Passive apartment building Vandermaelen
Construction of a building with 32 apartments: 21 passive apartments and 10 zero-energy apartments.
- Clients
- Citydev, the Brussels-Capital Regional Development Company (BCRDC)
- Location
- Sint-Jans-Molenbeek
- Period
- 2007 – 2018
- Partners
- Atlante Architecture, Kairos, Establis, Venac
- Services
- technical equipment, EPB reporting
- Surface
- 4.830 m²
Achieving Zero-Energy Standards with Photovoltaic Energy
The project is 100% passive and achieves the zero-energy standard for 32% of the apartments thanks to the cogeneration and use of photovoltaic green energy.
Meeting Electricity Demand with Photovoltaic Panels
The cogeneration makes it possible to meet 100% of the demand for electricity in the communal parts, including any communal washhouse. Photovoltaic panels (150 m²) are being installed with a view to achieving the zero-energy standard for 32% of the apartments.
Efficient Water Management and Rainwater Collection
The rainwater is absorbed, collected and stored, and serves to spray the gardens, the maintenance of the communal areas and any communal washhouse.
Innovative Roof Storage and Wastewater Treatment
Roofs with storage (> 33 l / m²) are installed to limit the leakage rate in the event of a thunderstorm. The wastewater from the bathrooms and showers is collected, treated and stored to ensure the complete supply of the apartments’ toilet flushing devices. Systems that limit consumption are installed (flushing devices, taps, shower heads with limited volume).
Design and Monitoring of Technical Equipment
Design of technical equipment and monitoring of work: HVAC, electricity, sanitary installations, lifts.
