Sustainability

For many years, we have successfully focused on planning and delivering future-oriented high-performance buildings. Many of our certified and award-winning projects have become workplaces where our clients and their teams can thrive and feel at ease.

Sustainability independently verified: (from left) Dietmar van Crüchten, authorized signatory at GfA, Stephan Kleine, managing partner at GfA, Jo. Swodenk, Partner and Managing Director Vollack West and Jörn Böhl, Managing Partner at GfA, with the plaque of the Passive House Institute, which distinguishes the new building as a certified passive house and the sculpture "Winning with energy".

Reducing the footprint

Buildings account for around 35 percent of final energy consumption and approximately 30 percent of CO₂ emissions in Germany. To achieve the federal government's goal of a virtually climate-neutral building stock by 2045, as set out in its Climate Action Plan, the environmental footprint must be reduced.

By 2030, CO₂ emissions are to be cut by at least 65 percent compared with 1990 levels, rising to 88 percent by 2040. For businesses, investing in an energy-efficient new building or upgrading existing properties therefore pays off in more ways than one.

Businesses, particularly medium-sized companies, need a property that meets their requirements not only at the time of handover, but throughout the entire life cycle of the building. They recognize their responsibility toward future generations and seek investments that will retain their value over the long term.

Klimaneutrales Bauen ist eine wichtige Stellschraube zur Senkung des CO2-Fußabdrucks von Unternehmen.

Environmental.
Economic. Social.

Sustainable construction encompasses many different aspects. Conserving resources is a key criterion for an environmentally responsible investment. This applies both to the selection of building systems and materials. Economic factors such as operating costs also play an important role.

Last but not least, a company’s values are becoming an increasingly important factor for people choosing an employer. Organisations that take responsibility are in demand, whether towards employees and customers or with regard to the environment and society.

Companies seeking to strengthen their employer brand should also pay close attention to their workplace environment and create conditions in which people enjoy working, stay motivated and perform at their best. We believe that buildings make an impact every day.

Circular Construction.
Circular Economy.

One particularly resource-efficient approach is to preserve existing buildings and adapt them for new uses. As a result, circular economy principles are becoming increasingly important in the construction industry and are generating growing demand. The aim is to extend the life cycle of buildings while minimising their environmental footprint.

Wasteful use of resources is a thing of the past. Recycling and reuse are shaping the future. We develop practical concepts, tailor them to individual projects and bring them to life.

Berlin Recycling describes the Mall of BR as a flagship project for circular construction.

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The Inspiration
of Timber Construction

Building with timber is experiencing a boom, and for good reason. Timber is a renewable resource that contributes to climate protection by storing CO₂ over the long term.

One of its key advantages is the off-site prefabrication of timber components. This can reduce installation costs and shorten construction times. Timber is recyclable and, at the end of a building’s life cycle, can be easily dismantled, allowing individual components to be reused.

Designed for the future: Solarparc’s new headquarters was built and is operated as a carbon-neutral building.

Timber hybrid construction: generic.de`s corporate headquarters

Revitalization
pays off, too

Revitalisation can also be a forward-looking option, as demonstrated by the renowned outdoor brand VAUDE. Vollack developed the master plan for the transformation of the company’s headquarters. Among other distinctions, the VAUDE Campus received the GreenTec Award in recognition of its sustainable implementation.

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Sustainability is firmly embedded in VAUDE’s values and corporate culture.

A building with work-life balance built in

Making the most of funding opportunities

Financial incentives for investing in a greener future are provided by Germany’s Federal Funding for Efficient Buildings (BEG) programme. It makes investments in energy efficiency and renewable energy particularly attractive for both new construction and refurbishment projects.

Companies benefit from funding, employees from workplaces that attract and inspire, and the environment from greater climate protection.

Creating value through
digitalization

Digital innovations in planning and construction create real added value. Vollack successfully applies Building Information Modeling (BIM). In the construction industry, BIM represents the global trend toward digitalization. It enables all relevant building data to be digitally modeled, captured, and integrated.

Lean Construction (LEAN) aims to increase customer value through continuous improvement and the elimination of waste in processes. Combining BIM and LEAN enhances investment reliability and ensures transparency throughout the entire life cycle of a building.