The Application of Innovative Energy-Efficient Technologies in the Sustainable Model of a Housing Estate – Seestadt Aspern in Vienna

Adaptation of the building development to climatic conditions resulting from geographical location and localization.

Saving the land, as a redevelopment of the former airport for new housing needs, organized green areas and proper development of the city.

Use of natural and created terrain conditions.

Possibility of using local renewable energy sources: solar, wind, geothermal energy.

Creation of complex residential units with a mixed functional programme for services and jobs.

Hierarchisation of the external space with division into semi-private, social, public, with a large share of greenery

Creation of common public spaces: housing estate centres, green interiors in housing development as places of social contacts

Creation of playgrounds, field facilities.

Creating hiking and cycling routes for resting and recreation.

Social participation in the process of development and exploitation of the housing estate.

Dense, diversified buildings are composed exclusively of energy-saving and ecological houses.

Effective location of buildings in relation to the cardinal points.

Diversification of development functions: service, commercial, gastronomic, educational, scientific, recreational functions ensuring the needs of inhabitants at the primary level (1^st stage).

The variety of forms and details of buildings in individual residential sectors creates original interiors and identifies, connects the local community.

Use of advantages of the location.

Use of natural building materials.

Community integration of innovative energy solutions, integration into the district heating network, (in the future geothermal energy participation).

Use of renewable energy sources.

Optimal control of the ICT system for the distribution, use, storage and transmission of energy – energy efficiency.

Integrated water and sewage management

Adaptation of road infrastructure to ensure pedestrian safety in the area of the estate, limitation or elimination of car traffic in favour of cycling.

Bicycle parking facilities, bicycle rental stations, car parks on the outskirts of the estate.

Environmentally friendly transport, the introduction of efficient public transport, U2 subway line and bus lines.

Subordination of the building and biological, economic and climate criteria.

Use and protection of the landscape.

Creation of a natural ecosystem in the form of greenery and artificial lake fed from groundwater.

Meeting the energy needs of renewable energy sources.

Use of rainwater resources, grey sewage and groundwater, opening of soil, avoiding waste and using low-emission materials.

Establishing common gardens for healthy food

Accessibility of low-cost apartments with the possibility of future purchase.

Categorisation of the comfort and price of apartments – keeping functional and social diversification.

Energy consumption monitoring by integrating energy and water-saving technological systems.