Sustainability
”We consider our work successful when it connects people, buildings, and the environment. A relationship worth nurturing and passing on to the next user, so that it endures; generation after generation. Because, to be honest, timelessness is the purest form of sustainability.”
As architects, we are aware of the impact our designs have on the world, and we want that impact to be as positive as possible. We consider the entire lifespan of a building and what happens afterward. We strive for timelessness: sustainable buildings that are loved, remain functional, and provide added value. Here are our five ways to achieve that:
Healthy and pleasant
We design living environments where users feel healthy and comfortable, environments that they love and will take good care of. That's what we do when we design tailored to the identity and needs of the users. In doing so, looking beyond what is visible: a bench becomes a meeting place, a hallway becomes a friendly meeting.
Environmentally friendly
We minimize CO2 impact of our buildings, by looking for the best way to reconcile the environment and architecture in every situation. This can be done through reuse, but also by using biobased materials, prefab elements and low-emission techniques; this creates a connection between past, present and future.
Energy efficient
We minimize energy demand and focus as much as possible on the use of renewable energy. We do this by making buildings as compact as possible, providing them with excellent insulation and taking into account the course of the sun and the seasons. These - passive - measures are not dependent on energy sources, are effective and low-maintenance and can last the entire life of a building.
Healthy and pleasant
We design living environments where users feel healthy and comfortable, environments that they love and will take good care of. That's what we do when we design tailored to the identity and needs of the users. In doing so, looking beyond what is visible: a bench becomes a meeting place, a hallway becomes a friendly meeting.
Environmentally friendly
We minimize CO2 impact of our buildings, by looking for the best way to reconcile the environment and architecture in every situation. This can be done through reuse, but also by using biobased materials, prefab elements and low-emission techniques; this creates a connection between past, present and future.
Energy efficient
We minimize energy demand and focus as much as possible on the use of renewable energy. We do this by making buildings as compact as possible, providing them with excellent insulation and taking into account the course of the sun and the seasons. These - passive - measures are not dependent on energy sources, are effective and low-maintenance and can last the entire life of a building.
Future-proof
How a building is used is constantly evolving. It is therefore important that it can adapt to new needs in the future. We design buildings that can easily be arranged in various ways, are flexible and therefore suitable for use for a long time. In addition, we always take into account possible extensions — but also shrinkage scenarios.
Anchored
A building is always part of a larger ecosystem of flora and fauna, climate and landscape. That's why we make buildings that fit well into their natural environment. These are buildings that promote local biodiversity — with, for example, bird and bat boxes, and plants on facades and roofs; using green and natural materials is also good for reducing heat stress and flooding. That is why we are also focusing on less hardening and water retention.
We create buildings with respect for the surroundings—the physical, urban, human, and natural environment. Atelier PRO has been doing this for generations and we intend to continue doing so for future generations.
How a building is used is constantly evolving. It is therefore important that it can adapt to new needs in the future. We design buildings that can easily be arranged in various ways, are flexible and therefore suitable for use for a long time. In addition, we always take into account possible extensions — but also shrinkage scenarios.
Anchored
A building is always part of a larger ecosystem of flora and fauna, climate and landscape. That's why we make buildings that fit well into their natural environment. These are buildings that promote local biodiversity — with, for example, bird and bat boxes, and plants on facades and roofs; using green and natural materials is also good for reducing heat stress and flooding. That is why we are also focusing on less hardening and water retention.
We create buildings with respect for the surroundings—the physical, urban, human, and natural environment. Atelier PRO has been doing this for generations and we intend to continue doing so for future generations.