Zuiderzeeland Water Board

Recycled Materials and Natural Light

As part of a major office overhaul in the city of Lelystad, the Zuiderzeeland Water Board’s focus was, rather fittingly, on sustainability.

Working to rigid, rigorous codes and criteria, the aim was to create an energy-neutral ‘waterschapshuis’ (water board house) in harmony with the environment—filled with natural light, space and greenery. The ceiling played a critical role in bringing this vision to life. Specifying 3,700m² of acoustic mineral ceiling tiles, sustainability was secured from the start.

Taking back the old ceiling, including the suspension system, the team could recycle these materials for use as new solutions. In turn, the new ceiling system, itself made from up to 52% recycled material, also carries Cradle to Cradle Certified® status. Finally, the solution delivered outstanding light reflectance, working with the many windows within the building to flood interiors with light—and reduce reliance on artificial lighting.