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Ten award winners honored – submissions show the range of climate protection and adaptation
The City of Darmstadt, a center of science and research, presented its annual Climate Prize for Sustainable Building on November 25th in the Ernst-Ludwig-Saal in Darmstadt-Eberstadt. Over 120 guests attended the well-attended ceremony. A total of ten winners were recognized in the categories of energy-efficient renovation, historic preservation, and climate protection and adaptation – supplemented by several honorable mentions.
Climate Protection Officer Michael Kolmer emphasized the exemplary nature of the submitted projects: “I am impressed by the diversity of the submissions. They demonstrate the breadth of possibilities for climate protection and climate adaptation in Darmstadt and, in the best sense, encourage others to follow suit.”
The opening event featured a highlight from guest speaker and bestselling author Jan Hegenberg. In his presentation, he presented scientifically proven facts about the climate crisis and solutions, based on his book "Climate Bullshit Bingo".
Following the presentations, the external expert jury honored this year's winners. The main prize in the category of holistic measures encompassing climate protection and adaptation was awarded to BUND Darmstadt eV for its Center for Urban Nature in the Orangerie. The energy-efficient building at Klappacher Straße 27 combines a geothermal heat pump and a photovoltaic system with sustainable building materials, a green roof, and biodiverse outdoor areas.
Three first prizes were awarded in the category of historically appropriate renovation. One outstanding project was the conversion of a timber-framed barn dating from 1747 into a sustainable residential building, including a geothermal heat pump, photovoltaic system, and insulation made from renewable raw materials.
In the area of energy-efficient renovation, four projects impressed the judges. First place went to the renovation of a detached house built in 1928 at Lönsstraße 5, which was converted into a passive house. Energy consumption dropped from around 40,000 kWh to approximately 3,000 kWh per year – a reduction by a factor of 13.
Two sub-projects stood out in particular: an energy-efficient do-it-yourself renovation at Burgwald 25, accompanied by the Passive House Institute, and a neighborhood project in Mecklenburgerstrasse, in which four garage roofs were jointly greened.
Bauverein AG received a special prize for the modernization and extension of the building at Kranichsteiner Straße 33–37, which created 18 new apartments in the Efficiency House Standard 55.
Further recognition went to projects in Ludwigshöhstraße, Wilhelm-Jäger-Straße, to WEG Lichtenberg and to TG07 Eberstadt eV, which equipped its club building with, among other things, a photovoltaic system, charging stations and a drinking water fountain.
After the award ceremony, there was an opportunity for networking, accompanied by project presentations.
All award-winning projects and further information:
https://www.darmstadt.de/klimapreis
(Darmstadt - Red/PSD/DK)
