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AUSTRIAN SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION
PRODUCTS & TECHNOLOGIES FOR NORTH AMERICA
November2010
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INFORMATION
GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT BILATERAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA
Austrian Trade Commission Chicago
Franz Roessler, Trade Commissioner
Maja Seferovic, Project Manager, Greenbuilding & Environmental Technologies
500 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 1950
T +1 312 644-5556
F +1 312 644-6526
W www.advantageaustria.org/us
Austrian companies that would like to be listed in this directory, please contact the office of ADVANTAGE
AUSTRIA - Austrian Trade Commission in Chicago (T +1 312 644-5556 / E [email protected]).
DISCLAIMER
Despite our best efforts to provide up-to-date and accurate information in this brochure, the Austrian Trade
Commission, Advantage Austria, and the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber (WKÖ) decline any responsibility
for inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated information that may be printed in this booklet, and expressly
disclaims any liability for errors or omissions in its contents.
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PREFACE
The time seems right for experts and companies on both sides of the Atlantic to learn from
each other‟s experience in making buildings more sustainable. Austrians are ready to reach
out to their American partners and colleagues in this field. For the third time a group of
Austrian experts in sustainable construction will participate at the GREENBUILD
Conference.
This first edition of the directory “Austrian Sustainable Construction Products &
Technologies for North America” is a short introduction to these and other Austrian
companies that would like to get in contact with you.
We have compiled a variety of companies from all areas of sustainable construction. The companies introduced
in this directory work in the field of energy-efficient building solutions, modern building materials such as cross
laminated timber or systems for vibration isolation and roofing products, openings (windows, doors & skylights)
to name only a few, but also incorporate government agencies, industry associations, educational facilities and
architects as well as consulting services.
We at Advantage Austria, the Austrian Trade Commission in Chicago, are ready to serve as your U.S. point of
contact for Austrian companies looking into partnering up with U.S. counterparts. Thank you for your interest
in Austria.
Franz Roessler, Austrian Trade Commissioner
Maja Seferovic, Project Manager Greenbuilding and Environment Technologies
Chicago, November 2010
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CONTRIBUTOR
Nabih Tahan is an American architect, licensed in California and Ireland, who received his
degree in architecture from the University of California, Berkeley. After graduation Nabih
worked with an architectural firm specializing in forensic, diagnostic and remedial services,
including the investigation and repair of defective buildings. During this time Nabih gained
firsthand knowledge in analyzing defects in design and construction, and consulted on
construction litigation cases.
In 1992 Nabih and his Austrian wife, Margaritha, moved to Feistritz/Drau, a small village in Carinthia. Together
they developed two multi-family housing projects, the first by transforming an old barn into 15 condominiums,
where Nabih gained hands-on experience in Austrian design and construction of low-energy, high performance
buildings. Both condominium projects were built from prefabricated timber frame components in a local
carpentry shop and then shipped to the site where they were erected by trained crews.
In 2000, Nabih used this knowledge to introduce Austrian energy-efficient, prefabricated homes in Ireland. He
managed a company exporting homes to Ireland as well as consulted with Irish developers and manufacturers
about design and industrial manufacturing techniques in Austria.
In 2005, Nabih and his family returned to California to introduce the energy-efficient strategies and
manufacturing techniques he experienced while living in Europe. His first project was to remodel his old,
existing home in Berkeley with the goal of meeting the Passive House Standard. The project received extensive
media attention, and was mentioned in the New York Times and in Home Energy Magazine1, among others. For
the last 4 years, Nabih has also been a guest speaker at numerous conferences and events, introducing
advancements in the Austrian building industry and how they can be adapted to the U.S. market.
As a result of these efforts, in 2009 Nabih was commissioned by the Austrian Trade Commission in Chicago to
write a study describing the opportunities available to Austrian companies in the rapidly growing U.S. green
building industry. Nabih believes that Austrian experience, knowledge and products are valuable assets that
can be leveraged in the U.S. market. Nabih created BauTechnologies to bridge the gap between the U.S. and
Austria and facilitate cooperation and transfer of know-how in the design, product and manufacturing arenas.
Nabih looks forward to working with Austrian companies and connecting them with potential U.S. partners and
projects.
BauTechnologies
Nabih Tahan, Architect, AIA, MRIAI, Certified Passive House Consultant
2440 Grant Street, Berkeley, CA 94703
PHONE 510-848-5311 CELL 510-684-0978
WEB www.bautechnologies.com EMAIL [email protected]
1 Refer to www.bautechnologies.com for both articles.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................ 5
ATP PLANUNGS- UND BETEILIGUNGS AG .................................................................................. 7
AUSTRIAN BUSINESS AGENCY – INVEST IN AUSTRIA ..................................................................... 8
AUSTROTHERM GMBH ........................................................................................................ 9
BERGER+PARKKINEN ARCHITECTS ......................................................................................... 10
BINDERHOLZ BAUSYSTEME GMBH ......................................................................................... 11
CREE – THE NATURAL CHANGE IN URBAN ARCHITECTURE ............................................................ 12
DANUBE UNIVERSITY KREMS –DEPARTMENT FOR BUILDING & ENVIRONMENT ...................................... 13
DIETRICH FUCHS GMBH ..................................................................................................... 14
EASY LIVING INNOVATIONS- UND PROJEKTENTWICKLUGS GMBH .................................................... 15
ETERNIT WERKE, LUDWIG HATSCHEK AG ................................................................................ 16
GETZNER WERKSTOFFE GMBH ............................................................................................. 17
GIG HOLDING GMBH ......................................................................................................... 18
GOBLI BAUENGINEERING .................................................................................................... 19
HELLA SONNEN- UND WETTERSCHUTZTECHNIK GMBH ................................................................ 20
INTERNORM INTERNATIONAL GMBH ....................................................................................... 21
IPF GMBH, GRANDTNER WASSERBELEBUNG ............................................................................. 22
KIOTO Clear Energy AG ..................................................................................................... 23
KLH MASSIVHOLZ GMBH ..................................................................................................... 24
KNAPP GMBH ................................................................................................................. 25
KUB2 AUSSTELLUNGSWÄNDE GMBH ....................................................................................... 26
MAGE ALU SYSTEMS GMBH ................................................................................................. 27
OeAD – AUSTRIAN AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL MOBILITY AND COOPERATION .................................. 28
OEKOFEN FORSCHUNGS- UND ENTWICKLUNGS GMBH ................................................................. 29
O.ÖE. ENERGIEVERBAND, OEKOENERGIE-CLUSTER (OEC) ............................................................. 30
S.O.L.I.D SOLARINSTALLATIONEN UND DESIGN GMBH ................................................................. 31
ZECH GMBH ................................................................................................................... 32
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INTRODUCTION
In Europe, including Austria, energy has always been more expensive and many energy-efficiency solutions are
already commonly available. In the U.S. energy prices and environmental sensibilities are also on the rise.
Austria‟s very strict environmental legislation also forced companies in the building sector to come up with
innovative technologies. Many of the proven Austrian solutions are an alternative worth looking into for our
American friends and partners.
In North America, sustainable building (often called “greenbuilding”) is currently the only dynamic segment of
the otherwise rather lackluster construction sector. There are several different movements going on
simultaneously. Some of them are very well marketed and are looking to expand the mission of green buildings
worldwide. It is important for Austrians to understand how Americans look at this topic. Europeans are often
criticized by their American counterparts as being too energy-focused and neglecting other important variables
making a building more sustainable. So we Austrians are here to learn from all of you as to how Americans
approach making buildings a better place to stay, live and work.
Funded by the Austrian government, Advantage Austria – The Austrian Trade Commission in Chicago,
commissioned a study entitled “Greenbuilding in the US: Opportunities for Austrian Companies” in January
2010. The study‟s author, Mr. Nabih Tahan, compiled a very good overview of the current developments in the
U.S. market and the underlying factors for these. More importantly, he also drew on his own experience and
suggested what kind of European technologies could work in the U.S. and which ones would need to be adapted
further. Tahan sees the major areas of opportunity for a collaboration with Austrian experts in North America
in architectural, engineering and energy consulting to improve the whole-house, integrated approach to design
and construction, in developing high performance building products and in introducing the modern, industrial
home building (Fertighaus) industry to North America. Austrian-style industrial home construction could be the
answer to integrating many of the factors mentioned above into one successful solution. Only by partnering up
with existing U.S. companies and building industry professionals who know the laws, regulations and local
markets will Austrian companies have the chance to prove their expertise on this side of the Atlantic as well.
Although the Austrian study is intended to explain to Austrians what is happening in the U.S. market, some of
the findings might also be of interest to an American audience:
STATUS QUO
Most buildings in the U.S. were built before modern energy codes were enacted and during a time when fossil
fuels were cheap and abundant. America is a mobile society, constantly moving closer to better paying jobs,
schools or neighborhoods, but without immediate incentive to invest in building more efficient and higher
quality buildings. Consequently, buildings in the U.S. today consume 40% of total energy, 72% of electricity,
and are responsible for 38% of all CO2 emissions.
In the early 1990‟s, the greenbuilding movement emerged when the LEED rating system (Leadership in Energy
and Environmental Design) was developed and established as a brand name, leader, and trendsetter in the
building industry. LEED is a voluntary certification program that promotes a whole-building approach to
sustainability by recognizing performance in key areas such as site use impacts, water and energy efficiency,
materials and resources used, and indoor environmental quality.
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NEW DIRECTIONS
Today, at the beginning of the 2010s, green trends can be seen throughout the building industry, starting with
the design of smaller homes, locating developments closer to transit lines and in sectors such as water and
material conservation. However, the U.S. is also becoming aware that energy efficiency in buildings is a quick
and cheap path to economic recovery, energy independence and cleaner air, and that this is best achieved
through energy conservation and reduced consumption. Studies such as the McKinsey report indicate that
energy efficiency is a low-cost energy resource that could yield hundreds of millions of dollars in savings while
generating billions of dollars in construction contracts to renovate and build new buildings. Accordingly, the
U.S. has embarked on a path to enhance the energy performance of its buildings.
Despite these trends, major obstacles exist such as disseminating information and education in energy
efficiency. Other obstacles include the difficulty in developing accurate methods of measuring and predicting
actual energy consumption, training and educating professionals in the applications of building science,
introducing high performance products and modern building systems that improve building performance, and
putting financial assistance systems in place in order to encourage owners to invest in energy efficiency.
To overcome these obstacles, a path towards Net-Zero Energy buildings has been set and new strategies are
being put in place across the industry to reach this goal. These strategies include stricter energy codes to
enforce better performance coupled with financial incentives to encourage compliance with the new
regulations. They also include developing more accurate energy modeling and rating systems, training more
building scientists and building technicians, developing higher performance devices, appliances and systems to
make it easier to reach higher targets and create financial models to assist building owners to make initial
investments to improve their buildings, without fear of being stuck with the costs in the event of selling their
building.
ROLE OF GOVERNMENT IN INITIATING THE GREENBUILDING MOVEMENT
Change in the U.S. building industry is happening both in the public and private sectors, as well as through
legislation and financial incentives. The Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency are
creating programs and establishing partnerships to support and encourage improved design and construction
practices. States such as California have passed laws requiring a Net-Zero Energy standard for new homes by
2020. Local governments are raising the energy requirements for all projects submitted to obtain building
permits. And all levels of government as well as power utility companies are putting financial incentives in
place with grants, loans and tax rebates to persuade and support a change in the status quo.
PLAYERS IN THE GREENBUILDING INDUSTRY
The private sector has taken the initiative and is leading the way in the greenbuilding movement.
Architecture2030 has suggested targets to dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions caused by the building
sector that have already been adopted by many cities and organizations. The American Institute of Architects
has published a position statement on sustainability, and the U.S. Green Building Council, with its LEED
certification program, has taken the lead in rating the sustainability of buildings and is committed to improving
the evaluation of energy efficiency by basing it on whole-building energy consumption.
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ATP PLANUNGS- UND BETEILIGUNGS AG
ADDRESS Heiliggeiststrasse 16, 6010 Innsbruck, Austria
PHONE +43 512 53700 FAX +43 512 53 70 2194
EMAIL [email protected] WEB www.atp.ag
CONTACT PERSON Mr. Christoph Achammer
With more than 420 employees, ATP Architects and Engineers is one of
Europe‟s largest integrated design companies.
As an integrated design company ATP Architects and Engineers offers all
necessary planning design services "from a single source" - from the
project idea to the completed building. This culture of simultaneous and
interdisciplinary cooperation is strongly influenced by the fact that
architects and engineers work alongside full-time on specific projects
over a period of years.
ATP architects lead this Integrated Design Process. Their close cooperation with ATP engineers leads to
innovations in all design phases which make a major contribution to the sustainable quality of the architecture
of their buildings. ATP architects and engineers invest their experience and expertise in producing innovative,
resource-saving and energy-optimized buildings of a higher aesthetic quality.
The ATP Partnership Model offers commercial
responsibility - and the opportunity of sharing in
the success of the company - to a wide number of
employees. Partners, Associate Partners and
Associates represent the corporate culture of
ATP. Members of the partnership are recognizable
as much for their commercial and professional
ability as for the way in which their engagement
transcends their own area of responsibility. In
2010, ATP Architects and Engineers has 7 partners
(and hence owners and company shareholders),
19 Associate Partners and 59 Associates. This
means that around 20% of employees are part of
the partnership.
REFERENCES
Shopping Mall – Gerasdorf (Austria), TZ Aspern – Seestadt (Austria), WESTGATE Shopping Mall – Zagreb (Croatia)
architects & engineering
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AUSTRIAN BUSINESS AGENCY – INVEST IN AUSTRIA
ADDRESS 120 West 45th Street, 9th Floor; New York, NY, 10036, USA
PHONE +1 212 398 1221 FAX +1 212 398 1511
EMAIL [email protected] WEB www.aba.gv.at
CONTACT PERSON Ms. Maria Spalt
ABA-Invest in Austria, Austria‟s investment promotion company, is the first point of
contact for foreign companies aiming to establish their own business in Austria. It is
owned and operated by the Republic of Austria, and reports directly to the Austrian
Ministry of Economy, Family and Youth.
The services provided by ABA-Invest in Austria are free of charge. The agency provides professional consulting
services to firms interested in setting up business operations in Austria, focusing on all issues relevant to
selecting an appropriate location. In addition, ABA – Invest in Austria provides detailed information about
Austria as a business location, and proactively approaches potential investors. The “Location Austria” team
promotes Austria as an optimal hub for international film productions, offering advisory services on selecting
suitable film locations.
A staff of around 29 employees working out of the company‟s headquarters
in Vienna handles projects from Europe, USA, Canada and Asia. ABA-Invest
in Austria also operates offices in New York and Tokyo, which are
responsible for the American and Japanese markets.
In 2009, ABA - Invest in Austria provided professional consulting services
to 158 companies locating their business operations in Austria, accounting
for a total investment volume of EUR 83.1 million. 968 new jobs were
created as a result of these investments. Since it was first established in
1982, ABA-Invest in Austria has concluded projects attracting total
investments of EUR 6.5 billion, creating some 40,000 new jobs.
austria’s national investment & promotion
agency
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AUSTROTHERM GMBH
ADDRESS Friedrich Schmid-Strasse 165, 2754 Waldegg/Wopfing, Austria
PHONE +43 2633 401 0 FAX +43 2633 401 111
EMAIL [email protected] WEB www.austrotherm.com
CONTACT PERSON Mr. Peter Schmid
Austrotherm is one of the leading manufacturers of thermal insulation boards
(EPS and XPS), façade profiles and special products in Central and Eastern
Europe.
Since its origins in 1953 it has always been recognized and trusted for its
consistent quality and drive for innovation.
Austrotherm is the international licensor for “AdhesiveAnchor” – a new bonding system for ETICS.
The company was the first to produce expanded and extruded polystyrene products in Austria (Austrotherm
EPS, Austrotherm XPS). The Austrotherm Group consists of 11 companies with 17 plants. It is also a part of the
Schmid-Industrie-Holding (with trademarks like “Baumit”) – one of the largest European groups of building
materials producers.
“AdhesiveAnchor”: Bonding of ETICS without additional anchoring in existing old plasters (max. 40 mm
thicknesses). The “AdhesiveAnchor” is anchored into the supporting masonry and covered with adhesive
patches “wet in wet” before bonding of the insulation panels. This creates additional adhesive points bound
firmly to the supporting masonry.
„AdhesiveAnchor“:
Innovation in bonding of ETICS
saves on costs and energy
no thermal bridges
no plug sinkage
Austrotherm was one of the first western enterprises to enter Eastern and
Middle European markets, and high quality thermal insulation is now
becoming more and more important in those countries.
Customer-oriented range of eco-friendly products, steady development and international enlargement – that is
Austrotherm‟s long-term conception of success.
REFERENCES
T-Mobile Center – Vienna (Austria), 1st Vienna Passive House – Vienna (Austria), Airport Vienna - Schwechat
(Austria)
isolation material & others
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BERGER+PARKKINEN ARCHITECTS
ADDRESS Schoenbrunnerstrasse 213-215, 1120 Vienna, Austria
PHONE +43 1 5814935
EMAIL [email protected] WEB www.berger-parkkinen.com/eng
CONTACT PERSON Mr. Alfred Berger
CONTACT PERSON Ms. Kristina Parkkinen
Berger+Parkkinen Architects is an international agency for
architecture, urbanism and design, founded in 1995. Presently
there are about 20 architects and administrative staff of six
different nationalities working in our office in Vienna. The team
is led by Alfred Berger and Tiina Parkkinen.
Berger+Parkkinen Architects realize individual and sustainable solutions to a wide range of constructions, from
the much-noticed Nordic Embassies in Berlin to the award-winning University of Applied Science in Hagenberg.
Projects for private and public clients are currently underway in Vienna, Salzburg, Ljubljana and Hamburg.
Berger+Parkkinen Architects has received by numerous national and international prizes.
Sustainable design strategies in the fields of:
architecture
urban design
interior design
landscape design
REFERENCES
Public Building, Administration and Education: University of Applied Science - Hagenberg (Austria),
The Embassies of the Nordic Countries – Berlin (Germany)
Health+Social and Sports: Ice Sports Center – Vienna (Austria)
Infrastructure : Station Centre – Hamburg (Germany)
Culture: Museum MCUR La Réunion (France), Music Theatre – Linz (Austria)
Urban and Landscape Design: New Campus for the University of Economics – Vienna (Austria)
Office, Retail and Hotels: Competence Park – Salzburg (Austria) , residential Residence Ypsilon Ljubljana
(Slovenia), Boulogne Billancourt – Paris (France), Residence of the Norwegian Embassy – Vienna (Austria)
architects
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BINDERHOLZ BAUSYSTEME GMBH
ADDRESS Bundesstrasse 283, 6263 Fuegen/Zillertal¸ Austria
PHONE +43 5288 601 FAX +43 5288 601 121
EMAIL [email protected] WEB www.binderholz-bausysteme.com
CONTACT PERSON Mr. Stefan Fritz
Binderholz Bausysteme GmbH (Timber Construction System) produces and markets the
binderholz cross laminated timber BBS.
BBS are multilayered, completely and made solidly of wood. Due to the gluing of
longitudinal and transverse layers, the "working" of the wood is reduced to a
negligible degree. Thus, the standards of a modern building material are assured.
BBS is a solid pre-fabricated element made of wood that insulates heat and can
simultaneously carry loads. It is fireproof and has a sound-absorbing effect. It can be
constructed quickly and in a dry manner, and has beneficial effects on humans.
Binderholz Bausysteme GmbH is a company that belongs to the binderholz-Gruppe
(binderholz group). In the timber industry the name BINDER stands for tradition,
consciousness and reliability combined with high tech and innovation.
Wood is a material created by nature. Therefore, it does not contain any
chemical additives and does not give off any damaging substances. Wood is
the only renewable, and for this reason sustainable, material. Wood is a
cozy material for everyone and familiar to everyone. Wood can actively
store CO2 and thus counteracts the greenhouse effect. Making more use of
wood in the building industry leads to more permanently bound CO2.
Only 1 m3 BBS is able to store 750 kg CO2. This is in no relation to the CO2
discharge when manufacturing 1 m3 of BBS. 100 m3 BBS is able to store the
amount of bound CO2 that approx. 40 vehicles give off during their
lifetime. BBS is ecologically recyclable. Reuse makes sense ecologically
and leads to direct cost advantages.
From 1 m3 of BBS, you attain approx. 3 cubic meters of dry, chopped material, which can be either processed
to derived timber products or thermally used as high-quality fuel. Compared with other materials, the
production of timber requires very small amounts of energy.
CONTACT IN THE US
HolzBuild Inc.
ADDRESS PO Box 1804, Ossining, New Work, NZ 10510, USA
PHONE +1 914 908 5238
EMAIL [email protected] WEB www.holzbuild.com
CONTACT PERSON Mr. Antonio Guariento
REFERENCES
Beach house - New York (USA), Hilton Head Island - South Carolina (USA), Thermal spa St. Martin (Austria)
cross laminated timber
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CREE – THE NATURAL CHANGE IN URBAN ARCHITECTURE
ADDRESS Mariahilfstrasse 29, 6900 Bregenz, Austria
PHONE +43 5574403386 FAX +43 5574 403-309
EMAIL [email protected] WEB www.creebyrhomberg.com
CONTACT PERSON Mr. Harald Professner
Rhomberg Bau in Vorarlberg founds new company for
sustainable architecture
More than 50% of the world's population today lives in cities
with more than 1 million inhabitants – and the trend is
increasing. At the same time, around 40% of today's energy,
CO2 and resource consumption and 40% of waste production
are accounted for by the global construction industry.
In the past, urban architecture has been based predominantly on conventionally produced prototypes with
long, complex construction work. The Vorarlberg Rhomberg Group intends to change all this with a hybrid
construction system for high-rise buildings which is based predominantly on a renewable raw material - wood.
The LifeCycle Tower developed under the leadership of the Rhomberg Group is soon to become reality. A
prototype with two of a possible 30 storeys will be completed in Dornbirn in the spring of 2011. Responsible for
this development is a company that has been specially founded for this project by Rhomberg Bau: Cree. A
company name which is borrowed from the philosophy and lifestyle of the original inhabitants of North
America, and is intended to signify that the company has a close accord with nature. In today's terms, Cree
stands for Creative Resource & Energy Efficiency.
A LifeCycle Tower is erected as a system: several modules are pre-
manufactured in the factory and are assembled on site. Compared
with conventional construction methods for similar buildings, this
enables the building time to be reduced by half – as is the exposure
to dirt, dust and noise.
In spite of the minimal use of resources and energy in the overall life
cycle, it is still possible to have high aspirations with a LifeCycle
Tower: the hybrid timber building can extend to up to thirty storeys
with a height of 100 metres. Every LifeCycle Tower also features an
energy-efficient facade.
This concept also opens up economic opportunities for the timber construction industry as well as for all
component manufacturers associated with any aspect of house building, from the bathroom equipment supplier
to the solar equipment specialist.
Nominated for the Austrian State Prize 2010 for Environmental and Energy Technology
Renowned award: The vision of the LifeCycle Tower was nominated for the Austrian State Prize 2010 in the
Research & Innovation category. In February, the jury selected the futuristic lighthouse project from amongst
80 entries, and presented the nomination certificate to Cree Managing Director, Hubert Rhomberg.
CO2 – neutral wooden hybrid houses
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DANUBE UNIVERSITY KREMS –
DEPARTMENT FOR BUILDING & ENVIRONMENT
ADDRESS Dr.-Karl-Dorrek-Strasse 30, 3500 Krems, Austria
PHONE +43 2732 893 2665 FAX +43 2732 893 4650
EMAIL [email protected] WEB www.donau-uni.ac.at/en
CONTACT PERSON Mr. Richard Sickinger
The Department for Building and Environment is committed to the
interdisciplinary cooperation is essential to further developing and
distributing the culture of sustainable buildings. To continue to
develop and improve, we need creative input from several
different and specialized fields.
Their work in research, teaching and consulting is characterized by the complementary expertise from three
unique and special fields:
Architecture and Engineering Sciences
- Solar-sensitive architecture and location-sensitive architecture
- Building physics, house-automated conception and climate engineering
- Refurbishment and revitalization of buildings and construction infrastructures
- Daylight planning
Facility Management and Security
- Facility planning
- Building operation optimization
- Infrastructural security
- Lifecycle cost analysis
Real Estate Economics
- sustainable investment in real estate
- valuation of real estate
education
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DIETRICH FUCHS GMBH
ADDRESS Am Gries 6, 3341 Ybbsitz, Austria
PHONE +43 7443 86505 0 FAX +43 7443 86505 60
EMAIL [email protected] WEB www.fuchs-metall.at
CONTACT PERSON Mr. Dietrich Fuchs
FUCHS Metalltechnik GmbH is a market leader in Central Europe in the field of
window fixing technology.
This innovative window air conditioning and heating technology, constructed in a single, closed component,
allows for:
year-round continuous minimum ventilation without harmful hermetic encapsulation (no mold
formation or oxygen depletion with maximum noise prevention)
climate control in summer by means of minimum ventilation without additional energy consumption
power production utilizing solar energy in periods of heating or in connection with a Venetian blind
acting as an absorber with a minimum need for ventilation
maximum passive house insulation with closed ventilation modules (e.g. during periods of extreme
cold)
climate technology with maximum efficiency, manually or automatically controlled. In connection with
other technologies, this innovative product allows for the construction of the “zero energy house”
without CO2 or fine dust pollution.
Additional technical details are available on the following homepages: www.klimafenster.com and www.fuchs-
metall.at.
windows
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EASY LIVING INNOVATIONS- UND PROJEKTENTWICKLUGS GMBH
ADDRESS Mühlgasse 37, 2424 Zurndorf, Austria
PHONE +43 2147 22110 FAX +43 2147 221109
EMAIL [email protected] WEB www.soulbox.at
CONTACT PERSON Mr. Christian Steiner
Soulbox – the way we build today
System-based eco-solar individuality
Soulbox is a modular timber construction system for building
passive/very low energy houses available in LIVING, OFFICE and
WELLNESS, FAMILY models. The four modules, “Micro, Mini, Midi and
Maxi”, offer an unlimited variety of design possibilities.
The ideal solution for all living and work spaces – recognition has
already come in the form of the Austrian Solar Prize, several timber
construction prizes and the Energy Globe Award.
Characteristics
energy-efficient and sustainable
flexible and modular
green and organic
fast execution
guaranteed quality
affordable guaranteed prices
The declared goal of easyLVING is to expand into the whole of Europe and selected target markets worldwide
via licensing agreements and joint ventures.
In particular the company is seeking licensing partners for marketing and implementation and property
developers for the implementation of commercial projects.
REFERENCES
Österr. Hagelversicherung – Vienna (Austria), UBM Realitätenentwicklung AG - Neusiedl/See (Austria), Mole
West GmbH – Neusiedl/See (Austria), sBausparkasse (Austria), Friedrichshof Wohnungsgenossenschaft
regGenmbH - Zurndorf (Austria)
modular construction system
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ETERNIT WERKE, LUDWIG HATSCHEK AG
ADDRESS Eternitstrasse 34, 4840 Voecklabruck, Austria
PHONE +43 7672 707 0 FAX +43 7672 75192
EMAIL [email protected] WEB www.eternit.at
CONTACT PERSON Ms. Regina Eder
For over one hundred years, Eternit has stood for the innovation and achievement of
Austrian engineers and craftsmen, always with an eye towards the constant
improvement and expansion of the product line. Whether it‟s roof panels, concrete
roof tiles or cladding panels - all Eternit products are manufactured with the
greatest precision on state-of-the art machines and are subjected to frequent
endurance testing and quality inspections.
Ludwig Hatschek invented a completely new product which combined lightness and water impermeability with
unbreakability - and which was also extremely cost-effective. In 1903 he had this new, revolutionary material
patented worldwide under the name "ETERNIT". Today a wide range of top, highest quality products for
building and roof construction are manufactured with high-tech machinery in their state of the art factories.
From Voecklabruck‟s old "Kochmuehle" paper mill in 1894 to
today‟s modern industrial plant – that is ETERNIT‟s thriving history.
At the end of the 19th century the founder of the Eternit factory,
Ludwig Hatschek, succeeded in developing an entirely new
material which was destined to change the roofs of the world.
REFERENCES
Lapsiding - Philadelphia (USA), structured panels 30x30, Special colors San Francisco (USA), Special color C
1064 - Stamford (USA)
roof products
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GETZNER WERKSTOFFE GMBH
ADDRESS Herrenau 5, 6706 Buers, Austria
PHONE +43 555 2201 1802 FAX +43 5552 201 899
EMAIL [email protected] WEB www.getzner.com/en
CONTACT PERSON Mr. Andreas Stofleth
Getzner Werkstoffe GmbH is specialized in the isolation and mitigation of
vibrations, and is the leading manufacturer of technical polyurethane
materials for railway, industrial and construction applications.
The company has been developing solutions for vibration isolation for over 40 years. Getzner was also
quick to recognize the tremendous prospects of wood construction and sought out an active exchange of
knowledge and experience with pioneers in this field in Vorarlberg. Today, Getzner is the leading development
partner for sound insulation solutions in (wood) construction.
Along with the plants in Buers (Austria), Gruenwald
by Munich (Germany) and Berlin (Germany), Getzner
Werkstoffe also has branch offices in Japan, China,
Jordan and India. The tight distribution network in
Europe is complemented by distribution partners in
the USA, South America and Asia. Partners in a total
of 35 countries around the world are involved in the
distribution of Getzner Werkstoffe's products.
Solutions are available for stairs, floors, ceiling structures, terrace floors and the junctions between walls and
floors. Vibration isolation can also be performed on sanitary equipment, pipes, machines and technical building
systems using the elastic materials Sylomer® and Sylodyn® in order to ensure that buildings meet even the
highest demands for comfort. Getzner Werkstoffe also offers products for a unique field of wood construction:
modular construction as a mobile, expandable and flexible solution for living spaces.
REFERENCES
Undergrounds: London, Bangkok, Hong Kong, New Delhi, New York, Singapore, Budapest, Nuremberg, Athens
High speed rail lines: Hannover - Berlin, Hannover - Wurzburg, Cologne – Frankfurt
Casino and hotel "Oasis" in Jericho, Bologna: large-scale foundation for a printing machine, generator mounting
in Spain
high elastic products & systems for vibration isolation
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GIG HOLDING GMBH
ADDRESS Industriestrasse 30, 4800 Attnang-Puchheim, Austria
PHONE +43 7674 602 0 FAX +43 7674 62571
EMAIL [email protected] WEB www.gig.at/en
CONTACT PERSON Mr. Wilhelm Obermeier
Visionary architects and project developers think and plan
the seemingly impossible and thus shape the future of the
world in which we live. The truly exceptional is their calling
and for you the professionals from GIG realize high-value,
premium facades around the world and in this manner lend
the architecture of tomorrow a unique appearance.
Irrespective of the complexity of your technical demands and the extent of
your creative requirements, they design and implement tailor-made solutions
for your projects. Part of this process is a willingness to undertake thorough
research and interdisciplinary teamwork on an ongoing basis. To this end, they
also integrate know-how from other branches and technologies into their
activities. This outstanding dedication to quality, innovation and individuality
provides you with the security emanating from a strong partnership. The result
is that many of the frequently prizewinning major projects which have been
managed and supplied by GIG number among the most famous in the world.
REFERENCES
Austrian Cultural Forum - New York (USA), Fitzrovia London – London (United Kingdom), The Energie AG
PowerTower - Linz (Austria)
CONTACT IN THE US
GIG FACADES INC
ADDRESS 750 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10017, USA
PHONE +43 7674 602 234 FAX +43 7674 625 71
CONTACT PERSON Mr. Wilhelm Obermeier
urban premium facades for key architectural
projects
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GOBLI BAUENGINEERING
ADDRESS Am Eisernen Tor 3/III, 8010 Graz, Austria
PHONE +43 316 483107 0 FAX +43 316 483107 22
EMAIL [email protected] WEB www.gobli.at
CONTACT PERSON Mr. Robert Gobli
GOBLI Bauengineering is a greenbuilding engineering company
established by Robert Gobli in 1998. The Austrian-based and
internationally active company offers solutions tailored to clients‟
needs throughout the entire lifecycle of all types of buildings in the
industrial, commercial and residential sectors, such as offices, retail
and residential properties. The experienced team consists of well-
trained engineers and a wide network of cooperating specialists and
companies.
GOBLI Bauengineering is a member of the U.S. Green Building Council as well as the German and the Austrian
Council for sustainable construction (OeGNI / DGNB).
The firm's clients include private as well as public and non-profit building owners, developers and design firms,
Magna International and OIC headquarters, among others.
The firm's product range includes all services from planning till onset of operation and conversion or
refurbishment of a building‟s asset. High-standard services are offered in architecture and design, cost and
value management, quantity surveying, project management, site supervision and construction monitoring,
tendering procedures, owner‟s representation, investigation and repair of defective buildings, claim
management, authorized expert reports, dispute avoidance and expert witnesses, measurement and
optimization of energy consumption and operating costs, technical and commercial due diligences, corporate
real estate management, portfolio and asset management, workplace solutions and greenbuilding
certifications.
GOBLI Bauengineering is characterized by Robert‟s holistic and comprehensive
approach in realizing ideas.
The most qualified and experienced engineers work closely with their clients
at every stage of a project and define clear aims and objectives at the outset.
The value-oriented commitment of every single team member provides
positive outcomes to meet clients‟ business opportunities and challenges by
finding ways of getting the most from the money spent on built assets.
GOBLI Bauengineering uses a practical and collaborative approach to advance
sustainable and healthy building design, construction and operation – from a
single source. This means they can respond quickly to meet their client‟s
immediate and individual needs.
REFERENCES
Magna International, KTM Sport motorcycle, Generali Insurance Group, Europolis Real Estate Asset Management
construction design,
management & consulting
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HELLA SONNEN- UND WETTERSCHUTZTECHNIK GMBH
ADDRESS Abfaltersbach 125, 9913 Abfaltersbach, Austria
PHONE +43 4846 65 55 0 FAX +43 4846 65 55 134
EMAIL [email protected] WEB www.hella.info
CONTACT PERSON Mr. Andreas Kraler
HELLA - High-grade technology combined with aesthetic beauty and innovation.
HELLA has been developing and producing sun and weather protection systems
since 1959.
The HELLA product portfolio offers the optimum solution for each
requirement. Up-to-date sun protection systems such as awnings,
roller shutters, Venetian blinds, conservatory blinds and others are
part of the wide range of products.
HELLA attaches great importance to the high quality and long
lifespan of its products, to closeness to its customers, personal
advice and perfect on-site service.
REFERENCES
Skylink – Airport Vienna – Schwechat (AUT), Energy Base – Vienna (AUT), Hospital – Innichen (ITA)
sun protection systems
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INTERNORM INTERNATIONAL GMBH
ADDRESS Ganglgutstrasse 131, 4050 Traun, Austria
PHONE +43 7229 770 0 FAX +43 7229 770 3030
EMAIL [email protected] WEB www.internorm.co.uk
CONTACT PERSON Mr. Thomas Walluschnig
Internorm is the largest international windows brand operating in
Europe and sells its high-quality products using 10 regional sales
companies and more than 1,000 selected specialist dealers.
The origins of the firm lie in the Klinger building and construction
foundry, established in 1931. The business consortium, Internorm,
which is still 100% family-owned, has since become the largest
manufacturing brand of windows in Europe.
Internorm is a leading international name in the production of doors
and windows, setting a high standard in quality, design and
innovation. Internorm leads the industry for quality products and
excellent customer service, covering consultation, assembly and after-
sales care.With Internorm you can be sure that the whole package
represents a secure investment which will appreciate in value.
With 15.5 million units already manufactured, Internorm provides
individual windows solutions. The firm is still more than capable of
living up to its exemplary, traditional pioneering role. From the
inception of uPVC windows in Austria to the current high-tech and
top-design innovation, Internorm continues to set standards for the
whole of Europe.
Together with around 1,000 partners in Austria, Germany,
Switzerland, Italy, Slovenia, Czech Republic, Slovakia, France,
Luxemburg, Liechtenstein, Hungary, Croatia, Great Britain and
Ireland, Internorm continues to further extend its market position in
Europe.
The success story of the company began more than 75 years ago, then the creation of Internorm over 40 years
ago set a shining milestone in place. Trust in the brand has been shown millions of times over by sales in
Europe, which up to now have exceeded 14 million units. This is not only hugely motivating, but also commits
us to accept even more responsibility.
windows
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IPF GMBH, GRANDTNER WASSERBELEBUNG
ADDRESS Bergwerksweg 10, 6373 Jochberg, Austria
PHONE +43 5355 20012 84 FAX +43 5355 20044
EMAIL [email protected] WEB www.granderwater.com
CONTACT PERSON Mr. Franz Oefner
Grander Technology products are used in the treatment of the energetic and
structural properties of water in both residential and commercial industries.
The GRANDER consultants on location understand their work not as a sales
position, but rather as a consultancy for questions involving water. Their work
involves determining the actual condition of the water directly on location
and the measures that are required to attain and maintain the best possible
water quality on a long-term basis.
All GRANDER products work on the basis of a purely natural energy,
this means
no electricity
no chemical additives
no upkeep
The basic concept of GRANDER water has long outgrown the boundaries of its home
country. Experiments and research are conducted worldwide. New insights are gained
daily and experience is confirmed.
Water Revitalization Ltd. is the Licensed Distributor of GRANDER Water for North
America and Central America.
The Research and Development office is located in Jochberg/Tirol (Austria), where
it is constantly being expanded and enlarged in a cohesive synergy with
international sales supervision, brand management and the company‟s expert
know-how on water.
CONTACT IN CANADA
Water Revitalization Ltd.
ADDRESS 420 Kaska Rd., Sherwood Park, AB T8A 4G8, Canada
PHONE +1 780 417 4114 FAX +1 780 410 1604
CONTACT PERSON Ms. Kate Taylor
REFERENCES
Hotel Erika - Meran (Italy), Hotel Bergland - Seefeld (Austria), Manner AG – Vienna (Austria), Memminger Bier
(Austria)
water revitalization
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KIOTO Clear Energy AG
ADDRESS Solarstrasse 1, 9300 St. Veit/Glan, Austria
PHONE +43 4212 28 300 0
EMAIL office©kioto.com WEB www.kioto.com
CONTACT PERSON Mr. Marlon Rechberger
Kyoto is the name of the city where a protocol relating to a reduction in
greenhouse gases was signed in 1997. Kioto is also a name, program and
synonym for a strategy of one of the world‟s most interesting global
enterprises in the field of renewable energy, the KIOTO Clear Energy
Group.
At present, the economic backdrop to renewable energy is characterized by three megatrends:
Sharp rises in the price for conventional energy
Growing uncertainties with regard to supply, especially in the case of energy from fossil fuels
The climate change discussion and global warming
Within this context and out of a sense of conviction, the KIOTO Clear Energy Group has set itself the task of
utilizing the sun as the primary source of power and heat for the worldwide supply of energy. As a leading OEM
producer of solar heaters, solar thermal components and high quality photovoltaic modules, the Group covers
the entire market for renewable energy.
CONTACT IN MEXICO
KIOTO Clear Energy S.A. de C.V.
ADDRESS Ind. Park Los Altos, Bldg. 1, Carretera a El Castillo 2200, Col. Las Pintas C.P: 45680, El
Salto, Jalisco, Mexico
PHONE +52 33 1601 5057
CONTACT PERSON Mr. Marlon Rechberger
solar technology
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KLH MASSIVHOLZ GMBH
ADDRESS 8842 Katsch / Mur 202, Austria
PHONE +43 3588 8835 FAX +43 3588 8835 20
EMAIL [email protected] WEB www.klh.at
CONTACT PERSON Mr. Wolfgang Weirer
The core competence of KLH Massivholz GmbH is in the
production of large-format timber construction elements,
which are sold on the market as „cross laminated timber"
or „KLH solid cross laminated timber boards".
KLH Massivholz GmbH is a young, innovative and dynamic
company located in the "timber region" of Murau.
It is market leader in supplying KLH solid wood panels (in the category cross laminated timber panels) as large
scale building elements for walls, ceilings and roofs.
Following years of research and development and a yearlong trial operation, the current production site was
opened in 1999 and later expanded.
Immediately after launch and positioning on the national market, the company set up a Europe-wide marketing
network. Numerous reference projects throughout Europe pay tribute to the company„s active marketing
strategy and the strength of its network.
Based on the experiences of the past years, production
capacity was nearly doubled in 2005. Plans for increased
prefabrication of KLH solid wood panels are already being
considered in order to increase competitiveness in the building
industry.
REFERENCES
Office Buildung - Wakoa (France), MK 40 Tower - MILTON KEYNES (Austria), (S.M.L - House) – Graz (Austria)
cross laminated timber
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KNAPP GMBH
ADDRESS Peter-Mitterhof-Strasse 4, 3300 Amstetten, Austria
PHONE +43 7472 612 82 0 FAX +43 7472 642 01
EMAIL [email protected] WEB www.knapp-verbinder.com
CONTACT PERSON Mr. Friedrich Knapp
Knapp designs innovative connection systems for furniture and interiors, timber
construction, wood/window curtain walls and prefabricated wall panels.
Knapp® was established some 20 years ago in Austria by Mr. Friedrich Knapp. It is a family business and still
owned by Mr. and Mrs. Knapp. Based on the first Knapp®-connectors for furniture and interior design, the
product portfolio has been extended into the field of wood construction. With its headquarters in Austria, sales
departments in Germany and selected distributors/partners worldwide, Knapp® has become a specialist for
connection systems.
Knapp connectors are
Concealed
Self-tightening
Dismountable
It all began in 1983 with an idea ─ a simple connection for furniture and interior design which is invisible and
self-tightening. This invention known as CHAMP has proven itself millions of times and today has become a
role model for the whole family of products.
CONTACT IN THE US
KNAPP Inc.
PHONE +1 218 310 8626
EMAIL [email protected] WEB www.knapp-connectors.com
CONTACT PERSON Paul Knapp
connecting systems for stair makers, solid wood, construction & furniture
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KUB2 AUSSTELLUNGSWÄNDE GMBH
ADDRESS Ziegelofengasse 37/1/20, 1050 Vienna, Austria
PHONE +43 1 54577 93 FAX +43 1 54577 76
EMAIL [email protected] WEB www.kub2.at/en
CONTACT PERSON Mr. Stijn Lernout
Reusable and adaptable walls for exhibitions
The modular construction of kub2 exhibition walls allows them to be
assembled and reassembled in various shapes and sizes.
Setup and dismantling for exhibitions is thus quick and technically
simple. At the same time, low personnel and material expenses ease
the burden on the budget while the reusability of walls over the long
term saves resources and makes them environmentally friendly.
FREESTANDING / MOVABLE / SUSPENDABLE
kub2 walls are manufactured to match the particular requirements of art galleries/museums, with sizes that
can be matched to customer needs within static limits.
Essentially, the company offers three basic types:
kub » with an aluminum substructure, these walls can
carry heavy loads and are ideal for even very high free-
standing assemblies. This line can be set up in many
different constellations – with showcases, doorways, on
rollers or baseboards, as a museum screening room, etc.
kub-1 » these walls are assembled without a substructure
using lightweight elements. Designed as freestanding
walls, they can carry heavy loads and be arranged in a
variety of ways – with showcases or display racks, on
rollers or baseboards, etc.
kub-H » this line is designed to be suspended above the
floor from ceilings, girders, or similar structures. With a
substructure of aluminum sections, kub-H walls are high
load-bearing and retain their shape. Repositioning is a
snap for walls hung on a set of tracks.
CONTACT IN THE US
EDE Corporation
ADDRESS 3740 West 74th Street; Chicago, IL 60629-4360; USA
PHONE +1 773 585 -5600 FAX +1 773 585 -5601
WEB www.edecorp.com
CONTACT PERSON Mr. Robert Tivadar
REFERENCES
K20 – Düsseldorf (Germany), Dortmund U – Dortmund (Germany), The Art Institute of Chicago - Chicago (USA)
reusable & adoptable
walls for exhibitions
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MAGE ALU SYSTEMS GMBH
ADDRESS Industriepark Ost 2, 9111 Haimburg, Austria
PHONE +43 4232 4180 900 FAX +43 4232 4180 2
EMAIL [email protected] WEB www.magealusystems.at
CONTACT PERSON Ms. Svetlana Reiter
MAGE Alu Systems GmbH is a complete provider of aluminum substructures for curtain-
type, back-ventilated facades. From the extrusion and processing of aluminum profiles to
assembly plans and full structural calculations - we offer reliable and innovative
solutions.
Longevity
Back-ventilated rainscreen facades are very unlikely to be damaged. Even if a cladding material needs to be
changed, this can be achieved with minimum disturbance to the overall structure.
Ecology
By using aluminum rainscreen cladding support systems, eco-political
objectives are achieved both for new buildings and redevelopments. The
measurable reduction of heating energy minimizes the emission of carbon
dioxide, which is considered one of the major ecological burdens.
Recyclability of all individual components
The recyclability of building materials and components is a major factor in
regarding sustainable building and is becoming increasingly more
important. The back-ventilated rainscreen facade guarantees the
breakdown of the components into their individual constituents and allows
recycling to occur.
Creative advantages of the MAGE FaçadeTEC systems
Most façade materials can be supported on MAGE rainscreen cladding support systems, but material type is
not the only variable. Creative flair is in the hands of the designer. Options include exposed and hidden fixed
attachment systems, shaping capability through the use of different bracket sizes and profile types, and the
possibility of safely incorporating very different materials on the one façade.
fully engineered ventilated façade systems
for cladding materials
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OeAD – AUSTRIAN AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL MOBILITY AND COOPERATION
IN EDUCATION, SCIENCE & RESEARCH
ADDRESS Alserstrasse 4/1/3/8, 1090 Wien, Austria
PHONE +43 1 4277 28151 FAX +43 1 4277 28195
EMAIL [email protected] WEB www.housing.oead.at
CONTACT PERSON Mr. Thomas Lebinger
The OeAD-GmbH is the Austrian Agency for International Mobility and
Cooperation in Education, Science and Research. Its core business is the
exchange of people of all ages and educational levels. In this the Agency
supports institutional cooperation in Europe and worldwide.
As a full service provider the agency takes care of the conception and execution of the programs. OeAB
coordinates the international higher education marketing and represents “the education and research location
Austria” worldwide. The OeAD-Housing office administrates accommodations for over 2,200 students in
dormitories all over Austria.
Being a leading institution in Passivehouse building standards, the OeAD-WohnraumverwaltungsGmbH has
committed itself to setting up a leading academic learning experience in the field of ecological building. This
three-week program offered and certified by a consortium of six Austrian universities is a chance to step into
this building standard of the future today and become part of the growing market of energy-efficient building.
It offers an introduction and outlook into sustainable architecture as well as sustainable urban development
and planning while presenting leading examples. It gives an overview of greenbuilding rating systems and
ecological building materials and renewable resources in order to understand buildings over their life cycle.
The OeAD-Housing Office is a crucial partner for academic institutions in the field of international student
mobility as it provides housing in all major Austrian cities and offers comfortable and environmentally-friendly
accommodation options.
The Summer University Program “Greenbuilding Solutions” consolidates the leading Austrian expertise into a
three-week training program that combines theoretical modules with hands-on workshops, shedding light on
best practice projects.
The immediate benefits:
Learn from the best: Acquire cutting-edge skills from an Austrian consortium
of six universities, experts and alliances
Best practice at hand: internationally leading competence right in Vienna
Try it yourself: enjoy Vienna at its best while living in a Passivehouse
Benefit for your clients: your skills for healthy, cozy and efficient
construction and living
education
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OEKOFEN FORSCHUNGS- UND ENTWICKLUNGS GMBH
ADDRESS Gewerbepark 1, 4133 Niederkappel, Austria
PHONE +43 7286 74 50 25 FAX +43 7286 74 50 10
EMAIL [email protected] WEB www.oekofen-usa.com
CONTACT PERSON Mr. Herbert Ortner
The company‟s primary objective has always been to develop and market
innovative heating systems using biomass fuel for high levels of comfort and
warmth in detached and semi-detached family homes. As early as 1994 the
company started developing fully automatic heating systems using wood pellets
as fuel as well as heating systems using briquettes and wood chips.
OekoFEN was founded in 1989. Since the beginning it has worked on the continual research and development of
small-scale ecological biomass heating systems, and this mission is reflected in the company name. 'Öko' means
'eco' or 'ecological', and 'fen' refers to research and development.
When wood pellets were launched on the Austrian market in 1996,
OekoFEN was the first Austrian manufacturer to offer an officially-
certified pellet heating system to the public, in 1997. This pioneering
activity has had wide-ranging effects throughout the industry and
represents the beginning of a period of extraordinary market
development.
In 2004 Oekofen launched a pellet heating system with condensing technology, a world first. This development
drew international acknowledgement and praise from the heating industry.
International sales are handled by regional OekoFEN partners all over Europe. Over 75% of today‟s production is
exported to Germany, France, Belgium, Italy, Great Britain and Switzerland. The company is still owned by its
founders Herbert and Elfriede Ortner, with subsidiaries in Austria, Italy, Germany and France.
CONTACT IN THE US
Maine Energy Systems, LLC (MESys)
ADDRESS 8 Airport Road, P.O. Box 547, Bethel, Maine 04217, USA
PHONE +1 207 824 6749 FAX +1 207 824 4816
EMAIL [email protected] WEB www.mesys.net
pellet heating
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O.ÖE. ENERGIEVERBAND, OEKOENERGIE-CLUSTER (OEC)
ADDRESS Landstrasse 45, 4020 Linz, Austria
PHONE +43 732 7720 14380 FAX +43 732 7720 14383
EMAIL [email protected] WEB www.oec.at, www.esv.or.at
CONTACT PERSON Ms. Brigitte Brandstaetter
The main objective of the Oekoenergie-Cluster (OEC) is to
support renewable energy and energy efficiency businesses
in the fields of innovation and competitiveness, contributing
to positive market development in sustainable energy
production and use.
The cluster‟s core consists of over 150 companies with an annual turnover of some 1.7 billion EUR and
employing 6,200 people. These companies produce technologies in the areas of renewable energy use and
energy efficiency, or act as suppliers on different production and service levels.
The OEC contributes to fostering Upper Austria's top position as an exemplary region in the fields of renewable
energy and energy efficiency. 32% of the region's primary energy consumption is produced from renewable
energy sources, and the energy demand for new homes has been halved since 2002. In 1999, to further improve
the opportunities for companies that are active in these sectors and to strengthen their worldwide leading
positions, the regional government of Upper Austria decided to create a network of green energy businesses -
the Oekoenergie-Cluster (OEC). Currently, the OEC is one of the most important energy clusters in Europe. In
2006 it was declared the best cluster in Europe by the EU Commission and received the "European Cluster
Award". The economic department of the Upper Austrian government entrusted the O.Ö. Energiesparverband
with managing the business cluster.
Focal points:
Cooperation and technology focus
Initiation and support of regional, national and international
projects between OEC partner companies, technology transfer
institutions (e.g. universities, research institutes) and other
networks
Research and development
Initiation and support of research projects of OEC partners, with the support of the Upper Austrian
government's "Energy Technology Program" (ETP) or other support tools
Export
Supporting the international development of OEC partners (e.g. organization of export tours to
relevant markets, presentation of the Oekoenergie-Cluster at the international level, shared booths at
specialized trade shows, networking with energy agencies in other countries, focused activities in
markets abroad to increase the rate of export)
Positioning of the OEC in Austria and abroad
eco energy – cluster of upper austria
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S.O.L.I.D SOLARINSTALLATIONEN UND DESIGN GMBH
ADDRESS Puchstrasse 85, 8020 Graz, Austria
PHONE +43 316 292840
EMAIL [email protected] WEB www.solid.at
CONTACT PERSON Mr. Harald Blazek
S.O.L.I.D. is an Austrian solar engineering company specializing in all aspects
of large-scale solar thermal energy plants. Since 1992 S.O.L.I.D. has been
planning, building, delivering, assembling and operating large-scale solar
plants (exceeding 100 m2) around the world, providing hot water, heating
rooms, and supplying process heat, including district heating.
S.O.L.I.D. also designs and builds solar chilled water plants, including the largest commercial solar cooling
projects currently in operation. With its unmatched experience in design and operation of large-scale solar
plants, S.O.L.I.D. is both a pioneer and one of the world‟s leading companies in the solar industry.
S.O.L.I.D. only uses products that conform to the very latest state-of-the-art.
The company‟s flagship product is the "Gluatmugl" solar collector, which has
already won several awards. By offering the most advanced remote control and
maintenance systems available, S.O.L.I.D. will, at the customer‟s request,
assume responsibility for ensuring efficient and optimized operation of the solar
plant.
CONTACT IN THE US
S.O.L.I.D. Energy Inc.
ADDRESS 10645 N. Tatum Blvd.; Phoenix, AZ 85025, USA
PHONE +1 720 320 9185
CONTACT PERSON Mr. James Lowe
REFERENCES
Wasserwerk - Andritz (Austria), UPC-Arena – Graz (Austria), Dessert Outdoor Center - Phoenix Arizona (USA)
solar engineering
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ZECH GMBH
ADDRESS Lastenstrasse 56, 6263 Fuegen/Zillertal, Austria
PHONE +43 5523 5969 300
EMAIL [email protected] WEB www.zech.cc
CONTACT PERSON Mr. Erwin Rauch
This business deals with the construction, production and installation of wooden windows, wood-aluminum
windows, aluminum windows, plastic windows and facade systems in post-and-beam constructions. Any shape
and design is constructed, produced and assembled according to the customer's specifications.
CONTACT IN THE US
ZECH USA LLC.
ADDRESS 370 NE Camano Drive, Camano Island, WA 98282, USA
PHONE +1 360 548 8998 FAX +1 866 963 8855
EMAIL [email protected] WEB www.zechusa.com
CONTACT PERSON Michael Hofmann
REFERENCES
Wohnhaus - Höchst (Austria), EFH Halter – Wettswil (Austria), Pfänderbahn – Bregenz (Austria)
windows, doors, sun protection, climate
systems