Sustainible design for labs: extreme energy savins possible!
Van Looy Group, the consulting and engineering company from Antwerp, organised for about 50 people a seminar with the goal to "Design sustainable labs" on the 28th of november 2007. Three speakers were invited to explain their vision toward this subject. Among them a guest speaker from Brittain. Article about energy savings in laboratories (in Dutch) >>
At this moment numerous laboratories are making their installations more flexible and are installing new ventilation methods in order to reduce the energy consumption by a dozen per cent. (Semi)-public laboratories already set the tone, but also some large laboratories are realising that durability is the futur Article Laboratorium Magazine about sustainable and flexible laboratories (in Dutch) >>
On 28 November Van Looy Group organised its seminar for the laboratory sector. This time sustainability and energy savings was the focus in the Poortgebouw of the welcoming Leids University Medical Centre. Three speakers drew attention to a number of important aspects involving this topic.
Energy consumption and reduction - Prof. Terry Wyat
This presentation provided a surprising look on the current environmental issues. Prof. Terry Wyat introduced us to the world of energy-consuming buildings and showed that sustainable energy is only one of the solutions to limit CO2 emissions and certainly does not deserve the highest priority when it comes to energy-savings.
Sustainable laboratories: facts & figures - Peter Dockx
In this presentation, Peter Dockx showed that sustainability is more than just an energy-saving subject. He provided insight into the various laboratories, the features and options for sustainable solutions.
Energy-saving laboratories: fitting into renovation projects - Fred De Bont
Fred de Bont presented us with a number of practical examples in which was shown how the Van Looy Group's vision is implemented in renovation projects.
New: Brussels Airport to become a property developer
Brucargo was opened in 1980 and has undergone quite a development. With the Royal Decree of 5 July 2006, Federal Mobility Minister Renaat Landuyt created the option to expropriate land on the Diegem territory (Machelen) for the expansion to the West of the freight area (agriculture). Since, as a result of the move of the DHL hub in 2008, Brussels-National is at risk of losing its prominent position as a freight airport. This new zone, Brucargo West, will help to determine the airport's future. article CxO about the logistics centre for Brussels Airport (in Dutch) >>
Johnson&Johnson MD&D wins Supply Chain Award - Project of the Year 2007
According to annual tradition, the member associations VIB, PICS and ABCAL organised their Supply Chain "high mass" on 25 October, the Gala Award Event. The estimated 400 participants were presented with four projects from which they could choose for the public prize. A professional jury, chaired by Fernand Huts of Katoennatie, was able to select the eventual winner, i.e., J&J MD&D (Medical Devices & Diagnostics). article CxO about the Supply Chain Aword 2007 (in Dutch) >>
Centralisation with a focus on the individual character of business units
"Early this year Johnson & Johnson officially opened its new distribution centre in Courcelles. The majority of the logistics activities of the Medical Instruments & Diagnostics group are now consolidated there. In itself this is a typical example of the centralisation of logistics, but the group is made up of autonomous companies, which has an impact on the layout and organisation of the distribution centre." article Technnisch Management about the European distribution centre for J&J (in Dutch) >>
“Sustainability” is achievable through innovative and creative thinking
"Laboratories should have this harmonious label upon delivery. According to the Belgian Van Looy Group, designers of technically advanced buildings such as laboratories, among others, this is far from being the case. By thinking outside the box, a new design was developed for modern laboratories, which are in fact sustainable" article FMT Gezondheidszorg about sustainable laboratories (in Dutch) >>
Van Looy Group 
This presentation provided a surprising look on the current environmental issues. Prof. Terry Wyat introduced us to the world of energy-consuming buildings and showed that sustainable energy is only one of the solutions to limit CO2 emissions and certainly does not deserve the highest priority when it comes to energy-savings.
In this presentation, Peter Dockx showed that sustainability is more than just an energy-saving subject. He provided insight into the various laboratories, the features and options for sustainable solutions.
Fred de Bont presented us with a number of practical examples in which was shown how the Van Looy Group's vision is implemented in renovation projects.