Sustainability
Any form of construction will inevitably have a significant impact on its surroundings. DHV Architects therefore devote considerable attention to sustainability, not as an end in itself but as a means to an end: healthy and intelligent buildings.
Our direct links with so many professional disciplines within the DHV Group enable us to devise and develop innovative sustainability concepts. In doing so, we strive to use integrated sustainable development as the catalyst for the entire design process.
Our solutions revolve around the use of carefully selected materials, intelligent climate control systems, flexible construction techniques and 'future-proofing', i.e. due regard for future use and re-use.
Key Projects
Energy
Our work involves arriving at a fully integrated, sustainable design. Energy will always be a prime consideration.
Energy consumption or generation will influence the architectural expression of a building, whether through the development of specific energy concepts or through a design which addresses the requirements of energy production. Our extensive knowledge and expertise in with this area is held in extremely high regard by our clients.
Key Projects
- NUON Auxiliary Power Plant
- Flevocentrale Power Station
- Electrabel Power Plant
- Semi Natural Ice Course
Total Design
Most non-residential projects demand substantial input from several professional disciplines. A multidisciplinary approach therefore offers the best guarantee that the solution is indeed fully integrated and that there are no omissions which could lead to suboptimal results.
A specialist architecture department which is part of an international consultancy and engineering firm is able to call upon the expert assistance and skills of all the required disciplines at any given moment. Professionals are challenged to look beyond the boundaries of their own specialist field, and to form part of the team which arrives at the best possible, fully integrated solution. Such cooperation is not only efficient but is highly effective, leading to an optimal result. After all, the practice of architecture in today's dynamic environment demands flexibility, loyalty and dedication.