Low Energy Kindergarden takes shape

The children were among the guests at the topping-out ceremony in connection with the construction of the highly modern building accommodating the kindergarten "Paletten" in Jutland, Denmark.

The kindergarten is among the first kindergartens to be built according to Low Energy Class 1.

The various energy and indoor climate solutions have been incorporated right from the design phase of the project which gives the best result in respect of the building’s appearance and the actual energy saving.

The building’s partition walls, back walls and roof will be carried out in concrete, which has the facility to retain the heat. The concrete back wall will be insulated with mineral wool completed by a climate envelope. Solar cells will be installed at the back of the building’s large skylights.

Contrary to very compact structures where the surface is reduced and where energy is often used for artificial light, ”Paletten” will have a larger surface. This will make it possible to allow a lot of daylight into the building via skylights and windows placed high in the walls or moderate glass sections - all of which ensure optimum utilisation of passive solar energy.

The kindergarten is planned to open in 2010 when 112 children at the age between 0 and 6 can move into the building.

In the kindergarten the children can be inspired by the works of the artist ”HuskMitNavn” (RememberMyName) to add their own creative decorations to the house or they can explore the exciting possibilities of inventive outdoor playing.