30629 Hanover-Miesburg: "Regenbogensiedlung", 111 social housing units, 9,000 m² living space, GFZ 0.88. 900 euros/m². Architect: Schmitz, Aachen, developer Gundlach, Philipp Holzmann AG - CHP, low-energy construction, extensively greened roof - pergola access. Occupation 1996
| Project name | Rainbow Settlement by the Canal |
| Street | Ibykus Weg/Annette-Kolb-Str. |
| Building type(s) | 3.5-storey MFH |
| New construction, renovation | New building |
| Form(s) of ownership | Social housing |
| Location (project) | Urban fringe |
| Size (WE) | 111, approx. 9,000 m² living space, GFZ 0.88 |
| Completion | 1996 |
| Ecology | |
| Waste/water | Rainwater infiltration |
| Energy | Combined heat and power unit (with four car engines) for electricity and hot water, low-energy house standard (50 kWh/m²), humidity-controlled ventilation system |
| Building Biology | Selection of building materials according to ecological and building biology aspects (wooden windows, linoleum flooring, mineral insulation) |
| Traffic | The development plan allowed for the creation of all car parking spaces in the outdoor area (without roofing). This has created a car-free inner courtyard where children can play without disturbing the traffic. |
| Outdoor facilities | Extensive green roof, tenant gardens, rainwater infiltration and generous green areas |
| Economics | Costs: 900 €/sqm (pure gross construction costs) or from 1.400 Euro/sqm (total costs) It was built without a basement. Storage rooms inside the apartment are more convenient. Under the house there is a 1 sqm shaft where all the pipes run. This dimension allows repair or maintenance work to be carried out in the shaft. |
| Socio-cultural | Arcade access, neutral room sizes, flexible room layouts due to moveable walls; community house with 90 sqm |
| Contact | Developer: Gundlach, Philipp Holzmann AG |
| Architect: Planungsbüro Schmitz Aachen | |
| Sources | Source: www.fes.de/...E10E16 Accessed 9.11.2006 Peter Hansen: Integrative planning and building, BbauBlatt 1/97, 30-33 |
| Notes | Floor plan flexibilization for the existence optimum |
| Booth | 11/2006 H. Wolpensinger Bonn |
Last Updated: May 4, 2020
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