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come closer and live in a relationship that is mutually beneficial. This basis is reflec- to be done via photovoltaic panels installed on the roof. Our SUM concept also
ted in the entire design we have created for the existing rental flats. In addition to takes social components into account. A community level is planned on the ground
the concept on paper, a fully functional full-scale prototype is also presented at the floor of each building. The spaces are to be converted into communal areas, shops
competition. As part of the international movement, we are responsible for the ar- and workshops, thus strengthening the local community. Outside, cars and parking
chitectural design of both the new and old parts of the building. We are concerned spaces will give way to more green spaces for playgrounds, meeting places and al-
with the design of form, expression and composition of the buildings. lotments. This directs the focus on communal coexistence life and encourage social
exchange — and the symbiotic relationship between people and nature.
The design focuses on modernisation and energy efficiency
The next steps in Solar Decathlon Europe 21
The first step in the design process is to renew the façade and the existing cir -
culation. This will result in the existing flats becoming larger, more modern and After presenting the concept and design in an online event on 10 December
more energy-efficient. In the next step, plus-energy levels will be added to the exi- 2020, the corresponding plan renderings will be shown this spring; in summer,
sting building in modular construction, creating additional usable living space. The our Symbiotic Urban Movement team will start building the prototype based on
goal of each step is to achieve a neutral energy balance for the entire building com- this vision. The unveiling of the completed, fully functional prototype is sche d -
plex. In addition, the design is intended to be a design guideline that can be applied uled for next autumn. Finally, in April 2022, everything will be transported to
as universally as possible to all rental housing throughout the Netherlands. A con - Wuppertal for the upcoming competition. There, in the period from 20 May to
version to more sustainable insulation and heating measures is envisaged for the 2 June 2022, all qualified teams will implement their designs on a 1:1 scale
existing part of the building. The existing building has a hot water heating system into a real situation on site at the Solar Campus in Wuppertal. After completion,
and insulation that lead to large heat losses. By installing thermally insulated it will be possible for visitors to experience the Solar Decathlon Europe projects
panels and replacing all old windows, the heat loss is to be reduced in a first step. live and put them through their paces for a fortnight. During this period of prac -
The existing hot water heating system with radiators will be upgraded in the second tical testing, mea surements and assessments in ten different disciplines will deter-
step and supplemented by underfloor heating in the added storeys. The third step mine the team that wins the overall SDE21. For all of us, this is both a great
in the energy upgrade of the building is to generate renewable energy itself. This is responsibility and an opportunity!

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