Official opening of Imtech Green Building in Eindhoven, one of the Top 3 green buildings in the Netherlands
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
Gouda - Imtech N.V. (IM-AE, technical services provider in Europe) announces
that Mayor Rob van Gijzel from Eindhoven will officially open the Imtech Green
Building in Eindhoven this afternoon. This office has been deemed objectively as
one of the greenest buildings in the Netherlands. With a BREEAM score of more
than 67%, based on the BREEAM-NL classification method of the Dutch Green
Building Council, the building is one of the Top 3 constructed green buildings
in the Netherlands according to BREEAM standards. The Green Building has a 45%
lower EPC (Energy Performance Coefficient) and is characterised by 40% lower CO2
emissions compared to conventional buildings. This does translate into added
costs, but with a cost recoup time of less than 5 years. After this, the
building even starts to save costs. This Green Building forms Imtech's answer to
the dilemma facing many organisations of how to achieve a sustainable but cost-
aware office.
René van der Bruggen, CEO Imtech: 'Imtech is one of the most green technical
services providers in Europe. Over 25% of our 4.5 billion euro revenue is
achieved through green projects. We have almost 1,000 'green' references. It's
not only about green buildings, it's also about sustainable energy generation
from solar heat, wind, (organic) waste or residue products, as well as
innovative (decentralised) power stations, green ships and CO2 reduction through
high-tech traffic solutions. Imtech would like to take the initiative in the
discussion concerning the sustainability of real estate in Europe. Office
buildings are responsible for 20% of global CO2 emissions. This must be reduced,
and Imtech offers the answer. And what's even better is that with greener
offices, in the longer-term, money can be saved.'
What is a green office, precisely?
The question of what is the most sustainable office in the Netherlands is not
easy to answer at first sight. There are many claims on the market, and this
causes confusion. That is why the Dutch Green Building Council has recently
developed its own BREEAM-NL classification, focusing on the Dutch market; this
is generally expected to become the future standard in the Netherlands as far as
sustainable construction is concerned. This doesn't only examine a building's
energy use, but also the materials used, how they were purchased, the building's
construction and future use, its influence on employee well-being and whether
the environment surrounding the building has met certain requirements. Imtech is
one of the founding fathers of the Dutch Green Building Council.
Imtech Green Building Eindhoven
The Imtech Green Building, situated on the Furkapas in Eindhoven, has been
developed specifically as a model green office. This means that each section of
the BREEAM-NL classification considers the (partial) sustainable implementation
and the additional costs involved compared to conventional buildings. That is
why the Imtech Green Building is deliberately not a showcase, but a modern and
efficient office with an attractive cost recoup time for the additional
sustainable investments made (based on current energy prices) of less than 5
years. After this, compared to a conventional building, extra savings can be
achieved. Sustainability and the realisation of an easily achievable economical
business case have gone hand in hand in Eindhoven. With this, the Imtech Green
Building forms a sound example for the development and building market in the
Netherlands, in which sustainability is often a central theme.
Combination of sustainable materials and smart, energy-efficient technology
The Imtech Green Building is based on using sustainable cradle-to-cradle
materials with minimum environmental impact. In addition, energy efficiency is
of primary importance. From these starting points a pleasant working environment
has been achieved, with an optimum climate (climate class A), for the 120 Imtech
employees. Energy demand in the building has been reduced significantly by
limiting thermal losses (insulation, heat resistant materials, optimum
ventilation and high-yield heat recovery), smart electricity consumption and
limitations on drinking water usage. In addition maximum efforts have been made
toward sustainable generation, including innovative aquifer thermal energy
storage (ATES) with mono-direction, using free-cooling and utilising heat from
the server room. Conventional generation is optimised using very low temperature
heat pumps and sustainable cooling via extremely high temperature. Finally
energy demand is reduced using among others sustainable lighting concepts. The
results is a 45 percent improvement in EPC (Energy Performance Coefficient) and
40 percent reduction in CO2 compared to a conventional new office, leading to a
BREEAM score of almost 67% on the BREEAM-NL classification from the Dutch Green
Building Council. This means that the Imtech Green Building is one of the Top 3
constructed green buildings in the Netherlands according to BREEAM standards.
Local partners
The Green Building Imtech has been realized with the following in the Eindhoven-
based local partners: Van Straten Bouw en Vastgoed (contractor), BO2 architecten
(architect), MIBA Bouwmanagement (building management), Cresco Vastgoed
(developer and co-ordination), Bouwtechnisch adviesbureau Wolters (constructor).
Obviously Imtech took care of all technical solutions.
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More information
Media: Analysts & investors:
Pieter Koenders Jeroen Leenaers
Director Corporate Communications Manager Investor Relations
T: +31 655 74 65 85 T: +31 182 54 35 04
E:pieter.koenders(at)imtech.eu E:jeroen.leenaers(at)imtech.eu
www.imtech.eu www.imtech.eu
Imtech profile
Imtech N.V. is a European technical services provider in the fields of
electrical solutions, ICT (information and communication technology) and
mechanical solutions. With more than 27,000 employees, Imtech achieves annual
revenue of around 4.5 billion euro. Imtech holds strong positions in the
buildings and industry markets in the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany,
Austria, Eastern Europe, Sweden, Norway, Finland, the UK, Ireland and Spain, the
European markets of ICT and Traffic as well as in the global marine market. In
total Imtech serves 21,000 customers. Imtech offers added value with integrated
and multidisciplinary total solutions that lead to better business processes and
more efficiency for customers and the customers they, in their turn, serve.
Imtech also offers solutions that contribute towards a sustainable society, for
example in the areas of energy, the environment, water and mobility. Imtech
shares are listed on the NYSE Euronext Amsterdam, where Imtech is included in
the Midkap Index. Imtech shares are also included in the Dow Jones STOXX 600
index. In September 2011, the Queen of the Netherlands has granted Imtech the
designation Royal.
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