Loopkanstraat, Uden

Dutch demo neighbourhood
Climate:
Marine

The new built development includes a total of 39 social housing dwellings – 24 managed by Area Wonen, and 16 by
Labyrint zorg & werk for people with special needs.

Developed by:

Neighbourhood approach

Photovoltaic production in the neighbourhood and EV charging stations are considered in the simulations of the demo. The ‘social beautiful’ concept has brought together social housing by Area, the municipality of Uden, social care by Labyrint and the developer Hendriks Coppelmans.

A group of tenant ambassadors were identified in the design phase to lead community building activities and create a dynamic social environment. They will also be responsible for raising awareness and guiding the community about the SPEN concept.

Demo neighbourhood The Netherlands
Passive systems
  • thermal insulation of floor roof, outer walls;
  • triple glazing;
  • and airtight building.
Active systems
  • individual ground source heat pumps for space heating and domestic hot water;
  • radiant floor heating;
  • mechanical exhaust ventilation with CO2 -sensors;
  • and 190 PV panels on the roof.

Innovations

Flexibility Functions

Flexibility Functions

Software (Flexibility function and control algorithms)

To unlock the flexibility potential of SPENs.

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Neighbourhood Scale Digital Twin

Neighbourhood Scale Digital Twin

Software (Model)

Optimizes neighborhood performance across its lifecycle, enhancing RES use and preventing grid congestion with predictive control.

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Grey Box Models

Grey Box Models

Software

Grey box models integrate building physics, energy systems, weather data, and occupant behavior for analysis.

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Flexibility Index

Flexibility Index

Software

To provide input to regulatory bodies on how to design future taxes, tariffs, and markets to help promote SPENs.

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Digital Cloud Hub

Digital Cloud Hub

Technical solution (Electronic databases)

Enables data flow between BMS, cloud apps, and users for energy management decisions.

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Evaluation Framework for SPEN

Evaluation Framework for SPEN

Theoretical framework

The innovation provides a framework to evaluate the performance of positive energy buildings and neighborhoods, guiding future syn.ikia projects.

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Business Models for SPENs

Business Models for SPENs

Instruction (Guidelines)

The aim is to develop business models for SPENs, focusing on long-term viability and revenue from surplus energy production.

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Neighbourhood Scale User Engagement Process

Neighbourhood Scale User Engagement Process

Software (Mobile phone app)

This innovation engages tenants through the “FeedMe” app, promoting energy efficiency and gathering feedback on indoor environments.

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Integrated Design Process at Neighbourhood Scale

Integrated Design Process at Neighbourhood Scale

Instruction (Guidelines)

The innovation creates a guideline for Integrated Energy Design at the neighborhood scale, ensuring sustainable energy planning across different climates.

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