cepezed designs new construction logistics & environment of tu delft

cepezed and cepezedinterior are designing the new building for the Logistics & Environment department of the Technical University in Delft. The building will be located on the University's South Campus, measures approximately 2,200 m² and will function as a storage and distribution location for gases and liquids used at the various faculties. The facility will be an example of sustainability, circularity and nature inclusiveness for the campus. In the project, cepezed closely cooperates with Arcadis for the constructions, Deerns for the installations and Alba Concepts for sustainability.

visible and transparent
Logistics centers and recycling centers are often 'tucked away'; with a closed architecture behind a defensive fence. But the new Logistics & Environment on the TU campus is fully visible! After all, the service is an essential pivot in the functioning of the campus and the various faculties. The building is therefore designed with a friendly, open and all-round appearance and fits in well with the green environment.

sustainable and circular
In addition, it is sustainable in many ways. The aim is a BREEAM Excellent certification according to the most current guidelines. This will be based on a minimization of material and energy consumption. The aim is to use at least 80% non-virgin or biobased building materials for the materials that are nevertheless required. For example, the main supporting structure of the roof is made of wood and the sand-lime of the inner and outer walls has been reused. The concrete floor is made with recycled granulate. The siding is made of Corten, which has a warm and natural appearance, is maintenance-free and does not require chemical coatings. The building will be energy neutral and not connected to the gas network. Renewable energy is produced locally from PV panels on the roof.

The building will also be realized as a demountable and thus circular construction kit. The main supporting structure, the insert floors, the roof, the facades and the facade cladding are all optimally detachable and reusable.

nature-inclusive and climate-adaptive
The building and its integration are also designed to be nature-inclusive and climate-adaptive. All three curved construction bays are equipped with green roof packages with full-fledged plants that, in terms of flora and fauna, match the local biodiversity of the surrounding polder landscape. The roofs also provide a nice environment for all kinds of insects and the pheasants that are common locally. The green roofs form large-scale water buffers and retention crates have been incorporated into the ground around the building. The aim is to realize the building without rainwater discharge into the sewer.

functional, healthy and pleasant
The new Logistics and Environment will of course also simply be highly functional and a healthy, pleasant place to work. The logistics processes and their requirements have been carefully considered. For example, the front area is spacious enough for the turning circle of trucks and doors and traffic areas are wide and optimally suited for the transport of materials. The layout is clear, well-arranged and zoned based on, among other things, the type of substance, use and accessibility.

Because the entire ground floor will be liquid-tight, the building is also very flexible in use and when changing logistics processes. Plenty of daylight, natural ventilation and a high degree of transparency with long sightlines contribute to a healthy working environment and a high quality of stay.