ecoQuartier
Pfaffenhofen, Bavaria, Germany
https://ecoquartier.de/
ecoQuartier is a planned residential community with a separate commercial district. The walkable development utilizes energy efficient construction and storm water management wetlands.
21.5 acres
2010-2050 ongoing development
Ministry VROM
100% renewable energy, carbon neutrality, walkable community with a schools, stores, and other services
Performance levels achieved:
Standard
Good
Better
Living
Regenerative
| Place | |
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| Limits to Growth | |
| Food | |
| Habitat | |
| Transportation | |
| Water | |
| Energy | |
| Health + Happiness | |
| Civilized Environment | |
| Neighborhood Design | |
| Biophilia | |
| Resilient Connections | |
| Materials | |
| Material Plan | |
| Embodied Energy & Carbon | |
| Waste | |
| Equity | |
| Neighborhood & Access | |
| Access to Nature | |
| Access to Community Services | |
| Investment | |
| Beauty | |
| Inspiration |
Goals & Strategies:
Place
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Food
Goals: Not reported.
Strategies: Ecoquartier is located in an agrarian area with access to local produce and gardening.
Habitat
Goals: Not reported.
Strategies: Open space design for landscaping, tree planting, constructed wetlands, retention basins for flood prevention. Gardening is allowed.
Transportation
Goals: Not reported.
Strategies: Car sharing, public transportation access, electric vehicles, bicycles, limited parking spaces. Train station within 0.5 miles, limited vehicle access.
Water
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Water
Goals: Not reported.
Strategies: Two water circuits for potable and hot water. Greywater filtered through constructed wetlands.
Energy
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Energy
Goals: Carbon neutral by 2050. 100% renewable energy.
Strategies: Solar PV on rooftops required to maximize roof utilization. PV in field to cover demand. District solar thermal heating. Energy efficiency.
Health + Happiness
Materials
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Embodied Energy & Carbon
Goals: Not reported.
Strategies: Cradle-to-cradle philosophy for material selection. Carbon footprint calculations and LCAs conducted on material selection. Non-toxic materials.
Waste
Goals: Not reported.
Strategies: Recycling infrastructure and education on recycling. Material selection that reduces CO2.
Equity
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Neighborhood & Access
Goals: Not reported.
Strategies: Different architecture styles. Plots can be purchased within the village for a new house to be built within the requirements. Walking paths, community buildings and services, biophilic design and landscaping, community services and schools within a 2-mile radius of the community.
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