Ursulinenhof, Health care Invisivent® Air Basic, Healthbox® 3.0, Hasselt, BE Fixscreen® 100 Slim MS7B, Panovista® Max

URSULINENHOF

Health care, Belgium

“The main benefit is that a view of the outside can be enjoyed even with the screens down, all while the indoor temperature stays pleasantly cool at all times. „

a2o architecten

Fixscreen®

Project

Ursulinenhof Place Hasselt Architect a2o architecten Application Window Ventilation Indoor Mechanical ventilation Window Dynamic sunprotection Product Invisivent® Air Basic, Healthbox® 3.0, Fixscreen® 100 Slim IM7B, Panovista® Max

Panovista® Max

Invisivent® AIR Healthbox® 3.0

CASE STUDY

“The intake of fresh air and extraction of polluted air are perfectly harmonised to provide the best possible indoor air quality, including at night. „

a2o architecten

Healthy and comfortable living was the top priority for the ‘full-service’ Ursulinenhof assisted living facility. Renson’s smart ventilation system and outdoor sun protection take care of every last aspect of a healthy indoor climate and pleasant indoor temperature for the residents.

Screens prevent overheating Both the architect and the client were convinced that Fixscreen sun protection fabric was the right choice for this project. “Especially because even with the screens down, you can still enjoy the outside view,” a2o architecten explains, “all while the sun is blocked before it reaches the glass, so that it never gets too hot inside.” Another bonus in terms of architecture is that both the fabric boxes and side guiding channels are as good as completely integrated in the façade.

Corner windows: screens without an obstructive corner profile Some flats at Ursulinenhof are fitted with ‘glass on glass’ corner windows. Once again, the architect could turn to Renson for the perfect solution: our specific Panovista Max corner sun protection. The two fabrics zip together when the corner screen is let down, meaning the panoramic view is always fully maintained, without any cables or side guiding channels in the corner.

Smart ventilation for each room The fact that ‘full service’ was also an important element in terms of healthy indoor air is evidenced by the selection of the demanddriven or ‘Smartzone C+’ ventilation system. As a central ventilation unit, Healthbox 3.0 handles the extraction of polluted indoor air per room and per apartment on the basis of continuous measurements provided by CO2, humidity and odour sensors. A high EPB score played an important role in this choice, as did the small dimensions of the box and the single air duct system.

According to a2o architecten: “Our client was extremely impressed with the fact that fresh air enters the bedrooms via the Renson Invisivent Air Basic window vents.” That way, supply and extraction are perfectly in tune to guarantee the best indoor air quality, even at night.

“But the biggest benefit of this C+ ventilation system is the fact that the residents don’t need to waste a single moment worrying about it,” a2o architecten concludes. “After all, that was the client’s absolute guiding principle for this project: energyefficient living should not mean having to compromise on ease of use and living quality.”