Renovation and Sustainability Upgrades of CKC Systems

The CKC is getting a new HVAC system. This will improve indoor air quality and make the building more energy-efficient.

The current climate control system at the CKC is not working properly. In the summer, it is often too hot, and in the winter, too cold. This is uncomfortable for visitors and staff and leads to unnecessary energy consumption. Malfunctions also occur regularly, sometimes causing classes to be interrupted or canceled. Previous attempts to improve the system have not yielded the desired results. That is why it is important to find a solution now that actually works.

Energy consumption and sustainability

The CKC is one of the largest energy consumers among municipal properties and is responsible for high CO₂ emissions. By making the building more sustainable, we can reduce emissions and use less natural gas.

What are we going to do?

We are installing a new HVAC system. We are replacing the heat pumps on the roof and upgrading the heating and cooling systems. We are also installing solar panels and sunshades. This allows us to generate some of our own energy and make the building more energy-efficient.

Noise Assessment of Installations

A study was conducted on the noise levels of the new installations on the roof of the CKC. The study examined noise levels during the day, in the evening, and at night. The study shows that the noise from the installations remains within regulatory limits. This means that nearby residents are not expected to be significantly bothered by the noise. Therefore, no additional noise mitigation measures are necessary. A screen surrounding the installations is intended to make them less visible.

Future and Planning

Zoetermeer aims to be natural gas-free by 2040. This means that by then, buildings will be heated, cooled, and supplied with hot water using sustainable methods. For the CKC, this is not yet fully possible. Due to congestion on the power grid, the electrical connection cannot yet be expanded. As a result, the building will remain partially dependent on natural gas for the time being. As soon as there is capacity available on the grid again, the CKC will still be able to become completely natural gas-free.