26 Goede Doelen Loterijen | Photo: Jasper Juinen The building is designed by Dam & Partners architects and is shaped like an hourglass. The office space will consist of around 21 000 m2. A BREEAM Excellent qualification is the guiding principle for the design. This means that the construction materials are sustainably sourced, the walls will be green with plants and finished with wood while avoiding emissions of harmful particles by choosing materials carefully. The building will be sustainably heated and cooled by the Amsterdam district heating- and cooling system. The roofs have solar panels to generate electricity while led lighting, motion detectors and daylight minimise energy use. An ecologist is examining whether plants and animals can be incorporated. The design includes nesting areas for birds and bees. As much natural light and fresh air is let in the building as possible making the Hourglass a healthy building with a climate class A certificate. Goede Doelen Loterijen Her Majesty Queen Máxima inaugurated the new Goede Doelen Loterijen building on December 6th 2018, on the corner of the Beethovenstraat Hourglass | Artist impression: Maarsen Groep
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