Samen Tielt Residential Care Center

For the non-profit organization Samen (Woonzorggroep GVO vzw), a new residential care center with 100 residential units and underground parking was constructed at Krommewalstraat 9 in Tielt. De Klerck Engineering was responsible for the stability analysis, engineering design, and EPB reporting, followed by on-site supervision. DETOO Architects bv was responsible for the architectural design.

Construction took place from October 2023 to December 2024, with provisional completion on December 17, 2024. The total project cost amounted to 12,376,880 €, excluding fees and VAT. The work performed for building services totaled 4,780,000 €, and for structural stability, 2,752,370 €.

In terms of building services, the focus was on comfort and cost-effective sustainability. Among other features, the building is equipped with balanced mechanical ventilation (System D) with heat recovery, free cooling, and night cooling. Balanced ventilation was provided for the GAW. In addition, rainwater was used for toilet flushing, and water-saving showerheads and faucets were installed.

For lighting, energy-efficient LED lighting was primarily used, supplemented by occupancy sensors in rooms with intermittent occupancy and dimmable lighting where specified in consultation with the client. Furthermore, PV panels were installed as part of the EPB requirements.