Inspiration space for social housing opens in Drongen: "Housing companies can save time and money"

Wim Hochepied, director of DPS, emphasizes the importance of pre-planning material choices for social housing to save time and costs. An inspiration space for social housing has opened in Drongen to help housing associations evaluate materials effectively. Hochepied notes that many decisions are made on-site, leading to suboptimal outcomes. He advocates for thoughtful material selection, considering not just purchase price but also maintenance, lifespan, and energy efficiency. This proactive approach aims to ensure quality housing for social tenants while managing costs effectively.