
Hooghe Heer
Eindhoven
138 flats,
17 waterfront houses
2021 - 2023
Demand-driven
ventilation system

Hooghe Heer project
In Meerhoven, just outside the centre of Meerrijk, Ten Brinke worked from 2021 to 2023 on a planned new construction Hooghe Heer; a residential environment where sustainability and community are paramount. The 138 new-build apartments are divided between a five-storey apartment building and an imposing 16-storey residential tower. The 17 waterfront houses are right next to this in a row, and their gardens stretch down to the edge of the vast Meerland water park. Sankomij got the contract for the total package of installation work and was seeking a reliable partner to install the ventilation. They once again chose to collaborate with BJ-Lupron.

Autonomous ventilation system
For both the flats and the waterfront houses, mechanical extraction was chosen, combined with ventilation grilles in the window frames. In both living rooms and bedrooms, there are CO2 sensors that step the ventilation unit (Itho Daalderop) up to a higher setting if the 400 ppm limit is exceeded. The same thing happens if the moisture sensor in the ventilation unit detects excess moisture. More fresh outside air then enters through the self-regulating air vents. These respond to wind and negative pressure. When fresh air is requested by the ventilation system, the grilles open wider. In strong winds, they actually close a bit. So with the system on automatic mode, the resident basically never needs to touch the controls. End users can then enjoy an ideal indoor climate, as well as the convenience of a demand-controlled ventilation system.

The power of collaboration
This project relied on intensive cooperation with external parties. Particularly with Sankomij: one of our regular clients. This installation company maintained the contact with Ten Brinke and brought BJ-Lupron in on the planning. Itho Daalderop supplied the units, and other external suppliers provided the remaining supplies, while BJ-Lupron took care of fitting and adjusting the desired ventilation systems. In this way we worked together to create a sustainable, healthy and comfortable indoor climate in 138 apartments and 17 waterfront houses in Meerrijk, Eindhoven.