Margrit Schaede | Multi-family Passive House units with energy gains

Multi-family dwellings can achieve energy surpluses by reducing energy demand in all areas and using renewable energy. A cogeneration unit run on biomethane improves the load match index for consumption and production, but use should be minimal because of the limited amount of biomass available.

Ludwig Rongen | The Geilenkirchen-Waurichen, Walderych 27 Passive House residential complex

A complex consisting of a horse riding hall, an underground car park, and a residential building embedded in park-like greenery turned out to be a true plus-energy structure based on consumption measurements from the first year of use. Although it had some bugs at the beginning, the cleverly designed building services technology with an ice buffer performed excellently.

Stefanie und Hans-Dieter Rook | Joint building ventures - getting more done together

Construction co-ops can play a special role in showing what future urban living can look like. With professional guidance, co-ops are a good way of getting citizens involved in environmental protection, and everyone benefits from their participation in a number of ways.