Who and what?
About this website
This website
DOES NOT CONTAIN
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a fully developed plan or proposals for making Kleiburg phase 1 more sustainable;
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information about possible plans of the other VvEs (phase 2, 3 or 4);
but DOES CONTAIN
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a summary and comparison of research results;
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the questions, dilemmas and potential problems that the committee is still dealing with;
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the process of ultimately arriving at three fully developed sustainability packages, from which the ALV can make a choice and ultimately reach a decision.
The Sustainability Committee wants to share this information now with Kleiburg phase 1, inviting both owners and non-owner residents to contribute their thoughts and provide the committee with fresh ideas.
Our goal
The aim of making Kleiburg-phase 1 more sustainable is to contribute to:
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greater living comfort : no more draughts or cold thanks to improved insulation and ventilation and more stable indoor temperatures;
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lower heating costs and less energy consumption due to better insulation and more efficient ventilation;
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higher energy label , which means the apartments remain attractive on the housing market;
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good for the environment and to keep the world liveable for future generations.
This can be translated into 2 questions:
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How can we improve the living comfort issues in the Kleiburg apartment building, taking into account the financial resources of the homeowners' association?
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How can we make the Kleiburg apartment building more sustainable, taking into account the financial, construction, and building physics possibilities so that it is prepared for a sustainable future?
Our principles
Proposals for sustainability measures must be based on thorough research into the construction possibilities and their financial justification.
The research and advice are therefore tested against the principles:
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how big is the gain in terms of living comfort and energy savings;
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What is the ratio between these profits and the costs; what is the payback period;
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which measures are urgent and which can be incorporated into the MJOP (Multi Year Maintenance Planning);
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Can the measure be financed partly with a subsidy and an additional loan from the National Heat Fund?
And to what extent the proposed measures lead to:
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a higher energy label;
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reduction of heating costs and electricity costs;
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achieving the insulation standards of the National Heat Fund;
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improving indoor air quality.
Sustainability?
Sustainability is a catch-all term; most people are familiar with it from wind and solar energy. For Kleiburg phase 1, we are primarily investigating energy improvements in the building's outer shell, or "jacket."
But sustainability goes further. Besides energy (generation, consumption, and loss), it also encompasses durability , materials , use , and maintenance . Besides energy bills, we also consider the long-term maintenance plan (MJOP). Environmental impact is also something we consider. Less consumption, long-term use, and adapting rather than building something new are often better for the environment.
Comfort
We generally live comfortably and pleasantly in Kleiburg: cold (and hot) drinking water comes out of the wall—what more could you ask for? We want to adjust the indoor climate ourselves; when it's warm, you open a window and when it's cold, you close it. Ventilation that can't be adjusted high or low, or a vent that opens or closes automatically, is less comfortable. The potential interventions also impact the quality of life. The adjustments can cause varying degrees of inconvenience.
Health
Our health is not for sale; never smoking, always taking the stairs, offers no guarantees. Yet, our daily lives do indeed influence our health. This includes our time and (nightly) rest in your home. A good indoor climate, free from humidity (to prevent mold), fresh air, quiet, and even a view of greenery can all contribute positively to your health.
Nature
The world keeps turning, but what quality would our living environment have if there were no plants and animals, a shortage of drinking water, too much seawater, and extreme weather conditions?
Can we add something positive here and now through improvements to our building?
