Library of the Technical University of Delft, NL
The spectacular living roof of the library at the Technical University of Delft in the Netherlands provides an impressive example of the possibilities that sustainable architecture can offer. The living roof is both a roof and a relaxation area for the students. 5,500 m2 of the root-resistant EPDM RESITRIX® SK W Full Bond sealing membrane were laid.
QUICK FACTS
Property: Living roof restoration at the library of the Technical University of Delft
Building contractor: Technical University of Delft
Engineering office: BDA Dakadvies (advised TU Delft on the renovation of the grass roof)
Architect’s office: mecanoo
Operation: Mastum Daksystemen BV, De Meern, The Netherlands
Material: RESITRIX® SK W Full Bond
Commendations: National Steel Construction Prize, Dutch Steel Building Institute 1998; Award for the Millennium, Corus Construction 2000
Lancaster House, Millenium Business Park
Mansfield, Notts NG19 7DW
T +44 1623 627 285
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