A big part of the future business center will be occupied by CMB itself, who will move its current headquarters to the new site. In addition, there will be space for co-working and co-creation facilities, labs, large R&D facilities, studios, educational facilities
High sustainability ambitions are valid for the project. On site level, the feasibility of the BREEAM Communities certification ‘Outstanding’ is studied and the building itself will obtain the BREEAM label ‘Excellent’ as well as a WELL label ‘Gold’. In terms of climate impact, the aim is to achieve CO2 neutrality. In the first place, this is achieved by a maximum of interventions regarding energy-efficient design on the site itself. Furthermore, the ambitions in material use and flexibility are high and the principles of circular economy are applied as much as possible.
The energy master plan is currently being finalized, based on the following technologies: limited hydrogen applications (according to Seveso limit), solar energy, geothermal energy and thermal energy from the Scheldt. The application of mid-sized wind turbines is also being investigated.
Sustainability studies on masterplan level: Analysis of thermal and daylight comfort, Location studies, Water concept, Analysis of the materials with Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and advice on circular economy, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis of energy concept and materials, Support energy masterplan, Support mobility concept, Analysis of wind comfort on the site.
EPB advice and reporting for the building in phase 1.
Guidance in obtaining the WELL-certificate for phase 1.