HelloWorld sets the tone for the distribution centres of the future with close to 47,000 m² of high-end, sustainably designed space at Schiphol Trade Park. The building is fully self-sufficient and uses solar energy and innovative technologies to create an energy-positive work environment. Designed with flexibility in mind, it offers scalable units that adapt to the needs of its users.
With HelloWorld, we are making a statement about sustainable construction and the operational management that goes with it.
HelloWorld, in partnership with VolkerWessels Logistics Development, is our second joint project at Schiphol Trade Park. The building was designed by OPL Architects in accordance with the Cradle-to-Cradle philosophy, which involved the use of healthy, reusable materials.
The building is designed to be scalable and adaptable to the needs of tenants. It can function as one unit or be subdivided into up to seven units. This makes the building future-proof and adaptable to the changing needs of existing or new tenants. It combines beautiful, bright office space with industrial warehouses suitable for transport, handling, storage and value-added logistics. It is thanks to this versatility that the project is able to offer the flexibility that is beneficial to all parties involved.
All installations in HelloWorld are electrical. With solar panels on the roof, this building has the ability to produce more than enough energy to power itself. As a matter of fact, the panels can now supply energy to other buildings on the 350-hectare site during peak times.
Delta Development, VolkerWessels Logistics Development and area developer SADC are co-initiators of the ECOS energy collective. This is a sustainable energy network that makes better use of the existing transport capacity. As such, this provides a higher level of security of supply than a power system that uses the electricity grid. An energy management system like this optimises consumption and enables cooperation within a local virtual power system.
For that purpose, an energy plaza has been created that provides its own electricity generation and storage in combination with the solar roofs and solar carports.
"The HelloWorld concept is perfect for Rapid Logistics because it gives us the flexibility to integrate our own operations with those of our clients, who use a portion of the building. Additionally, it provides our employees with a spacious, bright workspace with plenty of greenery. It's very pleasant for them to carry out their work amidst the greenery with a nice view."
Rene Hendriks
Co-owner & COO Rapid Logistics group
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Hello World makes use of the following materials and features that are instrumental to Delta's Next Generation Logistics concept:
People-oriented:
non-toxic, biophilic, natural air quality and climate control, designed for productivity and well-being, communal outdoor space, linked to public transport and services.
Circular design
C2C-optimised, carbon-positive, solar panels and carbon capture, grey water recycling.
Intelligent engineering
fully electric with charging points for cars, prepared for robotics.
"Due to the weather, the seasons and, of course, the difference between day and night, electricity generation does not always match consumption. By creating overcapacity, HelloWorld is assured of having enough power even when yields are low."
Coert Zachariasse
CEO Delta Development
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Location
Schiphol Trade Park
Surface area
8 units, approx. 47,000 m² completed and in use
Architects
OPL Architects
Development partners
VolkerWessels Logistics Development
Contractor
Systabo BV
Tenant
Rapid Logistics
Certificates
BREEAM Excellent
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