Heesterveld gone green

Abstract

After doing a collective research in Heesterveld, positive and negative aspects were mentioned by the government, residents, makers and owners. The goal of this design is to embrace the valuable aspects of Heesterveld and improve the problems. The problems in the neighbourhood mainly arose on the social level, more specifically in the public space. The unique identity of Heesterveld was also mentioned during the research, this will also be preserved and emphasized in the design. From literature research, two other challenges in Heesterveld came up, which were also mentioned by the residents. According to the municipality, there were also many socio-economic issues, which needed to be resolved. Lastly, the global problem of climate change also has a big impact on a small scale, so this issue was also addressed in the design. Heesterveld had to improve on social, economic and environmental aspects, which is done in the design. This is done by adding a blue green infrastructure, adding various new functions on the ground floor and by future-proofing the building. The blue green infrastructure tackles the social and environmental issues and by creating diversity on the ground floor, the social and economic problems will be solved. The existing building itself is also made future proof by adding insulation on the inside, solar panels and a thermal energy storage. So in conclusion, Heesterveld is ready for the future with this sustainable design, which solves the social, economic and environmental issues.