16 Nearly Zero-Energy Buildings
In Lochristi in eastern Flanders, sixteen nearly zero-energy buildings rise up amidst a rustic countryside landscape. The buildings with a green roof, built by Immover Houtskeletbouw, now comply with the nZEB standards (the Belgian standard for nearly zero-energy buildings), which only come into force in 2021. These are guidelines that the construction company has imposed on itself.
- Location: Lochristi
- Country: Belgium
- Sector: Residential
- Architect: Studiebureau Rimanque N.V.
- Installer: Immover Houtskeletbouw
The overall structure is made of Durelis Vapourblock panels. These are one piece, from the bottom to the top. For party walls we went for Hydroflam Vapourblock fire-retardent panels. With their integrated vapour barrier and very high airtightness properties, both Vapourblock panels are excellently suited to nearly zero-energy buildings and passive houses. Around the panels we used Immover Houtskeletbouw laminated veneer lumber (LVL) because it retains its shape under the effects of temperature and damp.