MVRDV has secured the construction permit for the Tour & Taxis Towers in Brussels. This mixed-use development focuses on low-carbon building practices to reduce the environmental impact of the urban expansion. The project aims to integrate sustainable architecture into the city's infrastructure, targeting a 2026 completion date. It serves as a case study for implementing decarbonized construction methods in high-density urban environments.
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Low carbon permits are a start, but the real test is the materials. I want to see if they are using actual low-carbon cement or just offsetting the emissions with credits.
That depends on the Brussels building codes. If the permit requires specific embodied carbon limits, they have to prove it. Otherwise, it is just a label.
Mixed use towers usually put a heavy load on the local grid. I wonder if the low carbon plan includes on site generation or if they are just relying on the city's mix.
The article is light on the energy specs. It mentions the permit but not the actual power strategy for the towers.
