AELF Green Center Landshut

ZÜBLIN-Direktion Bayern and ZÜBLIN-Timber jointly implement the ambitious concept

On behalf of the Landshut State Building Authority, ArchitekturWerkstatt Vallentin coordinated the aesthetics of the building thematically with the tasks of the Office for Food, Agriculture and Forestry in its concept: natural building materials that are both constructive and functional, as well as the use of greenery. The ZÜBLIN Bavaria Directorate and ZÜBLIN Timber GmbH have pooled their expertise to give shape to this ambitious concept in terms of both quality and resource conservation.

The square structure is designed as a cube with a central atrium - an open meeting space that promotes communication and collaboration. 2.183m3 of timber from local forests, including 6,683m2 of cross-laminated timber (CLT), green façades and roofs as well as natural building materials ensure a high ecological quality. These measures not only provide protection from the summer heat, but also improve the microclimate and reduce the environmental impact.

The atrium, the central meeting space, is equipped with 12 x 17 m glulam columns and a glass roof. Each storey is additionally divided into four functional islands arranged like windmills and supplemented with a surrounding, 3 m cantilevered balcony.

Architecture meets sustainability

The innovative project, a modern timber construction made from local wood, sets new standards in terms of climate neutrality and sustainability. The construction method integrates solar energy use, roof and façade greening and minimal surface sealing.

The use of wood alonesaves over 2,000 tons ofCO2. The building, realized as a passive house, will also remain energy-efficient during its use. To achieve this, a number of factors were taken into account in the planning of the concept, which will lead to measurable energy savings, especially in summer. These include ecological potentials such as the improvement of the microclimate, shading and cooling in summer and the associated material protection (UV radiation) of the suspended timber façade. The green façade with its grass and flowering roof promotes biodiversity and at the same time serves to retain and evaporate water, which influences the cooling of the building and binds fine dust in the surrounding area.

Certified by the German Sustainable Building Council (DGNB)

Ed. Züblin AG is pursuing several goals with this project: A sustainable construction site organization, the conservation of resources as well as the minimization of emissions, responsibility for the health and well-being of the builders, the cultivation of good neighbourliness and, of course, high-quality construction. For this, Ed. Züblin AG was the first company to be recognized by the German Sustainable Building Council (DGNB).

Here you can find more information about the DGNB system for sustainable construction sites: https://www.dgnb.de/en/certification/buildings/construction-site

Selected measures in the project