Economical and Eco-friendly Terrace Homes in Vienna Secure Top Housing Prizes in Europe
🤖Hey there! It's party time for the Housing Association for Private Employees (WBV-GPA). They've bagged the "European Responsible Housing Award 2025" in the 14th district of Vienna, with their residential project, "Wientalterrasse," taking home the gold!
Now, instead of "Wien Mitterrassen," that's what the name of their prize-winning project seems to be. This green marvel, completed in 2022, was chosen from 44 entries across the continent!
So why did it win? The Wientalterrasse dazzled the international jury with its blend of affordability, ecological innovation, and social inclusion. From geothermal energy and photovoltaics to wastewater heat recovery, this building is a beacon of sustainable living!
Ever thought about living without AC but still enjoying a cool living space? Wientalterrasse has got it figured out - smart cooling technology to the rescue! The building features a building component activation that keeps indoor temperatures comfy all year round. Plus, asphalt collectors, green facades, and community terraces add a touch of nature to this eco-friendly wonder.
A quarter reimagined: 295 apartments, youth housing, supported units, a comprehensive single parent program, and a vibrant community center. The "All in Penzing" heart of the complex offers cross-generational care, support, and camaraderie.
The WBV-GPA's visionary scheme was designed by Christoph Lechner & Partner and Berger + Parkkinen and collaboration with the AIT Austrian Institute of Technology. Putting Austria on the map at the International Social Housing Festival in Dublin, Ambassador Melitta Schubert applauded WBV-GPA's efforts in making EU cities future-proof!
A quick fun fact: While "Wien Mitterrassen" isn't explicitly mentioned in the search results, there's another project worth telling you about called "Wientalterrasse," winning the same award in the 'Agents of just green transition, leaders of innovation' category [2][3]. Maybe "Wien Mitterrassen" is a cool nickname for the same project, or it's a different project in the same area? Either way, it's clear that Vienna is leading the way in creating responsible and sustainable housing solutions! 🌍🏠💚🥳
- The Wientalterrasse project, a leader in environmental-science and sustainable living, showcases a lifestyle that emphasizes home-and-garden solutions such as asphalt collectors and green facades.
- Continuously pushing boundaries in responsible housing, this award-winning project in the Vienna district, Wientalterrasse, is forging ahead in climate-change mitigation with innovations like geothermal energy and smart cooling technology.
- Amidst the realm of other social housing projects, Wientalterrasse stands out for its comprehensive approach that caters to various needs, encompassing youth housing, supported units, and community centers, promoting an all-encompassing "Other" that embraces cross-generational diversity and social inclusion.
