Wood is a sustainable material that grows back and doesn’t harm the environment. Moreover, it can also be recycled. Wood stores CO² and thus contributes to the reduction of the CO² concentration in the atmosphere. The 2,800 m3 of timber installed here stores 2,500 tonnes of CO² in total, which corresponds to the annual CO² emissions of around 400 households.
However, it was not just the primary building material that resulted in the highest BREEAM* certification for green building. The residential building also impresses with a range of additional qualities. Using the Geberit PE-HD piping system, 99 per cent of the rainwater is collected and used for irrigation of the roof gardens. The drainage system with Geberit Silent-db20 and Geberit Sovent ensures a space-saving, sound-optimised solution. The facade is made of heat-reflecting triple glazing and is equipped with solar panels for energy generation, which are also found on the roof. Maximum daylight and ventilation controlled by wind power using CO² sensors ensure a comfortable living climate – a real luxury in the heart of this densely populated city.
*BREEAM: Originating in Great Britain, Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Methodology is a system for assessing ecological and sociocultural aspects of the sustainability of buildings.