Bergheim building yard

The existing municipal building yard in Bergheim was far too small. Hidden between assisted living facilities and the senior citizens' centre, it was scattered with tools throughout the village. This location had evolved historically, but was extremely unfavourable. Therefore, the municipality of Bergheim intended to build a new, modern building yard of the necessary size with the appropriate equipment. Years ago, the municipality acquired a plot of land next to the bio-heating plant near the commercial centre for this purpose. The triangular shape of the plot, the flood-related fencing opposite the Plainbach stream, the existing access road to the heating plant and the development plan's provision for construction adjacent to the existing bio-heating plant meant that certain planning steps were already dictated.

The compact layout optimises traffic routes and enables cost-effective operation. Functional connections have been established and thermal requirements have been taken into account. The building structure and façade design clearly show the different activity areas: a two-storey office area, a vehicle hall and a workshop area. There is also a wash bay and a large, covered open storage area. The new building yard complies with the klimaaktiv silver standard. This required the installation of state-of-the-art heating and ventilation technology, as well as a PV system. The garages and workshop are heated and cooled by means of component activation. The office section is heated by district heating and has a ventilation system with heat recovery. The wooden slat façade design and the wooden office section façade form a contemporary transition to the wooded Plainberg nature reserve. The bird protection film on the glass façade in the entrance area features a matching tree silhouette motif.

© Text: Heinz Anglberger; Z+B magazine; modified