Merck Learning Center
Location:
Darmstadt
Completion:
2022
Merck Learning Center
Carl-Schenck-Ring/corner of Frankfurter Straße in Darmstadt
Ed. Züblin AG is taking over the earthworks and structural works work for the "Merck Learning Center" construction project in Darmstadt, on the former Knell site on Carl-Schenck-Ring, corner of Frankfurter Straße .
On seven floors with over 14,000 m², laboratories, seminar rooms and workshops will be built to provide space for the 50 employees of the Learning Center.
At the same time, the approximately 600 Merck trainees will be given a wide range of preparation for the working world. Further training courses for existing employees will also take place in this training center, meaning that the creation of the Merck Learning Center represents an extensive investment in the qualification of its employees.
A special feature of the building is its energy supply, based on photovoltaics, geothermal energy and heat pump technology. Specially designed façades and green roofs also play their part, which should reduce energy consumption by around 60% compared to conventional solutions. The measures aimed at sustainability are complemented by the use of recyclable, solvent-free and, where possible, regional building materials.
The project is aiming for DGNB "Sustainable Building Site" certification from the German Sustainable Building Council.
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Characteristics
- Plot area (GF): around 16,000 m²
- Gross cubic capacity (BRI): 60,250 m³
- Gross floor area (GFA): 11,350 m²
- Above ground: 6 storeys
- Underground: 1 storey
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Construction time
- Start of structural work 07.03.2022
- Completion 28.11.2022
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Construction site regular operation
- Monday to Friday 06:30 to 17:30
- Saturday 06:30 am to 2:00 pm
- There is generally no work on Sundays and public holidays.
Certified by the German Sustainable Building Council (DGNB)
Ed. Züblin AG is pursuing several goals with this project: A sustainable construction site organisation, the conservation of resources as well as the minimisation 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 recognised 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
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Finished parts
By rescheduling the in-situ concrete walls in the basement to cavity walls and using prefabricated stairs, a shorter construction time can be achieved. Furthermore, the volume of waste is reduced thanks to the prefabricated orders.
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Quality assurance of building products used
The materials and building products used and installed are tested for conformity in the course of material-ecological building monitoring.
As a special quality assurance measure, an indoor air measurement (VOC and formaldehyde) is carried out after completion of the interior spaces. -
Reducing emissions through construction logistics
The construction logistics coordination of all upcoming construction site transports to and from the construction site is carried out. This avoids waiting and idle times for transportation and reduces emissions.
| Certification contact person | Dr. Johannes Wall |
| Project contact | Harun Popal |
| Construction site address | Carl-Schenck-Ring/ Corner Frankfurter Straße 64293 Darmstadt Phone +49 69 60608-1502 ZÜBLIN Subdivision Central Secretariat Unit Structural and civil engineering 2 |
| Download | Press release |
| Link | DGNB: Certification |