Münsterland Self-Sufficiency Center
The Autarky Center is a self-sufficient facility focused on renewable energy that combines modern workspaces with sustainable practices to promote energy independence.
PROJECT DETAILS
The Autarky Center: A Center for Energy Independence
What does self-sufficiency mean? “Self-sufficient, not dependent on anyone, freedom and independence from external influences. ”
An energy-autonomous house is a building whose energy requirements are met exclusively by locally available energy sources or energy sources. It is independent of an external energy supply and produces energy for the electricity, heating and mobility sectors.
The project is being built on 16,000 m² of land, spread over two opposite parcels of land. The main building is clearly visible to the Ostring. The entrances are accessed via the inner core of the industrial park. The outdoor catering and outdoor childcare facilities are attached to the main building. In addition, the central car park in the north of the property is adjacent. Charging stations to ensure e-mobility are of course available, whether motor vehicles or e-bikes. The annex offers a further 240 workplaces on 3 office levels and will be connected to the main building by a bridge.
We are creating a place that focuses on people, with their wishes for concentrated work zones, diverse workplaces, flexible working hours and the opportunity to eat healthily and remain active during breaks. A place where he likes to work, contribute his knowledge and work, where he is challenged but in particular also encouraged — throughout his working life. Various use units such as office units, open space areas, childcare, catering, training and meeting facilities, educational programs, sports facilities, parcel service acceptance and more are available.
The concept
The building reflects the basic idea of the self-sufficiency center in the façade structure: If the ground floor still opens up to the surrounding area, the façade of the two upper floors closes and prevents a view of the interior.
Self-confident and present, it is a center and point of contact for all questions relating to renewable energy, but also offers space for companies and services from outside the industry.
The closed façade of the two upper floors illuminates the self-sufficiency center via three large courtyards.
The office units are connected to each other via walkways and stairs. The goal is short distances — whether horizontal or vertical. The spacious corridors promote communication among employees and between different companies — it is usually the conversations in passing that move the company forward.
Self-sufficiency
Our approach: Save resources and the environment by using sustainable and sustainable energy supplies. Electricity and heat are the basis for life; they provide heating, air conditioning and light and enable production, mobility, communication, entertainment and much more. Energy is the engine of our society.
The self-sufficiency center stands for renewable energy — this is the key to the future use of electricity and heat. By activating roof and façade surfaces, we work with inexhaustible resources and contribute to counteracting global warming and environmental pollution. Infinite amounts of energy from renewable sources.
frontage
The building envelope performs many tasks. It protects the interior from external weather conditions, whether cold, heat, sun, rain or wind. The intelligent façade of the self-sufficiency center can do more. It provides the energy to supply the building with electricity and heat.
At the center, the solar modules form the comprehensive shell for the two upper floors. In this way, they not only shape the appearance of the building, but they also form the basis for the self-sufficient building — both energetically and visually. Sophisticated multi-functionality from façade to interior.
By dividing the façade into slat structures, the building can react to different external situations. If the basic position of the black energy façade is closed, the area of the courtyards can be opened by turning the slats to generate lateral light incidence.
The Münsterland Self-Sufficiency Center stands for intelligent building technology, energy-efficient construction & renovation. The building sees its function as bringing companies together and moving the region forward in the energy sector. The self-sufficiency center also offers space for innovative companies outside the energy sector who want to accommodate their employees in a modern and family-friendly building.
