BUILDING WITH VISION
As well as taking on the role of General Planner, Inros Lackner is responsible for site supervision and the building's external facilities. The project is being partially funded by the government’s department of trade and industry and the City of Schwerin, which are supporting the growth of this important technology and commercial centre as project partners.
Efficient modular construction
A special feature of the new building is its design with four individual modules and a set-back top floor. The similarly designed modules are connected by shared stairs structures. The new building offers 1,500 m2 of production space and 1,700 m2 of office space. Its frame construction facilitates flexible use of the production areas of area 55 m2 to 130 m2. These are equipped with lighting and heavy voltage current, compressed air and air extraction plant. A 630-kVA transformer is available for power supply. The size of the office spaces can also be individually adapted to suit the tenants’ needs, from small to large rooms. This ability to customise the rented space provides flexibility for start-ups, enabling them to keep costs low at first and then giving them room to expand at a later stage. A highlight is the conference room of area 200 m2, which spans across the two middle modules and offers guests not only modern technology but also a wonderful view of Lake Ostorf.
Structural design
The new building is being constructed of reinforced concrete, with robustly designed services cores stiffening the overall structure. Prefabricated elements are being installed to form slabs, exterior walls, columns and beams, with in-situ concrete and aluminium façade panels also being used. Designs and materials were chosen with sustainability and energy efficiency in mind. For example, the use of reinforced concrete and aluminium, which each offer a long service life, will minimise maintenance requirements.
Energy efficiency
A strong emphasis was placed on exceeding the statutory energy standards and on facilitating lifecycle-long recycling of the construction materials. The building envelope, which is very well thermally insulated and includes optimised glazing and shading features, together with the building’s intelligent, energy-saving lighting system, make it possible to substantially reduce the need for heating, air conditioning and electricity. The connection to the local district heating system, with its excellent primary energy factor, also helps to optimise the building’s heating. Window ventilation elements promote nighttime cooling and improve the building’s overall energy balance. Pre-installed photovoltaic units facilitate the use of renewable energy. All proposed measures were first evaluated in a comprehensive energy plan.
- Accompanying the planning of demolition work
Anke Himmelreich, Project Engineer
My team managed the site clearance aspect up to the design development stage. The scope of the planning work included the demolition of a multi-storey residential and office building and a garage, both of which were built in the 1970s. During the site investigation, various pollutants were identified. Therefore, the planning included pollutant disposal in accordance with health and safety regulations, as well as the demolition-related structural analysis and the required construction site logistics. Further tasks included detailed planning for the disposal of the various demolition waste materials, including those contaminated with pollutants, as well as planning the disconnection of services and considering the relevant nature conservation issues.
- Design of services infrastructure
Jana Schubert, Project Manager
As General Planner, we carried out extensive planning and design work (HOAI service phases 1 to 7) in the field of transportation infrastructure and engineering structures. This included work relating to the provision of underground services such as drainage systems, drinking water supply, district heating and electrotechnical systems, as well as modifications to existing infrastructure. In this process, we coordinated closely with the relevant public bodies, such as the utility companies and the fire brigade, and integrated their requirements into our planning and design work. Special challenges were posed by the ground profile, which included a height difference of up to 4 m between the east and west sides of the property, and the approach to soil management specified by the client involving the reuse of excavated materials and resource-friendly disposal. This planning and design work was carried out in collaboration with the company GIG (Gesellschaft für Ingenieurgeologie mbH). We are currently in the construction phase, and it is exciting to see how our design ideas are taking physical shape.