Vienna relies on climate -neutral heating systems: Roots Haus as a model!

Vienna relies on climate -neutral heating systems: Roots Haus as a model!

Linzer Straße, Wien, Österreich - An impressive project in Vienna-Penzing shows how the heat transition in the city can be successfully pushed forward. An office building from the 1970s on Linzer Straße will be extensively renovated and is intended to serve as a model object for emission-free heat supply in the future. The so -called "Roots House" is equipped with an innovative brine system system that uses renewable heat sources such as solar thermal energy and heat pumps. This enables efficient and inexpensive heating of all floors. Climate Councilor Jürgen Czernohorszky (SPÖ) emphasizes the importance of this project, which not only serves for research, but also shows how the switching of fossil fuels can succeed in sustainable heating systems in existing buildings, the meinzirk.at .

In Linz, on the other hand, the focus is on the non -profit developers who are responsible for the renovation of the urban apartment. The GWG, the largest non -profit developer in Linz, is investing 21 million euros in the modernization of its buildings this year. This includes projects such as facade renovations, the installation of lifts and the connection to the district heating network, which supplies over 80,000 apartments in the city. The new home donates 19.1 million euros to improve the quality of living and shows how important sustainability and modernization in urban development are, as can be seen from the information service of the city of Linz ( Linz.AT ). The city has set the ambitious goal of becoming climate -neutral by 2040, for which the energetic renovation of the old building fabric is essential.

Innovative measures to improve the quality of life

Both in Vienna and Linz, the renovation of existing buildings is promoted with innovative technologies. Modern insulation materials from renewable raw materials are used in the "Roots House", while retrofitting with lifts and balconies significantly increases the quality of living in Linz. The municipal GWG has subsequently installed more than 300 lifts in recent years to increase living comfort. The production of a climate -neutral future is not only a goal, but is actively supported by such projects that improve both the comfort for the residents and the ecological framework.