University of Applied Sciences for Law, Bad Münstereifel
Heat reconnected – in the old structure
Energy reimagined — for a training centre steeped in tradition: The North Rhine-Westphalia University of Applied Sciences for Judicial Administration has been an integral part of judicial training in the public sector since 1976. The property consists of eight buildings, most of which were built in the 1950s, with a gross floor area of around 11,100 m². The first energy efficiency improvements were made back in the late 1980s, including façade insulation and replacement of windows. Today, the property is used for everything from accommodation, lecture halls and administration to a canteen and kitchen. There are also plans for a sustainable new building that meets the ‘Efficiency Building 40’ standard – as an extension of the campus and a catalyst for the overall energy renovation.
On behalf of BLB NRW (Aachen branch), MorgenGrün carried out a comprehensive energy analysis of the entire property. The focus was on viable concepts for a modern, climate-friendly heat supply – especially in conjunction with the planned new EG-40 building.
The result: clear options for a cross-building supply, accompanied by specific recommendations for the renovation of the existing buildings. These include measures relating to the building envelope as well as technical modernisation – for example, to increase the efficiency of the building services.
Well-founded recommendations despite data gaps
All proposed measures were not only evaluated in terms of energy efficiency, but also in terms of cost-effectiveness and amortisation. Particularly effective were the insulation of unheated roof and basement areas with mineral wool insulation boards and the replacement of outdated, energy-intensive ventilation systems.
The project was characterised by special conditions. Nevertheless, based on careful on-site inspections and experience in building physics, our engineers were able to make precise statements about the substance and energy status of the building – an important basis for the future viability of the location.
From individual case to role model
The results show that, depending on the building, the recommended measures can reduce CO2 emissions from energy consumption by up to 90%. This is a major step forward for the climate strategy of public educational institutions – and a model that can be applied to similar properties.
We are proud to have provided a sound basis for decision-making with this work, combining ecological responsibility with economic rationality – and thus enabling real progress.