‘LYRA’ PASSIVE CHILDREN’S DAYCARE CENTER

Schaarbeek, Belgium, Europe

Sector Health Care

Client Gemeente Schaarbeek, Colignonplein, 1030 Schaarbeek, BE

Architect LOW architecten, Franklin Rooseveltplaats 12, 2060 Antwerpen, BE

Intervention Construction

Scope Study and following up MEP

GFA 640 m²

Project status completed

Study March 2013 - May 2014

Execution January 2015 - August 2017

Sustainable Features

green roof

heat recovery

water management

solar energy

reuse rainwater

passive

Total technical installations cost: 326.020,00 € VAT excluded

Total construction cost: 1.395.330,00 € VAT excluded

Certification: Passive

In Schaerbeek a new children’s daycare center was established to meet the needs of the municipality regarding spatial planning and the development of infrastructures.

A passive label for the building was the energy target the client wished to achieve. To achieve this label, the building envelope was equipped with extensive insulation by using ecological insulation materials and triple glazing for the windows. Rainwater falling on the roof, is collected in a rainwater reservoir and reused for the irrigation of the green roof. Solar panels and a high performance gas condensation boiler contribute to a lasting comfort in nursery. Balance ventilation with a heat exchanger (system D) ensures the heat recovery from the hygienic air in the building.