Abstract
Technological and institutional innovations in Freiburg’s building sector give insights into dynamics of regional sustainability transitions. Since the early 1990s a wide range of factors have played an important role in the transition
of Freiburgs’ building sector: innovative policy and civic participation approaches, large-scale urban building projects as well as the integration
of regional companies and research institutions. The new built “eco”-districts Rieselfeld and Vauban as well as the retrofitted highrise building “Buggi 50” are globally recognised examples for innovative energy-efficient building and sustainable urban development. Nevertheless, there are still challenges in linking
energy and social issues and retrofitting of existing buildings in Freiburg.
of Freiburgs’ building sector: innovative policy and civic participation approaches, large-scale urban building projects as well as the integration
of regional companies and research institutions. The new built “eco”-districts Rieselfeld and Vauban as well as the retrofitted highrise building “Buggi 50” are globally recognised examples for innovative energy-efficient building and sustainable urban development. Nevertheless, there are still challenges in linking
energy and social issues and retrofitting of existing buildings in Freiburg.
| Translated title of the contribution | "Green Building": Innovative approaches in Freiburg |
|---|---|
| Original language | German |
| Pages (from-to) | 16-23 |
| Journal | Geographische Rundschau |
| Publication status | Published - 2 May 2015 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Austrian Fields of Science 2012
- 507022 Urban planning
- 507027 Sustainable urban development