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Helora - a sustainable, innovative and forward-looking design for a hospital network in Hainaut
VK architects+engineers, part of Sweco, have gradually become regular guests at the Journées d’Architecture de la Santé. This exciting conference on healthcare infrastructure offers a rich array of relevant themes brought to the table by hospital boards, healthcare professionals, designers, manufacturers, and more. VK was present once again this year. Healthcare Director Stéphane Vermeulen shared his insights on the future of hospitals as catalysts of well-being using two specific cases (the Helora network in Hainaut and emotional well-being among our youngest patients in Kortrijk), and also presented his views on the evolution of hospital typologies during a round-table discussion.
Posted on 12/12/2023
Proximity is the best type of mobility
As population growth is showing no signs of slowing down, energy and space are increasingly at a premium. At the same time, we need to make sure that people can continue to move around in a safe and sustainable way. Given these conflicting interests, it is vital that we think carefully about sustainable mobility.
Posted on 16/11/2023
Sustainability reporting: an opportunity to realise new profits
The quest to achieve carbon neutrality is creating countless opportunities for businesses. At times like these, good reporting is crucial as a basis from which to launch well-reasoned and broadly supported improvement projects. In fact, for many businesses, this type of reporting will soon become mandatory.
Posted on 08/11/2023
Quartz, a full lifecycle project
The Quartz office building in Brussels has replaced a dated office building.Poponcini & Lootens and VK architects+engineers, part of Sweco, designed a passive office building that complies with the NZEB criteria and was awarded a BREEAM Excellent certificate.
Posted on 08/11/2023
Karel de Grote University College and Meir Corner start construction of sustainable campus and prestigious retail complex in the heart of Antwerp
To underscore the sustainable ambitions of the brand new city project, KdG and Meir Corner decided to plant two trees as their symbolic foundation stone. KdG and Meir Corner board members and Mayor Bart De Wever had the honour of planting the first trees. These trees will gain prominence when the building is inaugurated.
Posted on 25/10/2023
Rebuildable structures: between potential and efficiency
Rebuildable structures offer opportunities for sustainability, flexibility, cost savings and longer useful life. They also allow the creation of spaces that can change with the market, and that always meet the needs and wishes of users. Rebuildable structures can also be an interesting way of thinking about the many challenges involved in circular construction.
Posted on 04/10/2023Most recent insights
Karel de Grote University College and Meir Corner start construction of sustainable campus and prestigious retail complex in the heart of Antwerp
To underscore the sustainable ambitions of the brand new city project, KdG and Meir Corner decided to plant two trees as their symbolic foundation stone. KdG and Meir Corner board members and Mayor Bart De Wever had the honour of planting the first trees. These trees will gain prominence when the building is inaugurated.
Posted on 25/10/2023
FPC Risk Nominated for FireForum Award
On November 16, 2023, Fireforum will award the Fireforum Awards for the seventh time, honoring individuals and organizations for their contributions to firefighting and fire safety. FPC Risk has been nominated in the category 'Fire Safety - Sensitization and Prevention for the Population' with the project: self-assessment tool for fire safety
Posted on 19/10/2023
VK architects+engineers celebrates "Buy-out Company of the Year" award at Private Equity Awards
VK architects+engineers, a multidisciplinary design firm specializing in both architecture and engineering for the construction sector, has been honored as the "Buy-out Company of the Year." Under the leadership of CEO Paul Corbeel, the company has made significant contributions to the industry through important projects such as the new NATO building and various hospitals in Brussels, Ghent, and Antwerp.
Posted on 12/10/2023
A ‘digital twin’ for airflow
We are proud to announce that One Simulations, part of Sweco, contributed its expertise in CFD simulations to a pioneering research project in medicine. One Simulations created a user-friendly digital twin that ensures that patients with respiratory problems are better medicated and receive that medication faster.
Posted on 10/10/2023Rebuildable structures: between potential and efficiency
Rebuildable structures offer opportunities for sustainability, flexibility, cost savings and longer useful life. They also allow the creation of spaces that can change with the market, and that always meet the needs and wishes of users. Rebuildable structures can also be an interesting way of thinking about the many challenges involved in circular construction.
Posted on 04/10/2023
VK partners with R&D-team for suitable and affordable BIPV
Climate change presents us with a number of challenges. As a multidisciplinary design agency, VK architects+engineers, part of Sweco takes its responsibility to improve the climate targets for buildings. Besides our conceptual solutions in building projects, we share our expertise in research projects such as BIPV4ALL.
Posted on 18/09/2023