sustainability
We keep a close eye on the environmental impact of everything we do. Our goal: to do whatever we can – idealistically, but not ideologically.
Villa Viva is being built to a high energy standard (KfW 55). This reduces energy consumption and improves the building’s carbon footprint. Most of the energy required is provided by a heat pump. We also use a photovoltaic system with battery storage.
During construction, we use resource-saving, recyclable materials wherever possible. The façade is mainly made of wood, as are most of the windows. The supporting structure is made of concrete – despite its high CO₂ emissions during production, this is currently unavoidable for us due to static requirements and financial constraints. Where possible, we use CO₂-reduced and recycled concrete.
We also use sustainable materials in our interior design – especially wood: most of the floors in the hotel rooms and dining areas are made of wood, as are many of the walls, galleries and furniture. We also use second-hand furniture and furnishings. Almost all of our lighting is provided by energy-saving LED lights. Green roofs and facades, as well as lots of plants indoors, create a pleasant microclimate and reduce the amount of heat absorbed by the building.
In all our tenders, we set clear requirements for the sustainability of the products used – they should not only be functional and cost-efficient, but also meet high standards in terms of manufacturing, ingredients and durability. This applies to both building materials and furnishings.