Linda Hildebrand

𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 – 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗢𝗪𝗣𝟭𝟮 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀 🏢 More than just an office building, Drees & Sommer's latest headquarters in Stuttgart is a "POC" building that embodies all our know-how and innovative methods. It sets a model and new standards in sustainability. Campus OWP12 is a building that produces more energy than it consumes, thanks to geothermal energy and the use of solar panels on the roof and facade.  It also manages water resources to supply a green façade that contributes to the biodiversity of the district. Above all, it is built with sustainable materials, respectful of the environment and the health of its occupants. 🌿 Here is a short (non-exhaustive) list of the objectives implemented during both the design and construction of the building: ✅ BIM and Cradle to Cradle design ✅ Fully digitized Smart Building ✅ Co-design of a new energy-efficient extra-thin façade in cooperation with Würth Industrie Service GmbH & Co. KG ✅ Co-design of an ultra-light, connected green façade with Vertiko GmbH ✅ Construction using the Lean Construction Management method ✅ Modular, off-site construction significantly shortens construction times If you'd like to find out more about the construction of OWP 12, watch our video ⬇️

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A construction project for an office building in Allschwil near Basel is taking on a pioneering role in sustainable construction. HORTUS (house of research, technology, utopia and sustainability) takes ecology further. The modern office building compensates for the grey energy used in its construction within a generation. And how? By supplying solar energy from the roof and the facade. But sustainability goes much further here. HORTUS is setting new standards by using natural materials from the region. Following the guiding principle of "love for the place", the holistic approach and the obvious idea of ​​using building materials directly from the location emerged: earth and wood. https://lnkd.in/g2MPDMuV

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Very happy to finally see this paper published today (as Open Access!) Take a look if you are interested in how architecture and urban infrastructure are often deeply embedded into one another, and how this was particularly prominent in West Berlin during the 1970s – with spectacular results. #Berlin #Infrastructure #Architecture #1970s #Entanglements

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Architecture Matters 2024 Focus Session - Deep Dive: Building Standards - What can we afford? with Peter Haimerl, Peter Haimerl. Architektur, Felix Lukasch, ARGENTA, Elisabeth Merk, Planning Director City of Munich and Michael Reiß, bema Gruppe, moderation: Matthias Alexander, FAZ Where are our standards too high, making construction too expensive? How does climate-resilient design affect construction costs? Where exactly must we take action to enable affordable housing (new buildings and conversions)? Simple building - why has it not been implemented on a large scale? How is it being successfully implemented in other countries? What is the responsibility of the municipality, and what is the responsibility of the state or federal government? #architecturematters2024 #architecturematters #conference #architecture #realestate #focussession #buildingstandars Nadin Heinich, plan A – consultancy and business networks

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🏙️ How can we rethink urban neighborhoods to make them more sustainable and inclusive? 🌍 At the neext Future Summit, DGNB German Sustainable Building Council, Climate Positive Europe Alliance (CPEA) and Drees & Sommer —as the first German New European Bauhaus Lab—highlighted the topic, "Towards Sustainable and Inclusive Neighborhoods," within the "100 Meters of Innovation". The goal is to redefine neighborhoods as the core spaces for human life, work, and recreation. By studying various European neighborhoods, each with unique climatic, cultural, and societal characteristics, valuable insights are gathered to inform design, planning, and policy recommendations. What has been discovered on this European journey to test transdisciplinary and cross-sectoral neighborhood transformation initiatives? • Goal: Trigger transformation on the ground • Focus: Solutions that address social and ecological challenges • Aligned with the New European Bauhaus principles: beautiful, sustainable, and together What do you think? How can we bring about these changes in our own neighborhoods? We’d love to hear your thoughts! 💡

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As we navigate some of the hottest years on record, the imperative for climate-resilient infrastructure becomes increasingly urgent. It's crucial that our living and working environments not only leverage natural daylight but also incorporate innovative solutions to manage the rise in urban temperatures. Read more in the article below how the glass industry is making strides with advanced materials like highly selective solar control glass. This cutting-edge technology maximizes daylight while minimizing heat gain, crucial for reducing dependence on air conditioning and enhancing thermal comfort. https://lnkd.in/dv6np5AR 🔎 Are you involved in innovative glass solutions? Glasstec 2024 in Düsseldorf, from October 22-25, is the essential event in Germany for architects, planners, and stakeholders eager to adapt our cities and buildings to the challenges of a changing climate. #Glasstec2024 #ClimateChange #SustainableBuilding #UrbanPlanning #Architecture

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3 weeks to go ... We are looking forward to seeing you at Architecture Matters 2024 ⁠ ⁠ Architecture Matters⁠ Crisis vs. Crisis⁠ 15 May - 16 May 2024⁠ House of Communication⁠ Friedenstraße 24⁠ 81671 Munich⁠ ⁠ How can we distribute the costs of green transformation fairly? What new construction options align with climate realities? Is it enough to retrofit existing buildings to solve the housing crisis? Which standards need simplifying? Amid these complex upheavals, how can we tackle social and ecological challenges as interlinked aspects? Does solving one crisis risk creating another?⁠ ⁠ With “Architecture Matters 2024 – Crisis vs. Crisis”, we aim to have an honest discussion on current conflicting priorities and chart a path for workable solutions to shape the future of construction. We combine big-picture thinking with deep dives into key themes: capital markets, building standards, and radical thinking – new ideas from other places.⁠ ⁠ Less frontal, more interaction, and direct exchange: This year’s programme offers a mix of main stage presentations and discussion rounds, a networking lunch, and focus sessions featuring keynote speeches and small group discussions.⁠ ⁠ curated by Nadin Heinich, plan A⁠ ⁠ #architecturematters2024 #am24 #crisisvscrisis #city #futurecity #architecture #realestate #municharchitecture #munich #conference #houseofcommunication #architecturematters Nadin Heinich, plan A – consultancy and business networks

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💡 The Future of Senior Housing: Resilient, Sustainable, and Full of Opportunity 💡 At the "Unlocking Opportunities" session, co-organized by SHHA and Real Asset Media at EXPO REAL (Messe München), industry experts emphasized that senior housing is a resilient and sustainable business, with strong long-term potential. Unlike other sectors like offices or logistics, senior housing is driven by demographic trends that are consistent across the globe as people live longer and quality of life becomes a key focus. 📈 The sector delivers stable cashflows and solid returns, but to succeed, investors need to navigate complex regulatory frameworks and be hands-on in managing assets. 🌍It’s clear that geographical diversification is appealing, but a deep understanding of local markets and close partnerships with senior living operators are essential for long-term stability and growth. 🗣While the past two years have been challenging, the market is expected to improve, and the potential for consolidation remains significant. The next five years are expected to bring great change and new opportunities for investors. A big thank you to our speakers for an open discussion and for sharing their experiences and insights with us - Yeliz Bicici MRICS, Cofinimmo; Raoul Thomassen, Aedifica NV/SA; Dr. Stefan Voß, CMS; Alexander Fröse, DLE Living; Nikolai Schmidt, Swiss Life Asset Managers👏👏 👏Sylwia Ziemacka & Ron van Bloois SHHA - driving the senior housing & healthcare market forward. #SeniorHousing #Healthcare #RealEstate #Investors #EXPOReal2024 #SeniorLiving #Sustainability #SHHA #SenioCare #Longevity #HealthyLifeSpan #ESG

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#AI #architecture Insights from Germany Planning applications that use #AI are gaining momentum, but it seems that information for architects, urban planners, landscape architects and interior designers is hard to find. The Bundesarchitektenkammer therefore compiled the 10 most important questions and answers about A.I. in architecture, which offer basic information and an initial, practical orientation on the topic. The working group, led by the BAK Berlin, is accompanying the debates on the use of artificial intelligence in planning and construction. The group is working on exploring the potential of using #artificialintelligence or machine learning in planning and developing a general recommendation for action for the professional group. Read more on the BAK website: https://lnkd.in/guep5duT

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#Berlin: City and state again acquire apartments in Pankow. City and state are taking over a further 79 #apartments and 2,300 square metres of #retail space in a district #development in Berlin-Pankow. In mid-July, the STADT UND LAND Wohnbauten-Gesellschaft mbH company once again purchased apartments in a #turnkey development project in Berlin-Pankow. The plan is to build a #residential building with 79 residential units and a supermarket on the ground floor, which will have around 2,300 square meters of rental space. All apartments meet the area requirements of the WFB 2023. With the acquisition, the company's total number of apartments in the new quarter increases to a total of 311 units with a living space of around 19,000 square meters on a plot of almost 13,500 square meters. #Construction of the new apartments is scheduled to begin in May 2025, with completion targeted for July 2028. The new residential quarter, built by Kondor Wessels Bouw Berlin, includes a total of 544 apartments and a supermarket. The quarter is designed as a car-free area and includes numerous parking spaces for bicycles and cargo bikes. The project relies on #sustainable #energy generation using a #geothermal system with brine heat pumps and photovoltaics. The residential #buildings are planned according to the EH 40 #efficiency house standard and meet the criteria for the “climate-friendly new building” subsidy. In addition, electric charging stations and a rainwater concept with retention roofs (sponge city) are being implemented.

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𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐔𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. Michael Wicki recently published an article in the Wohnen magazine (https://lnkd.in/eNiWqxC5) exploring the issue of urban densification in Switzerland, focusing on creating ecologically and socially sustainable housing solutions. He discusses the dual challenge of increasing demand for affordable housing and the sustainable use of limited urban space. The article highlights findings from the White Paper (links below) published within the Densifying Switzerland research project, examining how densification strategies can boost public acceptance and foster sustainable urban development. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬: 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞: Projects led by public or community organisations gain higher acceptance due to their community-focused approach. 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠: Active public involvement and participatory planning processes are essential to addressing concerns and gaining community support. 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬: Cooperatives can play a crucial role in densification projects by aligning with local characteristics and ensuring social sustainability. White paper: https://lnkd.in/eK2gRcdR Densifying Switzerland research project: https://lnkd.in/e5QNfQWT

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Berlin's mass housing estates have received renewed attention for their potential to facilitate the city’s growth and transformation. Yet, the focus of architectural studies has often been limited to their design origins, construction history, energy-efficient adaptation, and prospects for future densification. Building upon and reacting against existing scholarship, this research project claims that the underexplored landscapes of Berlin's mass housing estates are catalysts for a long-term understanding of their past, future, and of land as an ecological palimpsest. The comparative study of two case studies —Marzahn in former East and Märkisches Viertel in former West Berlin — will test the above hypothesis. Eventually, this project aims to understand how a land-oriented exploration could unearth their role and potential to mediate the interrelated complexity of Berlin's future challenges. robinhueppe.com Image Caption: View from Lübarser Höhe on Märkisches Viertel in January 2024 © Robin V Hueppe

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Great take aways from our workshop participants at the Mozilla Festival reflecting on our Trees-as-Infrastructure collaboration with Landeshauptstadt Stuttgart We currently implement Location-based Scoring in Stuttgart* to support the city assess its climate risks spatially and support the design and prioritisation of different urban #naturebasedsolutions ↳ https://lnkd.in/evfM5Sct 🌎 After our Gurden Batra kicked off with a project report, the workshop participants quickly identified even further city-sectors as combined application areas for Location-based Scoring: Think of assessing the combinatorial effects of NbS typologies in context of city-wide building and district renovation potentials. - Such wider application potential is in line with our aspirations for supporting a #justtransition where urban nature-based solutions interlink with adjacent sector transformations for combinatory effects for environmental, economic and social outcomes. 🌏 Our workshop audience also lively discussed the possible use of our Trees-as-Infrastructure Location-based Scoring for citizens to understand their own neighbourhood, its climate impact chains and nature-based solutions potentials. - Taking this idea further, we are interested in helping to shape the organizational infrastructure that also enables public-private-citizen partnerships to couple the increasing maintenance and capacity needs with public engagement and novel #financing to ensure long-term stewardship of urban nature and its multiple benefits. *TreesAI Stuttgart is cofunded by Stuttgarter Klima-Innovationsfonds and, supported by The Nature Conservancy in the Efeu (Ivy) funding line for nature-based solutions. 📷 by Meghna Ranjit

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right before most of us might start into the weekend, here are some more impressions on GRAZ, host city for CORP2025 https://lnkd.in/dR5qgAUB - for sure there will be the opportunity to see most of those things and much more - especially on current urban development - maybe an additional motivation to join us for REAL CORP 2025, 30th International Conference on Urban Planning and Regional Development in the Information Society, URBAN INNOVATION TO BOLDLY GO WHERE NO CITIES HAVE GONE BEFORE, 14-16 April 2025, www.corp.at (call for papers open until 30 December 2024) #REALCORP #CORP2025 #urbanplanning #regionaldevelopment #smartcities #mobility #sustainability #SDG #resiliance #naturebasedsolutions #NBS #AIinplanning #futurecities #accessibility #qualityoflife #housing #affordablehousing #graz #styria #austria

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𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀, 𝘀𝗼 𝘄𝗵𝘆 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘄𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗶𝘀𝘁? At Madaster, we see waste as a missed opportunity. Building materials and components should hold value beyond their initial use. Through circularity, each structure transforms into a resource bank, where materials flow endlessly in a cycle of renewal. Together we can build a future with no waste. #CircularEconomy  #NoWaste  #Sustainability

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2 days to go ... We are looking forward to seeing you at Architecture Matters 2024 ⁠ ⁠ Architecture Matters⁠ Crisis vs. Crisis⁠ 15 May - 16 May 2024⁠ House of Communication⁠ Friedenstraße 24⁠ 81671 Munich⁠ ⁠ How can we distribute the costs of green transformation fairly? What new construction options align with climate realities? Is it enough to retrofit existing buildings to solve the housing crisis? Which standards need simplifying? Amid these complex upheavals, how can we tackle social and ecological challenges as interlinked aspects? Does solving one crisis risk creating another?⁠ ⁠ With “Architecture Matters 2024 – Crisis vs. Crisis”, we aim to have an honest discussion on current conflicting priorities and chart a path for workable solutions to shape the future of construction. We combine big-picture thinking with deep dives into key themes: capital markets, building standards, and radical thinking – new ideas from other places.⁠ ⁠ Less frontal, more interaction, and direct exchange: This year’s programme offers a mix of main stage presentations and discussion rounds, a networking lunch, and focus sessions featuring keynote speeches and small group discussions.⁠ ⁠ curated by Nadin Heinich, plan A – consultancy and business networks ⁠ #architecturematters2024 #am24 #crisisvscrisis #city #futurecity #architecture #realestate #municharchitecture #munich #conference #houseofcommunication @nadinheinich #architecturematters

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1 day to go ... We are looking forward to seeing you at Architecture Matters 2024 ⁠ ⁠ Architecture Matters⁠ Crisis vs. Crisis⁠ 15 May - 16 May 2024⁠ House of Communication⁠ Friedenstraße 24⁠ 81671 Munich⁠ ⁠ How can we distribute the costs of green transformation fairly? What new construction options align with climate realities? Is it enough to retrofit existing buildings to solve the housing crisis? Which standards need simplifying? Amid these complex upheavals, how can we tackle social and ecological challenges as interlinked aspects? Does solving one crisis risk creating another?⁠ ⁠ With “Architecture Matters 2024 – Crisis vs. Crisis”, we aim to have an honest discussion on current conflicting priorities and chart a path for workable solutions to shape the future of construction. We combine big-picture thinking with deep dives into key themes: capital markets, building standards, and radical thinking – new ideas from other places.⁠ ⁠ Less frontal, more interaction, and direct exchange: This year’s programme offers a mix of main stage presentations and discussion rounds, a networking lunch, and focus sessions featuring keynote speeches and small group discussions.⁠ ⁠ curated by Nadin Heinich , plan A – consultancy and business networks #architecturematters2024 #am24 #crisisvscrisis #city #futurecity #architecture #realestate #municharchitecture #munich #conference #houseofcommunication #architecturematters

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[#BuildingtoNetZero] 🌿Conservation Meets Innovation: The Future of Buildings🌿​ Ever wondered why repurposing buildings into commercial spaces is such a hot trend? Dr. Johannes WIDODO reveals a compelling reason: conserving our built heritage is more than nostalgia—it's a crucial strategy for tackling climate change! 🌍​ "Conservation is the management of change," he explains. Buildings evolve with time, reflecting the needs of each generation. Emphasizing that repurposing buildings is more sustainable and economically viable than demolition. ​ “Conservation isn’t just about saving the planet; it's also smart business. Dr. Johannes Widodo explains, ‘Incentives work to preserve buildings.’ By repurposing existing structures and incorporating sustainable practices, we can boost our economy while reducing our environmental impact. ​ Conservation and refurbishment of existing buildings is a good example of preserving the embodied carbon, achieving net-zero energy and wellness certification, while conserving the distinctive characteristics of the original building.​ The GAFA team can’t wait to share what we have in store. Follow us and stay tuned for this exciting series. Don't forget to register for Glasstech and Fenestration Asia 2024!​   👉 Register here: https://lnkd.in/gvZYaM3Y #GAFA2024 #FutureOfBuildings #sustainabledevelopment #greeneconomy #conservation #architecture ​

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