Rome wasn’t built in a day
Recognizing the complexity of buildings, the fragmented value chain, and so on, we see the development of our building platform as a marathon rather than a sprint. The most important principle for our vision is for us to head in the right direction from day one.
Blueprint projects
We have started our journey with selected blueprint projects that will be combined with investments in R&D, testing, manufacturing, and a digital ecosystem along each step of the value chain. With this level of control and innovation, we will provide our customers with unique and future-proof building products.
However, we are not starting from scratch, but can draw on blueprints and technical products that have already been implemented and integrate the innovations as standardized solutions into our building platform. Our timber construction partner Thoma Holz, for example, used its timber construction technology to construct a climate-neutral office building in Kitzbühel, Austria, back in 2010, which has been energy self-sufficient since then.
Energy self-sufficient office park ArcheNeo in Austria, constructed in 2010 by our partner Thoma Holz .
Commercial mid-rise building
The blueprint project combines serviced apartments with a new modular office concept that offers co-working and event spaces as well as closed office units. In this flexible commercial building, a trend-setting utilization concept for living, working and playing is being envisioned on a gross floor area of around 12,000 square meter. A public area on the first floor involves the neighborhood, sparks interaction, and acts as a catalyst for an innovative and inclusive community.
Visualization of the mid-rise blueprint project with a partial glass facade
Front view visualization of the mid-rise blueprint project
Visualization of the aerial view of the blueprint project with solar panels and rooftop areas
Commercial high-rise building
The blueprint project in Germany serves as a catalyst for the development of a high-rise product for different types of use that redefines high-rise construction with a minimal footprint on the ground and a layered floor structure.
Global population growth and the associated sharp increase in urbanization require the densification of cities and the sustainable planning of new metropolises. To counter the sprawl of growing cities and the associated loss of climate-relevant farmland and green spaces, we need high-rise construction that is healthy for people and the environment. In addition, the areas of tomorrow’s cities located close to the ground must have sufficient tree cover to protect people in periods of increasingly hot weather and prevent the built environment from overheating.
Against this backdrop, the blueprint project is being developed with selected international planners to present our high-rise product, and its various building and facade variants, as a sensible solution for the future of global cities.
Concept drawing of high-rise building for a blueprint project in Berlin
Energy-efficient refurbishment
Economically and environmentally successful energy-efficient refurbishment of buildings.
Our modular building system enables the future-proof energy-efficient refurbishment of existing buildings by enclosing them with envelope and facade modules. This refurbishment system will improve buildings energy standards, thanks to its passive energy performance in combination with regenerative energy solutions.
Thanks to our modular interface system, this refurbishment approach also enables all modules to be easily replaced and reused in the future, advancing the properties flexibility and improving its long-term value.
Refurbishment concept
1. Passive, nature-based technology
A variety of envelope modules with integrated structural insulation and infills offer customizable thermal insulation values and maximum fire safety.
The energy storage capacity of the modules provides passive temperature and moisture balancing, thus reducing the energy required by the building.
The installation of floor modules with integrated clay fill on existing floors augments the passive balancing function.
2. Active, technical building equipment
The building is heated and cooled using heat pump technology and surface systems including component activation of floors and walls, if sensible.
Photovoltaic systems on roof surfaces (possibly supplemented by systems on facade surfaces) supply renewable energy for mostly self-sufficient buildings.
Ventilation is achieved, for example, by non-mechanical window ventilation. Only necessary areas are ventilated mechanically.
3. Standardized and individual
The standardized envelope modules are mounted with a passepartout-like support system and can therefore be replaced at any time in the future.
The envelope modules can be configured to suit requirements and costs.
The modular facade system offers a high degree of customization.
4. Energy-efficient buildings
The energy-efficient refurbishment can meet the highest energy standards.
Largely regenerative energy supply minimizes operating costs.
Digital systems provide consumption, environmental and maintenance data.
5. Economic profitability
Future-proof and carbon-negative refurbishment offers an increase in value.
The reusability of all modules ensures value stability.
Refurbishment is potentially eligible for subsidies and/or green financing.
6. ESG and certifications
Climate- and resource-friendly refurbishment fulfills ESG criteria.
The quality of stay is enhanced, increasing the attractiveness for tenants.
The buildings will meet regulatory requirements and can be certified.
Visualization of the building refurbishment system
