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Ewoud Heijink

Structional engineer
Contact +31 (0)6 10 99 29 43
e.heijink@abt.eu
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“Our task with respect to the built environment is immense. We all need to think differently about how we use our resources and environment."

Introduction

I have been working at ABT as a structural engineer since 2010. In between I worked elsewhere for a year, but I came back to ABT. My background is a degree in Architecture.

What I do at ABT

I started as a structural engineer, collaborating on various architectural design briefs. I value the human aspect in our functioning. Main aspects of my work are probing the different personalities in a team and building a good professional relationship with them. Then I can work with others in an open dialogue to realize a client’s ambition. This gives much satisfaction. The combination with my interest in engineering led to me being moved into the role of design leader.

After several intensive new construction projects, I have focussed on making existing properties more sustainable for some years now. The task ahead of us in the built environment is immense. Not only in the Netherlands, but in the world, that is certain. We all need to think differently about how we use our resources and environment. I like to contribute to this change in my profession.

My dream for the future

It is my future dream that by 2050 circularity and sustainability will be the standard in the built environment. This standard is building with existing materials and not using any new raw materials for construction. Construction is a 100% circular industry and we put resources where they are needed. We make buildings take full advantage of the natural seasons. We create buildings in which we live comfortably.

 

 

Naturalis Biodiversity Center

Naturalis Biodiversity Center

An iconic museum building, its façade designed and modelled so that concrete appears silky smooth. Commissioned by Neutelings Riedijk Architects, ABT provided the architectural design, construction management, 3D digitization and technical design of Naturalis' unique façade. The concrete relief sculptures were designed by Iris van Herpen.
Staatsman

Staatsman

Staatsman

The Statenzaal complex in Zwolle has been completely restored and converted into a grand-café, hotel and hostel. Commissioned by the Municipality of Zwolle, ABT carried out the feasibility study into making the monumental building sustainable. In the design phases following this study, ABT provided advice on building physics, fire safety, acoustics, electrical and mechanical installations and construction costs.

Wisperweide

Wisperweide

A design that fulfills exceptionally high sustainability ambitions. This is the newly to be developed Wisperweide in Weesp, the first school to be realized within the Innovation Partnership School Buildings Amsterdam. The school building is Paris Proof, detachable, and biobased. It is an example of the circular ambitions of the municipality of Amsterdam. ABT was closely involved in the development of the applied HoutKern Construction Method.