Circular Parking Building

As part of the Bouwcampus 2.0 redevelopment in Diepenbeek, the new parking facility was designed to meet present-day mobility needs while integrating long-term adaptability. The building, designed by Jaspers-Eyers Architects, applies modular and circular construction strategies that allow for future reconfiguration and reuse.

Scale and spatial capacity
The building spans a footprint of 2,437 square meters and includes five levels, currently accommodating 366 cars and 53 bicycles, with potential for expansion to 500 vehicles. The design considers future uses beyond parking, allowing the structure to be repurposed as an event space, workshop area, or educational facility.

Modular system and materials
The structural system is composed of prefabricated concrete and steel components, allowing for rapid construction, reduced on-site waste, and simplified disassembly. The façade features FSC-certified timber slats, designed to be removable and reusable. This material strategy supports reversible construction and a lower environmental impact.

Environmental performance
The project integrates passive climate strategies, including natural ventilation and open façades, reducing the need for mechanical systems. LED lighting and electric vehicle charging infrastructure contribute to energy efficiency. Structural accommodations for solar panels allow for potential on-site energy generation.

Lifecycle and circularity
Material choices were informed by life cycle assessments, with concrete providing durability, prefabricated steel enabling future reuse, and timber offering a renewable, low-carbon option. The entire building was designed using Building Information Modeling (BIM), facilitating coordination and evaluation of performance-related decisions.

Adaptability and reuse
The structure’s layout—with flexible spans and floor heights—enables future changes in program. Both structural and envelope components are designed for disassembly and reconfiguration. Timber columns and beams can be reused, and the projected lifespan of the structure exceeds 100 years, with materials intended for re-entry into future building cycles.

This parking building serves as a case study in circular construction, prioritizing modularity, flexibility, and low-impact material use within a functional infrastructure project.

Nel Limburg DC Bouwcampus 2.0 di Diepenbeek, un edificio di parcheggio modulare progettato da Jaspers-Eyers Architects in collaborazione con Democo applica i principi della costruzione circolare a una tipologia funzionale. La struttura integra modularità, disassemblaggio e tracciabilità per supportare l'adattabilità a lungo termine.

Design scalabile e adattabile
La struttura si basa su un sistema modulare che consente di espandersi fino a 500 posti auto. Il suo design consente una futura riconversione o ricollocazione, in linea con gli obiettivi di flessibilità fin dall'inizio.

Facciata in legno smontabile
La facciata è composta da doghe di pino ThermoWood® di LDCwood, installate come elementi smontabili destinati al riutilizzo. Il materiale è modificato termicamente per migliorare la durata (classe 1, durata di vita ≥25 anni) e la stabilità dimensionale. Il trattamento ignifugo Burnblock® viene applicato per soddisfare gli standard di sicurezza antincendio.

Tracciabilità dei materiali
Un passaporto dei materiali, derivato dal modello BIM e dall'assemblaggio della facciata, supporta la tracciabilità e il potenziale riutilizzo dei componenti. Questo strumento contribuisce alle strategie di costruzione circolare documentando le origini dei materiali e i metodi di assemblaggio.