The Trudo Tower in Eindhoven has been in operation for 5 years: an occasion for an evaluation by the housing association, the contractor, and the landscaping company.
• What were the specific structural measures? What were the additional construction costs for the balconies? What were the additional costs for the greenery? Is there regular monitoring of the condition of the greenery?
• What is the ecological status? Does this project inspire more of this kind of greenery in social housing projects? What is the local government’s stance on this project?
• Are there sealing issues on the balconies caused by the trees? Can the windows be cleaned easily? Do the trees cast shadows on the apartments?
• Is this form of greening appreciated by the residents? Is there an insect infestation?
Speaking:
Marlou de Win, Trudo Housing Association (client, owner, and landlord)
Rob Thijssen, Stamen de Koning (contractor)
Martijn Verberne, Dupré Groenprojecten (landscaping company)
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