Connecting Building and Landscape at Triodos Bank

Triodos Bank’s new head office in Driebergen, the Netherlands, has now become an internationally renowned concept. Nature and civilization come together in this office building. This is reflected in a holistic concept, in which building and nature form a harmonious whole. Something that benefits both people and nature. To create the green roofs of this extremely sustainable project, around 16,000 square feet of Sempergreen Sedum mix mats have been delivered, as commissioned by Van Helvoirt Groenprojecten.

Inseparable Bond with Flora and Fauna

The plants on the roofs provide birds and insects with a healthy and pleasant living environment. Flying insects, in particular, benefit from the green roofs. They form an insect highway and function as connecting bridges between the surrounding nature on the estate. The fact that the building was constructed close to the afforestation also helps here. In addition, construction has ensured that the flora and fauna on the estate are not disturbed. For example, nest boxes have been installed, spaces for amphibians have been created, and amber lighting has been installed. The latter ensures that the flight paths of bats are not disrupted.