{"id":43662,"date":"2025-10-07T20:41:08","date_gmt":"2025-10-07T18:41:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swecobelgium.be\/?post_type=showroom_cpt&p=43662"},"modified":"2026-02-24T11:00:42","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T10:00:42","slug":"growth-spurt-for-meise-botanic-garden-technology-boosts-biodiversity-2","status":"publish","type":"showroom_cpt","link":"https:\/\/www.swecobelgium.be\/en\/showroom\/growth-spurt-for-meise-botanic-garden-technology-boosts-biodiversity-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Growth Spurt for Meise Botanic Garden: Technology Boosts Biodiversity"},"content":{"rendered":"
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With 18,000 plant species, Meise Botanic Garden is one of Europe\u2019s largest botanical gardens. To accommodate the growing number of visitors, Sweco is contributing to the ambitious master plan Meise Botanic Garden 2.0: from new reception buildings and the expansion of the greenhouse complex to the renovation of the service building and the repurposing of historic structures and sites. Each time, we provide engineering and integrate energy-efficient solutions.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n \t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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Agentschap Plantentuin Meise<\/dd>\n
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Meise<\/dd>\n
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EPB, MEP, LCA, Lighting Design<\/a>, water management<\/a> and landscape integration<\/dd>\n
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Groene Ark : Mouton, NU architectuuratelier, Archipelago \/\/ Herbarium : Rotor, Robbrecht en Daem architecten, SumProject, Barbara Van Der Wee architects, Baro Architectuur<\/dd>\n <\/dl>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n
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A Safe Haven for Nature Conservation<\/h2>\n

Amid thousands of exotic plants shines a new icon: the Green Ark<\/strong>. This visitor pavilion seems to float above the greenery\u2014a place where architecture<\/a> and nature literally meet. Here, you discover biodiversity<\/a>, learn about sustainability<\/a>, and enjoy an unforgettable view.<\/p>\n

With our expertise in energy performance (EPB)<\/strong>, we ensure that the Green Ark is not only beautiful but also future-proof. We integrate energy-efficient technologies, rainwater harvesting, and an optimal indoor climate. The design is by NU architectuuratelier, in collaboration with Archipelago and greenhouse specialist Frans Zwinkels. The pavilion is part of a renewed 7,600 m\u00b2 greenhouse, now twice as large and offering a new visitor route. The design excels in energy efficiency<\/a> and low environmental impact.<\/p>\n

Visitors can walk across the roof and enjoy a spectacular view over the greenhouse. Beneath the roof lies a multifunctional space for exhibitions, workshops, and seminars on biodiversity<\/a>, with direct views of the seed bank where the garden preserves its precious collection.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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