ITC serves as a meeting place and a symbol of sustainability for the community there. Designed by Civic Architects, VDNDP, Studio Groen+Schild, and DS Landscape Architects, the facility includes classrooms, laboratories, a learning center, offices, a restaurant, and three interior gardens spread across a 13,605m² structure.

Architectural Strategies at the International Institute for Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC):

• Utilizing Existing Structures: Instead of constructing new buildings, the institute chose to transform the 'Langezijds' building, a laboratory from 1972 with an impressive size, into a future-oriented sustainable building.
• Four Terraces: Four terraces are integrated into the design, providing green spaces, fresh air, and natural light.
• Integration with Nature: The building, located on Drienerlo land, merges architecture and landscape to create a nature-friendly working environment.
• Atmospheric Buffer: The terraces not only serve as green spaces but also act as the building's "green lungs," aiding in the natural air circulation process.
• Social Heart: Interaction among departments, faculty, and students is centered in the "Social Heart," where people gather and dine together.
• Blending Old and New: The construction reflects a mix of old and new structures, showcasing exposed concrete and steel alongside the warmth of wooden doors and bamboo floors.
• Community Design Style: Learning spaces, offices, laboratories, and study areas are organically arranged to facilitate interaction among faculty, students, and researchers within the interior courtyards.

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