Stefan Althoff

Having a guideline, a checklist or a mandatory directive in the midst of great architecture and finding constructional solution during construction is highly appreciated. While the construction team is doing its best to bring architectural ideas to real life, later efficient and sustainable operations often is being left out. The total lifecycle of a building needs to be taken into consideration and therefore a unified approach within all parties of the built environment needs to be found. The "building project" might have a life span of 1 to 5 yrs. But the cost withing the lifecycle calculation only take up 20% of total lifecyclecost. The other 80% of lifecycle cost during operation needs to find its acknowledged place already during planning and throughout construction to have an efficient, sustainable, and user oriented facility.

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#BOLLYWOOD #DEUTSCHLAND #KAP9 LowTech. BetonTech. PropTech. HighTech? Was ist die Lösung für die aktuelle #Baukrise und was hat das mit dem sogennanten Schweinezyklus zu tun? 🏗 Die Wahrheit ist doch die, dass es fast nichts Schöneres gibt als zu bauen. Bauwerke aller möglicher Art und Weise bestimmen unser Leben. Und jeder der sein eigenes Haus, seine eigene Wohnung oder auch als öffentlicher AG seine neue Strasse, Brücke, Tunnel oder Gewerbegebiet bzw. Büroimmobilie in Betrieb genommen hat - weiß sehr genau wie sich das anfühlt. 🛣 🏭 🏡 🏢 🏬 🏥 🏫 Ohne zu bauen, kann eine #Gesellschaft oder Wirtschaft nicht funktionieren. Insofern können wir zweifelsfrei postulieren, dass auch alles Andere von einer funktionierenden und florierenden #Bauwirtschaft abhängt. Anders ausgedrückt, sollten wir doch alles erdenkliche in Deutschland dafür tun, dass der >BAUMOTOR< stetig läuft und seinen Dienst verrichtet, damit die gesamte Wirtschaft unseres Landes das auch kann. Wenn wir diese Tragweite endlich vertanden haben, dann sollten jegliche Entscheidungen und infolgedessen Taten anders ausfallen - als es gegenwärtig der Fall ist. 🤒 💊 😷 Interessanterweise fragt man sich vor diesem Hintergrund warum die gesamte Baubranche schon seit CORONA in den Seilen hängt - also schon seit etwa 4 Jahren, mehr oder weniger. Und auch das viel zu zaghafte Bekenntnis des #Haushaltsabschlusses 2024/2025 der Bundesregierung ist nicht nur mehr als unverständlich. Nein, wir müssen uns fragen, welche >Osterhasen< hier über uns und das Wohl unseres Landes bestimmen. Unglaublich Herr Scholz, Hr. Lindner, Hr. Habeck und Co. nebst Opposition. Merken Sie eigentlich die Einschläge Ihrer verfehlten Entscheidungen - und zwar allesamt. 🔀 Natürlich argumentieren seit mehr als 2 Jahren die überwiegende Mehrheit mit den normalen #konjunkturellen #Schwankungen des Marktes (Angebot versus Nachfrage), mit der Energiekrise, mit Material- oder auch Fachkräftemangel. Und das ist auch nicht wegzureden. 🔀 Dennoch verhält sich der gesamte >BAUMARKT< im Vergleich zum Großteil der restlichen Konjunktur #azyklisch. Experten nennen das Phänomen #Schweinezyklus und es bedeutet vereinfacht ausgedrückt: "Investieren wenn andere knausern". Weiterführende Links sind in den Kommentaren. 🔀 Und zur Erinnerung, wir sprechen in 🇩🇪 von einem gesamten Baumarkt-#Volumen von ca. 500 Mrd. Euro - im DACH-Raum 🇩🇪 🇦🇹 🇨🇭 von 650 Mrd. Euro. 🔀 Der gegenwärtige #Investitionsstau in der Dt. Bauwirtschaft beläuft sich auf nahezu 600 Mrd. Euro. Davon entfallen u.a. auf die Infrastruktur der DB AG allein 90 Mrd. Euro. 💡Die Lösung liegt auf dem Präsentierteller - TUN!? Am Geld liegt es nicht wirklich. _____________________ #Baugewerbe #Handwerk #Bauindustrie #Baustoffindustrie #ZurückInDieZukunft Bundesministerium für Digitales und Verkehr Bundesministerium der Finanzen #Bundesbaumisterium Christlich-Soziale Union Sozialdemokratische Partei Deutschlands (SPD) FDP Freie Demokraten Deutscher Bundestag

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"[Brussels] is more attractive to architects and urban planners than ever before, [...] primarily because the Belgian metropolis has repeatedly succeeded in revitalizing historical structures and adapting spaces for new uses." Thank you BauNetz for using Royale Belge to illustrate the revitalization of existing buildings in the city of Brussels. After all, this project did win the Europa Nostra Conservation & Adaptive Reuse award! Vote 🗳️ to help Royale Belge win the Public's choice award too. ⁠ Head to the link in comments and follow these 3 simple steps:⁠ 1. Choose 3 projects and make sure the 1st choice is Royale Belge.⁠ 2. Fill in your details and send your vote.⁠ 3. Confirm your vote through the link sent by email from European Heritage Awards⁠. Caruso St John Architects Llp + Bovenbouw Architectuur + EOLE Atelier d'Architecture des JARDINS et du PAYSAGE + CORES Development + Urbicoon + FORESITE⁠ + APE + Francis Metzger + MACOBO-STABO + SuReal

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Innovative Design Solutions: Optimizing Space and Light with Glass Blocks Photographs: Gustav Willeit Architect: Markus Hinteregger In a residential complex with 46 units, our #GlassBlocks play a key role in shaping both the lighting and spatial dynamics. In one #apartment, designed for optimal use of less than 40 square meters, the glass blocks seamlessly blend into the #postmodern design. Paired with sleek stainless steel kitchen elements and curved furniture, they create a sophisticated, light-filled atmosphere while uniting soft peach tones with glacier blue. These glass blocks not only structure the space but also serve as a #design highlight, optimizing both aesthetics and #functionality. #DesignInnovation #GlassBlocks #InteriorDesign #SmartSpace #Architecture #Glasbausteine

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🌿💛 Overlooking the serene waters of Lake Attersee, our seminar centre in Austria is not just a building - it's a blueprint for the future of sustainable construction. Christian Rüsche, Managing Director of Viega Österreich, shares: "Sustainable building is not just about the future of construction. It's about creating a positive impact on the environment and aligning with our corporate goals today." Built as a plus energy house in line with the European Green Deal standards, the seminar centre is designed to embody these values. It has been honoured with Platinum certification by the German Sustainable Building Council (DGNB) and received Gold from the Austrian government’s klimaaktiv initiative. These prestigious recognitions reflect the innovative planning and cutting-edge technology integrated into the project - maximising environmental efficiency while ensuring top-tier standards in potable water hygiene and air conditioning. This space brings together forward-thinking professionals, all dedicated to advancing the future of sustainable building. At Viega, sustainability is a continuous journey. Through the adoption of renewable energy and state-of-the-art construction methods, we’re making tangible progress - step by step - toward a greener, more sustainable future 🌍   #Viega #ConnectedInQuality #Sustainability #GreenBuilding Photos: ©ATP/Kuball (Slide 2) ©Viega GmbH (Slide 3)

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𝗦𝗼𝗶𝗹 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗻 Climate change has a profound impact on urban areas, presenting a variety of environmental, social, and economic challenges. Rising temperatures intensify the urban heat island effect, causing cities to become significantly hotter than their surrounding regions and leading to increased energy demands for cooling. Soils play a vital role in moderating these temperature fluctuations. They have the ability to absorb and store heat during the day, gradually releasing it at night, which helps to mitigate extreme temperature variations. Furthermore, soils facilitate evapotranspiration, a process in which water is taken up by plant roots and released into the atmosphere through leaves. This natural mechanism contributes to cooling the surrounding air, thereby lowering ambient temperatures. To highlight the growing importance of local parks in urban settings, we aim to monitor soil temperature and moisture levels. We are excited to collaborate with ahu GmbH Wasser Boden Geomatik on this intriguing project!

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Acquiring professional expertise is the principle for customer service and its goals kömmerling Profine = EFP Facade’s aluminum 🤝🤝💪💪👍👍👍👍

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It's that simple.

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Lean experts and managers from STRABAG came to Papenburg from all over Germany last week to exchange experiences on #lean management with our Business Improvement Team.   We were particularly pleased that Peter Hübner, a member of the STRABAG AG Executive Board, also took part in the event. He is also President of the Federation of the German Construction Industry. This shows how important lean training is for one of the largest construction groups in Germany.   In addition to the exchange on lean transformation, initial ideas for possible collaboration were also part of the discussions. One common ground was quickly found: Building bridges - MEYER WERFT on cruise ships and Strabag in road transport. 😉 #leanexperts #leanmanagement #leanshipbuilding #collaboration

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The Innovation Center of Baumit Austria from above! Actually we have a dedicated building for working on innovation but in reality that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Innovation and spearheading sustainable development in all areas is deeply woven into the fabric of Baumit. At the same time, actively fostering a healthy relationship with the whole region and using natural resources in an ancreasingly responsible way is at the top of the agenda. For example, we are able to reduce the material of concrete ceilings by up to 40%, with the same performance as standard ceilings, by using the Bauminator 3D printing system. 💪🏼 #baumit #innovation #circulareconomy #3dcp #concreteprinting #naturalresources

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how is it possible to print what never happens.

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With the AirportAcademy at the Munich Airport in Germany, a 15,000 m² training and innovation centre needed an #architecturalstatement as bold as its purpose. 💡 The challenge for our client? The realisation of a geometrically complex, 250-meter-long concrete structure that not only reflected the runway geometry of the airport 📐, but also had to support the upper three floors. Our solution: ✅ 89 custom-made #formwork units, developed and pre-assembled for easy installation. ✅ Reusable formwork elements to optimise material use and reduce costs. ✅ Precise engineering work that ensured smooth execution of the complex #concretestructure. As a result, the training centre is both visually striking and meets high standards in terms of #design and #functionality. #PERI #construction #building #engineeringsolutions #efficientsolutions #architecture 

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➡ https://lnkd.in/eUgahAHg ⬅ Union Investment invests €60m in the transformation of the Meister Areal in Nuremberg - the former 100,000m2 #retail park on Virnsberger Strasse. A modern and almost #energy-self-sufficient city #logistics hub with around 20,500m2 logistics spaces and a new local supply centre for residents and employees is being built in a sought-after and very well-connected location in the western part of Nuremberg. The #building application has already been submitted to the building authorities of the City of Nuremberg and approval is expected in the first quarter of 2025. "After an intensive planning period of around two years, we are delighted to be launching a forward-looking and particularly #sustainable concept for this established and excellently connected location," said Sven Lintl, Head of Asset Management Germany at Union Investment. "With the new Meister Areal, we are creating a supply of #commercial space from the existing #portfolio that perfectly meets the high demand from logistics companies in the Nuremberg regional centre, which has been unbroken for years." The aim of the repositioning concept from the outset was to take into account the increased demand for sustainable and climate-friendly logistics and commercial solutions at the site. "The specific objective is to create a site that is almost 100% independent of fossil fuels and self-sufficient," emphasised Matthias Wagner, Senior Business Expert Logistics at Union Investment. Heating will be provided entirely from #renewable energy sources thanks to an air heat pump. The plan is to install a high-performance photovoltaic system with 3 megawatts peak (MWp) integrated into a green roof, which, like the planned partial greening of the façade, is intended to promote biodiversity. The #construction project also includes further measures to protect species, such as extensive hedge and tree planting and the creation of a lizard habitat.  The revitalisation and redevelopment project is divided into four construction phases. The demolition of the unused existing buildings, including the 20,000 sqm gross floor area of the Real supermarket and a drinks store, began in October. Completion is planned in stages for 2026/2027.

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🏗️ Today we take a look at the development of the so-called ‘Schöneberger Linse’ in Berlin with Circular Material Systems project.  EDGE Südkreuz Berlin is an office ensemble consisting of two buildings. 🏢 The modular timber hybrid design of the six-storey building is designed as an open ecosystem with nature-based architectural elements and combines wood and concrete, resulting in a significant reduction in CO2 emissions compared to conventional buildings. The incorporation of timber modules and beams throughout the building is a key aspect of promoting the circular economy. 🪵 The design principle aims to ensure the longevity of the building so that timber modules or beams can be easily replaced, dismantled or removed when required without causing major complications. In addition, the building relies mainly on locally produced biomethane for heating and water treatment and the sourcing of materials from within a maximum radius of 500 km. 🌀 📚 Learn more about the materials and techniques used on our website: Circular Material Systems: https://lnkd.in/dGiq3tPR #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #CircularConstruction #architecture #circularmaterials #localsourcing #circularberlin #circularmaterials

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𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐟 2023! Despite a turbulent year, we stuck to our growth path, with sales increasing to EUR 900 million and the operating result totaling EUR 102.7 million in 2023. 🔽 🔽 🔽   “In previous years, we had already adapted to the changing market environment with foresight. That is why Drees & Sommer is now operating from a position of strength,” explains our CEO Steffen Szeidl.   🔑 The key to our success is our employees and their mindset as we see the various challenges as opportunities. We are continuing to work together at full speed to develop and establish future-oriented service profiles for our customers and to enter into cross-industry partnerships.   #Futureproofs is also the goal for 2024: we are shaping the future and delivering a tangible, positive impact on the built environment!   Find out more about the results of 2023 and our projects here: https://lnkd.in/d52RQCr4 #dreso #growth #annualresults #futureproofs

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Impact resistance is a crucial part of design in cladding, see how LithoStone compares to 50mm stone. Elegant and safe innovation.

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In the context of the #GDC 💻 👾 a team of engaged civil society organizations especially Dr. Friederike von Franqué from Wikimedia Deutschland e. V. as well as Sophia Longwe and myself have prepared an important position paper 📝 on the current negotiations. We hope to influence the outcome in a positive way and also position us strategically for the future implementation of the #GDC Two key points that I do want to highlight: 1. We need to avoid #fragmentation 💥 of discussions by creating unnecessary new institutions. Imagine a reorganization in your company, university, or market that introduces a redundant entity, fragmenting discussions—this is similar to the possible situation in #InternetGovernance. 2. Think of the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) 🌐 as a global gathering for everyone involved or interested in the #Internet. The IGF is at risk of being devalued and/or multilateralised by the #GDC outcome. However, the GDC can also provide valuable input for its reinforcement by providing improved financing and competencies.

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Customer Project in ISD Calendar - CAD-Software for Steel Engineering The company Stahlbau Nägele GmbH designed custom truss girders for the MHP Arena Stuttgart using HiCAD. This project demonstrates how engineering excellence and tailored solutions come together to overcome challenges. HiCAD enables the design of 2D/3D models even within existing buildings and steel structures. #engineering #steelengineering #isdgroup #hicad #3dcad #cadsoftware

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