Sustainability Report
Embedded Carbon
Efficient
Service and maintenance emissions
Efficient
Afterlife
Adaptive Reuse and Flexible Design Considerations
The project comprises two buildings: a replacement building on Flühstrasse and a supplementary structure on Hutmattweg. The layout emphasizes dense development with functional forecourt and courtyard spaces, characteristic of the location. The supplementary building, detached from the replacement structure and shifted toward Hutmattweg, creates a shared backyard, enhancing the residential quality of the site.
Disassemblable Elements for Circular Economy
For construction techniques, "Hybrid Wooden Construction" was applied. Wood, a nod to the site’s carpentry roots, plays a pivotal role in the hybrid construction method. While the lower floors and staircases are built using solid materials, the attics, facades, and roofs are constructed with prefabricated insulated wooden elements. This approach ensures efficiency and precision while reducing environmental impact. A central wood pellet heating system, residential ventilation with heat recovery, and an inconspicuously integrated photovoltaic system on the south-facing roofs contribute to energy efficiency. These features demonstrate a commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainable living.