Internship – Sustainable Building

Heijmans

Internship – Sustainable Building – Investigating Physical Characteristics of Buildings

Start date: as soon as possible

 

Do you want to be part of a leading company with an ambitious vision for sustainability? Heijmans aims to have energy-neutral building in its portfolio by 2024. We believe that the key to success lies in understanding the physical characteristics that make a building suitable for energy neutrality.

As an intern in Sustainable Building, you play a crucial role in our pursuit of designing and builing sustainable buildings. You will delve into an engaging problem statement: how can we determine, based on the physical characteristics of a building, whether it is suitable for energy neutrality?

 

What you do:

Literature Study:

  • Explore previous studies on energy-neutral building practices.
  • Identify relevant variables, both in terms of construction and installation.

Study VABI Elements of Different Shapes:

  • Simulate various shapes to determine the optimal design and tipping point for energy neutrality.

Study with VABI Elements of Different Building Types:

  • Investigate the influence of building types on energy neutrality.
  • Assign different functions to building shapes and set conditions for energy neutrality.

 

What you get:

  • A challenging internship with the opportunity to contribute to Heijmans’ sustainability goals.
  • A dynamic work environment where your ideas and insights are valued.
  • Guidance from experienced professionals in the construction and sustainability sectors.
  • The chance to contribute to the realization of energy-neutral buildings.
  • A monthly compensation of 650 euro

 

You are:

  • Studying in a relevant field, such as Building Physics, Architecture, Sustainable Technology, or a similar discipline.
  • Interested in sustainable construction and energy neutrality.
  • Analytical thinking and attention to detail.
  • Independent and proactive.
  • Able to write the project and do research in Dutch

 

Do you want to contribute to the realization of our sustainability goals and gain valuable experience in the construction sector? Apply now and be part of our team dedicated to a greener future! Send an email to eklerk@heijmans.nl with your CV.