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Working in a living lab: archipelago’s circular office in Leuven

Working in a living lab: archipelago’s circular office in Leuven

Kris Loix

Archipelago Leuven has moved to a new office building. This building is designed as a living lab, where principles such as right -tech have been tested. Using simulations, we were able to minimise the amount of technical installations – and environmental impact. Discover how archipelago transformed its own workplace into a living lab by means different innovative strategies.

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