Sustainability and energy efficiency are key themes in the renovation. The aim is to significantly reduce energy consumption and minimize the use of fossil fuels.
For that, the following is done:
- Central heating (CH) changes from a 100% gas-fired system to a hybrid system consisting of an electric air-water heat pump with a small gas-fired boiler.
- The hot water system changes from a 100% gas-fired system to a hybrid system consisting of an electric air-water heat pump with a small gas-fired (central heating) boiler and an electric heat pump boiler per Corridor.
- The gas hobs/stoves in the kitchens will be replaced by electric hobs and ovens.
- The sewage system in the shower room will be fitted with a so-called shower heat-exchanger, which preheats cold tap water with hot shower water.
- All window frames will be replaced with durable plastic frames with high-quality, insulating glazing (HR++ glass).
- Energy-efficient ventilation facilities, fully Co2-controlled, will be installed in the rooms.
- Energy-efficient ventilation facilities will be installed on the Corridor hallways, providing fresh air to the kitchen, shower room and toilet.
- The existing lighting will be replaced by LED lighting.
- There will be a launderette on the ground floor, which will house 7 professional washing machines and 5 dryers. These appliances consume little water and electricity.
- Additional insulation will be added to the facades. We also provide extra insulation on the roofs and floors of the PhD-studios.
- Against the existing masonry, a new well-insulated façade made of a durable composite timber cladding will be fitted.
