Karl-Heinz Diekel’s Post

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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Starting today, the "Bavarian Timber Construction Award" exhibition showcases the diversity and aesthetics of modern timber construction. #Wood is one of the oldest building materials known to mankind. This is mainly due to the good structural properties that modern timber construction can exploit, for example in prefabrication and the addition of storeys to buildings. However, wood is also a #renewable raw material. Building with wood benefits the climate in several ways. Firstly, the manufacture of timber products generally causes only low CO₂ emissions. Also wood products used in a building turn it into a carbon sink. Wood also can replace CO₂-intensive building materials and is therefore an important lever for climate-neutral construction. Using wood from local forests shortens transportation routes and supports regional value creation. Sustainable forest management adapted to climate change - as prescribed and practiced in Germany - is the basis for building with wood. Enough of this little digression: visit the exhibition at #Pavillon333 Kunstareal And, join us on Tuesday, 14/5 for a top-class panel The event is a cooperation between proHolz Bayern and Technische Universität München #TUM.wood ➔ https://lnkd.in/eU5c74KP #designconnects #mcbw24 #designweek #howtococreatewithnature #sustainability #circulardesign #innovation #inspiration #architecture

Building a Sustainable Future with Permeable Surfaces and Green Infrastructure Permeable surfaces—like porous pavements, permeable concrete, and vegetated swales—play a crucial role in modern urban planning. By allowing water to naturally infiltrate into the ground instead of running off into storm drains, these solutions reduce the strain on municipal systems and help prevent flooding. Here’s why this matters: - Flood Mitigation and Stormwater Management Rainwater can quickly overwhelm city drains. Permeable surfaces reduce runoff volume and peak flow, directing water into the soil where it belongs. This helps lower flood risks and eases pressure on aging stormwater networks. - Improved Water Quality When rainwater seeps through permeable materials or vegetation, pollutants like oil, metals, and sediments are filtered out. This natural purification process safeguards local waterways, contributing to cleaner rivers, lakes, and oceans. - Groundwater Recharge Instead of being channeled away, stormwater is absorbed into aquifers. This replenishes groundwater reserves and ensures a more sustainable water supply for agriculture, industry, and daily life. - Urban Heat Island Reduction Hard, impermeable surfaces can trap and radiate heat, intensifying local temperatures. Green infrastructure like parks, rain gardens, and vegetated roofs reflects sunlight and cools the air through evapotranspiration—creating healthier, more comfortable urban environments. - Enhanced Biodiversity and Aesthetics Incorporating greenery into infrastructure invites pollinators, birds, and beneficial insects back into our cities. Lush vegetation doesn’t just look beautiful; it supports thriving ecosystems that benefit overall environmental health. - Regulatory and Economic Benefits Many municipalities offer incentives, grants, or credits for integrating green infrastructure. Property owners and developers can lower drainage fees, enhance property values, and meet sustainability requirements more cost-effectively. By blending practical engineering with ecological insights, permeable surfaces and green infrastructure pave the way for more resilient, livable cities. Let’s support these sustainable investments today to shape a healthier environment tomorrow. More here: https://lnkd.in/eXqzJ66a #GreenInfrastructure #PermeableSurfaces #StormwaterManagement #Sustainability #UrbanPlanning #ClimateResilience #EnvironmentalStewardship #SmartCities

🏛️ Are Vienna’s historic Altbauten still relevant in today’s housing market? Absolutely. While they face challenges like energy efficiency and modernization, old Viennese buildings offer unmatched character, high ceilings, and a unique living experience that new builds often can’t replicate. Surprisingly, their sustainability can rival modern buildings when lifecycle costs are considered. With proper renovations - like insulating floors and upgrading heating systems - they not only retain their charm but also adapt to modern standards. Here is an interesting article to find out more about the topic: https://bit.ly/4eG42XA  #altbau #ViennaLiving #sustainability #DunajConsulting

Building with wood is a climate and environmentally friendly choice. Wood is a particularly sustainable building material that not only grows back, but also acts as a CO2 reservoir. This is why South Tyrol, in accordance with the Climate Plan 2040, wants to promote timber construction. And also because there is a world class timber industry of 3000 excellent companies operating in the region producing highest level of wood products and constructions. The study trip organized together with the ProRamus initiative, was the perfect opportunity to show participants successful examples of how this renewable raw material can be used to create sustainable and attractive buildings. https://lnkd.in/diN7YqXz

"SEGRO Germany GmbH, a developer and manager of logistics and commercial real estate, is setting an example in the industry: The "Segro Logistics Centre Hamburg Neu Wulmstorf" is, according to its own information, the first logistics property in northern Germany whose supporting structure is made entirely of wood. It is a speculative project, i.e. without any pre-letting. Completion is planned for the first quarter of 2025, and the first tenants can receive so-called early access as early as December. One of the most striking features of the new building is the wooden supporting structure, which makes the property one of the pioneers in the German logistics landscape. Both the roof structure and the mezzanine and the supports are made entirely of wood. This should significantly reduce the carbon footprint compared to conventional construction methods and support Segro's goal of being climate-neutral by 2030. The property is aiming for DGNB platinum certification, the highest level of the German Sustainable Building Council, and no fossil energy sources are used. Heating is provided by heat pumps, and the energy supply is supported by the purchase of green electricity and a large-scale photovoltaic system with a total output of around 1.9 megawatts. Segro has planned an intelligent measurement and balancing concept for the solar cells so that tenants can easily use the green electricity generated. A highly insulated building shell will further optimize energy efficiency. In addition, 20 percent of the car parking spaces will be equipped with e-charging stations to promote electromobility. Beehives, insect hotels and nesting boxes for native birds are also intended to promote biodiversity." Tim-Oliver Frische

Here is a brief insight into our BIOBUILD project from KURIER Medienhaus.📬 Especially our BOKU💚 Universität für Bodenkultur Wien part, where I'm active 🥼⚗️ together with Sebastian G. in the field of new lignin applications, shows the possibilities of new developments. #BIOBUILD #Sustainability

Are you curious about how sustainability certifications can help companies in the substrate industry protect biodiversity and remain competitive? Read the HORTICERT project interview with Meo Carbon Solutions' Project Manager Markus Bockholt to discover how the HORTICERT peat substitutes certification system offers a sustainable solution for peat replacements like green waste compost and coconut fiber. He also explains how HORTICERT ensures supply chain transparency while contributing to the protection of valuable peatlands and their unique ecosystems. Read his interview here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eKAACNCa. HORTICERT is an international sustainability certification system for peat substitutes in hobby and professional horticultural substrates developed in accordance with Germany's Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture's peat reduction strategy. The system involves over 40 project partners and aims to streamline certification efforts — paving the way for its international applicability by 2025. #Sustainability #Biodiversity #Peatlands #PeatSubstitutes