Client
Leading National Art & Heritage Institution (First museum with a BREEAM-NL 5-star rating)
Hardware
PowerShelter charging unit
Internal thermal containment & weather-resistant construction
Custom aesthetic finish
Users
Museum staff & technical teams
Frictionless entry via existing staff badges
Impact
Reinforced site safety standards with 100% adoption rate
Results
Unit at full capacity within three days of installation
“At an institution of this calibre, safety isn't just a checkbox. It's about preserving history. This solution allowed the site to support e-mobility without compromising its primary mission of preservation."
- National Heritage Institution, Amsterdam
CHALLENGE: The Art of Risk Management
Holding a BREEAM-NL 5-star rating for building management, this Amsterdam-based national heritage institution maintains rigorous environmental and safety standards. Supporting e-mobility was a logical step in its sustainability mission, but the operational reality posed a severe risk.
The building houses irreplaceable masterpieces by Rembrandt, Van Gogh and Vermeer. Bringing lithium-ion batteries indoors for charging was strictly incompatible with the institution's fire safety protocols. The Technical Supervisor needed a solution that would support green commuting without compromising the safety of the collection or the site's unique atmosphere.
SOLUTION: Fire Safety in Plain Sight
PowerShelter installed a charging unit with active fire suppression, moving the risk profile outside the building while maintaining the visual standards of the premium location.
Active Fire Suppression: The unit is engineered to detect and suppress thermal events instantly, ensuring that a battery failure never threatens the historic surroundings.
Custom Aesthetic Finish: To respect the site's unique atmosphere, the hardware was delivered with a custom finish, allowing the charging unit to blend into the staff zones without looking like an industrial addition.
Building Management Approved: The installation was reviewed and signed off by the institution's Building Management team, meeting their technical and safety requirements.
IMPACT: Instant demand
KEY TAKEAWAY: Sustainable Commuting Shouldn't Put Priceless Art at Risk. Now It Doesn't.
This institution didn't have to choose between fire safety and supporting its staff's green commutes. A single PowerShelter unit, custom finished, fire-suppressed, and validated against safety requirements, solved both. Full capacity within the first three days, now with a second unit on order.
