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Talent residential building contends for the 2025 Groningen Architecture Prize
Two striking residential buildings, Talent and Karaat, have adorned Groningen's Oosterhamrikkade since last year. This year, Talent has been nominated for the Groningen Architecture Prize.
De Bijentuin: from industrial wasteland to sustainable community
Veenendaal is set to gain a remarkable new residential district. A sustainable housing development is rising where empty industrial buildings once stood abandoned. Vaanster will supply all 190 apartments with renewable heating, cooling, and hot water through an innovative energy system.
Vaanster and Haitjema forge strategic partnership
We're excited to announce that Vaanster has entered into a comprehensive framework agreement with Grondboorbedrijf Haitjema, our longtime partner in geothermal drilling.
Successful partnership at De Heul in Wijk bij Duurstede
Lidl is relocating to the newly constructed De Heul shopping center, where both the supermarket and the apartments above will be powered by sustainable heating and cooling systems.
From community pool to sustainable sanctuary
Where generations of children once learned to swim at Liendert pool, a pioneering residential development will rise by 2027.
Full steam ahead for Het Kralenhof
Contracts were finalized last week to power the new Het Kralenhof development in Amsterdam Zuidoost with sustainable heating and cooling systems.
Benelux901 welcomes its first residents
We're proud to announce the successful completion of another landmark project in Utrecht! The striking Benelux901 development now stands ready to welcome its new community.
Neptunus development breaks ground, literally
Geothermal drilling has begun for Maarssen's impressive new twin towers, Triton and Nautilus!
Saturday, June 21st: National Construction Day
Curious about how a new neighborhood comes to life? Or how a sustainable 25-story residential tower rises from the ground? On National Construction Day, the Netherlands gets an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at participating construction sites across the country.
Sustainable heating and cooling for an iconic Schiedam landmark
Contracts have just been signed to supply the prestigious s'MAAK project in Schiedam with sustainable heating and cooling solutions.
Rotterdam reaches new heights
POST Rotterdam has officially topped out at 155 metres, marking a major milestone for the city.
Utrecht embraces a greener future with Vaanster
We're delighted to be powering the innovative Spark development with sustainable heating and cooling. A transformative project that's bringing vibrant green spaces to Smakkelaarsveld in Utrecht's bustling city centre.
Terras aan de Schie: powered up and ready
The SchieDistrict continues to reshape Schiedam's skyline, and Terras aan de Schie stands as a striking example of intelligent urban regeneration. Our cutting-edge energy centre is now fully commissioned and ready to serve.
Vaanster joins forces for transformational campus development
SDK Vastgoed and Vaanster have forged a strategic partnership through a recently signed letter of intent to develop the Mechatronics Innovation Campus Schiedam (MICS). This visionary project will transform the region into the epicenter of the mechatronics industry, spanning approximately 80,000 m² of cutting-edge office and industrial facilities. Such an ambitious undertaking requires intelligent energy infrastructure.
HIGH5 Haarlem: breaking new ground at record depth
Geothermal drilling for Haarlem's ambitious HIGH5 development has officially launched! Last week marked a significant milestone as we began installing the sustainable energy infrastructure, penetrating an extraordinary 180 meters into the earth: the project's deepest excavation point.
Green Energy Day - how far have we come with the energy transition?
Last Monday was Green Energy Day – basically the day when we've burned through all the renewable energy that the Netherlands produces in a whole year. After that? We're back to fossil fuels for the rest of the year. So how are we actually doing with this whole energy transition thing?
A sustainable future for Eempolis in Amersfoort
We're absolutely thrilled to be the heating and cooling supplier for Eempolis in Amersfoort! The contracts are all signed and sealed, and we'll be getting started on the renovation work very soon.
District West en Vaanster expand ESG partnership
District West, an ESG-focused development in Amsterdam, is strengthening its partnership with sustainable energy provider Vaanster. The circular redevelopment of the Warehouse office building will now connect to the existing Thermal Energy Storage (TES) system which already provides heating and cooling for the Lighthouse building.
Vaanster and Sunday Foundation: Empowering Lives Through Development
Vaanster and Sunday Foundation continue their powerful partnership supporting Sierra Leone's most vulnerable communities. Since forming our alliance in 2023, Vaanster has maintained its commitment as a sponsor creating sustainable opportunities for growth and development.
The Tech behind the View
We love great technology here at Vaanster. While we usually show off our projects from the outside, we're just as proud of what goes on behind the scenes.
The Markthal celebrates 10 years!
The Markthal in Rotterdam is celebrating its 10th anniversary this month! This architectural icon remains a true work of art, both inside and out. It houses shops, restaurants, and as many as 228 apartments.
20 years Warmtebouw
Since the development of our first projects, about 20 years ago, we have been working closely with Warmtebouw, and even after all these years, the collaboration continues to run seamlessly. Warmtebouw is our partner in both the construction of our sustainable energy plants and their maintenance.
Nautisch NDSM completed
This stunning project on the IJ combines modern architecture with Amsterdam's rich maritime heritage. We are proud to provide this unique project with sustainable heating and cooling through our ATES system.
The installation of ATES system for EDGE has started
The installation of the ATES system for the large-scale EDGE project in Eindhoven has begun. Last week, Haitjema Grondboorbedrijf B.V. started with the borehole drilling for sustainable heating and cooling from the ground.