Munich Housing is embarking on a comprehensive energy modernization project for several buildings in the eastern part of Munich. The initiative, starting in the coming weeks, focuses on residential rows in Barbarossastrasse, Wagenbauerstrasse, Zaubzerstrasse, and Steinhauser Strasse, with the goal of significantly improving energy efficiency and long-term living quality for tenants.
Extensive Modernization for 155 Apartments
The project encompasses four building rows constructed in 1951, comprising a total of 155 apartments. Munich Housing plans to upgrade these buildings to the Efficiency House Standard EH 55 and connect them to district heating. This will lead to a substantial reduction in energy consumption, making the buildings future-proof for decades to come.
Among these, six barrier-free one-room apartments are part of the EOF funding model. In collaboration with the Social Department of the City of Munich and the ‘Mitbauzentrale’, the ‘Caring House Community’ model will be implemented here. This initiative allows residents, specifically six senior women, to live independently while benefiting from neighborhood support and communal activities. A common room on the ground floor will serve as a meeting point, fostering interaction within the building.
The upper two floors will feature eight regular, privately financed three-room maisonette apartments. The entire building, located in the inner courtyard behind the properties on Arnulf- and Stupfstrasse, offers approximately 890 square meters of living space.
Commencement of Works and Energy Efficiency Goals
Work on the Bogenhausen buildings is scheduled to begin in early May. Planned measures include the insulation of facades, basement ceilings, and top-floor ceilings, as well as the replacement of windows. These building rows currently have a high energy demand, making them prime candidates for effective energy modernization. The upcoming renovation directly addresses this, promising significantly improved energy efficiency. It is anticipated that the CO2 emissions of these buildings will decrease by up to ninety percent.
“This modernization is part of our long-term strategy towards a climate-neutral housing stock. We are focusing our efforts where we can achieve the greatest impact with existing building measures. This priority will play a central role in all future modernizations,” stated Jörg Franzen, Chairman of the Management Board of Munich Housing.
Sustainable Approach and Tenant Communication
Munich Housing is committed to a careful approach to existing structures during implementation. Well-preserved building components will be retained, and window replacements will be carried out from the inside. Balcony structures will also be reused, with the supporting framework remaining intact while coverings and railings are renewed. Munich Housing will reinforce the roofs and equip them with photovoltaic systems. In the future, tenants will have the option to utilize the generated electricity through a tenant electricity model. Furthermore, provisions are being made for fiber optic connections directly to the apartments. The outdoor areas will also be upgraded, including the addition of more bicycle parking spaces. For species protection, nesting boxes for protected species such as swifts and bats will be integrated into the external wall insulation.
The work will be conducted while the buildings remain occupied. To this end, Munich Housing emphasizes close support and transparent communication with tenants. The building rows in Barbarossastrasse, Wagenbauerstrasse, and Zaubzerstrasse are largely expected to be completed this year. Work on Steinhauser Strasse is projected to continue until the end of 2027, with outdoor area work extending into 2028.
Source: Nachrichten München
