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The era of lignite mining is ending in the Rhenish mining region. The region is embarking on a new climate-neutral and livable future. This includes the transformation towards a circular economy. The construction sector plays an important role in this. The project's goal is therefore to promote sustainable construction around the Garzweiler open-cast mine with its new landscapes and settlements.
The LANDFOLGE Garzweiler special-purpose association is supported by the municipalities of Mönchengladbach, Erkelenz, Grevenbroich, Jüchen, Titz, and Bedburg. In cooperation with the city of Mönchengladbach, the Aachen University of Applied Sciences, and other partners, it aims to establish an interdisciplinary network that enables exchange and collaboration on various aspects of sustainable construction. As visible examples, flagship buildings will be constructed on the edge of the open-cast mine by the special-purpose association and in the Lürrip district by the city of Mönchengladbach. They are intended to showcase innovative construction products and processes and serve as platforms for knowledge exchange.
Traditionally, the planning and construction of sustainable buildings are based on the three pillars of sustainability: ecology, economy, and social aspects. Taking these into account, as well as the goals of the economic and structural program for the Rhenish future region, five overarching fields of action have been defined for the strategic orientation of the project: Resources & Circularity, Climate Protection, Energy, Comfort & Health, and Cost-Optimized Planning & Construction. They are intended to serve as guidelines for all project activities, especially for the construction of the flagship buildings. A special focus is placed on circular and resource-optimized construction.
The era of lignite mining is ending in the Rhenish mining region. The region is embarking on a new climate-neutral and livable future. This includes the transformation towards a circular economy. The construction sector plays an important role in this. The project's goal is therefore to promote sustainable construction around the Garzweiler open-cast mine with its new landscapes and settlements.
The LANDFOLGE Garzweiler special-purpose association is supported by the municipalities of Mönchengladbach, Erkelenz, Grevenbroich, Jüchen, Titz, and Bedburg. In cooperation with the city of Mönchengladbach, the Aachen University of Applied Sciences, and other partners, it aims to establish an interdisciplinary network that enables exchange and collaboration on various aspects of sustainable construction. As visible examples, flagship buildings will be constructed on the edge of the open-cast mine by the special-purpose association and in the Lürrip district by the city of Mönchengladbach. They are intended to showcase innovative construction products and processes and serve as platforms for knowledge exchange.
Traditionally, the planning and construction of sustainable buildings are based on the three pillars of sustainability: ecology, economy, and social aspects. Taking these into account, as well as the goals of the economic and structural program for the Rhenish future region, five overarching fields of action have been defined for the strategic orientation of the project: Resources & Circularity, Climate Protection, Energy, Comfort & Health, and Cost-Optimized Planning & Construction. They are intended to serve as guidelines for all project activities, especially for the construction of the flagship buildings. A special focus is placed on circular and resource-optimized construction.
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