b'The central entrance of theThe facade should be easyThe building and its town hall must be located on theto clean, low on maintenance,surroundings (for example other Verdilaan. The entrance must bevandal-proof and graffiti-proof. buildings or water surfaces) such that the public functions ofmay not cause dangerous sun the building (e.g. the archive) areThe vapor density of the facadereflections for users, visitors or immediately visible. must be such that the amount ofthe surroundings (for example condensation remaining in thetraffic).Both buildings, especially theconstruction is lower than the one on the Verdilaan, will also beamount of moisture permittedThe maximum exterior light used in the evenings. The socialfor the material (on an annualreflection factor (Lr,bu) of the safety around the building isbasis no resulting condensationfacade (i.e. of components therefore of great importance.may occur). that can reflect the total light The terrain, the routing and thespectrum, such as glass and entrances must be safe, withAirtightness of the facade:metals) is 0.15open sight lines, well lit, and0.400 l/s/m 2without dark corners, niches orThe building should feature 3 building parts where people canThe building, in conjunctionilluminated flagpoles near the hide.with other buildings, may notmain entrancecause wind hindrance for its surroundings and its users. Selection of requirements.Source: Municipality of Westland (2013), Output specification for new Westland townhall16Photo: Lucas van der Wee'