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From Team Architecture (private sector East and West Flanders) (3)

ir. arch. Elien Coppitters

Project architect

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ir. arch. Elien Coppitters

Project architect

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Elien became an ir. arch. at Ghent University in 2012, majoring in Urban Design and Architecture. Since 2015, she has been a BB'er and is part of Team Architecture (private sector East and West Flanders)

Every project is a unique collaboration between many different parties. Getting and keeping all those noses in the same direction without losing her focus and calling attention to the technical and architectural interests is the challenge that comes with the job. Elien does not mince her words. Coming up with a good compromise at the right time gives her confidence in an outcome that benefits the project. Focus, in other words. What also appeals to Elien is being able to provide answers to all parties around the table, both at the very first question of a client with a dream and at the final delivery point of a realised project.

ir. arch. Tatjana Bogaert

Project architect

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ir. arch. Tatjana Bogaert

Project architect

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Tatjana became ir. arch. at KU Leuven in June 2021, graduating in Urban Project. She has been part of Team Architecture (private sector East and West Flanders) since 2022.

Tatjana gets excited by qualitative solutions for complex situations. Especially if she can provide them herself. In these solutions, she always looks for the right balance between regulations and the aesthetic wishes of the designing architect.

For her, working together acquires meaning when she can be a support to others in terms of both content and people.

dr. ir. arch. Klaas Calle

Projectarchitect

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dr. ir. arch. Klaas Calle

Projectarchitect

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Klaas became an ir. arch. at the University of Ghent graduating in structural engineering in 2015. Following his doctoral thesis 'Renovation of historical facades: salvation or death blow?', he joined BB in 2021. He is part of Team Architecture (private sector East and West Flanders).

Klaas is a satisfied BB'er when he has been able to play a significant role for:

een ontwerpend architect die zijn schetsontwerp realiteit ziet worden;
een opdrachtgever die waar voor zijn geld krijgt;
een aannemer die een vlot bouwtraject doormaakt;
een eindgebruiker die een veilig & gebruiksvriendelijk gebouw krijgt.

From Team Computer Aided Design & BIM (2)

arch. Alexander Vandenberghe

Technical designer
BIM-modeller

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arch. Alexander Vandenberghe

Technical designer
BIM-modeller

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Alexander became an architect at KULeuven's Luca School of Arts in 2016. Between 2016 and 2020, he worked as a project architect and BIM model manager at Licence to Build Architects & Engineers and Polo architects . Alexander became a BB'er in 2021 and is part of Team Computer Aided Design & BIM there.

Alexander would prefer to be redundant. But not before he provides his colleagues with the right tools to get started. And to stay there. He looks for the same in the projects that appear on his design table. He makes it a point of honour to untangle complex architectural knots and help impact on making a design buildable. He prefers not to do this alone, but in dialogue with his colleagues. Working together towards a common goal in a constructive atmosphere brings out the best version of himself in him.

arch. Laura Rombaut

Technisch ontwerper
BIM-modelleur

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arch. Laura Rombaut

Technisch ontwerper
BIM-modelleur

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Laura became an architect at the KU Leuven Luca School of Arts in Ghent in 2018. She worked at Polo Architects as BIM Model Manager and coordinator. Since 2022, Laura has been part of Team Computer Aided Design & BIM.

Laura likes to take credit for her work. She comes close if, in a BIM project, she can help ensure that communication between all parties runs smoothly and everyone has worked together in a transparent and constructive way. She is even happier when she has been able to solve clashes and difficult intersections digitally in advance, so that her colleagues have a smooth construction site and the client can save 10% on construction costs.

From Team Sustainability, Energy & Comfort (3)

ir. arch. Jona Van Steenkiste

Energy and sustainability advisor
EPB reporter

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ir. arch. Jona Van Steenkiste

Energy and sustainability advisor
EPB reporter

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Jonah became an architect at Ghent University in 2012, majoring in architectural design and building technology. Since 2013, he has been entitled to call himself an EPB expert. Jona became part of the BB Team Sustainability, Energy & Comfort in 2016.

Jona picked up the sustainable building microbe during his student days. A passionate sustainability consultant, he proclaims his beliefs to team members and building owners. Human- and environment-friendly construction, building maintenance and circular construction he preaches from the rooftops. Jonah coordinates research projects and makes it a point of honour to share the knowledge acquired. Because sharing is ... and everyone benefits from knowing how we can have more impact on building in the future.

ir. arch. Katrien Van Lierop

Energie- en duurzaamheidsadviseur

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ir. arch. Katrien Van Lierop

Energie- en duurzaamheidsadviseur

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Katrien became an ir. arch. at KU Leuven in 2016. For two years, she was a staff member of Agion's Knowledge and Consultancy Department. In 2019, she followed the postgraduate course Bio-ecological Building and Living out of interest. Since 2020, she has been part of Team Sustainability, Energy & Comfort.

Katrien gets energy from advising, mentoring and guiding others through the sustainable building forest. Her day is successful when she has been able to inspire someone to go that extra mile in realising a sustainable building. If that requires a little push, she is not afraid to do so.

ir. arch. Emma Van De Steene

Energy and sustainability advisor

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ir. arch. Emma Van De Steene

Energy and sustainability advisor

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Emma became a civil engineer-architect at UGent in 2021. That same year, she became a BB member of Team Sustainability, Energy & Comfort.

Emma rolled straight into BB from school. Bitten by the sustainability and circular building microbe, she immediately connected with our energy experts. They in turn didn't waste any time, immersing Emma in the wonderful world of GRO sustainability meter, EPB calculations and daylight and summer comfort studies. Brainstorming with her teammates on how to prevent discomfort in buildings through passive, low-tech solutions is "a day well spent" for her.

From Team Façade engineering (1)

arch. Raf De Preter

Expert bouwdetails
Adviseur gevel

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arch. Raf De Preter

Expert bouwdetails
Adviseur gevel

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Raf became an architect at Sint-Lucas in 1995. In 2012, Raf became a BB'er. During his tenure as BB'er, he emerged as façade consultant and building detail expert and, together with some colleagues, founded Team Knowledge Innovation & Technology, the technical conscience of BB. Raf is also practice assistant Architectural Design and Building Detail at UGent and sits on several committees of Buildwise.

Raf thrives best when he can work with enthusiastic and sympathetic professionals, both inside and outside Bureau Bouwtechniek. His heart beats faster with technical challenges that contribute to a more sustainable future, more robust constructions and a better quality of life. He believes in reassessing existing structures and always looks for the best solutions for the most relevant criteria. He goes completely loco when his advice has given a colleague or client an aha moment.

From Team Knowledge Innovation & Technology (1)

prof. arch. Jan Moens

General Director
Head of Research & Development Department
Managing Director

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prof. arch. Jan Moens

General Director
Head of Research & Development Department
Managing Director

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Jan became an architect at the Higher Architecture Institute St.-Lucas in Ghent, is an architect expert (building pathology) and flat roof specialist. He founded Bureau Bouwtechniek in 1995.

Jan sits on various committees, working groups, professional networks and professional groups relevant to the future of building.

Since 2003, Jan Moens has been a professor at Ghent University, Department of Architecture and Urban Planning.

Jan gets excited by projects with a complex challenge. The scale is not necessarily relevant. As long as the building-technical challenge is big enough, he enjoys working on it. Whoever can surprise Jan has shot the main bird. Bearing in mind his own motto 'we travel on me to learn', he enjoys new ideas and fresh angles. If his expertise has a positive impact on a problematic situation, that makes him particularly happy. It will be even better if it soon turns out that he has moved a stone in the way people think about building.