Fokker 7|8 is the last logistics centre to be built at the Fokker Logistics Park, where aircraft manufacturer Fokker used to manufacture its airplanes. This project exemplifies flexibility and sustainable design as it was created with a keen focus on reuse and is versatile to meet the needs of the tenants. With a pioneering approach in the use of materials and energy supply, Fokker 7|8 set the new standard for the industry and the project was awarded the National Sustainability Award for Steel.
From the outset, our goal was to carry out the redevelopment of the park in a sustainable way. By reusing 97% of the materials from the demolition, we have significantly minimised CO₂ emissions during the construction. During the 13 years of the development of the Fokker Logistics Park, knowledge and technology have improved, which gave us the opportunity to experiment with new solutions, materials and techniques. Fokker 7|8 is the result of the ever-evolving insight that we gained during the 13-year construction period of Fokker Logistics Park. From the very beginning - when the concept of Cradle-to-Cradle was not being implemented anywhere else in the world - to these two logistics halls: the world's first Cradle-to-Cradle logistics buildings.
In 2016, we won the National Steel Award for Sustainability; a recognition of the innovations that we have implemented in steel construction.
The steel construction, roof and wall plating as well as the technical installations are all designed so that everything is what is known as 'design for disassembly', in other words, everything can be fully dismantled and reassembled. To achieve this, we changed the way we handled the sizing of the various dimensions, the weight of the construction elements, the steel joints (bolted), the welded joints (minimised) and the roof and wall plating (bolted instead of staple-gunned).
Instead of being encased in concrete and hidden away behind architectural coves, installations are kept in sight as much as possible and can be easily accessed and dismantled.
We have used Cradle-to-Cradle (C2C)-certified materials as much as possible, while at the same time not increasing the cost of the standard design. In the park surrounding Fokker 7|8, we have restored some of the original waterways, natural embankments and trees, which has had a significant impact on biodiversity and encouraged the return of animals such as foxes and wild swans. This provided plenty of greenery for employees to enjoy during their breaks.
We have built for the future Thanks to the material passport, everything is traceable, and after these buildings are eventually demolished, also ready for a new lease on life. Fokker 7|8 has its own energy supply, with 3,000 m² of solar panels providing 480 KWP of energy. At the time of the development of Fokker Logistics Park, its construction was not a given, so the installation of this was ahead of its time.
"The difference between this and a fully bolted steel structure is the fact that the whole concept is implemented in a consistent manner throughout the entire building. Even the roof and facade are bolted to the steel structures, instead of a fixed mounting system, so that it is possible to dismantle these in the future. A very special compliment is in order for all the parties involved, and also for the construction site workers, who were given daily instructions by means of special storyboards. The project is a worthy winner, where the client can be cited as an entrepreneur in circular construction in a market segment where every cent counts."
Comments of the jury, National Sustainability Award for Steel
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Additional costs associated with the use of C2C materials
Generated energy - sufficient for its own energy consumption
Solar panels roof
Demolition materials reused
Fokker 7|8 makes use of the following materials and features that are instrumental to our Next Generation Logistics concept:
People-oriented:
non-toxic C2C-certified materials throughout, communal outdoor areas with waterways and vegetation to absorb particulates and CO₂ and attract bio-diverse wildlife, biodegradable materials for drainage and geotextiles, close to transport links.
Circular design:
award-winning design for disassembly, CO₂-absorbing asphalt with olivine and 100% recycled organic asphalt, use of granulate instead of concrete rubble, use of (precast) concrete with at least 20% recycled content, C2C Gold-certified non-PVC sewage system, biodegradable grey water system.
Intelligent engineering:
fully electric with charging points for cars; shares surplus energy generated by solar panels with nearby buildings.
"We worked closely with suppliers on sustainable innovations such as CO₂-absorbing asphalt, which was achieved by using olivine and 100% recycled organic asphalt. This approach, and the ability to generate more than enough energy to power the buildings, also made this a prime example of the future in logistics back then."
Xander van Hoof
Delta’s Development Manager
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Client
Prologis
Location
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Surface area
38,000 m² in use
Architects
OPL
Development partners
VolkerWessels, Reggeborgh Group
Awards
National Sustainability Award for Steel 2015
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