Trias

Trias

The ‘Trias’ design principle involves limiting and optimising the consumption – and thus the depletion – of energy and raw materials. This also reduces costs during the design’s operational lifespan.

The ‘Trias’ design principle strives for a minimal use of finite sources. It is a three-step strategy to creating an energy-efficient and raw material-efficient design, which makes it also a strategy for reducing carbon emissions. The principle follows the three Trias Energetica steps:

  • reduce demand: limit demand and avoid unnecessary use or waste
  • use infinite sources of energy and waste for raw materials
  • use finite sources that you need to meet the remaining requirements efficiently

Highlighted projects

Trias Territoria for the energy transition in The Hague

Sustainable renovation

Waterway lighting in accordance with the TRIAS principle

Offshore Centre Maasvlakte 2