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The Knokke-Heist Fire station is in the press, highlighted for its thoughtful design and sustainability. Knokke-Heist’s new fire station combines functionality and sustainability with a striking design. Developed by Team Spuytgast, led by Volus with ORG, Piet Bailyu Project Architects, VK Engineering, and BuroGroen, the building features a red-brick façade, dynamic roof shape and eco-friendly materials like CO2-negative bricks and recycled slag. While the fire station has an impressive aesthetic, it was designed for efficiency, ensuring maximum accessibility to keep intervention times short. The building includes living areas with park views, an indoor terrace and operational spaces optimized for readiness. The project also integrates water reuse systems, a green roof and permeable parking surfaces. ORG architect Luk Peeters emphasizes its role as an example of eco-friendly design, demonstrating how sustainable materials enhance both the environment and user experience. “The new barracks should not only be functional for the fire department, but also set an example in the field of sustainable building,” he said. “With this project, we show how ecologically responsible materials and techniques can contribute to a better living environment, without sacrificing aesthetics or comfort.” Read more on the project here: https://lnkd.in/eAdiPKtC https://lnkd.in/eG3wvehd https://lnkd.in/e5FZ3eED https://lnkd.in/eaU9z3dW https://lnkd.in/e86zZZWh

Check out this video to learn about our Regenerating Deserts project in Egypt. The initiative received funding from the Flemish Government through the Flanders International Climate Action Programme, an initiative coordinated by G-STIC and Departement Omgeving.

If you've got a moment (or hour) to spare, join us today at 12pm EST 6pm CET for Yannick's talk out the Public Space Manual. Link below to join.

ORG invites you to our upcoming Masterclass, From Data to Decisions: Computational Models for Planning Optimization Date: January 13th Time: 4:00 PM (CET) / 10:00 AM (EST) Venue: Online via Microsoft Teams Registration: Open to all who register About the Masterclass: In an era where rapid decision-making is crucial, our advanced computational models—or "calculators"—offer a new approach to policy planning and scenario analysis. These tools run multiple potential planning scenarios swiftly, providing options that are synthesized with the work of a multidisciplinary project team to support confident decision-making for policymakers and planning specialists. The talk will be introduced by ORG’s Chief Strategic Officer Alexander D'Hooghe and David Birge, Director of Computation, will highlight ORG’s approach to model design. Join us to explore how these calculators are integrated across various projects with speakers :  - Timothy Vanagt on Generating for each stakeholder scenario the Optimal Marine Spatial Plan - Garine Boghossian on Bridging data gaps for Climate Adaptation  - Nikita Shah on Informing decisions for Optimized Mobility - Yannick Vanhaelen on Developing a shared vision for Qualitative Public Space - Sofia Saavedra Bruno on Regreening deserts through Regenerative Agriculture How to Register: To participate in this masterclass, please register using the link below. Once registered, you will receive a Microsoft Teams invite with all the necessary details. https://lnkd.in/efGySysR For any inquiries or further information, please contact communications@orgpermod.com We look forward to your participation and an engaging session ahead.

ORG invites you to our upcoming Masterclass, From Data to Decisions: Computational Models for Planning Optimization Date: January 13th Time: 4:00 PM (CET) / 10:00 AM (EST) Venue: Online via Microsoft Teams Registration: Open to all who register About the Masterclass: In an era where rapid decision-making is crucial, our advanced computational models—or "calculators"—offer a new approach to policy planning and scenario analysis. These tools run multiple potential planning scenarios swiftly, providing options that are synthesized with the work of a multidisciplinary project team to support confident decision-making for policymakers and planning specialists. The talk will be introduced by ORG’s Chief Strategic Officer Alexander D'Hooghe and David Birge, Director of Computation, will highlight ORG’s approach to model design. Join us to explore how these calculators are integrated across various projects: - Generating for each stakeholder scenario the Optimal Marine Spatial Plan will be presented by Timothy Vanagt. He will cover the North Sea Neutral project, in partnership with Ortelius and Mantis Consulting, VLIZ - Flanders Marine Institute and Marijn Rabaut with the support of VLAIO - Flanders Innovation & Entrepreneurship and De Blauwe Cluster (Blue Cluster) vzw. - Bridging data gaps for Climate Adaptation will be presented by Garine Boghossian, where she will focus on the Lebanon High Mountains Master Plan, a project for United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). - Informing decisions for Optimized Mobility will be presented by Nikita Shah. She will dive into Antwerp's Modal Shift project, a project done in collaboration with Common Ground for Departement Mobiliteit en Openbare Werken. - Developing a shared vision for Qualitative Public Space will be presented by Yannick Vanhaelen. He’ll highlight the Public Space Manual project done with BUREAU BAS SMETS for Urban.brussels. - Regreening deserts through Regenerative Agriculture will be presented by Sofia Saavedra Bruno, a project with partners engazaat, 3E, Habiba Community, and the Center of Excellence for Water of The American University in Cairo for Departement Omgeving and G-STIC: Global Sustainable Technology & Innovation Community. How to Register: To participate in this masterclass, please register using the link below. Once registered, you will receive a Microsoft Teams invite with all the necessary details. https://lnkd.in/efGySysR For any inquiries or further information, please contact communications@orgpermod.com We look forward to your participation and an engaging session ahead.

ORG invites you to our upcoming Masterclass, From Data to Decisions: Computational Models for Planning Optimization -Date: January 13th -Time: 4:00 PM (CET) / 10:00 AM (EST) -Venue: Online via Microsoft Teams -Registration: Open to all who register About the Masterclass: In an era where rapid decision-making is crucial, our advanced computational models—or "calculators"—offer a new approach to policy planning and scenario analysis. These tools run multiple potential planning scenarios swiftly, providing options that are synthesized with the work of a multidisciplinary project team to support confident decision-making for policymakers and planning specialists. Join us to explore how these calculators are integrated across various case studies: - Regreening deserts through Regenerative Agriculture - Informing decisions for Optimized Mobility - Generating for each stakeholder scenario the Optimal Marine Spatial Plan - Bridging data gaps for Climate Adaptation - Developing a shared vision for Qualitative Public Space How to Register: To participate in this masterclass, please register using the link below. Once registered, you will receive a Microsoft Teams invite with all the necessary details. https://lnkd.in/er2cjiph Additional Information Platform: The masterclass will be conducted digitally via Microsoft Teams. Interactive Q&A Session: There will be a dedicated time for participants to ask questions and engage with our experts. Cost: This is a free event. For any inquiries or further information, please contact communications@orgpermod.com. We look forward to your participation and an engaging session ahead.

Thank you to the Consortium for Sustainable Urbanization for inviting ORG’s Yannick Vanhaelen and hosting a talk on the Public Space Manual on December 18th at 18.00 (CET) as part of the Green Books event. More information on the event here: https://lnkd.in/eUX8Uq7k Register to the event here: https://lnkd.in/eid6ZgWp

We zijn op zoek naar een administratief medewerker voor het ORG Team Intendant in Antwerpen of Brussel. Als je denkt dat jij of iemand die je kent geschikt is, kun je de vacature hier vinden: https://lnkd.in/eTJZYa-8 We are looking for an administrative collaborator to join ORG’s Team Intendant in Antwerp or Brussels. If you think you or someone you know is a good fit, you can find the job posting here: https://lnkd.in/eTJZYa-8

ORG's Garine Boghossian is on the jury of the inaugural Line: Armenian Architecture Biennial happening in Yerevan in 2025.

ORG’s Yannick Vanhaelen will present the Public Space Manual on December 18th at 18.00 as part of the Green Books event organized by the Consortium for Sustainable Urbanization. In the Brussels Capital Region, numerous guidelines, standards and plans exist for public space. To develop a coherent, shared vision for the whole of this diverse territory, Urban.brussels led a collective effort with project leaders ORG and BUREAU BAS SMETS. This partnership resulted in the comprehensive 600+ page Public Space Manual for the Brussels Capital Region. Yannick will delve into the complexities of designing qualitative public spaces today and share ideas to inspire public authorities and designers. Get tickets for the event here : https://lnkd.in/eid6ZgWp More information about the event here : https://lnkd.in/eK9RAujm