WZC Het Meerlehof - Lummen
The Lummen Public Social Welfare Center (OCMW) built a completely new residential care center to replace the outdated existing building. The project combines modern care infrastructure with sustainable energy technology and optimal comfort.
Client
Lummen Public Assistance Agency
Designer / Architect
Conix RDBMA Architects
Location
Lummen
Budget techniques
3,220,000 euros, excluding VAT
Surface
6100 m²
Period Study
November 2016 – August 2017
Period Implementation
February 2018 – August 2020
The newly built residential care center combines modern care infrastructure with sustainable energy technology and optimal comfort.
New Residential Care Center
Design and construction of a new residential care center for 83 residents, connected to a remaining section of the existing building. The project incorporates all care and support services within a modern, energy-efficient infrastructure.
Ingenium handled the HVAC engineering, with a focus on energy efficiency and comfort. This included the design and implementation of the entire air conditioning and heating system.
Techniques used:
- Heat pump system connected to BTES as the primary source of heating and cooling
- BTES (ground-source energy storage) for sustainable and energy-efficient temperature control
- Condensing gas boilers as a backup system
- Domestic hot water produced by gas boilers
- Passive cooling via BTES for optimal summer comfort
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