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Climate-Sensitive Housing at Schrödingerplatz

A New Standard for Ecological and Social Building

Schrödingerplatz sets new benchmarks for climate-resilient housing. At its core are climate protection, climate adaptation, and a thoroughly conceived circular economy – implemented through sustainable architecture and forward-looking open space design.

Reducing CO₂ in Concrete Construction

Through innovative material strategies such as reduced carbon concrete, technical carbon, reuse of existing building components, and green steel, up to 70% fewer CO₂ emissions are achieved during the structural phase. The solid construction becomes a CO₂ sink and contributes to operational climate neutrality through a climate-positive energy concept (photovoltaics, heat pumps, groundwater wells).

Neighborhood Bridge: Urban Interweaving

Social participation is a central theme of the project, with a focus on communal living. The two construction sites are connected by a planted “neighborhood bridge” to ensure safe and inclusive interaction. The green bridge also extends the surrounding park landscape.

Circular Economy with Urban Mining

The building is designed for a 100-year life span, with an emphasis on reuse and durable construction methods. Through urban and social urban mining, intact building components are reused on-site or redistributed via specialized platforms. Crushed concrete is used as high-quality material for drainage and load-bearing layers.

Climate-Adapted Residential and Open Space Design

With smart access typologies, natural cross-ventilation, external sun shading, and soil-based green facades, a natural indoor climate is achieved. Green spaces – on roofs, facades, arcades, and the public ground floor – provide a pleasant microclimate, support biodiversity, and foster social interaction.

Integrated Rainwater Management

A “sponge city system” stores rainwater in substrate layers made of recycled materials, reduces the burden on sewers, and promotes evaporation. The green PV roofs combine energy production, heat protection, and water retention – a low-tech air conditioning system for the neighborhood.