This survey was assigned to the Institute of Landscape design of the University of Vienna by the Austrian organization “Neue Heimat”. “Neue Heimat” is domestic housing organization that functions of owner administration of subsidized housing projects. It has been in business for half a century and administers approximately 33.000 units all over Austria The authors of this survey are all members of the universities of Austria and ensured a scientific approach and the professionalism of this survey. They are all accredited experts in the fields of architecture, construction or energy. The head of the team conducting the survey is Gerda Schneider; she is the head of the institute for landscape design at the University of Vienna. She functions as a member or consultant in several scientific bodies, such as the Institute for Urban Development and Regional Development in Germany. Several of her articles have been published in scientific publications.
This is a survey about Dr. Lari’s work in Graz. The land on which the project was built is in the shape of a square. The relevant chapters are the ones titled “Bergstrasse”, which is the address of the solar settlement Plabutsch. The technologies used inside the building are of an environmentally sustainable nature. The buildings contain in total 42 apartments, which are divided up into six segments each housing seven apartments. The area on which the building is standing is pleasant with anything needed for everyday life. You can finds within walking distance. There are even two hospitals, a doctor and a pharmacy. The way to the center of the town can be taken via the tramway in 15 minutes.
The intention of the survey is to assess the energy needs of the building with regards to potentials in saving energy as well as how far the level of comfort is affected by energy saving measures.
Survey PDF (german)