With the extension to the Döbling Private Clinic (Vienna) completed at the beginning of the year, Austria’s largest hospital building in terms of floor space has been awarded the klimaaktiv Gold certification.
The Döbling Private Clinic has achieved another milestone in the field of sustainability. The planning of the extension, with a gross floor area of around 4,000 m³, had already received the highest award for climate-friendliness in buildings. Now the completed extension to the clinic also boasts klimaaktiv Gold status, officially meeting the highest climate protection criteria for new buildings in Austria. In order to achieve the klimaaktiv Gold standard, buildings must meet strict criteria, particularly with regard to energy consumption, CO2 emissions and the use of renewable energies.
In addition to the goal of providing space for state-of-the-art medicine and a high level of comfort, the highest possible environmental compatibility of the building was a top priority from the outset. Quality assurance in accordance with klimaaktiv criteria was already taken into account during the planning phase.
“With the extension to the Döbling Private Clinic, we are sending a clear signal for the combination of medical excellence and ecological responsibility. The klimaaktiv Gold certification confirms that we are on the right track – for our patients, our employees and the environment,” emphasises Christiane Windsperger, Managing Director of the clinic.
To ensure maximum environmental compatibility, comprehensive measures were implemented in the new building, including, for example:
- Heat is supplied exclusively by a geothermal heat pump with deep probes, which also covers most of the cooling requirements.
- Ventilation and air conditioning systems are equipped with heat and humidity recovery systems to minimise energy consumption.
- A photovoltaic system on the roof supports the power supply.
- Charging facilities for electric cars and e-bikes are available in the underground car park.
- The excellent public transport connections reduce emissions from commuter traffic.
- A new logistics centre improves waste disposal, among other things by compacting waste to reduce transport journeys.
- The building envelope is highly insulated, which significantly reduces heating requirements. In addition, low-pollutant, ecological materials were used and grey energy was reduced through the targeted selection of materials.
- Intelligent LED lighting systems and digital energy management optimise consumption.
Read the full article on website of the Verband der Privatkankenanstalten Österreichs
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