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Energy-optimised construction in new buildings
All of these new buildings are steps towards "buildings of the future". With a range of new concepts, materials and technologies, the possibilities and facets of energy-optimised construction are being demonstrated. Whether an office and administration building, or a production hall, all buildings are designed for maximum workplace comfort and minimum energy requirements. They are scientifically evaluated over an extended occupation period, and optimised during completely normal operation. Each project description is updated here on an ongoing basis, and follows the project through its phases, from "planned", "constructed", "in operation" and "evaluated", through to "optimised".
Schools
This new-build school is designed to enable primary school teaching in accordance with contemporary needs. The utilisation of the latest educational teaching concepts was already considered during the planning stages. In addition, the building shall also provide considerable flexibility with a view to expected changes in the usage profile. The new school building has been designed in accordance with the energy-plus concept and is currently under construction.
more details Energy-plus primary school in Hohen Neuendorf
Schools
A model project for the research topic of “Energy-efficient schools”: in summer 2009 the existing Haus Overbach education centre gained two new buildings – a scientific education centre and a guest house. Both new buildings meet the passive house requirements, while the education centre is also equipped with a number of innovative building technology details such as switchable glazing.
more details Science College in the Overbach education centre
Special buildings
The prototype is laden with new technologies and concepts: Vacuum insulation (VIP), thermo-active building systems using phase change materials (PCM), solar power generation (PV) integrated into the facade and roof and many other features ensure energy autonomy.
more details Solar Decathlon Winner –"Living 2015" Prototype
Office buildings
The newly built Barnim Service and Administration Centre fills an empty space, over a hectare in size, which was caused during wartime in the middle of the historic old city of Eberswalde (Germany). The "missing piece of the city" is filled by four compact 3-to-4-storey structures, which fit into the existing city structure in terms of form and scale.
more details Barnim Service and Administration Centre
Office buildings
This building demonstrates two important aspects of innovative construction: firstly, the contractor's requirements with regard to energy efficiency and occupant comfort are set very high, and secondly a particular financing model is applied: the "public private partnership", or PPP for short. The contractor (the Region of Hanover), despite a tight public budget, is able to build a consistently energy-optimised building for 300 staff.
more details PPP model for new Regionshaus building in Hanover
