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New efficiency house project in Hamburg: reduce costs, ensure quality!
Lohbrügge is starting a pilot project for cost-sensitive housing construction with 133 new apartments by 2028. Discover the innovative approaches!
New efficiency house project in Hamburg: reduce costs, ensure quality!
An exciting pilot project is being launched in Hamburg that could set new standards in cost-sensitive housing construction. The SAGA group of companies is planning to build 133 apartments in Lohbrügge-Nord by 2028, with both publicly subsidized and price-reduced units being created. The idea behind it: reduce construction costs without compromising on the quality of living. The tour of the construction site, led by Urban Development Senator Karen Pein, SAGA board member Snezana Michaelis and district office manager Cornelia Schmidt-Hoffmann, clarified the objectives of the project, which [[Development City]](https://www.entwicklungsstadt.de/gewinnhaus-pilot-startet-in-hamburg-bergedorf-133-wohnungen-bis-2028/) describes as a pioneer for innovative construction forms.
With a mix of three- and four-story buildings, the aim is not only to create living space, but also to improve the outdoor areas. Particular attention is paid to the compactness of the construction and the simplification of the facade structures. The costs should be around 3,600 euros per square meter of living space, well below the Hamburg median of around 1,000 euros per square meter. This is a clear sign that a rethinking of construction is necessary in order to create more affordable housing.
Cost reduction through Hamburg standard
An important component of the project is the introduction of the new “Hamburg Standard”, which is intended to identify central cost drivers. This standard aims to reduce construction costs by over a third. Dr. Peter Tschentscher, First Mayor of Hamburg, has emphasized that rising construction costs are dampening housing construction. The cost reduction initiative describes necessary measures and is the result of a year-long work process in which over 200 experts and 100 institutions were involved. If you would like to find out more about the background, you can find further information here.
The core areas of the initiative are the adaptation of construction standards, the optimization of planning and construction processes and faster approval procedures. The aim is to create a culture of cost-effective construction that could be imitated not only in Hamburg, but also in other regions.
Study situation and research
The scientific support of the project is supported by an analysis of the state of research on cost-effective construction and housing. A current BBSR study systematically deals with the influencing factors and obstacles in the construction industry. This comprehensive discussion shows the urgency and need for solutions to the housing issue.
The research highlights the need for innovative approaches to ensure a sustainable and economically viable housing supply. In addition, an overview of significant influencing factors and possible measures to limit costs is provided, which can serve as a guide for future projects.
The efficiency house pilot project in Hamburg is now taking a further step towards improving living conditions, while at the same time setting new standards in construction. Anyone looking for an apartment in Hamburg in the coming years can look forward to the developments.