Harol

Harol developed from a small family business in Diest (Belgium) to a serious player on the market of roller shutters, sun protection and outdoor living in Europe. With the renovation and construction of their new headquarter on the E314, space has been created and optimized which the company needs to keep on growing. The result is an office environment reflecting Harol’s strive for sustainability and which improves a vivid, innovative, and pleasant atmosphere.

SUSTAINABILITY IN THE DNA

With a constant focus on innovation, design and sustainability, Harol strives for a better indoor and outdoor life for everyone. At Harol sustainability is key, with care for people and the environment. “These are matters that are in our DNA”, says CEO Annick Draelants. “We are self-sufficient in terms of the electricity we use. However, we still use gas, for example in our painting department, but this is also being reevaluated. Companies and governments nowadays often demand sustainable business operations from each other. They want to do business with you, but only if you work in a sustainable way, like ntgrate.“ Furthermore the company uses the rainwater as alternative for the use of process water during production. Also worth mentioning is the recycling percentage of 99%.

ATTENTION FOR WELL-BEING

With the construction of the new building, the focus was put on the well-being of visitors and employees. There has been taken care of sufficient natural lighting and ventilation, proper thermic isolation, and optimal acoustics. In the new headquarter over 600 square meters of ntgrate woven vinyl floors was installed. As manufacturer of amongst others sun protection, Harol knew the advantages of woven vinyl. The stylish floors are uv-resistant, easy to clean and suitable for (heavy) use in commercial areas. In addition, with an acoustic dampening of 19dB and there pleasant walking comfort they provide a valuable contribution to a comfortable working environment. Also, in terms of a healthy indoor climate, ntgrate fits seamlessly within a sustainable environment. The floors are antibacterial and do not contain harmful substances like phthalates and heavy metals. They amply meet the strict VOC standards and are amongst others suitable for projects being built according to BREEAM, REACH or LEED.

PROJECT DETAILS

Design Urban Dots Studio
Products Noble Balthasar, Soft Tess, Fair Finn