor blinds
• Desks sufficiently close to windows

MOVEMENT

• The staircase takes center stage
• Specific office equipment: active desks, standing desks, fitness equipment....
• Workshops

COMFORT

• Individual control possible to adjust for personal comfort
• Measurement and real-time display of air quality and comfort criteria

SPIRIT

• Opening windows
• Workshops around stress and mindfulness
• Integration art