Together with the construction specialist VDR Bouwgroep, the Dutch logistics company Bleckmann is building the largest circular logistics center in the Netherlands, following a strict architectural and construction plan that relies on the most environmentally friendly materials and construction methods available to date. According to a company release, this next step in sustainability aims to inspire the entire logistics sector, the construction sector, the real estate market and governments to join the circular path when developing industrial sites for the future.
The distribution center is located in Twente, where Bleckmann already has an existing campus of over 100,000 sqm. It will have a total floor area of 45,600 sqm and an internal free height of 15.2 meters that can be used optimally/vertically, while savings can be made on the scarce building lands now being made available. All materials in the construction are planned to be dismountable at any stage and can be either recycled or reused. The building passport includes validated values for the Material Circularity Indicator (MCI), the Loosening Index (LI) and the Environmental Performance of Buildings (MPG). In addition, the building will be delivered with a take-back guarantee.
