Urban Design & Energy Efficiency
The most important decisions on the energy demand for heating and air conditioning are made during the urban design process.
Relevant parameters include:
- microclimate
- location of access roads
- building types
- orientation and shape of buildings
Erlangen West and Berlin Woltmannweg are examples how energy saving for space heating was prepared by a green urban design.
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Green Master Plan Erlangen - WestThe aim of this project was to improve the existing concept for a master plan with regards to energy saving options without losing flexibility for the later design stages.
The green master plan was developed in collaboration with a planning team from the local council, town planners and engineers. |
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Berlin WoltmannwegThe urban design was prepared for 850 units in three to four story apartment buildings. Energy saving options were developed by our team on several design levels
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Urban design and open space planningThe urban design was prepared for 850 units in three to four story apartment buildings. Energy saving options were developed by our team 2) on several design levels
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Energy supply for heating and hot water supplyUsing ‘waste heat’ from an existing power plant (nearby) was the most economic and energy efficient solution compared with smaller cogeneration plants and different types of heat pumps. The pay back period for the upfront investment was calculated with approximately three years |
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Building Design, Construction and Heating Control
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