Efficient use of energy
Innovative ideas for saving energy
Efficient use of energy
Innovative ideas for saving energy
New Work
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Nadine Bauer
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Managing Partner Hamburg
Nadine Bauer
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Managing Partner Hamburg
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Due to current political requirements and economic challenges, saving energy in the office is more important than ever for many companies, companies and authorities. Energy saving opportunities lie primarily in the office building itself.
The conversion into a sustainable and flexible building concept means sustainability in the office in the long term. A modern office planning includes many energy-saving measures that significantly reduce energy consumption through the use of smart building technology. Here is a checklist for saving energy in offices — whether for new buildings or existing buildings.
Saving energy works best of all in new buildings: Offices can be planned in an energy-efficient way right from the start. It starts with the building envelope, which should have the highest possible energy quality — because energy that you don't even have to generate is the best and most sustainable way to save energy.
The following measures in particular must therefore be taken into account when planning:
However, the energy concept of a new building should not only be optimally tailored to the building, but also to its use. To this end, there is close coordination with operators on requirements, user behavior and operating processes. In doing so, various scenarios with different energy sources are considered and the right balance between ecology, economy and self-sufficiency is found.
Home office and desk sharing have become an integral part of offices. With the result that significantly less today office space Is needed as it was before. Areas can be partially repelled or used for other purposes. The saving of space results in a reduction in operating costs — there are fewer rental, heating and electricity costs. Investing in new, more effective spatial planning therefore also means reducing costs.
Reducing space is of course not possible in every company. However, there are also other energy-saving measures that can be integrated into any office. In existing buildings in particular, there is a critical look at electricity, heating, cooling and ventilation systems. Because with just a few minor changes, energy can easily be saved even in “daily business”.
Step by step towards a sustainable office Energy-efficient office space planning for new and existing buildings
If ventilation systems are used in the office space, it should be checked whether heat recovery is also available. This makes it possible to transfer around 80-85% of the energy from the exhaust air back to the supply air and thus significantly reduce ventilation heat losses. Opening windows has an influence on heat efficiency, especially when using ventilation systems. A simple locking mechanism can already counteract this.
In order to save energy in companies, a number of larger and smaller construction measures, technologies and user behavior are therefore decisive. An individual consideration of the circumstances and an associated analysis by various specialist planners is therefore essential.
In collaboration with a team of specialist planners, bkp advises its customers on how energy consumption within the new working world can be improved through smart building technology. In order to embark on a sustainable path right from the start, bkp focuses on office planning on a 360 degree approach. bkp creates a sustainable and flexible building concept and, with its creative team of award-winning architects and interior designers, provides advice, planning and implementation. In doing so, they always keep an eye on cost and energy efficiency — both for existing buildings and for new buildings. The overall concept is considered holistically — because only then is it possible to put together the ideal package for the individual company from all options.
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