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Preface
Dear reader, growing, we actively pursue other
international ambitions. Our experience in
We are very proud to present you numerous countries with a wide range of
with this selection of our projects. different cultures warrants that our
This brochure is essentially a engineers and consultants have strong
portfolio, but it also provides a good international capabilities. This has
description of our activities as stimulated our development into a global
consulting engineers over the past enterprise working from twenty-two offices
two decades. Since Deerns was in twelve different countries. Our increasing
founded in 1928, we have developed international exposure goes hand in hand
from a local Dutch engineering firm with an ever stronger collaboration with
into a respected international group. leading international architects, and with
Our expertise and experience have anever increasing social and economic
grown as our assignments have relevance of our projects. Our long-term
become more and more complex. commitment to clients has resulted in close
Iam personally honoured to lead this partnerships with multinational corporations
group of high calibre and inspired and public organizations alike. Within these
engineers and consultants, and I am relationships of mutual trust, our activities
happy to present to you our core often go beyond the traditional boundaries
values, capabilities and of building services design to assume a
accomplishments. more strategic facility planning character.
Deerns celebrated its 85th anniversary in The Deerns Group strives to aid clients in
2013. The world has changed greatly since building comfortable, safe and sustainable
Paul Wessels Deerns founded our firm. built environments. Constantly exploring the
Technological advancements are countless, boundaries of technical solutions, sharing
we are in the midst of the information-age. knowledge and improving best practices,
Sustainability has become part of corporate we push ourselves and our projects to
strategies and building services are no combine maximum reliability, efficiency and
longer a mere aspect but a key sustainability, and thus help our clients meet
performance driver in buildings. While the their real estate needs in the best possible
essence of our firm has not changed, the manner.
competencies of our staff members have
evolved, gaining experience and in-depth We look forward to contributing to new
expertise in virtually allaspects of building developments and projects with you.
service engineering. The impressive
reputation we have enjoyed in The
Netherlands and in Germany for decades
has gradually spread to other countries.
Asour portfolio in Europe, the United States Jan Karel Mak
of America and the Middle East is steadily Chief Executive Officer, Deerns Groep B.V.
Amsterdam Antwerp Barcelona Berlin Chicago Cologne Denver Dubai Eindhoven Groningen The Hague (Rijswijk) Istanbul London Maastricht Madrid Manchester Milan Moscow Nijmegen Paris So Paulo Stuttgart
Group Executive Board. From left to right: Olivier Severini, Lars Mostert, Jan Karel Mak, Roel Rooskens and Erik Lousberg
Deerns Portfolio Bespoke Engineering

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Contents
Preface 2 Part 5 Airports 86
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Schiphol 90
Part 1 Deerns at a Glance 6 Abu Dhabi International Airport, Terminal Complex, Abu Dhabi 92
Our sustainable roots 8 Kuwait International Airport, Terminal 2, Kuwait City 94
Who are we? 10 Viracopos International Airport, New Terminal, So Paolo 96
Markets and clients 12 Gibraltar International Airport, New Terminal, Gibraltar 98
Global expansion 14 Charles de Gaulle Airport, Terminal 1 & 2, Paris 100
Frankfurt Airport, Terminal 1 Gate B, Frankfurt 102
Part 2 Retail, Residential & Office Buildings 16 Denver International Airport, Denver 104
Ministry of Defence, Paris 20 Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, Gaborone 106
Porta Nuova, Milan 22 Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, Taipei 108
Ministries of Security & Justice and Interior & Kingdom Relations, The Hague 24
VolkswohlBund Insurance, Dortmund 26 Part 6 Data Centres 110
Lujiazui Finance and Trade Zone, Shanghai 28 Sberbank Mega Data Centre, Moscow 114
Eastern Docks Island, Amsterdam 30 Rabobank Data Centre, Boxtel 116
CityLife, Milan 32 Green House Data, Cheyenne 118
Extension Headquarters T-Mobile, Bonn 34 T-Systems International Data Centres, Magdeburg/Biere 120
De Yp: The Hague Police Department, The Hague 36 Internap, New Jersey 122
Suntech Headquarters, Wuxi 38 Megafon Cloud Data Centre Network, Moscow 124
NATO Headquarters, Brussels 40 ING, The Netherlands 126
Weltstadthaus Peek & Cloppenburg, Cologne 42 1547 Realty Partners, New York 128
Borsa Instanbul Stock Exchange, Istanbul 130
Part 3 Leisure & Entertainment 44 Global Switch, Amsterdam 132
Climate House 8 East, Bremerhaven 48
Scheepvaartmuseum (Shipping Museum), Amsterdam 50 Part 7 Clean Technology 134
Oval Skating Arena, Turin 52 ASML, Veldhoven 138
Hermitage Museum, Amsterdam 54 Thales Alenia Space, LAquila 140
Ahoy Sports & Festival Arena, Rotterdam 56 ASML Centre of Excellence, Taipei 142
Baltic Arena, Gdansk 58 Danone Innovation Centre, Utrecht 144
De Doelen, Concert & Conference Arena, Rotterdam 60 Philips Application Research Centre, Eindhoven 146
AMOLF, Amsterdam 148
Part 4 Health Care
62 MESA+ NanoLab, Enschede 150
Isala Hospital, Zwolle 66 Solar Research Solliance, Eindhoven 152
Erasmus Medical Centre, Rotterdam 68 DSM Laboratorium 6, Delft 154
Medical Centre Alkmaar, Alkmaar 70 University Utrecht, Faculty of Science, Utrecht 156
Jeroen Bosch Hospital, s-Hertogenbosch 72
University Hospital Maastricht, Maastricht 74 Part 8 Conceptual & Sustainable Projects 158
University Hospital Leuven, Leuven 76 The Edge, Head Office Deloitte/AKD, Amsterdam 162
Albert Schweitzer Hospital, Dordrecht 78 Oval Tower, Amsterdam 164
General Hospital of Bolzano, Bolzano 80 LVM Insurance Group Head Office, Mnster 166
Antoni van Leeuwenhoek Cancer Institute, Amsterdam 82 Seawater Thermal Storage, The Hague 168
Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen 84 Town Hall, Rotterdam 170
Enexis Regional Offices, The Netherlands 172
UPC Office, Leeuwarden 174
TNT Headquarters, Hoofddorp 176
TransPort, Head Office Transavia, Schiphol 178

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Part 1
Deerns at
a glance
Our sustainable roots

Deerns was founded in 1928 by Paul Wessels Deerns.
He specialised in the design and installation of central
heating and cooling systems, back then seen as cutting
edge technology. Over the years, Deerns has become
the market leader in building services in The Netherlands.
We started our first office outside The Netherlands in
2000 and have been increasing our international
presence ever since.
Technological advancements teams has altered and our engineers have

Today, every respectable enetrprise views developed additional core competencies:
sustainability as a trend that cannot be The ability to truly identify themselves
ignored. For Deerns, it has been a core withclients wishes and demands.
value since our very beginning. Many of our The flexibility to adapt in line with
clients have always been wary of wasting technological advancements.
their own and the earths resources. Deerns A good understanding of project politics.
was and is still renowned for designing cost
effective and efficient systems. The greater the development, the more
important these competencies are for
As our expertise and experience grew, so success. Deerns thrive in complex projects
did our capabilities to integrate building with multiple stakeholders. This portfolio
services systems. For example, todays attempts to summarise our experience,
thermal storage systems enable us to utilise expertise and capabilities to help our clients
excess summer heat in winter and vice build comfortable, safe and sustainable
versa for cooling in summer. environments.
Sustainable from day one Deerns Multiplier: CO2 reduction

Our economies have become increasingly In our projects we achieve the greatest
technology driven, and so has our real effect in the reduction of CO2 with
estate. This has resulted in complex systems sustainable energy concepts. To quantify
which integrate energy management, building and convey this, we created the Deerns
physics and building service technology to Multiplier. This factor reflects the extent to
optimise performance and efficiency. which we manage to save CO2 emissions
Growing demands and possibilities are for our clients in our top 10 projects, as
causing building services tocomprise up compared to the legal performance
to50% of the total construction costs in requirements; this savings are then related
new large scale developments. to our own CO2 footprint. In 2012, CO2
savings over the entire technical lifespan
Since it has become almost impossible for amounted to 726 times our own annual
our clients to keep track of all technological production of CO2 emissions.
advancements, our role within project
Paul Wessel Deerns in 1966 (painting by Huub Gerretsen)

Who are we?

Deerns is an international, independent technical
consultancyand engineering firm. We help private and
public organisations create a sustainable, comfortable
and safe built environment by providing feasible solu-
tions, based on innovative designs. Wedesign technical
infrastructures for buildings, infrastructural facilities and
urban and industrial areas. Ourinvolvement starts from
the very first conceptual stages and continues to detailed
design, construction management, commissioning and
aftercare.
Approach and core values One Firm Principle

Deerns develops and maintains long-term Deerns operates across our international
relationships with its clients by delivering network as a single firm. We foster a culture
quality engineering, by thoroughly of team spirit and international collaboration
understanding the needs associated with to create synergies in exchanging
ourclients business process, and by knowledge, sharing experiences and quick
maintaining a top quality service level. response capabilities.
At Deerns, we foster an innovative and Ambition

professional atmosphere in which our Deerns is eager to improve client service
staffflourish and share a sense of moral and strives to contribute to the development
ownership. We believe in investing heavily
inattracting, developing, engaging and
of a more sustainable world through
practical innovations. Each year we are We are a strong
community of dedicated,
retaining talented professionals. Together, proud to be serving clients in solving
we build teams that deliver superior quality hundreds of technical problems, swiftly and
to our clients. efficiently. We are at our best, however, in
well cooperating and

bringing concepts to life by designing
Our staff members honour our core values: integrated solutions to complex housing,
fostering professional quality; performance and energy issues within
mutually supportive
inspiring entrepreneurship; complex client organizations.
building our design reputation;
maintaining high ethical standards;
professionals
warranting adequate internal and external
cooperation.

Markets and clients

Deerns designs new buildings and urban infrastructures
butalso works in the redevelopment, renovation and
upgrading of existing projects. We focus on sustainability
and reducing ecological footprints. As a result, we
achieve the highest relevant building standards such
asLEED Platinum and BREEAM Outstanding.
Deerns is active in the following prime certification, CFD analysis and cost
market segments: management services;
Retail, Residential & Office Buildings: Clean Technology: clean rooms,
dwelling complexes, high-rise buildings, research laboratories and high-security
urban residential areas; facilities;
Leisure & Entertainment: multi-use and Conceptual & Sustainable Projects:
commercial developments, hotels, leisure planning and design of sustainable
facilities such as swimming pools and buildings and certification for
stadiums, cultural facilities such as municipalities, building owners and real
museums and theatres and educational estate developers.
buildings such as universities, polytechnic
and school buildings; In The Netherlands, Germany and Italy,
Health Care: we combine general ouroffices have a relatively long history of
building design and consultancy with serving prime public and private clients.
highly specialised work in areas such as Inour newer offices, such as in the United
operating theatre climate control and States, France and the United Kingdom,
medical equipment, lighting and hygiene, Deerns is gradually developing its reputation
x-ray facilities, pharmacies and a range of
other hospital-oriented technologies;
and presence. In all our offices, we are
broadening our portfolio, using earlier We are eager to improve
client service and
Airports: general building services and acquired skills and experience across
many specialised services including borders, combined with astrong under
runway lighting, navigational aids, aircraft standing of local regulations, building
contribute to the
fuelling, de-icing and 400-Hz power practices and pricing conditions.
services (to docked aircraft), control
towers, luggage handling, customs, Retail, Residential & Office
development of a
passenger information, safety and Buildings 30%
security design; Leisure & Entertainment 8%
Data Centres: from smaller privately Health Care 16%
sustainable world
owned to larger shared facilities, to mega Airports 13%
ISP data centres. Here we provide the Data Centres 14%
complete range of services needed, from Clean Technology 8%
strategy & planning, design, testing & Other 11%
commissioning to TIER & LEED

Global expansion
Founded in 1928, Deerns has developed into one of
Europes top engineering consultancy firms.
Thenew millennium marked the beginning of our
international expansion. Our core activities often require
local presence, and offices set up as temporary locations
have, during large projects, sometimes become
permanent. In other situations, collaboration with local
firms has led to mergers or long term partnerships.
Our locations We believe that our group structure adds

The Deerns group now consists of twenty- value to our operations and to our clients
two offices in twelve countries. We also projects. The combined portfolio of our
carry out projects in many other countries offices will illustrate this. It also points out
with international teams. our collaboration with great architects in
some of the most complex and prestigious
Added value projects of our time.
Each national office is responsible for its
own local market, staff and project quality.
We do, however, apply a One Firm
Principle, allowing the best resources and
Our One Firm

know-how to be shared internationally. In Belgium Russia United Arab Emirates
addition to our national offices, we boast Antwerp Moscow Dubai
three International Practices: Airports, Clean
Technology and Data Centres. In these Principle allows Brazil Spain United Kingdom
specific market segments, international
codes and standards ensure the best thebest resources So Paulo Barcelona
Madrid
London
Manchester
available technologies.
andknow-how to France
Paris The Netherlands United States
Our One Firm mind-set results in short be shared Amsterdam Chicago
internationally
communication lines throughout the entire Germany Eindhoven Denver
group. Adequate response to clients needs Berlin Groningen
is strengthened by the availability of a wide Cologne The Hague (Rijswijk)
range of resources. The Deerns group has Stuttgart Maastricht
expertise in virtually all fields related to Nijmegen
building services and our engineers will Italy
always be able to call upon each other with Milan Turkey
specific issues. Istanbul

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Part 2
Retail,
Residential &
Office Buildings
Retail,
Residential &
Office Buildings
Today clients are focused on the performance of their
building more than ever before. Building services can take
up 35% of building costs. Thus the consulting engineer is
ofvital importance in todays integrated project teams. Our
experience and expertise has resulted in some of the worlds
most advanced and sustainable buildings. Buildings that
will stand the test of time. We are proud to be part of the
creation of comfortable, safe and sustainable buildings
anda valued partner in any design process.
High end technical support From concepts to implementation

Our aim is to connect technical good
practice that has gained international
As in any iterative design process, building
services design starts with a strong concept We are happy to assist
clients in their strategic
recognition or has proven its value to in conformity with the architecture. From
consumers. Our broad expertise allows us concept to final design and from implemen
to exchange best practices from other fields tation to maintenance strategies, Deerns
choices and help to

into the commercial real estate. The facilities focuses on the entire life span of buildings.
are often high-end both technically and
aesthetically.
Communication
In our business approach we focus on
provide the best working
and living environment for
establishing effective communication lines
with our local consulting engineers and
construction partners, based on your
recommendation or our own assessment.
Itisthe optimal way to combine the best of
both worlds. In a team effort we compare
their projects.
our technical concepts and solutions with Lars Mostert, Director Deerns Germany
the desired implementation of building
services.

Client
Ministry of Defence, Paris Paris, France
Ministry of
Architect
Agence Nicolas Michelin & Associs,
Paris
Defence
Structural engineer
EGIS, France
Size
Terminal complex 120,000 m2
Project Phases
Start design 2009
Start construction 2011
Completion 2014
The French Ministry of Defence Deerns performed complex CFD analysis

decided to regroup its services into a ofthe natural extraction chimneys to
single building, located in Paris 15th determine their potential and to predict
district. The project was launched as different functionalities of the hybrid
aPublic Private Partnership tender ventilation solution. The commission
that was awarded to the Bouygues/ included the sizing and design of the
Agence Nicolas Michelin et Associs chimneys and their interface with the
team. Thebuilding consists of air-handling units.
120,000m ofoffice space, designed
not only to reach HQE environmental Beforehand, we carried out a detailed
targets, but also to obtain the BBC comparative analysis of several variations,
energy label and respect Paris inparticular of the resulting pressure drops
strategic Plan Climat. at the head of the chimneys and along the
faades. The process was an iterative one
Special features inclose collaboration with the architect and
The architect, Nicolas Michelin, wanted engineers. It resulted in an optimised natural
thebuilding image to underline a strong extraction mixed-mode solution.
environmental message. He therefore
integrated natural extraction chimneys into
the architectural concept, which work by
combining ventilation thermal effects,
resulting in a complex, optimised hybrid
ventilation system.
Optimising
natural extraction
chimneys
Images: Agence Nicolas Michelin & Associs

Client
Hines Italia SGR SpA, Milan Milan, Italy
Porta Nuova
Architects Masterplan
Boeri Studio, Milan
Kohn Pedersen Fox Architects, London
Pelli Clark Pelli Architects, New Haven
Size
Offices 98,000 m
Residential 70,000 m
Retail 18,000 m
Leisure, Cultural &
Entertainment 40,000 m
Private development 110,500 m
Public development 120,000 m
Parking 3,800 m
Project Phases
Start design 2005
Completion 2014
Porta Nuova represents the most and retail facilities. The site also has cultural
important and institutional project facilities for the local community. The
inMilan today. It connects three development includes approx. 1400 parking
distinct projects: Garibaldi spaces.
Repubblica, Varesine and Isola.
Theproject covers an overall Isola
surfaceof more than 290,000 m2. This project is a mixed-use development
Therenovation and improvement containing residences, offices, commercial
ofthis urban centre is a natural and cultural buildings. The residential
development for the existing towers, Bosco Verticale, known for their
neighbourhoods. highly sustainable features, are located in
this area.
Garibaldi Repubblica
This project is located at the location of the Special features
headquarters of the Unicredit Bank.The Deerns has been involved in Varesine and in
development comprises high and low rise Isola projects providing overall site energy
office buildings and also includes a podium strategy, building MEP design, acoustic,
and retail facilities. vertical transportation and sustainability
consultancy (LEED consultancy and LEED
Varesine energy modelling). At the Garibaldi
Varesine is a mixed-use development in Repubblica project, Deerns was head of
theheart of the fashion district of Milan and atemporary association with GAE
comprises high and low rise office buildings, Engineering providing Health & Safety
residential buildings as well as a podium activities during construction with an
innovative approach named SICUREZZA
PARTECIPATA.
Currently the most

important and
institutional project
Impressions: Kohn Pedersen Fox Architects
in Milan
Client
Government Buildings Agency, Projects
Department, The Hague
The Hague, The Netherlands
Architect
Buro Kollhoff, Rotterdam, Berlin, Zrich
inco-operation with Inbo Adviseurs, Ministries of Security &
Justice and Interior &
Woudenberg
Structural engineer
Ingenieursbureau Zonneveld, Rotterdam
Size
Offices
Parking
123,000 m
10,000 m
Kingdom Relations
Project Phases
Start design 2002
Completion 2012
This project concerned the up to the 22nd floor. Four more lifts serve
construction of two 140 m high office the 23rd to 37th floors. Since the towers
towers, now housing the Ministries have extremely strict security requirements,
ofSecurity and Justice and Interior we installed a system for state-of-the-art
and Kingdom Relations. The offices access control.
are located on the floors above the
plinth whilst the floors within the A special feature within the building is the
plinth include spaces for shared possibility to open the windows, even at a
functions such as conference rooms, height of 140m. This is achieved by installing
a restaurant, sporting facilities, a a so called kastenfenster, which reduces
library and an auditorium. A two- the wind pressure. Sun blinds are also
storey parking garage is located integrated in this kastenfender.
underneath the building. While
working on this project, we had to Deerns was responsible for the design of all
pay special attention to the fact that types of installations in the building,
the size of thebuilding site, located including the fit-out installations. During the
inthe very city centre of The Hague, construction phase several floors were
was extremely limited. re-designed because of new functions with
new demands. This re-design process was
Special features doneby using BIM-Revit.
As one of the first buildings of this scale
heating and cooling is provided by using
concrete core regulation for the entire
Standing tall in
building except for the floors within the
plinth. The climate control system in the
floors within the plinth is geared to the
specific functions in that area. Heating and TheHagues city
cooling generation are achieved by long
term energy storage with heat pumps and centre
district heating. Taking into account the
height of the towers, we installed a sprinkler
system throughout. Transport is arranged by
means of three lifts for the floors within the
plinth, and an additional five lifts in each
tower to serve all floors above the plinth and
Image: Eran Oppenheimer

Client
VolkswohlBund Lebensversicherung Dortmund, Germany
VolkswohlBund
a. G., Dortmund
Architect
Nps tchoban voss, Hamburg
Insurance
Size
32,600 m
Project Phases
Start design 2007
Completion 2010
Insurance company VolkswohlBunds

new office building was built in the
city centre of Dortmund. The new
office has modern building technical
systems that include flexible office
utilisations and comfortable room
conditioning. Part of the heat
generation is provided by a geo
thermal system based on energy
probes. Natural ventilation and the
use of concrete core activation
ensure low costs for heating and
cooling.

Special features
In this project, Deerns was responsible
forall technical building services. We also
carried out the simulation calculations.
Trading an old
building for a
modern energy-
efficient office
Image: Lars Schumacher

Client
Shanghai Lujiazui Finance & Shanghai, China
Lujiazui Finance
Trade Zone
Architect
HPA Architects, Shanghai
and Trade Zone

Size
Building 30,000 m2
Project Phases
Start design 2008
Completion 2010
Lujiazui Finance and Trade Zone is loads up to a room temperature of 26C.

oneof the main financial centres in Inareas where the tenants have higher
Shanghai China. Were involved in demands on the cooling capacity, we
our first large scale concept for installed additional cooling baffles in order
cooling ceiling systems in this toincrease the specific cooling capacity.
financial centre. The demands of our
client regarding the comfort level, the Our re-design led to a 25% lower peak load
localenvironment and the fact that capacity and to a higher level of comfort in
construction works had already the office areas.
begun, turned this consulting and
re-designing assignment into a top
level task.
Special features Highly comfortable

At a certain point during the construction
process of the building, our client decided office areas
to change the faade from an operable one
into a double-skin faade, which prevents
the outside air humidity from entering the
office areas. As a result, Deerns was tasked
with re-dimensioning all mechanical and
electrical systems. The formerly used
system, consisting of non-efficient fan coil
units, was changed to a hybrid ventilation
system in combination with secondary
cooling systems, adaptable to the individual
tenants heating and cooling demands.
Thegeneral office equipment concept was
to have a base load system and a peak load
system. We connected both systems to the
warm and cold water installations in order
toreduce energy consumption instead of
opting for a full air conditioning system.
Themetal cooling ceilings work as the base
load system; they are able to cover all heat
Image: HPA Architects

Client
OOA, The Hague (MAB, Bouwfonds Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Eastern Docks
Property Finance enHet Oosten)
Architect
Amsterdam: Jo Coenen & co, HVDN,
Meyer & van Schooten, Zwarts & Jansma
Island
Rotterdam: EEA associated architects,
Maccreanor Lavington
Lochau: Baumschlager Eberle Grassman
London: Bennetts Architects
Structural engineer
Aronsohn Arcadis Oosterdokseiland VOF
Size
Offices 75,000 m
Business centre 8,000 m
Residential 35,000 m
Leisure 30,000 m
Culture 45,000 m
The enormous Eastern Docks Island plots have been designed by colleague
Project Phases (ODE) project is almost completed firms, under our responsibility.
Start design 2001 ata unique location in Amsterdam,
Start construction 2004 2012 situated between the historic city Within the project several new techniques
Completion 2006 2015 centre and the wide IJ River. Even are used. LED lighting for the public library,
fora city known for its ambition, prefab bathrooms for the hotel and a
thisproject is an unprecedented combined energy storage system with heat
undertaking for Amsterdam in pumps for the whole island. The energy
termsof both size and scope. performance is very high due to these and
Themaster plan is based on an other structures and building services
innovative concept with a strong measures. For instance, the performance of
relation to theold city centre. The energy storage system results in a CO2
plan consists of six different plots in reduction of 65% compared to traditional
which the buildings and their plinth penetration of heat and cold. The entire
course continue down into the island is built in 6 phases, 5 of them are
basement, aswell as a garage already completed.
underneath the entire project site.
The plots are connected to each
other above ground by public areas,
Innovating urban
which are formed by the quay, the
Spoorstraat, Oosterdoksdwars
straten (side streets) and two
squares. Functions included in the redevelopment on
plans are housing, offices, shops,
leisure, cafs and restaurants, the banks of the IJ
business centres, library, the largest
Hilton hotel in The Netherlands, a
music school and underground car
park.
Special features
We were responsible for the design,
supervision and implementation of the
mechanical, electrical and transport
systems of three of the six plots. The other
Impression: MAB

Client
CityLife S.p.A, Milan Milan, Italy
CityLife
Architect
Arata Isozaki, Tokyo
Daniel Libeskind, New York
Pier Paolo Maggiora, Turin
Zaha Hadid, London
Size
Area 370,000 m
Park 160,000 m
Project Phases
Competition 2003/2004
Completion 2014
The former historical trade fair area underground. In fact the underground area
of Milan (Fiera di Milano) was re- also includes extensive parking facilities,
qualified. The area, which became with space for up to 7,000 cars. The
available following the transfer of CityLife area is also excellently served by
Milans trade and exhibition centre to the public transport system and has easy
Rho-Pero on the citys north-eastern links to the main motorways and the
edge, was subject to an international airports of Milan. Along with the residential
competition aimed at urban re-quali- opportunities with prestigious apartments
fication involving companies, finan- of high architectural quality CityLife also
cial institutions and some of the provides a network of integrated services
leading names in international for consumers and business: offices, shops,
architecture. The competition was bars and restaurants are non-invasively part
won by CityLife, with an architectural of the structure offering all that is required to
design project by Zaha Hadid, Arata live comfortably.
Isozaki and Daniel Libeskind.
Special features
In an historic and fascinating area, Deerns has been responsible for:
residential by vocation and located in a Whole project Energy strategy.
strategic position in its urban context, Whole project Environment Impact.
CityLife brings to the city a new model of Whole project M&E infrastructure
residential living as well as for work and services.
leisure. At the heart of CityLife is the Park, M&E systems for the Hadid & Libeskind
an enormous green lung, Milans biggest Residential Buildings.
pedestrian area, with traffic circulating only LEED consulting activities, energy
modelling and commissioning for the
office Hadid Tower.
New model of
residential living,
working and leisure
Impressions: Zaha Hadid

Client
Unternehmensgruppe Montag, Bonn Bonn, Germany
Extension Head-
Architect
Professor Schmitz, Cologne
Sireo, Cologne
quarters T-Mobile
Size
Office area 85,000 m
Basement parking 70,000 m
Project Phases
Start planning 2001
Completion 2003
The extension of the headquarters of Special features

T-Mobile Deutschland in Bonn was All technical building services for this project
designed as a highly equipped office were carried out by Deerns. We equipped
building for around 2,900 employees. theventilation systems with highly effective
All building services like the sprinkler energy recovery systems. The major part of
equipment, air ducts, pipes for electrical energy is generated from a
heating, cooling and plumbing as combined heat power station. The fact that
well as all cable trays for electric the building is close to the river Rhine
power supply and IT devices were enables a sustainable concept for office
implemented in cavities in the floors. conditioning. We use water from ground
The office area isconditioned by a water wells for cooling the concrete ceilings,
hybrid ventilation system which then give the warm water back to the river.
enables a base load to be delivered The entire campus has a cooling distribution
by central air handling units and also network. Building D was the last module to
allows natural ventilation. The radiant be commissioned in 2003. It has training
cooling ceilings, implemented in the rooms and a 2000 people event hall with a
concrete slabs, ensure highly stage, fix-installed stage equipment and a
comfortable office conditions. 200 m indoor-LED-wall.
Theflexible technical equipment
ofthe office areas is designed to
accommodate all types ofoffices,
without having to make major
changes in previously installed
technical devices.
Keeping it cool
with water from
the river Rhine

Client
Haaglanden Police, The Hague The Hague, The Netherlands
De Yp: The Hague
Construction management
Brink Groep, Leidschendam
Architect
Police Department
Architecten van Mourik, The Hague
Structural engineer
Aronsohn Constructies, Rotterdam
Building physics consultant

Cauberg Huygen, Rotterdam
Size
GFA 34,400 m2
Project Phases
Start design 2006
De Yp is a facility building for the Special features
Completion 2012
policedepartment of The Hague. The building is equipped with cold and heat
Thisbuilding boasts a wide variety of storage for the climate control facilities.
facilities including various instruction Together with the sustainable lighting, this
rooms, offices, 6 shooting ranges, delivers an energy performance coefficient
4sports halls and 4 dojos, R&R of0.84. This means that the energy
facilities and a training street. consumption is 25% less than required.
Thecentral reporting station for the
fire brigade, ambulance and police Part of the building also has a sprinkler
andtheregional co-ordination centre system that is fed with spring water.
(RCC) are also accommodated in the Thereporting station and the RCC have a
building. De Yp has a total gross floor fullyredundant system for climate control,
area of around 34,400 m2, excluding electrical systems and process cooling,
the 5,000 m2 car park. ensuring that these functions can remain
operational at all times.
In this project, we were responsible for
Multifunctional
design, tender process and implementation
support for various systems, ranging from
facility building mechanical to electrical, control technology,

security, telematics (data/telephony) and
transport (lifts and faade maintenance)
systems.

Client
GPM Consulting & Management Wuxi, China
Suntech
forSuntech, Wuxi, China
Architect
Architekturbro Wieser and MBDesign,
Graz
Headquarters
Structural engineer
Suzhou Institute of Architectural Design,
Suzhou China
Size
Building 15,000 m2
Project Phases
Start design 2007
Completion 2009
Suntech is a world leader in the because of the use of TL5 and LED.
production of photovoltaic solar Thewhole installation is controlled by an
panels. This project entailed their intelligent light management system.
newoffice building and a recreation
building in Wuxi, China. Both Deerns has been commissioned by GPM
buildings are part of a new Project Consulting & Management to design
production facility for Suntech. the mechanical and electrical installations.
Themain objective of the design and Main reasons for selecting Deerns were that
construction of the new buildings a sustainable energy concept had to be
was to use clean energy sources developed and that high standards will be
asmuch as possible. set on the interior climate.
Special features
Both buildings have a large atrium which is
Solar panels for

connected to the enormous front faade of
about 6,000 m2. The faade is built up by
semi-transparent solar panels, which deliver
the majority of the necessary electricity in clean energy
the buildings. Techniques such as climate
ceilings and heat pumps have been
implemented to achieve green ambitions.
Additionally, the lighting is energy-efficient
Images: Suntech

Client
VK Engineering, Brussels Brussels, Belgium
NATO
Architect
SOM Skidmore Owen Merill, London
Size
Headquarters
GFA 240,000 m2
Project Phases
Start planning 2004
Completion 2014
In the new NATO Headquarters in areas are heated and cooled with a
Brussels, 26 nations with varying concrete activation system in combination
expectations of comfort will find a with the use of geothermal energy. Deerns
newlocation. The six-storey office performed all technical building services for
wings will be heated and cooled by the new NATO building.
concrete-core-activation and all
areas are mechanically ventilated.
Special features
A significant part of the building is the Technical building
conference area, including the NATO hall
designed for over 450 people, as well as services for
12other conference areas. The conference
centre will be equipped with an air- 26nations
conditioning system; the connecting Agora
will be tempered and mechanically
ventilated. Highlight is the technical
environmental design with a combined
heatand power plant (CHP 4,5 MW elctr.),
which will cover 40% of the electrical peak
capacity and whose surplus heat will be
used for heating in winter or cooling in
summer by absorption chillers. The office

Client
Peek & Cloppenburg KG, Dsseldorf Cologne, Germany
Weltstadthaus
Architect
Renzo Piano Building Workshop, Paris/
Genoa
Peek & Cloppen-

Size
Total 20,000 m
Retail 14,500 m
Project Phases
burg
Start design 2003
Completion 2005
The new retail shop for Peek & All technical installations such as ducts,
Cloppenburg is located in the pipes and cable trays were implemented
Cologne city centre. The scope within an installation zone 40 cm below the
defined by the client was to have an concrete ceiling. This was necessary to
expressive building with reduce the total building height, which was
contemporary architecture which is limited by local legislation. This led to a
clearly recognisable and provides highly integrated planning process with the
high class clients with a perfect structural engineer and the architect to
shopping environment. Due to the achieve building the required number of
top level of architectural quality, the retail floor levels.
level of M&E design and building
comfort had to be equally high. The
main part of the building is a wood/
A high class
glass construction with 6,800
different glass panels. Thisentailed
the necessity to address building
physical and natural lighting shopping
demands in the design phase.
experience
Special features
It was necessary to prevent natural daylight
from fading the clothes inside, but at the
same time, make use of natural daylight to
reduce artificial lighting inside. All levels of
the retail area are connected by an atrium
and the air conditioning system
implemented in suspended ceilings is also
used for smoke extraction in case of fire.
Due to stratification effects in the building
anintensive simulation for the aero-physical
situation in case of fire was provided.
Thesmoke extraction system could be
reduced whilst preventing smoke from
reaching the connecting levels of the atrium
above.

44 Part 3 Leisure & Entertainment Back to contents 45
Part 3
Leisure &
Entertainment
Leisure &
Entertainment
The leisure industry ranges from museums to zoos, theatres
and sports arenas. Major cities are developing their own
special attractions to be seen by the rest of the world. This
industry has to deal with complex logistics, crowd control,
complicated climate control and safety and security. Last
but not least, the lighting design is of the utmost importance
for the total spectator experience within these venues.
Deerns is proud to be the consultant for some of the most
famous and state-of-the-art projects in this sector.
Our vision complex projects. We understand the

Entertainment is a form of activity engaging complexity of constructions and the art of
the interest of an audience, or giving architecture. We are able to translate the
pleasure and delight. We assist our clients stakeholders requirements into technical
by inventing installation concepts to help solutions and integrate them into the
achieve the objectives in their projects. As building design. This, together with our
an example, the audience in a theatre must technical knowledge and expertise, enables
have their total attention and focus on the the project team to design the most
performance and not be disturbed by a integrated and sustainable leisure and
poor internal climate or noise. Therefore entertainment projects for our clients.
Deerns designs functional installations that
are complimentary to the situation in which Deerns remains at the
forefront for providing
they are applied, knowing that the visitors
safety, comfort and well-being is of extreme
importance and superb integration with the
technical solutions in the

architectural design is a must. Deerns has
excellent qualifications to create the
required environment for our clients.
How do we achieve this?

Working together, with mutual
understanding! It is of great importance to
leisure industry
Xavier Crolla, Manager Real Estate, Education and Culture, Deerns The Netherlands
work together and respect each others
work especially when it concerns unique,

Client
BEAN Bremerhavener Bremerhaven, Germany
Climate House
Entwicklungsgesellschaft
Alter/Neuer Hafen mbH & Co. KG
Architect
Paul Niederberghaus & Partner GmbH,
8East
Germany
Size
Total 18,800 m
Exhibition area 9,000 m
Project Phases
Start design 2005
Completion 2009
This new building combines a science Special features

and entertainment experience and In producing energy and climatic concepts,
hosts an interactive journey along Deerns had to realistically imitate the
the eighth meridian east including different climate zones from hot and humid
different climate zones such as Niger, to icy and dry. New technologies like
Cameroon, the polar zone, Samoa desiccant cooling and absorption chilling
and Alaska. It was built in the north- were the basis for the heating and cooling
ern part of Germany on the North Sea concept. Natural energies were used and
coast. the capacity of cold soil and concrete
building mass thermal activation explored.
Deerns was responsible for the M&E The use of rainwater for irrigation in the
designas well as the building physics. Samoa exhibition area promoted the use of
Thecombination of the very different indoor environmental friendly energies with low
climates and the building elevation and roof primary energy consumption.
led to specific and individual solutions in the
construction of the faades in order to
prevent dew point damage. The success of
this edutainment centre can be measured
by the number of visitors: more than double
the expected number of visitors could be
accommodated in the first year after
completion. In recent years the Climate
House has established itself as a tourist
highlight in this area on the North Sea
coast.
Challenging energy
and climatic
concepts

Client
Rijksgebouwendienst, The Hague Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Scheepvaart
Architect
DOK architects, Amsterdam
Size
museum
12,000 m2
Project Phases
Start design 2006
Completion 2011
Since approximately 1970 the Scheep Special features

vaartmuseum has been located at the The main challenges for Deerns in this
Landsmagazijn of theVOC. During project regarded climate control. In the
rebuilding in the previous century, Programme of Requirements, supplied by
when the building was redesigned as theRijksgebouwendienst, a museum
a museum, security installations and climate was requested for the whole
museum lighting were installed that building, but thisappeared not to be
have since aged while provisions for possible without extensive rebuilding. In
climate control were basically totally close consultation with all stakeholders,
absent. Provisions of installations acclimatized show-cases for certain objects
and security, in order to meet present were chosen in combination with a specially
modern standards were reasons to designed air handling system. These
renovate the museum extensively. climatised show-cases were newly
Inaddition, the museum wanted to developed and designed under the
adapt the routing through the building supervision of Deerns. The RGD and the
and to profoundly change the end-user were very enthusiastic regarding
perception of the exhibitions in line this solution.
with modern concepts. Deerns role
during this renovation was the The remaining technique in the museum has
validation of the Programme of been neatly concealed underneath floors,
Requirements, concept design, final between roof rafters or in the cellar. Since
design and specification, tendering theenclosure of the roof, the inner court is
procedure and supervision of the acclimatized with air from surrounding
execution of all installations areas. To clean the roof, Deerns designed a
(mechanical, electrical, transport, special wash robot. The special energy
ITand security). storage system that Deerns used to
optimise energy saving is also unique
especially considering the monumental
Tailor made
building. Finally, the whole building has been
fitted with specially developed LED-lighting
techniques which enables flexibility for exhibition

builders to program thelighting of art.
protecting valuable
Images: Barbara van Baarsel
collections
Client
Agenzia Turin 2006 Turin, Italy
Oval Skating
Architect
Studio Zoppini srl / HoK Sport, Italy
Structural engineer
Arena
Aronsohn, Rotterdam
Size
Venue 20,000 m
Spectators 8,000
Project Phases
Start design 2003
Completion 2005
The oval stadium in Turin was one of Special features

the sports facilities used in the 2006 Among the winning points of the concept
Winter Olympics. The project was are its curves, realised with an optimal
thewinning entry in a design radius of curvature and the technical
competition. In collaboration with solutions to keep the ice in the best
architect Studio Zoppini, Deerns was possible condition at all times. The structure
responsible for the building services supports a large volume, covered with a
design. Thebuilding won the sleek and aerodynamic roof, which curves
competition based on the integration from east to west.
of building services and technical
solutions to maintain an ice-ring Working with complex architecture such as
worthy of the worlds best athletes. this curved roof is always difficult. However,
Furthermore the jury noted that the the urgency was clear since it was to
curvature of the roof, which plays become a venue for the event of the Winter
animportant role in the optimal Olympics. Lighting design, acoustics,
maintenance of the ice, also has temperatures, sight lines of the spectators,
great aesthetic quality. The 400 meter everything had tobe perfect. Deerns is
track was later turned into an proud to have been part of the 2006
exhibition hall. Olympic Winter Games.
An Olympic
adventure

Client
Stichting Hermitage aan de Amstel, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Hermitage
Amsterdam
Architect
Hans van Heeswijk architects,
Amsterdam
Museum
Size
17,000 m2
Project Phases
Start design 2005
Completion 2009
The Hermitage in Amsterdam holds Special features

temporary exhibitions from the rich In few other projects has the integration of
collection of its mother museum in building, construction, installations and
StPetersburg. A care-home for the interior elements been so significantly carried
aged, situated in the monumental out by the design team. The concept of
building, has been completely integration has been the key factor for all
renovated to house the Amsterdam different design disciplines. The control of
Hermitage. Thequality of the humidity and temperature are crucial for
installations had to be of a high level conserving works of art. Deerns has
toenable the combination of the designed a concept system of climate zones
monument and its exhibition of art. for museum and non-museum areas. As a
Thesquare building houses two large kind of visitor tracking system, the climate is
exhibition areas surrounded by picture measured on the basis of humidity, fluctua-
galleries. There is also an auditorium, tions and CO2 production in the exhibition
acaf-restaurant, various shops, a areas. To meet the high security demands,
study centre and church hall. Since Deerns drew up an integral plan for fire,
theopening the number of visitors burglary and entrance control systems.
hasexceeded all expectations. Other differentiating techniques that Deerns
used in this project are: hot and cold stor-
For the Amsterdam Hermitage, Deerns age, heat pumps, cooling with surface water,
wasresponsible for the design, tendering gas turbine generator (researched in a viabil-
procedure and the supervision of the ity study), climate ceilings, heat recovery
execution of the mechanical, electrical, from ventilation air, CO2 regulated ventilation,
transport and security installations. emergency power installation, daylight de-
pendent lighting and lighting with movement
detection.
Artfully, integrated
design
Design: Hans van Heeswijk architects; image: Aerophoto-Schiphol BV Design: Hans van Heeswijk architects. Image: Luuk Kramer

Client
Ontwikkelingsbedrijf, Rotterdam Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Ahoy Sports &
Architect
Zwarts & Jansma Architects, Amsterdam
Merkx + Girod, Amsterdam
Festival Arena
Structural engineer
Aronsohn, Rotterdam
Size
Venue 28,000 m2
Project Phases
Start design 2007
Completion 2010
The multifunctional venue Ahoy Special features

inRotterdam was built in 1971. Flexibility was the biggest challenge during
Thebuilding is internationally this project. The diversity of events hosted
renowned and awarded for its steel by Ahoy resulted in a very complex building
construction. Since its conception, services design. All of the building services
Ahoy has evolved and developed were renewed. The efforts resulted in a
through the years and in 1998 a design which allows for a quick change of
renovation and refurbishment was setting. Especially the lighting design is
carried out. Ten years later, an developed to accommodate all types of
expansion and renovation awaited shows and concerts. For example a
this famous Dutch venue. In LED-facade is designed to expose outside
collaboration with the architects, what is happening inside the building. Also
Deerns expanded the capacity of the the HVAC installation is designed to service
venue tocreate the possibilities of the variety of the amount of spectators.
seating 13,500 visitors and hosting Thedesign team worked closely, ultimately
international sporting events such resulting in apractical and flexible multi
asthe ABN AMRO World Tennis functional venue.
Tournament and concerts of various
world famous performers. Special effects were made to expand the
hospitality-factor of the venue. By widely
extending the availability of food and drinks,
the opening hours per event are increased
through the attraction of the public directly
before and after events.
Flexible
multifunctional
venue
Images: Charles Batenburga

Client
Football Stadium Association Baltic Gdansk, Poland
Baltic Arena
Arena/City of Gdansk
Architect
RKW Architektur und Stdtebau,
Dsseldorf
Size
Stadium 63,000 m
Capacity 40,000 seats
Project Phases
Start design 2008
Completion 2011
The Gdansk Baltic Arena was Special features

designed to be the new landmark for The Baltic Arena has a highly varied energy
this Polish city on the Baltic coast. demand especially for electricity. Thepeak
The building itself was inspired by the loads during the football games are 2 MW
shape and colour of an oversized higher than the base load.
amber. Especially during the night,
thanks to artificial lighting, the To accommodate these peaks the
faade surface glows like amber. emergency units are continuously running
After the event of the European during the football games or other events.
soccer championship in 2012, the Furthermore the units are designed as
new arena is currently home to the combined heat power units (CHP). The heat
local soccer team as well as hosting losses are stored in a 2,500 m water tank
other events such as concerts. An and used for the heating of the football field,
important part of the design scope the building and to produce warm water.
was to develop a concept for part-
time use of the arena after the 2012
championships.
Multi-use
oversized amber
Images: RKW Architektur und Stdtebau

Client
De Doelen, Rotterdam Rotterdam, The Netherlands
De Doelen,
Gemeente Rotterdam
Oostelbos van den Berg, Reeuwijk
Concert &
Architect
Atelier Soap, Delft
Kraaijvanger Urbis, Rotterdam
Structural engineer
Conference Arena
Ingenieursbureau I.O.B., Hellevoetsluis
Size
Venue 5,000 m2
Capacity 2,100 seats
Project Phases
Start design 2007
Concert and conference building extracted at low level) the climate has
Completion 2009
DeDoelen, situated in a monumental improved without the hindrance of
building dating from 1966, is a installation noise. For this reason, since its
leading music rostrum in Rotterdam. restoration the auditorium belongs to the
De Doelen annually welcomes best in the world, also as regards comfort.
650,000 visitors to 1,200 cultural and
business events. A few years ago,
parts of the building were due for
Worlds best, also

renovation. Thisrenovation
concerned the GroteZaal, the hall,
the foyer and theentrance. Within
this project, Deerns was responsible for climate control
for the design and tendering
procedure as well as supervision of
the execution of the mechanical and
electrical installations up to and
including handover.
Special features
With the restoration of the Grote Zaal,
Deerns was responsible for the mechanical
and electrical installations. The contract
included substantial replacement of the
lighting and theatre equipment together
withsignificant improvement to the climate
control installations. As the Doelen
auditorium is amongst the worlds best,
theclimate control could not be allowed to
affect the acoustic quality in the auditorium
whatsoever. To meet these requirements
Deerns designed a climate control system
in the auditorium that supplies air beneath
the seating and extracts air at high level.
Asa result of applying this reverse system
(before air was supplied at high level and

62 Part 4 Health Care Back to contents 63
Part 4
Health
Care
Health Care
Over the past 85 years Deerns has been able to establish
itselfas a very reliable, expert driven and innovative partner
in the design of hospitals and health care facilities.
Consideringthe fact that Deerns has been involved in the
design of approximately 45% of the 120 general hospitals,
as well as in all 8 University Hospitals, the firm is recognized
as the market leader in The Netherlands. With the inter
national growth of the Deerns Group, health care has
becomean international activity.
Deerns services are provided by the Health Deerns is able to provide these services
Care Group based at our head office in from the design in the initial concept phase
Rijswijk, with support from teams in our up to support in the exploitation phase. This
national and branch offices. Approximately can be done within all possible contractual
80fulltime project managers, consultants, forms, as advisor to the Hospital Board, in
engineers and experts are active in this field design teams or as advisor to design and
and able to deliver the full range of services build teams.
in logistic and hygiene, MEP design and
building physics. Target driven
Our target is a health care facility where
Specialist medical knowledge
With our extended knowledge of the
safety, comfort and a healing environment,
together with efficiency, quality and Our approach to health
care projects is one of
medical processes and logistics of the sustainability are optimized for the patient,
health care facilities, we are not only able to visitors and hospital organization. All this,
design the general utilities (HVAC, power, atthe most competitive market prices.
maintaining international
security, lighting, telecom, fire safety,
transport etc.) but can also provide
specialized services. All systems essential
good practice with atten

for the functioning of the health care facility
are reviewed, such as paging systems,
medical gasses and liquids, laboratory
tion to local excellence

design and furnishing, medical treatment
systems ranging from electromagnetically
safe cardiacsurgery environments to renal
dialysissystems and scanners for X-ray Jan Willem van Rijen, Manager Health Care, Deerns The Netherlands
bunkers.

Client
Isala, Zwolle Zwolle, The Netherlands
Isala Hospital
Architect
Architectenmaatschap Isala (AMI):
A/d amstel architects, Amsterdam
Alberts & Van Huut Architects,
Amsterdam
Alberts, Van Huut & Partners, Haarlem
Structural Engineer
D3BN Civil Engineers, The Hague
DHV, Amersfoort
Size
108,000 m
Project Phases
Start design 2006
Completion 2013
For Isala a new cluster of buildings faade, and the areas behind it, provided
was built, partly surrounding some some challenges for the energy efficiency. In
existing ones. A central hall forms order to create comfortable spaces, several
the connection between the new measures were taken, such as passive solar
buildings. It functions as a shading, high insulating glass and cooling
distribution node, connecting through natural ventilation and concrete
various buildings through transport core activation. We used cooler air from the
systems and supply tunnels. In North side of the building to ventilate these
addition, a new parking garage was particular areas. In addition, many other
built on the site. Alberts & Van Huut energy efficient concepts were used in this
Architects were responsible for the project. These concepts resulted in a
buildings striking architectural style. hospital that requires only 40% of the
They collaborated with a/d Amstel energy used by the current hospital.
architects, renowned for their health
care expertise. Deerns was honoured
to be part of this experienced project
Transparent and
team. Our joint efforts have led to a
very special as well as highly
sustainable design.
highly energy
Special features
To create an extremely energy efficient efficient
building, Deerns studied several concepts.
Especially the enormous south facing glass
Images: Isala

Client
Erasmus MC, Rotterdam Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Erasmus Medical
Architect
AA Architecten, The Hague
Constructional Engineer
Centre
Adviesbureau Tielemans
Bouwkonstrukties, Eindhoven
Size
16,500 m
Project Phases
Start design 2001
Completion 2009
The Erasmus MC is the largest and systems based on the latest insights in
most versatile of the eight university operating technologies. The former surgical
medical centres in the Netherlands. centre was redesigned to be used as office
Itaspires to further extend its space and supporting services. Further
international reputation and by 2013, more, the building services infrastructure
become one of the twenty best was renewed in the entire building to ensure
medical institutes in the world. a new technical lifespan of 20years. Deerns
Among their ambitions is the aim to was awarded the commission from design
become Europes largest health care to completion of allinstallations. We were
facility. Deerns has been involved in also awarded the design, supervision and
arange ofprojects at the Erasmus project management for installing the medical
Medical Centre from the nineteen equipment.
seventies onwards. The renovation
ofthe Thorax Centre, with safety and This project involved, among other features,
reliability as the key focus points, is the development of four high-end
astriking example of our involvement intervention suites in the Thorax Centre, the
here. duplication of the central air handling units
to allow redundancy, and the creation of
Special features single intensive care boxes, to enhance
An entirely new surgical centre (operating safety around the patient.
theatres, isolation rooms and intensive care)
was constructed on the ground floor of the
present Thorax Centre, including new
The latest in
operating
technology
Image: Erasmus MC

Client
Alkmaar Medical Centre, Alkmaar Alkmaar, The Netherlands
Medical Centre
Project management
Cure and Care, Bilthoven
Architect
Alkmaar
Cepezed, Delft
Structural Engineer
ABT, Velp
Size
50,000 m
Project Phases
Start design 2011
Completion 2015
The new regional hospital in Heer hospital in Alkmaar, a location in which

hugowaard, The Netherlands, needs ourclient no longer wishes to invest.
to be designed and built in just five Operating rooms and other medical
years. A very short time frame functions will be state-of-the-art in the
compared to traditional Dutch health new hospital. The strategy of the client is
care projects. Deerns is a to centralize all the top clinical
participating partner in a consortium interventions in this building, rather than
with architect Cepezed, structural invest them in their existing building. If the
engineer ABT and Cure & Care, a new facility is not commissioned on time,
company responsible for hospital the current location will have to be
planning and project management. completely renovated in 2015, resulting
The design for this medical centre insubstantial additional costs.
was made using REVITBuilding
Information Modelling software. This
enabled the required integrated
Swift cooperation
approach as the project team works
simultaneously within thesame
model, thus immediately visualising
design issues and challenges. This inrealisation of
approach allows forahighly efficient
design phase. state-of-the-art
Special features
hospital
Amongst the first hospitals in The
Netherlands to use BREEAM as a
sustainability strategy.
Integrated design through Building
Information Modelling techniques, enabling
entire design team collaboration.
Design of flexible demountable elements
byintegrating architecture and specific
techniques.
Timescale pressure as the hospital
shouldbe ready for opening in 2015.
Thenew facility will replace the outdated
Impression: Cepezed

Client
Jeroen Bosch Hospital, s-Hertogenbosch,
The Netherlands
s-Hertogenbosch
Architect
EGM Architects, Dordrecht
Structural Engineer
Aronsohn Raadgevende Ingenieurs
Size
Jeroen Bosch
Hospital
Hospital 140,000 m
Parking garage 30,000 m
Project Phases
Start design 2003
Completion 2011
This hospital originally consisted Special features

ofthree 1970s buildings, whose The updated vision on health care is visible
construction and furnishing were inseveral aspects of the design of the new
clearly outdated, given their large building. We introduced various state-of-
wards and focus on long-term care. the-art systems to increase safety and
Health care has changed consider- reliability and to enhance the medical
ably over the last thirty years, but portfolio of this hospital. These features
thishospital had scarcely altered. include a hybrid operating theatre with
Therefore it was time for a new high-end imaging in thesurgical suites,
building which would be in line with apharmaceutical production facility,
current and future developments in aswimming pool for rehabilitation and an
health care. The new Jeroen Bosch automatically guided vehicle system for
Hospital was built next to the existing logistics and transport.
Willem Alexander Hospital and
replacesa totalof three existing Deerns also developed a new tender
hospitals in s-Hertogenbosch. concept for this project using the
Thehospital complex also includes combination of a quantity survey and Dutch
anew regional mental health care tender practice toproduce a transparent
centre and a rehabilitation centre tender mechanism. This concept simplified
called DeTolbrug. In addition, the the possibility of changing requirements
project includes two parking garages during the implementation stage.
which can accommodate up to
1,100cars.
Ready for todays

and tomorrows
health care
Image: EGM Architects

Client
University Hospital, Maastricht Maastricht, The Netherlands
University Hospital
Architect
Architecten aan de Maas, Maastricht
Size
Maastricht
2,000 m
Project Phases
Start design 2010
Completion 2011
Deerns was requested to carry out Special features

the phased renovation of the kitchen In the kitchen the technical provisions
used to prepare patients meals for areaccording to HACCP regulations.
the University Hospital in Maastricht. Inaddition, labour regulation friendly
In addition we renovated the staff arrangements have been made such as
restaurant. The new kitchen is dynamic lighting in the areas that have
characterized by an adapted method nonatural daylight.
of working, offering patients several
advantages: the meals always arrive The staff restaurant has a modern living
to the patient hot; the patient can room feel with several kinds of sitting areas.
choose his menu from a complete For this reason, it is pre-eminently a place
assortment or choose the menu of torelax, a lounge. During the extended
the day. Even on the day of opening times, but also outside of these
admittance, a choice can be made. periods, the restaurant can, due to the
Also, eating a little later causes no (work station) provisions, be used as a
problem. At the request of patients, flexible work station or for a meeting with a
hot meals have been moved from colleague or guest. General messages for
midday to the evening. An added employees and current events can be
advantage is that patients are at that shown via screens.
time more often in their room rather
than having treatment.
New possibilities,
user-friendly
setting
Images: AZM

Client
University Hospital, Leuven, Belgium Leuven, Belgium
University
Size
4,000 m
Project Phases
Hospital Leuven
Start design 2007
Completion 2011
At the request of the University The consumer substation anddata centre

Hospital in Leuven, Belgium, Deerns are housed in one building.
together with Ingenium Brugge drew
up a design for a 10kV substation Special features
including emergency power The design was carried out in close
installations together with a 500m2 co-operation with the participants of the
data centre for the Campus University Hospital. The design of the 10kV
Gasthuisberg. Deerns received this consumer substation (redundant with five
order because of its substantial emergency generators) guarantees a high
experience with similar projects, level of company security. In a phased
forexample the Philips High Tech completion, the 10kV cabling of the existing
Campus. As the existing infra buildings will be connected to the new
structure was outdated, and did available infrastructure.
notmeet the requirements for the
new building plans, a complete The client has two functions delivered
restructuring was necessary. It was simultaneously in one building. Both were
decided to build a new 10kV extensively tested. It was possible to test
consumer substation and a new without risk, parallel to the existing
datacentre based on a master consumer substation and data centres.
planstudy carried out by Deerns.
Distinguishing techniques:
Thenew data centre is designed so that 10kV
theplanned new building parts can be Extensive infrastructure
connected to this centre and enabled the High company security
redundancy of the two existing data centres.
One building, two

essential functions
Images: University Hospital Leuven

Client
Albert Schweitzer Hospital, Dordrecht Dordrecht, The Netherlands
Albert Schweitzer
Architect
Size
Hospital
39,000 m
Project Phases
Start design 2005
Completion 2009
Next to the existing hospital in Theattention to maintenance has greatly

Dordrecht you will find a large new increased over the last years as the
building project of Albert Schweitzer emphasis has been put on safety as well as
Real Estate consisting of 39,000 m efficient working. Since market forces have
gross floor area. Deerns involvement entered the health industry, a broader level
in the hospital spans more than of accessibility for allfacilities in the building
10years with such activities as has become even more important.
surveying of the catering facilities,
construction of a new entrance and Concentrating on core business
childrens polyclinic. An important Deerns was involved as advisor during the
innovation in the total major develop development of the new buildings, initially
ment of this project wasthe contract onlyfor drafting the Programme of
form whereby the installation work Requirements but later for production of the
including the maintenance, for a specifications. We have advised the hospital
period of 35 years, was covered by with a contract incorporating re-evaluation
one agreement. moments to ensure future functional use is
maximized. The hospital could then concen
In 1999 a merger of two hospitals resulted trate on its core business and optimize its
inthe Albert Schweitzer Hospital, which use of the facilities more efficiently.
canaccommodate more than 1,000 beds,
becoming one of the largest general The maintenance contracts cover all
hospitals in The Netherlands. Half of the technical disciplines in the building for all
newly created project is intended for mechanical and electrical installations,
hospital andmedical use, the other half for elevators, window cleaning installations etc.
medical and care companies such as GGD, These include not only installations related
Da Vinci College Zorgopleidingen, to the hospital, but also related to that half
Radiotherapy Erasmus MC, Doctors of the building to be let for commercial
surgeries and Nursing Home Het Parkhuis. purposes.
Deerns role: vision for exploitation

For this project a contract including long
Installation plus 35
term management and maintenance was
chosen. The details of this contract were
formed by anew vision with regard to the
planning and building of new projects. year maintenance
Client
Autonomous Province of Bolzano, South Bolzano, Italy
General Hospital
Tyrol, Italy
Architect
Tiemann-Petri & Partners, Stuttgart,
Germany
of Bolzano
Size
58,000 m
Project Phases
Start design 2001
Completion 2014/2015
For the provincial hospital in the Ital- The new building received a B category
ian province of Bolzano, South Tyrol, rating according to the Italian programme
Deerns took on the construction of for the reduction of primary energy demand.
anew building including a main en-
trance, a central reception area, ser- Special features
vice facilities, multiple health centres, Central medical gas supply, automatic
an emergency department, diagnos- goods transportation system.
tic radiology, cardiology, 16operating Use of a combined heating, cooling,
theatres, central sterilisation, 40 ICU powerand central steam generation.
beds, 180 general care beds and a The patient rooms are conditioned by us-
helicopter roof landing area. The new ing thermally active concrete ceilings. The
functional building is established on central hall for patients, visitors and staff
the site of the existing provincial hos- and the reception area have been
pital, measuring around 58,000m, equipped with a floor-cooling system. All
and containing operating rooms, in- HVAC systems are equipped with highly
tensive care and outpatient clinics. efficient heat recovery systems and adia-
Additionally, technical buildings, the batic cooling for the reduction of primary
central power and heating/cooling energy use.
supply and a garage with 2,000park- Special features of the medical
ing spaces were built. After comple- equipment: 16 interdisciplinary operating
tion of the new building, the existing theatres, neurosurgery, intensive care,
main building will be modified into a radiology, gynaecology, paediatric
ward. surgery, childrens psychiatry, multiple
health centres, central sterilisation
department.
Huge project,
ingenious
installations
Impression: Tiemann-Petri + Partner Image: Objektfotografie Stber

Client
Antoni van Leeuwenhoek, Amsterdam Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Antoni van
Architect
De Jong Gortemaker Algra, Rotterdam
Structural Engineer
Leeuwenhoek
Arcadis Bouw/Infra, The Hague
Size
New hospital 19,500 m
Renovation 55,000 m
Cancer Institute
Project Phases
Start design 1996
Completion 2003
Refurbishment 2011
In 2011, the most recent renovation Special features

ofthe Antoni van Leeuwenhoek, The Oncology hospital with special facilities
Netherlands Cancer Institute (AVK) such as radiation and gamma-camera
was completed. The AVL is now rooms, BMT rooms, brachytherapy in
completely renovated and connected anoperating theatre and HDR room.
to a new power infrastructure Our innovative and sustainable vision was
andother building services. This the foundation for the trust our client had
marks the end of a fifteen year inus.
development programme, featuring a One of the biggest challenges was to
totally new construction of almost make sure that all existing systems would
20,000 m as well as the extensive stay fully operational during the
renovation of the AVL (55,000 m), renovation period. Integrated planning
which started in 1996 and was was the key toa successful completion.
completely designed by Deerns. Alterations to the existing ATES (Aquifer
Thermal Energy Storage) system.
During this period, the national approach Conversion of the hot water boilers to a
toour health care system and financial lowtemperature system.
structures changed dramatically. We faced Applying heat recovery wheels in the air
this transition together with our client, and system of the new building.
reached a thorough understanding of what The use of the existing free cooling.
the hospital and cancer institute needed,
andwhat the potential of technology was
tosupport these new challenges.
Completely
renovated after a
15year
programme
Impression: De Jong Gortemaker Algra

Client
Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
Radboud
Nijmegen
Architect
University
Structural Engineer
D3BN Civil Engineers, The Hague
DHV
Size
Medical Centre
13,500 m
Project Phases
Start design 2011
Completion 2013
Deerns has a long history with the court yard will becovered with a glass roof
Radboud University Medical Centre and used as a seating area as well as a res-
(UMC St Radboud) in Nijmegen. This taurant.
relationship goes back to 2002 when
we first compiled a legionella control Special features
plan. Currently an important objective Office
for hospitals is to maximize the re-use Health care (dialysis)
of their existing buildings. Building A, Kitchen and restaurant
part of the UMC, is an example of this.
The building houses a nursing home Building renewal
and dates back to 1953 and has a The faade and the central hall have to
monumental status. Building A will remain in their original state. Due to the
becarefully renovated and will house existing floor to floor heights, an installation
the Board of Directors, personnel design for ventilation is used meeting current
restaurant and dialysis department. standards with the heating and cooling taking
EGM Architects together with Deerns place via climate ceilings. The installations
were asked to create, within the are designed so that they connect to existing
limitations of the monument, a solid, energy supplies. The courtyard together with
sound and comfortable working space. the restaurant becomes a combined internal
space created by the glass roof. A sprinkler
Project description installation is installed for safety. A significant
Building A is designed and built in the Bossche aspect of this project is the connection to the
School style of architecture and asthis style is existing infrastructure of the hospital. After the
clearly reflected in the faade of the building, tender period there was also a verification
itwas imperative that the originalfeatures re- phase with the contractors to avoid
main in place. Characteristic of the period from additional costs due to any specification
which the building dates, is that it houses a omissions. Anadvantage in the whole
wide range of facilitiesincluding nursing de- process is that Deerns had previously
partment, intensivecare unit and offices. worked with EGM Architects.
Duringan earlier renovation, the operating
theatredepartmentwas situated within the
Renovation of
innercourtyard but will be demolished as part
of the current plan. A major challenge within
the building is the existing heavy construction
consisting of deep structural beams. The amonument
Impressions: EGM Architects

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Part 5
Airports

Airports
Deerns is one of the few engineering consultancies with
in-depth expertise in virtually all facets of airport systems
design and processes; Security, IT, Passenger Handling,
Baggage Handling, Aircraft Ground Handling, Airfield
Ground Lighting and Navigational Aids. In addition,
Deerns provides advice to airports in planning stages
andthroughout the operation. We make a wide range of
skills, knowledge and experience available to our clients.
As such Deerns is a partner of choice for any airport (re)-
development or expansion project.
Holistic approach We are able to translate stakeholders

Deerns takes an holistic approach to requirements into technical solutions and
developing airports. An airport to us is not integrate them into the operational airport
merely a collection of buildings with environment.
runways, it is an important entity in local and
national economies and societies. Airports
generate employment and increase the
We are independent from manufacturers,
vendors and contractors. As such we Our experience at over
100 airports worldwide has
connectivity of a city with the rest of the ensure that the client always receives the
nation and the world. As such designing best solution to meet their business needs.
airports is a responsibility we do not take
resulted in a wide range of

lightly. Deerns provides a service portfolio Our experience and expertise results in
that helps our clients build safe, sustainable long-lasting relationships, supporting our
and comfortable airport environments. clients throughout their projects and
expertise in airport
beyond.
Deerns services
Our service is based on operational
development and system

experience, process expertise and
state-of-the-art technical knowledge.
Our early engagement with a project

enables clients and architects to understand
the implications of the demands presented
design.
by the airport processes and regulations at Daan Eijgendaal, Director International Airport Practice
an early stage.

Client
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Schiphol, The Netherlands
Amsterdam
Projects
Currently around 75 projects a year
Collaboration since 1960s
Airport Schiphol
Deerns has been actively engaged mother of all airport cities and we are proud
since the 1960s with Amsterdam to have had an essential part in its
Airport Schiphol, in numerous small development from the early beginning until
and large projects. We are the present.
responsible for the MEP, energy and
special systems, including the Schiphol is the largest account the Deerns
development of the terminal group has and also the most loyal client.
(facilities) and airside systems. Our Thissays something about our mentality.
experience and expertise have We do not hit and run, but stick by our
resulted in a preferred partnership for clients as long as requested, sometimes for
over four decades. decades.
Special features Today we tackle some 75 separate project

Based on the Vision of Jan Dellaert per year, ranging from small refurbishments
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is also the to major expansions. Our work
founder of the airport city concept: a encompasses interior systems such as
multi-functional facility that houses not only HVAC and lighting, fire safety and security,
the airport and its operations but also and the airside systems like airfield ground
offices, hotels and retail and truly forms a lighting, apron systems, meteorological
multimodal transportation hub. This systems and the control tower.
concept has been exported all over the
world and has develop into a new buzz call
the Aerotropolis. Thought leader prof. John
Contributing to the
D. Kasarda refers to Schiphol Airport as the
success of
Europes preferred
airport
Images: BenthemCrouwel Naco

Client
Abu Dhabi Airports Company Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi Inter-
Architect
Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates (KPF)
Structural engineer
national Airport,
Arup, NACO
Size
Terminal complex 650,000 m
Terminal Complex
Project Phases
Start design 2006
Completion 2017
The Midfield Terminal Complex at the Special features

Abu Dhabi International Airport is Deerns was given the significant task to
one of the largest terminal buildings design the terminals ICT and security
in the world. Abu Dhabi Airports systems as well as the apron special
Company was asked toensure that systems and the aircraft handling systems,
the airport isable to provide world- covering not only the inside systems but the
class services that meet the airfield special systems as well. The terminal
demands over the coming years. is designed to minimise its impact on the
Atask covering the implementation environment and awarded an Estidama 3
of many systems in a 650,000 m2 Pearl Design and Construction Rating.
complex, accommodating 50+
aircraft stands and handling Our design of the systems features:
approximately 40 million passengers A Clean Apron Concept, featuring
per year. The Midfield Terminal underground aircraft handling systems
Complex will provide a full terminal such as aircraft ground power (400 Hz),
building, passenger and cargo pre-conditioned air and fuel. This reduces
facilities, and duty-free shops and the risk of collisions and damage to
restaurants, keeping the gateway to equipment caused by extreme weather
the United Arab Emirates open 24/7, andsandstorms.
365 days a year. An airfield lighting control system for
dynamic taxiway lighting.
A converged ICT-network, integrating all
ITsystems that are used from check-in to
One of the most

boarding.
Unambiguous security systems for safe
prestigious airport and secure operations, using a high

density camera coverage supported by
projects in the avideo analytic system and a single

management system.
world Special attention to alarm and evacuation
possibilities.
Images: KPF architects

Client
Kuwait government Kuwait City, Kuwait
Kuwait Inter
Architect
Foster+Partners
Structural engineer
national Airport,
Arup / Gulf Consult
Size
500,000 m2
Terminal 2
Project Phases
Start design 2010
Start construction planned 2014
Kuwait International Airport is Special features

planning to significantly increase its A design of this magnitude inspired us to
capacity and establish a new regional develop airport specific systems where
transport in the Gulf. These strategic aesthetics meet cutting edge technology.
aims will be matched by a state-of- Thedesign of the aircraft stands (aprons)
the-art terminal building, providing forinstance, was based on the clean apron
thehighest levels of comfort for concept. By locating the necessary
passengers. Deerns, in collaboration equipment inside the terminal and achieving
with leading architect Foster+Partners delivery through underground ducting and
and other consultants, is proud to pop up pits, the apron stays clean and
have been part of the development decreases the emissions of greenhouse
ofTerminal 2 in Kuwait. The new gases, pollutants and noise.
terminal aims at setting new quality
standards and an environmental Special attention was given to the
benchmark for airport buildings telecommunications within Terminal 2.
worldwide. In order to facilitate one of the worlds most
advanced terminals, the design of the
In the airports design, air conditioning is one telecommunications infrastructure required
of the most evident issues. The terminal has in-depth knowledge of the airport
three symmetrical wings of departure gates. operations and of airport stakeholders.
Each faade spans 1.2 kilometres. The
terminal was designed for optimum simplicity
and ease of use. Targeting LEED Gold, Kuwait
Terminal 2 aims to be the first passenger
terminal in the world to attain this level of
environmental accreditation. It combines the
thermal properties of the concrete structure
with a large expanse of roof-mounted
photovoltaic panels to harvest solar energy.
Raising the
standards
Image: Foster+Partners

Client
Concessionaire Aeroportos Brazil So Paolo, Brazil
Viracopos Inter-
Architect
NACO
Structural engineer
national Airport,
NACO
Size
New Terminal
Project Phases
Start design 2012
Completion 2014
Brazil is in full preparation for the Special features

2014 World Soccer Championships Design of all airport special systems for
and the 2016 Summer Olympics. With the initial expansion of the airport
this in mind, Viracopos airport, expected to handle 14 million passengers
located 100 km out of Sao Paolo, will annually by 2014.
be expanded and developed into a Design of a 4 phased master plan for the
major hub for thecity. Currently the airport reaching 65 million passengers
airport is predominantly used as a annually by 2040. This includes reserving
cargo airport, accommodating very areas for utility systems on site and the
few passenger flights. Over the next future systems of the expanded terminal
thirty years however, it is expected to facility and remote terminal.
rapidly expand and accommodate up
to 65million passengers annually.
Deerns, in collaboration with Naco
arepreparing the airport master plan,
while simultaneously putting together
the design documents for the first
phase of expansion, to be completed
by 2014.
Taking big steps

towards becoming
a major hub

Client
Government of Gibraltar Gibraltar
Gibraltar Inter-
Architect
Reid Architects, London
NACO, The Hague
national Airport,
Structural engineer
Buro Happold, Bath
Size
New Terminal
Project Phases
Start design 2006
Completion 2010
In 2006 the Government of Gibraltar airside special systems. We also supervised

started a design-and-build project the commissioning of all of the designed
toreplace the existing passenger systems. An integrated access control and
andcargo terminals at Gibraltar video monitoring system secures the airport
International Airport in compliance 24/7. It provides operation surveillance
with the Cordoba Treaty. The most during day-time operative hours and
unique aspect of this project was security during non-operative hours. By
that passengers from Gibraltar and making use of this new system the entire
Spain were offered direct admittance airport can be secured while no local staff
to the airport, which caused compli presence is required.
cations at the border, in the
Schengen areas and with the In July 2011 Deerns started to participate in
customs authorities. This complex the operation readiness and airport transfer
situation called for separate (ORAT). This included the development of
passenger flows from Gibraltar and the ICT organisation (management), the
Spain, which had its impact, for implementation of SLAs and new protocols
instance, on the baggage handling on how to use the new advanced ICT and
system. special systems.
Special features
Deerns functionally designed all terminal ICT
Separating
systems, baggage handling systems and
passenger flows
asan additional
challenge
Images: NACO

Client
Aroports de Paris Paris, France
Charles de Gaulle
Project Phases
Start Aug 2011
Completion Dec 2011
Airport,
Terminal 1 & 2
The French capital has a number of Terminal 2
airports serving the city. The operator In the context of Charles de Gaulle airports
of these airports is Aroports de Terminal 2G extension, AdP commissioned
Paris (AdP). Some 86 million thermodynamic simulations and RT2005
passengers pass through the Paris building regulation calculations in order to
airports annually. In 2011 Deerns evaluate the energy performance of the
France was awarded a framework building.
contract with AdP for building
physics design and support. We were Special features
awarded a second framework The thermodynamic simulation results
contract for mechanical engineering enabled AdP to validate their technical and
services in 2012, and are proud to architectural design principles and to
assist AdP in sustaining this consider modification of the proposed
important European airport. systems and building envelop (facade, roof)
to improve their performance.
Terminal 1
The staff located in Terminal 1 of Charles de RT2005 calculations were used to
Gaulle airport, situated close to the determine the energy performance of the
entrance and lobby, were complaining building and to propose improvements.
about uncomfortable air currents created by
the relentless opening and closing of the
doors. AdP decided to launch a study to
Charting air
simulate theair displacement in this area
and to define which measures should be
implemented to improve comfort.
currents and
Special features
In this area, Deerns carried out CFD energy
assessments using Fluent software in order
tovisualise the air displacements for
performance
different configurations Those calculations
performed with protection screens in
various locations enabled to optimize the
position of these screens to ensure the best
comfort.

Client
Frankfurt Airport Services Worldwide Frankfurt, Germany
Frankfurt Airport
Architect
Braun & Voigt Planung und Projekt
management
Terminal 1 Gate B
Size
Project area 65,000 m2
Project Phases
Start design 2005
Completion 2012
Another major global hub served by units. Thisinnovative design allows the
Deerns is Frankfurt Airport (Fraport). system to quickly accommodate sudden
Fraport gladly accepted our services heating and cooling loads efficiently. The
tohelp them accommodate the new overall system is significantly more energy
Airbus generation A380. To that end efficient and decreases accumulation of
Gate 1 of Frankfurt Airport has been carbon dioxide.
refurbished. The project allows gates
26 and 46 to smoothly accommodate
the airbus A380. At the same time,
Frankfurt Airport:
EUregulations restricting contact
between arriving and departing
passengers has been implemented.
The construction had to be done ready for the future
while the airport was fully
operational. We therefore designed
the new airport areas in several
construction phases to minimize
inconvenience to passengers and
airport processes. Allbuilding
services were updated andintegrated
into the existing infrastructure.
Special features
The thermal energy supply for the project
area is delivered by the central heating and
cooling plant, which is operated by the
airport. Theplant feeds the entire airport.
This district heating and cooling system
delivers sufficient hot and cold water to
cover the requirements of the renewed air
handling units. Secondary systems are used
locally to cover the intermediate demands
for the rapidly changing population of the
gate areas. The secondary system is
comprised of refrigerant ceilings and fan coil
Image: Kvini / Shutterstock.com

Client
Denver International Airport Denver, United States
Denver Inter
Project Phases
Research 2010
On-call 2011-13
national Airport
Denver International Airport (DIA) Special features

accommodates over 50 million Using chemicals for de-icing runways is not
passengers per year. It is the second preferable from an environmental point of
largest airport in the world in terms view. DIA is the only airport in the United
of size of airport grounds. As is true States to have implemented an ISO
with all major airports (DIA is ranked 14001-certified environmental management
11th worldwide) it is obligated to system covering the entire airport.
remain operable in nearly all weather
conditions. Although it is located in Deerns provided a conceptual
Colorado, DIA suffers some of the enhancement for DIAs six runways and
harshest winter conditions on our numerous taxiways. By means of a thermal
planet. Every year, the area receives storage system, the airport would be able to
around four meters of snow and heat its runways and taxiways, keeping
temperatures can drop well below them free of snow and ice, reduce the use
freezing. Deerns America was and maintenance of equipment, and by
awarded a contract for MEP services reduction of chemical de-icing providing
on both the air and land side. In our positive benefits to the environment.
effort to leverage our innovative and
sustainable concepts to this
important client, Deerns provided a
conceptual design study related to
use of pavement heating for de-icing
of the runways.
Environmentally
friendly de-iced
runways

Client
Department of Civil Aviation, Botswana Gaborone, Botswana
Sir Seretse Khama
Architect
Mosienyane & Partners
NACO
International
Structural engineer
Pula Consultants
Size
Airport
Project Phases
Start design 2007
Completion 2010
Gaborone is the capital of Botswana. Special features

It is the main distribution port for Deerns was involved in this project from
minerals, mainly diamonds. thepreliminary design stage and was
Anticipating the large number of responsible for the detailed design of the
tourists coming to the 2010 world airport specific systems, such as baggage
soccer championship, the govern handling, security screening, tele
ment planned a new development communications, flight information,
oftheir International Airport. passenger handling and security systems.
Botswana was focused on tourists After tendering, Deerns was involved in
who would combine their visit to the thetender evaluation and construction
championship with a safari trip to the supervision.
Okavango Delta andKalahari Desert.
For the airport of Gaborone, the capital of

Botswana, a completely new terminal
building was designed. It includes all
facilities for the airport passenger processes
as well as the facilities for the airport staff.
The terminal building and systems inside
were designed in accordance with todays
strict international regulations for airports.
Full separation of arriving and departing
passengers was ensured including a 100%
screening ofpassengers, staff and
baggage.
Completely new
terminal for
Botswana

Client
Civil Aeronautics Administration (CCA), Taipei, Taiwan
Taiwan Taoyuan
Taiwan
Structural engineer
NACO
International
Project Phases
Start design 2008
Completion 2013
Airport
The Taiwan Taoyuan International Special features
Airport near Taipei is the nations Replacement of 4 instrument landing
maininternational airport. Due to its systems.
location, it has only limited options to Complete renewal of the airfield ground
divert aircraft in case of lack of lighting for both runways and taxiways.
landing capacity. Much of the New taxiway lighting, including
Taiwanese economy relies on this addressable.
airport. Therefore a major upgrading Upgrading to CAT-III.
project was initiated by the Implementation of A-SMGCS Advanced
Taiwanese Civil Aeronautics surface movement guidance and control
Administration (CCA), aiming at system, including dynamic control of
renovation of the runways and taxiway and stop bar lights.
taxiways in combination with
modernising and upgrading the
navigation. The project entailed
surface renovation for both runways
and all taxiways. It was of the utmost
importance to maintain the airports
capacity during the renovation works.
The airports surveillance and ground
movement control had to be
upgraded to support all required
safety measures during each
construction phase.
This airport
remains
operational in all
weather conditions

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Part 6
Data
Centres
Data Centres
In our dedicated International Data Centre Practice we
consolidate our data centre expertise. Hence, we have
theconsultants and engineers that can handle the specific,
innovative and critical nature of data centre projects, and we
are aware of the most recent business and technological
developments in the market.
Deerns International Data Centre All of Deerns data centre services are the
Practice result of three strong foundations:
We boast a highly motivated and well- Worlds leading data centre engineering
trained group of over 70 data centre experts and consultants with top end
professionals. We have a strong reputation expertise on data centre design,
and have worked for over 50 different technologies, concepts and realization.
clients, on more than 350,000 m2 white In-depth understanding of the various
space and more than 1,000MW of IT business models behind the clients
power. Most importantly, we have business case for their data centre,
developed some of the worlds most enabling a strong business oriented focus
flexible, reliable and energy efficient data in our services.
centres. A company culture that focuses on
providing our clients with high quality
Deerns data centre services services and the best advice.
Our data centre specialists offer a full
package of services for the development of Innovations
innovative, reliable and green data centres Based on our extensive experience, we
with optimized Total Costs of Ownership: have developed many technological
from technical business consultancy, to innovations and new management and
design, construction management, and
operations support, but also expert services
control concepts. These include many
innovations for our clients that are today We design innovative data
centres that are reliable,
such as CFD-modelling, availability and considered as proven cooling solutions in
reliability analyses, cost management, and many data centre projects, and new
overall project management. And through management and control concepts, such
energy-efficient, flexible
our strategic partnerships for architecture as Cloud Control and Guiding the Cloud,
and structural engineering we deploy the for data centres with virtualized or cloud
best team for eachspecific client. computing systems.
and highly cost-effective.

Wouter Kok, Director International Data Centre Practice

Client
Sberbank, Moscow Moscow, Russia
Sberbank Mega
Size
White space 5,000 m
IT power 10 MW
Data Centre
Project Phases
Start design 2010
Completion 2012
In 2010, Sberbank initiated the Special features

development of their first mega data Very strict requirements needed to be met
centre, which is to be followed in the regarding reliability and sustainability. The
near future by a second one, on a datacentre is TIER III certified, but there
different location within the Russian isadditional redundancy in the N+2
Federation. Both mega data centres generators and 2(N+1) UPS lay-out.
will allow Sberbank to grow in the Themega data centre will have an annual
future by providing their customers average Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE)
with more capacity and flexibility. of 1.3, with a peak PUE of 2. The
Thelocation of Sberbanks first mega construction of this project was carried out
data centre lies within an existing in phases, allowing for operations and
campus facility operated by the bank construction to take place simultaneously.
in Moscow. The cooling of the white space is carried out
using indirect air-to-air cooling technology.
The data centre part consists of three floors
with a total of 5,000 m2 white space, a floor
with electrical installations and a floor with
support facilities. The power density of the
IT load is 2kW/m2 and the data centre is
TIER III certified by the Uptime Institute.
In2012, the data centre received the first
Green Enterprise IT Award of the continent,
due to the application of Deerns patented
GC-DC concept.
The first Green

Enterprise IT
Award & TIER-III
certified
First Green Enterprise IT Award of the continent due to Deerns GC-DC concept

Client
Rabobank, The Netherlands Boxtel, The Netherlands
Rabobank
Size
White space 6,500 m
IT power 15 MW
Data Centre
Project Phases
Start design 2007
Completion 2010
As a leading financial service Special features

provider, Rabobank has a substantial The new building consists of two hot-floors
and growing need for advanced, (6,500 m2 in total) and four energy
high-tech ICT facilities. Ongoing generation buildings containing installations
availability and continuity of its with a capacity of up to 2,500 W/m2.
banking business processes are a Annual average PUE of 1.26 with
major condition for realising the innovative application of aquifer
banks goals. Availability for technology.
customers must be guaranteed, both Win-win situation through re-use of waste
during regular service provision and heat for office building and district heating
in the event of malfunctions. network.
To this end, Deerns has designed, Fully automated infrastructure to minimize
supervised the construction of, risk on human error and achieve true
tested and commissioned a new data lights off. Only 4 fte in operations
centre for Rabobank. To date, we required for 2 sites.
support our client in the operation Innovative electrical topology that
and continuous improvement of its provides a TIER IV functionality and
data centres. reliability at TIER III costs.
We are proud of the review of the Gartner

Certification: Best in class with no
TIER IV reliability at
significant opportunities to improve on
reliability or sustainability.
TIER III costs
Impression: Van Aken Architects

Client
Green House Data, Cheyenne Cheyenne, United States
Architect
Open Studio Architecture, Denver, CO ofAmerica
Green House
Size
3,500 m2
Project Phases
Start design 2013
Data
Completion 2014
In pursuit of our shared interest in sustainable solution. The design is based

ecological, economical energy onour patented Green Cooling for Data
solutions, Green House Data and Centres (GC-DC) solution, an indirect free
Deerns designed one of the most cooling concept which includes a custom
innovative and energy-efficient data built air handling unit with adiabatic cooling.
centres in the US. The 3,500 m2 No refrigerant-based cooling is required in
facility is being built in two phases in order to keep the indoor environmental
Cheyenne, a location perfect for our conditions within the ASHRAE
GC-DC technology. By using this recommended temperature and humidity
system, no refrigerant-based cooling range year round.
isrequired. Green House Datas new
data centre will operate at an annual Being built in modular phases, the new
average PUE of 1.16, which is 75% Green House Data facility will demonstrate
lower than the average data centre the ability to adapt to changing needs by
(according to an Uptime Institute providing a minimal number of cooling units
survey in May 2011). for the initial phase and then adding more
units in the future as the facility expands.
Special features This will minimise the initial investment while
Deerns recently finalised the conceptual and maximising future flexibility.
schematic design phases for this project
andthe shell building construction Technical concepts:
commenced in August 2013. The first data Adiabatic cooling;
pod isscheduled to be online in the first Modular DC Design;
quarter of2014. The cooling system chosen Phased construction;
for this facility is a very energy-efficient and No raised Floor;
VESDA aspirating smoke detection;
Access control systems and IT design;
Hot-aisle containment.
Perfect location for

GC-DC technology
Client
T-Systems International, Frankfurt Magdeburg/Biere, Germany
T-Systems
Size
White space 8,500 m
IT power 20 MW
International
Project Phases
Start design 2010
Completion 2013
Data Centres
T-Systems International
commissioned Deerns for the
designof their new data centre
facilities. These Greenfield data
centres are unique and innovative
intheir modular layout and boast
highly energy-efficient systems.
Special features
We developed the cooling system and
optimised it for the maximum benefit using
the free cooling opportunities from the local
climate. The cooling system uses indirect
cooling of the outside air in a new and
innovative manner. Furthermore, the waste
heat of the data centre is used for the
heating of the secondary buildings on site.
The annual average PUE is 1.28. The data
centre is TIER III certified by the Uptime
Institute.
Innovative design
combines
modularity with
energy efficiency

Client
Internap, New Jersey New Jersey, United States
Architect
Corgan, New York City ofAmerica
Internap
Size
Phase 1 1,400 m2
IT power 4 MW
Project Phases
Start design 2013
Deerns was selected as the lead provide an acoustical and aesthetic barrier.
engineer for this design-build project Security fencing, gates and modified
of a multi-tenant data centre. We driveways were provided to secure data
worked with the utility to provide centre operations throughout the phased
new, dual medium voltage electrical fit-out.
services to the site and created the
master plan for the building out of Technical concepts:
this 10,000 m2 facility. In our concept, Hybrid cooling;
the building and the infrastructure Phased construction;
are optimised together to deliver the Free cooling and economisation;
ultimate in flexibility, modularity, DCIM and Advanced Building
energy efficiency and growth while Automation;
offering the lowest total cost of Modular design;
ownership. Concurrently maintainable;
Redundant electrical distribution;
Special features Integrated security and access control
The modular data centre is divided into five systems;
sections (data halls) along with a core VESDA aspirating smoke detection.
office area within the overall building
envelope. Theproject included the master
planning of an approximately 10,000 m2
Energy-efficient
existing warehouse for development as a
shared facility data centre.
The power sources supplying each data hall multi-tenant data

consist of both utility power and standby
generators. The core and office area of the centre
building is fed independently from the data
hall infrastructure. The exterior mechanical/
electrical yard accommodates air-cooled
chiller plants, self-enclosed generators, fuel
oil storage tanks, utility transformers and a
thermal storage tank. The mechanical/
electrical yard is located behind an
architectural screen wall enclosure to

Client
MegaFon, Moscow Moscow, Russia
Megafon Cloud
Size
White space 1,150 5,650 m
IT power 1.8 18 MW
6 different locations
Data Centre
Project Phases
Start design 2011
Start construction expected 2014
Completion expected 2015
Network
MegaFon has the ambition to develop solutions. This resulted in a conceptual
an infrastructure of cloud data centres design report with three fully developed
in Russia and chose Deerns for the conceptual designs, each boasting
selection and development of the best different cooling, power and data centre
concept design. We collaborated layout concepts. Each concept was
closely with the MegaFon team through evaluated on the key values and on
a series ofworkshops. The approach CAPEX, OPEX and Total Cost of Owner
for this infrastructure of cloud data ship. The report concluded with an advice
centres is highly modular, with one for the selection of the preferred concept.
base module that contains the white We determined the technical require
space and the required technical ments to be used as the basis for further
systems. For each data centre the project development in various locations,
desired number of modulers can be including a detailed functional description,
installed. If necessary, each module engineering drawings, general specifica
can be build in a phased approach, tions of main equipment, and overall
further aligning the data centre technical requirements.
development with the business case.
After having delivered these services we
Special features were selected for control, process and
One conceptual design for al 7 locations quality management of the development
throughout Russia; ofthese technical requirements into project
Modules of 1.8 MW IT power, maximum of documentation for the various locations.
18 MW per site; Deerns will also provide quality assurance
1,150 m2 to 5,750 m2 white space per site; and testing and commissioning services
Maximum rack power of 40 kW; toensure that the data centre performs in
Cloud Control: Fully cloud compatible conformity with the business requirements
(dynamic IT loading); and the design.
Chameleon: Flexibility between TIER II
and TIER IV;
GC-DC: Average PUE of 1.2, throughout Highly modular
Russia.
data centre
Deerns Services
We carried out an exploration and
development, fit for
Impressions: Van Aken Architects
evaluation of the available technologies and cloud computing
Client
ING, The Netherlands The Netherlands
ING
Size
White space 5,000 m
IT power 12 MW
Project Phases
Start design 2009
Completion 2012
We have conducted a line of services Special features

for the Dutch ING bank. We were All data centre upgrades were performed
responsible for the live upgrade of live and in parallel.
alltheir data centres, which was ING selected the cooling concept of
performed in parallel and finished air-to-air cooling via plate heat
within 1.5 years, making this one of exchangers which provided the best
themost challenging and critical live combination of a low PUE, low risk, high
upgrade projects ever. flexibility and low total costs of ownership.
To increase the flexibility of the ING data
We provided thefollowing services: centre, Deerns developed a completely
Feasibility study new concept: the Chameleon data
Design centre. This innovative data centre allows
Engineering management services ING totailor the data centre to their
Construction management services evolving needs.
Testing and commissioning
After these critical upgrades Deerns was
Company wide
also selected for the ING greenfield data
centre project. Here, we performed an
extensive analysis together with one of our
partners, followed by the design of a data strategic data
centre with unique features, providing ING
with a reliable, sustainable and flexible data centre upgrade
centre design.
programme &
design and
implementation
Impressions: Van Aken Architects

Client
1547 Realty Partners, New York New York, United States
Architect
Ted Moudis and Associates, New York ofAmerica
1547 Realty
Project scope
22,000 m2
IT power 24 MW
Project Phases
Partners
Start design 2012
In this enormous multi-tenant data data centre design principles will make this
centre project, Deerns is responsible project one of the most cost efficient and
for the master planning of the overall energy efficient data centres in the
site, the MEP design of the existing marketplace today.
building upgrade and a phase 1 fit-
out of a 3MW data centre space lo- Space:
cated within a 22,000 m2 building in 4,600 m2 of data centre space available
Orangeburg, New York. Our modular immediately
facility design is optimal for clients 5,600 m2 of Office/BCDR space available
seeking 5kW to 15kW per cabinet. immediately
Thestate-of-the art building is de-
signed to meet the highest standards Power:
of infrastructure requirements to ser- 24 MW provisioned
vice the New York and New Jersey 6 MW on site
markets. Lowest cost power in region
Besides the master planning and Connectivity:

mechanical engineering, we are also Multiple lit and dark providers
responsible for electrical engineering, Access to connectivity hubs at 60
plumbing, fire protection systems and Hudson and 111 8th Avenue
VESDA and the commissioning of this Access to New York, New Jersey and
project. Connecticut
Special features
This 24MW data centre project is highly
24 MW of cooling
energy-efficient, boasts modular data centre
design and extremely efficient green cooling
systems, and has a PUE of under 1.5. It
allows for flexible combinations of traditional and power
white space and modular data centre
container space. efficiency
The combination of cooling and power
efficiencies combined with 1547s
willingness to apply the latest in modular

Client
Borsa (Istanbul Stock Exchange) Istanbul, Turkey
Borsa Istanbul
Size
White space 600 m
IT power 1 MW
Stock Exchange
Project Phases
Start design 2013
Project hand over 2013
Borsa Istanbul (the Istanbul Stock enabling us to develop the best conceptual
Exchange) required a new primary design for this clients specific business
data centre to be developed inside needs. This conceptual design was
their existing and operational developed to detailed design and tender
building, overlooking the Bosporus. documents in conformity with all local
Borsa selected Deerns to design the codes and regulations.
new primary data centre and manage
the quality and timely delivery of the
construction works. We were
Best design
responsible for the definition of the
business requirements, conceptual
and detailed design, tender
documents, complete site super tailored to deliver
vision during construction and
testing and commissioning. The high value and low
whole process, from the start of
thedesign until completion of the
costs
construction, only took about
6,5months.
Special features
The data centre is highly critical for the
business processes of Borsa and its stock
trading. The white space is located in the
former vault of the stock exchange.
Furthermore, the project is designed to
beTIER IV certifiable by the Uptime
Institute. The data centre consists of 600 m2
of white space and 1 MW of IT power.
We developed the business requirements

for the new primary data centre of Borsa,
and analysed various concepts and
scenarios on total costs of ownership,
energy efficiency, risks and sustainability,

Client
Global Switch, Amsterdam Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Global Switch
Size
White space 23,000 m
IT power 19 MW
Project Phases
Start design 2010
Completion ongoing
In 2000 Global Switch entered the Special features

Dutch market by converting a factory Several feasibility studies were issued to
into a data centre. During 2010, increase site capacity with a maximum of
Deerns was commissioned for the 40MW of IT.
first upgrade to transform office Several single points of failure and energy
space and an empty factory hall into improvement analyses were issued. Many
white space. Deerns succeeded in were used directly in tender documents
making use of and extending the forcontractors.
existing infrastructure, which proved A discrimination study was conducted
to be very cost-effective. After a onthe entire electrical infrastructure.
second tender process, another At the time, this was the biggest ever
empty hall and two offices, covering discrimination study worldwide using
a total of over 1,500 m2, were turned Amtech software. Improvements and a
into white space, while other parts of procedure method were published.
the data centre were online. The new
white space also used part of the To date, Global Switch continues to rely on
existing building services. The Deerns for the Amsterdam and Paris
construction of a data centre using facilities. Johan Groenewegen, Managing
existing infrastructure connected to Director of Global Switch in The
an online data centre area is Netherlands: We are at a stage where the
something we are extremely proud of. engineers of Deerns are a seamless
extension. They are well aware of our needs
and we are able to look ahead together and
plan for the future requirements of Global
Empty factories
Switchs customers.
transformed into
data centres
Impressions: Knevel Architects

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Part 7
Clean
Technology
Clean Technology
In the world of micro-electronics, nano-technology,
pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, solar PV, clean health care
and bio-safety containment, research and manufacturing
environments need to continuously evolve to provide
increasingly stringent levels of control. This is in response to
the ever rising complexity of processes and miniaturisation
ofdevice geometries.
To meet this challenge, the design of Clean Extensive experience in all types of
Technology facilities and associated projects including greenfield, brownfield,
systems requires highly specialised skills relocation, extension, modification and
and methods. Deerns offers a full range of live upgrade projects.
services for the programming, design, Worlds most energy efficient, reliable and
engineering, construction supervision, flexible cleanroom and laboratory
testing, qualification & validation, equipment concepts for a wide range of applications
hook-up and operational support of (physical, chemical, biological,
contamination controlled facilities and radiological, electromagnetically
laboratories. shielded).
Full integration (design, commissioning)
Our added value with sustainability requirements including
Highly skilled and specialised staff each
with over 25 years of experience in
LEED, BREEAM.
To meet our clients
expectations we design
planning, designing and delivering Our innovations
contamination controlled research/ Deerns proprietary TCO, Energy & CFD
production facilities and laboratories to modelling tools.
each cleanroom with a

international standards (ISO, VDI, GMP, 3D design and modelling using Revit.
BSL, FDA). Development, design, qualification and
Continuous involvement at the leading- certification of multi-bulk gas plant in live
balance between
edge of new process and research facility.
technologies. Reuse of process hydrogen for energy
Thorough understanding of our clients supply.
performance, costs
critical business & technology processes. BREEAM accreditation of state-of-the-art
In-depth understanding of all laboratories.
requirements of the latest process
equipment, ensuring all performance
criteria are met. State-of-the-art andsustainability.
Total integrated engineering & process
technology approach. contamination Eric Stuiver, Director International Clean Technology Practice
Independent cost expertise & bench
marking. controlled facilities

Client
ASML Netherlands BV, Veldhoven Veldhoven, The Netherlands
ASML
Architect
Van Aken Architecten, Eindhoven
Size
50,000 m
Project Phases
Start design 2006
Phase 1
Completion 2008
Phase 2
Completion 2009
Phase 3
ASML is one of the worlds leading tral utility buildings. Key starting points for
Completion 2012 manufacturers of chip-making the design were: functionality, safety,
equipment. Founded in 1984 and reliability, sustainability (minimal energy
Phase 4 headquartered in Veldhoven, The demand) and flexibility.
Start construction 2013 Netherlands ASML designs, develops,
integrates and services advanced Special features
lithographysystems to produce Timing is a crucial factor in the semi
semiconductorchips. Chips are be- conductor industry and this is reflected
coming faster, smaller, smarter, more inthe design and building process. To
energy efficient and more affordable. optimizethis process and at the same time
To enable this line ASML continuously ensure the very stringent quality require-
develops new technologies and ma- ments, close cooperation between the
chines and continuously expands its designand building teams was established.
production facilities. Moreover the testing and commissioning
plans were prepared and agreed up during
For 15 years, ASML has been applying a the design stage of the project.
collaborative model to develop, design and
realize their new constructions. Deerns is Based on our feasibility studies and master
one of the partners in this model and plan studies that also included ASMLs initial
responsiblefor the planning, design and equipment requirements the design
commissioning of all technical installations conceptsfor the cleanrooms, central utility
and infrastructure. After carrying out a pre- buildings, offices and process utilities were
feasibilitystudy and master plan for the developed. The design team managed,
expansionrequirements and possibilities despitethe very strict project planning, to
ofASMLs production facilities in Veldhoven, incorporate the changing requirements of
Deerns translated thetechnical and produc- the ASML machines, both during the design
tion demands into a high level design for and construction stages.
ASMLs new production and support facili-
ties. The production facilities cater for state-
of-the-art lithography scanners of the NXT
Realizing high-
family (phase 1&2), EUV lithography scan-
ners (phase 3) and thenext generation
450mm scanners. Moreover the project
includedthe realization of six offices (on top technology with
of the cleanrooms!) and corresponding cen-
people
Client
Thales Alenia Space, LAquila LAquila, Italy
Thales Alenia
Architect
Aicom
Size
Space
Total 10,000 m
Office 4,000 m
Cleanroom 4,000 m
Project Phases
Start design 2010
Completion 2011
After the devastating earthquake Special features

which hit LAquila, Italy on the 6th of The aim of the project was to conceive a
April 2009, the excellence techno very flexible and resilient M&E design within
logical arm of Aerospace and a limited budget. The concept was based
satellite manufacturing of Thales principally on a N+1 design concept,
Alenia was seriously damaged and equipped with some features which, at the
could no longer be considered safe. cost of a N+1 design, would ensure a N+N
Asa consequence, all the valuable resiliency. Particularly challenging was the
equipment and the entire production design of the many different gas and liquid
were moved to a temporary shelter. plants (ultrapure nitrogen, vacuum,
Thales Alenia, aware of the compressed air, ultrapure water, oxygen,
importance and the excellence of the argon, helium, forming gas, CF4).
facility, decided to build a new, larger
and technologically more advanced
site on a seismic proof foundation,
still in LAquila.
The building design was challenging as due

toa limited budget, the project had to be
completed within a very short time frame.
Additionally, the building needed to be
developed in accordance with the
requirements of the various departments
and the extremely particular demands of
every single manufacturing line. The factory
includes one of the largest cleanrooms in
Italy and two floors of offices.
Strongly recovered
from an earthquake
Impressions: Aicom

Client
ASML, Taipei Taipei, Taiwan
ASML Centre
Architect
Gary Lee and Partners, Taipei
Contractor
ofExcellence
Marketech International Corporation,
Taipei
Size
Office & Training 5,800 m
Cleanroom 2,300 m
Utility & Warehouse 4,200 m
Project Phases
Start design 2007
Completion 2008
ASML is the world leader in litho Taiwan is located in an area where

graphic machinery for the production earthquakes, typhoons and cyclones often
of computer chips. One of their 2006 occur, the ACE building was designed to
initiatives was to set up a new withstand these severe natural influences
headquarters in Taiwan: ASML while providing also the strict vibration
Centre of Excellence (ACE). The specifications for the cleanroom operations.
assignment was to design and build
this production and training facility Also in this ASML project, Deerns was able
within eighteen months, including tobenefit from years of experience with
cleanrooms in compliance with the cleanrooms and our collaboration with
highest specifications, situated ASML. Deerns developed the outline and
10,000 km from their headquarters. basic design for the ACE buildings and all
Deerns track record and expertise technical systems and infrastructure. In
inall of ASMLs new construction close conjunction with ASML Deerns
projects together with our project prepared andexecuted the tender process
experiences in Taiwan resulted in us and provided supervision during
also being the preferred partner for construction. After 18 months the new
the ACE project. Asian headquarters was handed over to
ASML, within budget.
Special features
The ACE facility is set up as a three-building
complex, with a 2,300 m cleanroom, a
Deerns as a
six-floors office building and a combined
logistics and Central Utility Building. ASML
poses very strict quality requirements on
particle and chemical contamination levels preferred partner
both for the cleanroom and process utilities.
Moreover the project team had to comply for ASMLs
with the strict budget conditions. Since the
facility is located on a science park with
excellence in
several micro-electronics manufacturing
facilities the design team was challenged to
Taiwan
develop dedicated scrubbing and filtration
systems toprevent the risk of Airborne
Molecular Contamination. Moreover, since

Client
OVG Projectontwikkeling B.V., Utrecht, The Netherlands
Danone Innovation
Rotterdam
Architect
Cepezed, Delft
Centre
Contractor
BAM, The Hague
Size
Cleanroom 22,000 m
Project Phases
Start design 2010
Completion 2013
The Innovation Centre at the Utrecht Special features

Science Park is the international The building received a BREEAM Excellent
research facility for baby and medical certification. This unique sustainability level
nutrition of the French company has been achieved amongst other ways by
Danone. The new building for the re-use of the air of atrium and offices
Danones 450 staff members and the application of a water ground
encompasses a large variety of source for the heating and cooling of the
laboratories (including ML classified), building.
a pilot plant (according to HACCP
regulations), an information and Coen van Oostrom, Chief Executive Officer
meeting centre, a coffee corner, a of OVG Projectontwikkeling says: We are
restaurant and representative office very proud of the Danone Innovation
space. Centre. This project responds to the needs
of the client and its employees. We focus
The design of Deerns included all technical not only on sustainable office development
installations and infrastructure for this highly but also on theneeds around laboratories.
flexible and adaptable facility. The latter has
also been achieved by working in close
conjunction with the other project partners
in the planning and development of the
layouts and logistics for the laboratories
andpilot plant.
Wide range of
functions, wide
scope of Deerns
expertise

Client
Philips Real Estate Services, Eindhoven Eindhoven, The Netherlands
Philips Application
Architect
Inbo Architects, Eindhoven
Civil and Structural
Research Centre
Tielemans, Eindhoven
Size
Laboratories 24,200 m
Project Phases
Start design 2002
Completion 2005
This project is another example of In close conjunction with the architect

Deerns long term relationship with Deernsmanaged to plan and design the
Philips in general and the High Tech completely new technical infrastructure and
Campus Eindhoven in particular. installations while keeping the main building
Todate Deerns has realized more structure and logistics intact.
than 8major greenfield projects and
over6renovation/upgrade projects Special features
for Philips covering more than One of the guiding principles for this renova-
200,000 m2. tion was to realize a research facility that
would be as modular as possible; both for
Building WB, an existing building dating the laboratories and for the supporting func-
from the 1960s, has been completely tions. Following this principle the technical
stripped and refurbished to accommodate infrastructure has been designed accord-
state-of-the-art laboratories and work ingly and caters for easy future adjustments
spaces for physical and electronic within each of these two modules.
engineering activities. Moreover the
multi-level building houses a service centre Moreover the new Philips WB building is
(library and audio-visual departments) and characterized by low energy consumption.
Philips research sector staff activities while This has been achieved, among other ways,
the building also adjoins an existing by installing low-energy, high-efficiency
auditorium. boilers and various cooling systems. A
substantial reduction in fresh air quantities
has been accomplished by using the air
discharged from offices as negative pressure
to extract air from the physics labs. Moreover
all air conditioning units have been
equipped with frequency-controlled fans.
Modular and
energy-efficient
renovation design
Images: Philips

Client
Fundamental Research on Matter (FOM), Amsterdam, The Netherlands
AMOLF
Utrecht
Architect
Dick van Gameren Architects,
Amsterdam
Size
5,000 m
Project Phases
Start design 2002
Delivery 2009
AMOLF is one of the research The project consists of 1,710 m2 of office

laboratories of the Foundation for accommodation; 1,500 m2 of experimental
Fundamental Research on Matter rooms, 786 m2 of supporting rooms and
(FOM), part of The Netherlands 841m2 of facility rooms. Of the experimental
Organisation for Scientific Research rooms, around 800 m2 are used as high
(NWO). AMOLF employs about 130 quality laboratories, 130 m2 as a Nano
full time research staff and 70 full centre (cleanroom), 400 m2 for the laser
time support staff. centre and 170 m2 contain biohazard class
laboratories.
The new building of the Institute for Atom
andMolecular Physics is built at the Special features
Science Park Amsterdam. The building, Deerns developed the design for the
designed for high-quality experimental and mechanical installations, the electro-
fundamental physics research, consists of technical installations and the elevators.
three parallel areas. Ithas a narrow office Special attention was given to sustainability
wing, a central space containing and exploitation costs. Deerns also
experimental rooms and an area which developed an innovative hybrid ventilation
houses office space and working stations. concept for the offices, incorporating very
Between the three areas is an open space, low energy use heat pumps with a large
which physically separates the research scope for individual requirements. In
spaces and the other parts of the building, combination with a long-term energy
the first being sensitive to vibrations. storage system for both comfort and
process systems, the ventilation concept
resulted in low investment costs. The above
mentioned system was integrated within
advanced but user-friendly control units.
This laboratory is a good example of built-in

flexibility to allow for functional changes due
to changing research focus.
Sustainable
Image: Marcel van der Burg science
Client
University of Twente Enschede, The Netherlands
MESA+
Architect
Ector Hoogstad Architecten, Rotterdam
Structural Engineer
NanoLab
Schreuders Bouwtechniek, Hengelo
Building physics consultant

Peutz, Zoetermeer
Size
Gross area 7,500 m
Cleanroom 1,500 m
Laboratories 1,200 m
Project Phases
Start design 2005
Completion 2009
This project involved the Moreover the setup of the building
construction of the new NanoLab at guarantees a high degree of flexibility for the
Twente University in The Netherlands, labs as well as clear options for extensions.
accommodating the research
activities of the MESA+ institute and Special features
the TNW and EWI research groups. One of the special features of the very
The NanoLab is among the worlds functional integrated NanoLab is the high
most cutting-edge laboratories for level of diversity and extensiveness of
nanotechnology. In this laboratory technical facilities: over 30 types of gas,
research is conducted on the scale of various types of water and dedicated
nanometres; the scale of atoms and climate control areas are provided for the
molecules. This specific process process equipment. Utilities, offices and
equipment was a key factor in all storage are placed apart in the second
design related decisions, from the structure to minimize vibrations risks. The
faade, the structure and floor plan, roof is sloping upwards to reach over other
to the local climate control. In spaces for an optimal air intake. Storage of
addition to logistic and functional gases and chemicals is placed at distance
requirements for the process in a separate building to minimize safety
equipment, crucial aspects in the risks.
design of the NanoLab included
particle, vibration and EMC
requirements. This way the NanoLab
High degree of
delivers all the requirements set by
the scientific research.
In order to cater for the very stringent VC-G flexibility and clear
vibration requirements, the NanoLab
structural foundations were separate from options for
those of the building functions for research
and the technical facilities. The ground floor
extension
houses the laboratories and cleanrooms.
Thefirst floor houses the technical areas.
This floor is also structurally separated from
the ground floor to minimize any adverse
contact which may affect the research.
Image: Cees Landstra

Client
Chalet HTCE Development B.V., Eindhoven, The Netherlands
Solar Research
Eindhoven
Architect
Inbo, Eindhoven
Solliance
Size
4,700 m
Project Phases
Start design 2012
Completion 2014 (expected)
Solliance is the alliance of TNO, TU Special feature

Eindhoven, Holst Centre, ECN, IMEC Deerns based the installation concept on
and Forschungszentrum Jlich GmbH efficient and proven techniques. Heating
for research and development of andcooling is produced by heat pumps in
roll-to-roll solar cell production. combination with aquifer thermal energy
Anewmultitenant building has been storage of the High Tech Campus
developed for this operation on the Eindhoven. The climate conditioning takes
High Tech Campus in Eindhoven, place via low temperature heating and high
which consists of offices, a temperature cooling with climate ceilings,
production hall, a laboratory and a floor heating and cooling and induction
cleanroom. Deerns has realized the units.
ambitions of the client by producing
atender document of high quality in Electrically we have supplied the building
ashort period of time, taking into with energy saving lighting with daylight
account therestricted building dependent controls and movement
budget. This is accomplished by sensors. As a result the use of energy is
frequent and intensive contact restricted to a minimum with the resulting
between the design teams. reduction in the use of fossil fuels.
For this project we designed the In this project we have chosen to use BIM,
mechanical, electrical, control systems, Building Information Modelling, where all
transport and process installations. The relevant information during the design
operation/ collaboration between the process is stored, used and controlled in a
building installations and production process digital (3D) building model. In this case we
are optimized. used Autodesk Revit. As all design parties
worked with exactly the same information,
agood quality design has been created.
High quality
integrated design
Impressions: Inbo

Client
DSM Delft Delft, The Netherlands
DSM
Architect
Cepezed, Delft
Size
Laboratorium 6
13,323 m
Project Phases
Start design 2012
Completion 2015
The new laboratory building DSM Lab future modifications thereby preventing
6 replaces the current Beijerinch- unnecessary over-sized installations with
laboratory (Lab 5) that dates back to high investment costs.
1984. The new facility handles a wide
range of functions, including labora- Moreover our design was driven by the
tories, cleanrooms, offices and a ambition of DSM to classify their new
conference centre. The result is a research centre with the BREEAM Very
very flexible and modern contempo- Good certification.
rary building where innovation and
sustainability, research and business
come together. Deerns is involved in
Balancing flexibility
alltechnical aspects of the project
including the electrical, IT, security,
mechanical, control, transport and
process utility systems. and optimum use
Moreover we intensively supported the ofinstallations
architect in the conceptual arrangement of
the laboratory layouts and logistics. Deerns
also worked closely together with DSMs
research departments to ensure the
integration of functions for sensitive
metrology and analytical activities, GMP
laboratories and cleanrooms. The
transparency and clear/glass structure will
stimulate the work interactions between
centres and employees, creating a very
enjoyable and productive environment.
Special features
The quantity and quality characteristics of
the technical installations are based on a
careful analysis of the current and future
laboratory requirements. The set-up of the
installations is very compact, prepared for
Impressions: Cepezed

Client
University Utrecht, Utrecht Utrecht, The Netherlands
University Utrecht,
Architect
Architectuurstudio Herman Hertzberger,
Amsterdam
Faculty of Science
Structural Engineer
Pieters Bouwtechniek, Haarlem
Size
20,000 m
Project Phases
Start design 2007
Completion 2011
The new David de Wied building of heat energy is used in an absorption-chiller

theUniversity of Utrecht has a very plant to cool the building.
striking appearance. The building
houses the faculty of science and
contains chemical and physics
Bespoke new
laboratories, lecture rooms, offices
and other educational spaces. The
laboratories are located in the north
and east wings of the building and working and
have a flexible nature. The layout of
the building and its facilities are educational
designed to make future expansion
possible. Amongst other facilities, it
environment
includes laboratories especially
equipped for microbiological and
radio-nuclide research.
The faculty building contains several

climaterooms and laboratories with
specificrequirements for hazardous gasses.
Theoffices are located around the central
20meter high atrium. The university facilities
are situated on the lower floors of the
building.
Special features
The building services we designed are
characterised by a high level of energy
efficiency. Even though this building houses
numerous laboratories, its annual energy
usage is relatively low, even extremely low
for its function. We connected the entire
building to the central hot water plant of the
university, and additionally it also has its
own warm water infrastructure. The excess

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Part 8
Conceptual &
Sustainable
Projects
Conceptual &
Sustainable
Projects
Design and engineering of sustainable buildings and areas
is gaining ground around the globe. In creating sustainable
solutions, innovation and creativity are vital for obtaining
thebest results. Deerns has proved it possess these
capabilities. In fact, we have become Europes lead
consultant on sustainability with currently more than
50BREEAM and LEED projects.
More and more sustainable Smart grids, both electrical and thermal;
In the early nineties, we designed buildings Waste management, from waste to
with natural ventilation. Today, we use energy;
thermal energy storage and intelligent Energy monitoring.
building management systems and make
maximum use of daylight, whilst always Designing our future
focusing on usercomfort. Our engineers Looking at sustainable solutions from a
work on buildings that obtain impressive larger perspective, Deerns enjoys working
BREEAM andLEED scores. on unique infrastructural projects and area
developments. Several years ago, we
We offer completed our work on the High Tech
Consultancy in sustainable design Campus in Eindhoven, which has the
(MEP, Building physics); largest thermal energy storage in The
BREEAM and LEED consultancy; Netherlands. In Duindorp, The Hague, we
Smart grids;
Energy monitoring;
designed a unique seawater air conditioning
system to heat and cool over 800 homes. Building physics
and energy solutions
Energy strategy;
Strategic consultancy, sustainable The projects of our common future will be
housekeeping; based on an energy neutral focus. We
go hand in hand
CO2 footprints; believe in solutions from an integral point of
Waste management consultancy. view: building physics and energy solutions
should go hand in hand, working in close
Innovations and focus cooperation with the architect. In sustain David Wesdorp, Manager Research, Building Physics and Energy, Deerns The Netherlands
Extending BREEAM services: healthcare, ability, synergy is the key to create real
DCs, laboratories, parking garages; solutions.

Client
OVG Real Estate for Deloitte/AKD, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
The Edge, Head
Rotterdam
OVG Real Estate, Rotterdam
Office Deloitte/
Architect
PLP Architecture London Ltd.
OZ Amsterdam
Construction engineer
AKD
Van Rossum BV, Harmelen
Size
Total 40,000 m2
Underground parking 12,000 m2
Project Phases
Start design 2010
Project developer OVG has developed Special features
Completion 2014
a new office for Deloitte/AKD on the Characteristics of The Edge are:
Zuidas in Amsterdam. The building The high ambition level of sustainability
has been given the name The Edge and durability, that for example was
and has a very high ambition for shown in the target of BREEAM
sustainability and durability, with the classification Outstanding.
result that the developer increased The close consistent cooperation
the BREEAM classification Excellent between all stakeholders.
to Outstanding during the process. From the initial design phase, integral
Due to Deerns efforts, the BREEAM consultation with tenant and surroundings
classification Outstanding design made largely possible by the application
certificate has been obtained. In a of BREEAM.
very short time we formulated the Short period of preparation.
contracts between developer and The building has a large atrium on the
tenant into contracts ready for tender. north side. The extract air from the offices
In addition, we represented the client was exhausted via the atrium.
in the supervision of the technical The closed sections on the south
installations in the phases of permits, elevation (840m) as well as the roof
detailing, execution, handover and (1200m) are fitted with PV-panels.
aftercare. This was not only applicable The building is connected to a geo
to the primary but also the fit-out thermal storage installation and a district
installations. Daily control and heating ring system for peak periods.
supervision is also a task for Deerns. Other specific characteristics: LED
lighting, control technique, climate control
based on actual occupation, climate
ceilings.
Pushing
sustainability
to the limit
Impressions: OVG Real Estate, PLP Architecture

Client
DEKA Immobilien Investment GmbH, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Oval Tower
Frankfurt / DTP Zadelhoff, Utrecht
Architect
OPL Architects, Utrecht
Size
Office 23,500 m
Project Phases
Start design 2011
Completion 2012
Since 2001, the Oval Tower stands Special features

tall in the South East of Amsterdam. Before the renovation, the Oval Tower had
When its previous tenant did not an A energy label. The combined efforts of
extend the lease of the building, DTZ the project team resulted in an A+++ label
Zadelhoff in collaboration with the and an overall energy reduction of 40%.
German owner Deka Immobilien Methods used to achieve this were for
decided to refurbish the entire instance a thermal ground storage system,
structure to increase its market value storing excess heat in summer to be used
and swiftly find new tenants. But how in winter and vice versa, in combination with
could they make this building extra Energy Efficient Panels (EEP) in the offices,
attractive? The answer was quite filled with piping for heated or cooled water.
simple: sustainability. DTZ Zadelhoff Given the oval shape of the building, the
managed the development, Deerns, panels had to be custom made in trapezium
as one of The Netherlands experts in shape. Apart from the climate installation,
sustainability, was approached to much of the electricity infrastructure and the
assist. Our joint efforts succeeded: data network were also thoroughly
the building was awarded a LEED renewed. Top reliability was of course
certification and the next tenants required, the Deutsche Bank being the new
signed the lease. tenant of a big part of the building. The
design for the new Oval Tower received a
LEED Gold certification. After realization we
were also awarded LEED Gold, a premiere
Standing even
in The Netherlands for the renovation of an
existing building.
tallerthan its new

sustainable self
Image: Deka Immobilien GmbH

Client
Landwirtschaftlicher Mnster, Germany
LVM Insurance
Versicherungsverein Mnster
Architect
Prof. Duk-Kyu Ryang, Walter R. Auer
HPP Architekten, Dsseldorf
Group Head Office

Size
Office 19,800 m2
Project Phases
Design finished 2011
Construction (planned) 2014
In Germany, Deerns is involved in the inthe office areas window ventilation is

design of an energy plus building for possible most of the year. Further technical
Landwirtschaftlicher Versicherungs highlights include a cooling system using
verein Mnster. This means that the Phase Change Materials, a biogas-fuelled
energy performance of building CHP-unit, decentralised technical services
directive for 2020 to achieve nearly for HVAC and a combination of concrete
zero energy standard is already core activation with an active and/or passive
fulfilled. The building uses several geothermal energy system (energy piles)
renewable supplies for energy, like using reversible heat pumps.
solar panels. It also boasts an
advanced energy concept which
underlines the buildings high level of
Exceeding the
ambition in terms of sustainability.
The building will be certified
according to the DGNB, level Gold.
Deerns is responsible for the requirements of
planning of most of the technical
services, the energy concept, the future standards
building physics and was involved
inthe DGNB Gold certification.
Special features
LVM 5 is a highly equipped office building.
Animportant feature of the architecture is
thetransparent faade, symbolic of the
transparency of our client. Core element of
the technical equipment is an advanced
energy concept containing sophisticated
technology for efficiency and user comfort.
The highly developed building envelope
exceeds the requirements of future energy
standards (EnEV 2012) and applies a
photovoltaic installation (100kW), covering
large areas of the faade. The user has a
large influence on the indoor climate, e.g.
Impressions: Prof. Duk-Kyu Ryang

Client
Housing corporation Vestia, TheHague The Hague, The Netherlands
Seawater Thermal
Size
Suburb 800 households
Project Phases
Storage
Start design 2006
Completion 2010
Deerns developed a new energy Special Features

concept for Duindorp, a part of The main problem to tackle when using
TheHague, which retrieves heat surface water as a heating source for heat
fromseawater. The houses in this pumps is the fact that the temperature of
areawere all equipped with a heat the water during winter (2-4 C) is too low to
pump, producing warmth for heating be used directly. This problem was solved
and hot water. Every house has a by applying an idea that was rewarded in
floor heating system and an 1995 with the Dutch Technological
additional boilerfor hot water. An Innovation Award. The retrieval of heat from
energy efficient district distribution the sea is realised using a combination of a
infrastructure was also part of the heat exchanger and a special purpose
project. The floor heating system central heat pump. The first is used in
andthe energy efficient district summer. During winter, the central heat
distribution infrastructure are also pump is used to warm (fresh) water in a
used for sustainable cooling in distribution network. This process is
summer. Theresidential quarter is performed with an efficiency rate of 1500%.
allelectric, offering the opportunity The overall energy efficiency of this heating
to apply wind turbines for the and hot water system is over 50% better
electricity demand. This makes the than that of a conventional system with
entire area completely carbon highly efficient boilers.
neutral.
Heating and hot

water from the sea

Client
City of Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Town Hall
Urban Development
Architect
Office for Metropolitan Architecture
(OMA), Rotterdam
Size
Retail, offices, apartments,
parking 45,000 m
Project Phases
Start design 2010
Completion 2014
In 2010 Deerns won the international Special features

tender for the consultancy work for The newly built part consists of offices,
the installations for the prestigious dwellings and underground car park. The
redevelopment of the town hall in ground floor up to and including the fifth
Rotterdam. The project consists of floor are used for retail, catering, council
new-build and large scale renovation space (orretail XL) and offices. The sixth
of the existing Stadstimmerhuis up to the fifteenth floor are apartments.
located on the Meent in Rotterdam.
The architect is Office for Metro Architecturally, this is a special project
politan Architecture, the company of because the transparent/white cloud
Rem Koolhaas. Transparency and appears to float. The elevation of the newly
durability were twoof the important built floors consists of several levels of
attention points in the redevelopment. transparency, where extra attention is given
to excellent thermal comfort. The
Stadstimmerhuis is a council owned
monument that is being restored as far as
Durable floating
possible to its original state. The council
space on the ground floor has a basic
cloud climate control system. At each counter,

comfortable work stations are created with
local micro-climate installations.
The building has a large arcade as a joint

main entrance. From here you can reach
theoffices, apartments, retail and catering
establishments. The shops situated on the
Meent have their own entrance. The
apartments as well as the offices have their
own building core with lobbies, lifts and
stairs. For the design phase the BREEAM-
Excellent certification was awarded.
Impressions: OMA

Client
Enexis, The Netherlands
Zwolle
The Netherlands
Enexis Regional
Architect
AtelierPRO, The Hague
Size
Offices
Maastricht office 5,912 m
Venlo office 5,060 m
Zwolle office 5,055 m
Project Phases
Start design 2010
Completion 2013
Enexis is an energy network company Special features

Maastricht
in north, east and southern Nether In all buildings a central atrium is used as
lands which provides the infra agreen lung. This preheats fresh air when
structure and maintenance of energy needed and can also be used for
distribution. In their prominent role in regenerating the thermal storage. All
society, Enexis actively works on buildings have advanced lighting systems
realising more sustainable offices. which include LED-lighting. Basic lights
Deerns advised on several aspects areinstalled in the thermal ceilings and
ofthis realisation such as energy complemented with individual LED desk
efficiency, BREEAM-expert guidance, lights. In order to be energy efficient it is
security and building physics. The imperative users and visitors are informed
regional offices in Maastricht, Venlo and educated about energy and water
and Zwolle are built according to consumption. Energy monitoring and
BREEAM Excellent level. Allbuildings broadcasting is shown on several flat
are connected and prepared to screens throughout the building which
operate in a smart grid, hence being encourages people to be a part of the
able toreturn generated energy by building concept. With special lights users
the PV-cells. are informed if opening windows have a
Venlo negative or positive influence on the HVAC.
All three buildings were designed to be energy Energy and water measuring equipment is
neutral. Right from the start the shape of the installed throughout the building in order to
building, orientation, daylight access and confirm that designed specifications are
thermal isolation were maximised in order to realized and that the building is used
reduce energy consumption. To be energy according to the owners demanded
neutral the remaining energy consumption is specifications.
compensated by photovoltaic cells. The
faade has a thermal resistance of 8.0m2*k/W.
The windows are orientated towards the
Ambitious projects,
north east and north west to withstand direct
heating from the sun, while allowing entrance
of indirect daylight. Warmth and cooling are
provided by heat pumps in combination with incredible scores
subterrain thermal storage. This system
provides cooling and heating at the same
time for various spaces in the building.
Impressions: AtelierPRO

Client
JOIN Ontwikkeling (by OVG & Triodos Leeuwarden, The Netherlands
UPC Office
Bank), for UPC
Architect
Paul de Ruiter Architects, Amsterdam
Structural engineer
Jansen Wesselink BV, Drachten
Size
Office 4,000 m
Call centre 4,000 m
Project Phases
Start design 2008
Completion 2011
The new UPC office in Leeuwarden Special features

contains approximately 8,000 m2 of The UPC building features two large atriums
office and call centre space. The with radial office wings and call centres.
layout of the building is flexible; the Bycreating an atrium, the facade and roof
client demanded that it should be area, which protects us from the outdoor
possible to operate the call centre influences, is reduced, as opposed to a
aswell as the office facilities from courtyard. The atrium results in reduction of
anywhere in the building. As a result, transmission (energy) losses. It also becomes
the heat loads are unpredictable, a buffer zone between the office area and
therefore a consistent separation the outdoor climate. Its climate is controlled
between the supporting structure by ventilation air spill-over from the offices /
and building services was designed. call centre areas. Active climate control of
The supporting structure is oversized the atrium is limited to floor heating and
to facilitate flexibility. JOIN Ontwikke cooling. The electricity consumption is
ling (by OVG & Triodos, our client) reduced by an optimised lighting design
had high ambitions with regards to withlow workstation lighting power (average
sustainability in the development value 6 W/m2), dynamic daylight control and
phase; the energy consumption presence detection. Theindoor climate is
should be at least 35% lower than controlled with climate ceilings and local
required under the Dutch building control. Heating and cooling is provided by
code. The building achieved a ageothermal energy storage system with
BREEAM Excellent rating. heat pumps, in combination with energy
exchange from a nearby canal, the
Harlingertrekvaart. For the generation of
electrical power 650m2 of PV-panels are
situated on the roof of the building.
Flexible building
structure,
low energy
Images: OVG Real Estate
consumption
Client
OVG ReDevelopment, Rotterdam Hoofddorp, The Netherlands
TNT Headquarters
Architect
Size
Office 17,500 m2
Parking 10,000 m2
Project Phases
Design 2008
Construction 2009
Completion 2011
In May 2008, Deerns was contracted The TNT building is characterised by a large
to provide the MEP design and atrium, surrounded by offices on every floor.
achieve the sustainability ambitions By reducing the size of the building skin,
for the new TNT headquarters in theatrium also reduces energy losses. It
Hoofddorp, The Netherlands. In close functions as a buffer zone between inside
cooperation with architect Paul de and outside, and is primarily conditioned
Ruiter a design was created, with airflow from the offices.
optimised for energy and material
efficiency. It includes a large atrium Energy efficiency is improved by using
which played a central role in the optimal lighting design in combination with
building climate control. The energy daylight control zones near the faade and
conversion systems were designed the atrium and occupancy detection. The
to achieve a carbon neutral system, indoor climate is controlled with climate
making use of a BioCHP system ceilings and local control.
running on biodiesel produced from
slaughterhouse waste, which could Heating and cooling is provided by a
also provide waste heat to other geothermal energy storage system
buildings in the area. Deerns was combined with heat pumps. Domestic hot
selected for this project because it water is supplied largely by using a solar
committed itself to fulfilling the collector. Allelectricity for the building is
extremely high sustainability supplied using the above mentioned
ambitions. BioCHP unit. The TNT building is in use
since 2012. Users experience its openness
and transparency as intended. The building
is energy neutral, achieved a LEED Platinum
Design optimised
rating and a Greencalc+ rating of 1013
points and has won several prizes for its
for energy and superior sustainability.
material efficiency
Image: Marcel van Kerkhoven

Client
Schiphol Real Estate, Schiphol Schiphol, The Netherlands
TransPort, Head
Architect
Structural engineer
Office Transavia
ABT, Arnhem
Size
Office 11,000 m
Project Phases
Start design 2007
Completion 2010
Schiphol Real Estate has worked on Special features

amaster plan for the redevelopment This building was the first ever in The
of a business park at Schiphol. It Netherlands that received the highest
consists of building offices, company international certificate for sustainability:
areas, a parking lot and a new Platinum, according to LEED. The features
terminal for general aviation. Paul leading to this incredible score are, amongst
deRuiter Architects designed the others:
office building on the East side of the Geothermal storage in combination with
business park: TransPort, which is concrete core thermal activation.
the head office of Transavia.com, a There are posted 528 PV-panels. The
Dutch low budget airline. The aim of excited energy (92,9 MWh/year) is 10%
the design was to create a highly ofthe electricity consumption of the
extraordinary building which interacts whole building.
with its surroundings. This goal has A sedum grass vegetation roof on the
resulted in one of the most sustain low-rise building, preventing the building
able buildings in The Netherlands, from heating up. It also forms a water
which was certified accordingly with buffer and absorbs CO2.
a LEED Platinum rating. A grey water system resulting in a
reduction of 50% water usage as
compared to traditional solutions.
The design and shape of the building
Certification LEED
makes smart use of daylight. Horizontal
louvres were placed along the South
Platinum faade, reducing direct sun light and the

natural heating of the building. The North
bank, on the other hand, is extremely
transparent, to let in as much daylight as
possible.

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