CA Immo began construction on the Anna Lindh Haus - its flagship project in Berlin´s Europacity district.
“The Anna Lindh Haus is a further step in the environmentally friendly urban redensification of Berlin. Using innovative construction methods, sustainable building materials and the intensive use of renewable energies, we can manage to develop our cities in such a way that they do justice to climate protection and people alike,” said Klara Geywitz, Federal Minister for Housing, Urban Development and Construction.
“The quality requirements for office buildings are increasing in terms of location, user comfort and sustainability. We are convinced that only prime-quality offices in top locations can remain competitive in the long term. The Anna Lindh Haus will meet all expectations of such a building – in a location that could not be better: in the heart of Berlin, right next to the main railway station,” emphasised Keegan Viscius, CEO of CA Immo, in his welcoming address.
The Anna Lindh Haus will be the first building in Europacity to be developed using innovative timber hybrid construction. This construction method combines the advantages of wood and concrete, which leads to a significant reduction in CO2 emissions. With around 15,000m2 of high-quality office rental space, the building will fulfil both current and future requirements in terms of sustainability, efficiency and flexibility. The building is scheduled for completion at the end of 2026.
To mark the start of construction, a 15-metre-tall lime tree was symbolically planted on Europaplatz. This tree symbolises the sustainable timber hybrid construction of the Anna Lindh Haus and underlines the ecological focus of the project.
The Anna Lindh Haus will be one of the most sustainable office buildings in Berlin. As one of the first office buildings in the capital, it will be fully electrified and CO2-neutral in operation thanks to the use of heat pumps. In addition, a photovoltaic system installed on the roof will produce up to 30% of the electricity required on site. The building´s energy consumption of less than 50 kWh per m2 will be around 70% below the requirements of the German Building Energy Act (GEG reference building).
The consulting firm Buro Happold plays a key role in the implementation of the ambitious sustainability concept, acting as ‘Environmental Guardian’ to ensure that the climate targets are realised in all phases of the project.
Image provided by CA Immo.
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