Sustainability

STRONGER THROUGH SUSTAINALE ACTION

The future belongs to those who embrace innovation. Sustainable entrepreneurship not only benefits people and the environment, but also offers exciting business opportunities. For example, a sustainable mindset helps to significantly reduce a business space's operating costs. At MICS, SchieSquare bridges the gap between idea and practice. 

First and foremost, SchieSquare was developed for people. It offers a work environment where people feel comfortable and perform better due to the abundant natural lighting, excellent ventilation and ample space to move around. The building was sustainably designed using the cradle-to-cradle philosophy and reusable materials. Additionally, the building is energy-positive because it generates its own solar power, earning it a BREEAM Excellent classification. Developed for tomorrow, to build the future!

FORWARD-THINKING ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN A SUSTAINABLE WORK ENVIRONMENT 

BREEAM - Upon delivery, SchieSquare received a BREEAM Excellent classification (Brl 2020.v1). This means that the building delivers above-average sustainability and environmental performances. 

CO2-positive - SchieSquare is Whole Life Carbon positive: across its entire life cycle, the building saves more CO2 than it produces. The building is designed for optimal energy efficiency and the amount of embedded CO2 is reduced wherever possible. This also helps to keep operational emissions to a minimum. The use of solar panels makes SchieSquare energy-positive across its entire life cycle. The building generates more sustainable energy than it consumes. 

Cradle-to-cradle - Optimised circular design leads to a more conscious use of raw materials and resources. ‘Design for re-use’, in which the maximum reusability of materials is taken into account during the design phase to deliver cost savings and a minimal ecological impact. 

Climate-adaptive - Two moss- and sedum-covered roofs, each measuring over 2,000 sqm, offer a green solution for water buffering, gradual release of water and cooling against heat stress. This green cover also contributes to biodiversity.