BAUGRUPPEN & BIODIVERSITY
in Berlin
Berlin is complex. Grassroots-oriented, green and still a new metropolis since the fall of the Wall. Innovation here takes place from the bottom up, in specific places and across many parallel areas. From modular timber schools to the transformation of iconic urban districts such as Potsdamer Platz, the city offers rich inspiration for professionals in the construction industry.
BERLIN
From Glass and Concrete to Green Urban Development
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In the 1990s, Potsdamer Platz was created as a Manhattan-inspired district, but the lack of green spaces and local identity has since created a need for extensive revitalisation. Today, the area is in the middle of a transformation focused on human needs, sustainability and vibrant urban spaces.
Key figures from the new planning:
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A network of barrier-free streets and squares across 40 hectares.
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Green connections and car-free areas that promote staying, recreation and activities.
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High-quality public spaces where residents and visitors can gather.
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Timber construction
Berlin is a leader in timber construction, and projects such as the Berlin School Network show how timber modular construction can revolutionise the building process:
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32 schools built with prefabricated timber modules in collaboration with Kaufmann Bausysteme and Metsä Wood.
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Kerto® LVL beams were used to create strong, column-free structures, reducing construction time to less than half of traditional construction time.
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Fire resistance and sustainability were central factors in the design, ensuring future usability.
Climate adaptation and green solutions
Berlin has taken major steps towards adapting to climate change with innovative projects that integrate sustainable solutions into the urban environment:
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The Schöneberg schools: Timber modular construction combined with rainwater basins to promote biodiversity.
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Green roofs and facades: Strategies that reduce urban heating and improve water management
INTERESTED IN A PROGRAM
Practical Information
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Flights and hotel accommodation through a travel agency we collaborate with
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A programme with in-depth project visits, including presentations and dialogue with local professionals, such as developers, timber producers, architectural studios, project managers, landscape architects, energy specialists, resident group representatives and others
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Local urban development guides who place the projects and urban districts in context, from their historical background to current trends
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Organisation of cycling tours, walking tours, lunches, dinners and more
For more information and details, contact us to arrange a 2-day programme.
Transformation and renovation
Berlin is ahead when it comes to reinventing existing buildings:
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Glasbläserallee: A former glassworks transformed into modern housing with shared areas.
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Neue Nationalgalerie: A renovation of Mies van der Rohe’s masterpiece, where modernist design meets contemporary energy efficiency.
Community and urban development
Projects such as Blumenmarkt and Frizz23 show how collaboration between residents, politicians and businesses can create inclusive and sustainable residential areas:
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Blumenmarkt: A prototype for the urban development of the future, with social and environmental considerations.
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Frizz23: A mixed-use timber building that combines offices, housing and creative industries.
