The brand new campus is home to more than 1000 students and includes two primary schools, a secondary school and a sports hall. A notable feature of the campus is the green roof, which not only contributes to the sustainability of the building, but also provides several other benefits. The green roof helps to insulate the building and regulate indoor temperatures, potentially leading to lower energy costs for heating and cooling. It also helps attenuate external noise, contributing to a quieter and more comfortable learning environment. The green roof also promotes biodiversity and helps reduce water runoff by capturing rainwater. For more information, read our article on rainwater harvesting on a flat roof.
The green roof requires only light maintenance twice a year, which consists of removing weeds and replacing dead plants.
The new school campus HASP-O in Sint-Truiden is a sustainable and innovative learning environment designed to meet the educational needs of the 21st century. Located on the periphery of Sint-Truiden, next to the train station, the campus is easily accessible for students who commute by car, public transport or on foot. Tectum Group was contracted for the waterproofing of the school buildings, the sports hall, the covered playground and the installation of the green roof. In total, an area of approximately 8000 m² was covered.
The brand new campus is home to more than 1000 students and includes two primary schools, a secondary school and a sports hall. A notable feature of the campus is the green roof, which not only contributes to the sustainability of the building, but also provides several other benefits. The green roof helps to insulate the building and regulate indoor temperatures, potentially leading to lower energy costs for heating and cooling. It also helps attenuate external noise, contributing to a quieter and more comfortable learning environment. The green roof also promotes biodiversity and helps reduce water runoff by capturing rainwater. For more information, read our article on rainwater harvesting on a flat roof.
The green roof requires only light maintenance twice a year, which consists of removing weeds and replacing dead plants.
The 2000m² canopy serves as a playground. It contains 81 lots of glass panels that allow natural light to enter. A liquid sealant was used to provide a seamless connection between the glass panels and the bituminous roofing.
The new school campus HASP-O in Sint-Truiden is a sustainable and innovative learning environment designed to meet the educational needs of the 21st century. Located on the periphery of Sint-Truiden, next to the train station, the campus is easily accessible for students who commute by car, public transport or on foot. Tectum Group was contracted for the waterproofing of the school buildings, the sports hall, the covered playground and the installation of the green roof. In total, an area of approximately 8000 m² was covered.