AZ Zeno Knokke – Heist | A healing environment
This is not a hospital
Knokke-Heist
Belgium
The new hospital, inspired by the surrealist work of René Margritte, floats, as it were, above the landscape and is dominated by light and nature right down to the underground areas. A clear decision was made to use sustainable and energy-saving measures, without compromising on the high comfort requirements.
Architect
Temporary joint venture: AAPROG – DETOO Boeckx – B2Ai
Contractor
Artes
Building type
Hospital
Year
2018
Application
Green roof on concrete base with hot bitumen
Different types of insulation were used throughout the building. FOAMGLAS® cellular glass was chosen in particular for the roof of the basement that can support foot traffic. FOAMGLAS® has the advantage that it is not compressible and that traffic can drive over it because of its high compressive strength. In this way, it offers great protection for the underlying premises.
