Introduction by Melanie Stegmann
Expanding the notion of sustainability into a new dimension in the construction industry:
The BLUE Building® Concept reaches beyond all conventional and often misleading superficial calculations of ultimately fictional energy savings in buildings. The true balance of environmental impact exceeds the computation of the amount of energy consumed to provide habitable conditions: taking not only the comprehensive balance during the entire life cycle - including production and recycling - into consideration but also the dynamic gain and loss generated by users and daily changes of the environment.
These projects promote a unique “Blue” concept. All facilities within the projects, i.e., water, energy, air, climate control and sewage recycling are environmental-friendly, reducing the waste of energy and water without compromising highest living standards.
A key to understand the Blue Building® Concept is the recognition of water as the “source“ of all life versus any other media carrying “energy“.
Therefore, a comprehensive concept of recycling interrelated to energy generation and conscientious consumption will prove to be the only true concept to save the environment sustainably.
Blue Building®
We are the Original
In the beginning of 2007, the name “BLUE BUILDING®" and "BLUE BUILDING® CONCEPT" were created; Blue Building® is a registered Trademark at the Deutsches Patent- und Markenamt.
Blue Building Consulting is, as the name suggests, a company active in the field of environmental and sustainability consulting. For your house construction this concerns essential things such as:
Overall construction supervision, foundations, floor construction, exterior and interior walls, roofs, windows, doors, sanitary and heating planning, electrical planning, room air conditioning and energy saving. Our selected products are manufactured, built and installed in accordance with the latest requirements of environmental and climate protection and energy saving as stipulated by law (protection and saving of energy in accordance with the EnEV). In cooperation with our experienced planning and construction partners, we offer you comprehensive advice on realising your dream of a sustainable "blue building".
Under the leadership of the strong Blue Building® network, Blue Building Consulting is committed to environmental protection and sustainable economic development. Subsidiaries are established around the world, each of which is an independent company committed to the environment in the respective country. 'Made in Germany' - German innovations and developments - worldwide.
With this organisational concept and innovation of new and unique products, we are capable to offer support from planning, consulting, and constructing over the lowest operating costs, to be the voice of environment, worldwide as a unique concept.
'Blue' - the new and better 'Green'
Blue Building Consulting Ltd is committed to environmental protection and sustainable economic development. The Blue Building® System combines state-of-the-art building techniques with pioneering advances in sustainable construction. All techniques and technologies used in the Blue Building® System are designed to meet or exceed the standard (Passive House, Zero Energy House, Plus Energy House, Low Energy House).
On an international level, the need to save energy has led to the introduction of technologies that differ from conventional construction methods in recent years. However, improved insulation against energy loss also brings with it new dangers. The improper use of materials and inadequate technologies have led to a dramatic increase in problems associated with the built environment. These problems are now summarised under the term "Sick Building Syndrome" (SBS). The term Sick Building Syndrome was introduced by the World Health Organisation in 1986 and refers to a condition in which poor indoor air quality causes respiratory problems in addition to other symptoms. For example, during influenza season, when our respiratory organs are already under attack, we should not live in buildings that exacerbate this problem.
The compliance with physical laws is becoming increasingly more important as the interrelated effects of energy, humidity, and well-being are better understood. The task encompasses the integral design of a healthy and sustainable environment. The implementation of the most advanced methods of recycling and cleaning will raise the standards of dealing responsibly and creatively with the natural resources.
With the Blue Building Concept, we are able to provide innovative products to offer support during planning and construction, as well as consulting during all stages, while ensuring lowest operation costs. Our advantage is the highly specialized expertise of our team of German engineers, whose innovations are in synergy with the laws of nature. Together with local business partners versed in construction, marketing and real estate, we create worldwide partnerships of Know-How.
The Blue Building Concept is founded on the long term experience of accomplished engineers, physicists, environmentalists and industry specialists. It illustrates projects, which are realised with complete and an all-embracing protection of environment and climate. These projects involve the latest standards of science and technologies as well as the legal requirements of environmental and climatic protection, saving of energy, water and other important resources, projected with Know-How, realized with stringent quality controls.
The following essentials are:
With the “Blue Building Concept” a complete and all-embracing environment and climate protection system becomes true.
Benefits at a Glance
Specifications | Blue Building Technology | Benefits |
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Constant fresh and clean air | Controlled Air Circulation | No harmful substances in the air |
99.995% Reduction of Dust Particles Indoors | No mould or germs formation | |
No Pollen | ||
Odourless | ||
Pleasant Temperatures | Silent and healthy radiating cooling / heating system | Humidity constantly at comfortable 45-60% |
Thermally activated building mass to reduce temperature swings | Outstanding thermal conductivity | |
Reversible cooling / heating system | ||
Walls less than 0.1 W/m²K | ||
Windows less than 0.7 W/m²K (thermal transmittance) | ||
Natural lights incl. UV radiation | 110% more internal light intensity | Healthy light for residents, animals and plants |
110% more UV light indoors | Maximal utilisation of natural daylight by building orientation according to compass direction and solar radiation | |
Clean drinking water | Specially developed water treatment without the usage of chemicals | No waste of natural resources |
Water for drinking water and irrigation | No usage of chemicals | |
Waste water recycling for irrigation and outdoor plants | Beautiful green outdoor areas at no additional costs | |
Sound insulation | Low sound level | Relaxing environment |
30 - 45 dB during daytime | Healthy sleeping conditions | |
20 - 30 dB during the night | ||
Low expenses | Building life span average 100 years | Attractive for long-term use / ownership |
Short construction period due to pre-fabrication (if applicable) | Clean and healthy air | |
Interior lights - high energy saving | No drafts in the rooms | |
Energy saving electric equipment | Low waste of energy thanks to insulation system inside the walls | |
Unique reversible cooling / heating system | ||
Outstanding low thermal conductivity due to specially insulated walls and windows | ||
Recreational and harmonious place for self-discovery | Silent and comfortable ambience | Increased well-being |
Indoor light - Feel-good light | Physical and psychological health and happiness | |
No electro smog | Relaxation | |
110% more UV light indoors | Healthy sleeping environment | |
Environmental sensitive | Exceeding the German Passive House Standard by up to 20% | Healthy indoor and outdoor living space |
Living in harmony with nature | Zero emission from sewage, exhausts, and waste | Reduced Costs |
Guiding Principals: No adverse effects for the environment
The Blue Building Concept guarantees a sustainable environment during the entire lifecycle of any product or material used. This comprehensive approach responds to three main aspects:
1) How we affect the environment
- during the process of fabrication
- during the time of use
- during the process of recycling
2) How nature and humanity benefit
- during the process of fabrication
- during the time of use
- during the process of recycling
3) The financial implications
- costs for production, operation, and recycling
Blue Building offers the best ecological footprint for healthy living at minimal expense.
In 2014, the Blue Building Concept was certified with the
“Gold Label Status”
by Joachim Schubach, publicly appointed and sworn expert in association with DGNB
“The Association for Sustainable Building”
This status includes the following facts:
In terms of sustainability, the Blue Building Concept® is a proven leader in sustainable construction.
The future of building technology is focused on sustainable construction - The Blue Building® Concept will offer a new standard in sustainable and energy-efficient construction in the future.
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