Asset & Context
The Prenzlauer Gärten residential quarter is located in Berlin’s Prenzlauer Berg district and comprises approximately 300 apartments across several modern townhouse-style buildings, with typical unit sizes ranging from 75 to 120 m².
As a newly developed residential compound, the project required a reliable, efficient, and low-carbon heat supply solution tailored to the specific needs of a medium-scale urban neighbourhood.
A key objective was to achieve energy independence from external district heating networks while ensuring long-term supply security and stable operating conditions for residents.
Strategy & Execution
The quarter was supplied through a decentral, CHP-based district heating system, designed to generate heat and electricity on site with high overall efficiency and reduced CO₂ emissions.
The heat generated by the combined heat and power (CHP) plant is used exclusively to meet the quarter’s internal demand, optimising local energy utilisation and minimising transmission losses.
The project included full project management for the design and construction of the district energy system, coordinating a multidisciplinary team of design engineers, detailed planners, and construction supervisors.
Following commissioning, the assignment extended to long-term operational responsibility, including 24/7 operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting to ensure continuous system availability and performance.
Outcome & Value
The decentral energy concept delivers a secure, efficient, and low-carbon heat supply for the entire residential quarter, independent of external networks.
By combining local energy generation with integrated operation and maintenance, the project achieved long-term operational reliability, reduced CO₂ emissions, and stable energy supply conditions for residents, while strengthening the sustainability profile of the development.
