Recticel closes insulation loop

Recticel has opened a new plant in Belgium to recycle insulation board production waste into raw materials, closing a loop in the insulation manufacturing process.

Nine countries pledge ‘European independence’ through North Sea wind

Energy ministers from nine North Sea-region states this week met in Hamburg pledging to make offshore wind Europe’s “path to true independence”. Signed on Monday, the “Hamburg Declaration” commits Belgium,… The post Nine countries pledge ‘European independence’ through North Sea wind appeared first on Global Construction Review.

Studio Woodroffe Papa completes 192-unit social housing scheme in Belgium

The Architects’ Journal Studio Woodroffe Papa completes 192-unit social housing scheme in Belgium A series of medium-rise blocks and low-rise terraces are arranged around ‘landscape rooms’, including allotments and sports and play facilities The post Studio Woodroffe Papa completes 192-unit social housing scheme in Belgium appeared first on The Architects’ Journal Rob Wilson

Snøhetta redesigns Belgian railway district

A mixed-use district in the Flemish municipality of Roeselare, northeast Belgium, designed by Norwegian architect Snøhetta and local partner B2Ai, has been completed. Called Roelevard, a portmanteau of Roeselare and… The post Snøhetta redesigns Belgian railway district appeared first on Global Construction Review.

Belgium to spend €550m building a ‘military district’

Belgium’s Ministry of Defence plans to spend €550m on a new military district near the Walloon city of Charleroi, newspaper L’Echo reports. A 27ha site will be developed in the… The post Belgium to spend €550m building a ‘military district’ appeared first on Global Construction Review.