OVERVIEW
Childcare Center, Bruges
CHALLENGE
Day after day, De Kleine Wereld (The Small World), a building complex composed of 4 separate blocks, is buzzing with activity. Hardly surprising, since this Social Welfare building has been housing a childcare centre for many years. As the building was expanded with a modern new-build extension, it was decided to replace the roof of the existing building as well. After barely 10 years the weathered zinc roof with a solar panel installation was ready for refurbishment. It looked as if the carrier system for the PV panels on the zinc roof could not withstand the high wind load: the zinc had been torn o from roof structure. This resulted in moisture and condensation problems in the building below. Owner, Mintus, was looking for a durable, waterproof and aesthetic solution for the curved roof, and, above all, a reliable system for installing photovoltaics. For the architect it was important that the appearance of the existing metal roof was somehow preserved, preferably with a slightly more modern touch. In-addition there was an important practical issue as well: under no circumstances could the childcare facility be moved to another location during the refurbishment works. So, fi re safety was paramount as well.
SOLUTION
Building owner, Mintus, fi nally opted for the mechanically fi xed PVC-P roofi ng membrane RENOLIT ALKORPLAN F. The main and decisive reason behind this choice was the innovative RENOLIT ALKORPLAN Solar system, a secure, ultralight and versatile carrier system for mounting photovoltaics. RENOLIT ALKORPLAN Solar has been active on the market for over 10 years without the slightest issue. Direct proof of the reliability and durability of this unique RENOLIT system. For Mintus, the benefi ts were clear.
Carrier and Solar Support System - RENOLIT ALKORSOLAR System - Carrier System And A Solar Support
Design Profile System - RENOLIT ALKORPLAN Design
Mechanically Fixed System With PIR Insulation Board - RENOLIT ALKORPLAN F
Mechanically Fixed System With Mineral Wool Insulation - RENOLIT ALKORPLAN F
Unique, aesthetic and ecological
Architectural freedom of design
Energy neutral with pv installation and hot water panels..
Green facade covers like an envelope
Flat roof overlay at historic lighthouse. Koster TPO Membrane.
Single Ply Warm Roof Waterproofing on Residential block of flats.
Koster Green Roof Waterproofing - Koster TPO Membrane
Museum of the Home, London. Koster TPO Single Ply Membrane.
Flat roof overlay at historic lighthouse. Koster TPO Membrane.
Single Ply Warm Roof Waterproofing on Residential block of flats.
Koster Green Roof Waterproofing - Koster TPO Membrane
Museum of the Home, London. Koster TPO Single Ply Membrane.
Unique, aesthetic and ecological
Architectural freedom of design
Green facade covers like an envelope
The house of tomorrow today