A Circular Business Campus

ABC Square, a 377,000 ft² circular business campus in Hoofddorp, Netherlands, features Cradle to Cradle design and 8 certified SemperGreenwalls, integrating sustainable, reusable materials into office, production, and distribution spaces.

Cleaner Air

1 sq ft of living wall filters fine dust, absorbs 2.3 kg CO₂, and produces 1.7 kg oxygen per year.

Cradle to Cradle Certified

SemperGreenwall systems meet the highest standards for quality and sustainability, holding a Bronze-level Cradle to Cradle certification.

Extends facade lifespan

A living wall shields your facade from the sun, rain, wind, and temperature changes, extending its lifespan.

Sustainable Design at ABC Square

A circular Business Campus, named ABC Square, has been developed by VolkerWessels Logistics Development and Delta Development Group at the new Schiphol Trade Park business park in Hoofddorp, the Netherlands. The logistics campus, offering spaces for production, distribution, and office use, spans an area of 35,000 m² and was designed by OPL Architecten.

During the design process, the Cradle to Cradle® philosophy was adhered to as a guiding principle, signifying that all materials utilized in the construction process can be reused or easily recycled. In alignment with this philosophy, the decision was also made to install eight Cradle to Cradle certified SemperGreenwalls at the building’s front.

Green facades positively affect the environment

The new-build development is characterized by the use of circular materials, ample daylight, and greenery. The SemperGreenwalls, each standing at a height of 12 meters, cover a total area of 156 m², giving the building a sustainable and green appearance. The green facades are not only of aesthetic value but also contribute to local biodiversity, cleaner air, and provide a cooling effect on the environment. The green facades are equipped with a web-based Plant Care System, which automatically provides the plants with the correct amount of water and nutrients.

BREEAM Excellent certificate

During the design process and the construction of the ABC Square, obtaining the BREEAM certificate was a major priority. The building has been assessed on aspects such as the healthiness of the internal climate, management of the construction process, energy efficiency, transport around, to and in the building, water consumption, and waste. The building achieved a total score of 76.35% and has therefore been awarded a BREEAM-NL Excellent certificate.

Photo credits: ABC Square, Jarek Kozlowski

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