Sustainability
Economic and ecological

Our goal is to design our planning and implementation processes for modular construction to be as sustainable and resource-efficient as possible—for people and the environment. From the very beginning of concept development, we focus on a sustainable approach to materials and quality. Therefore, we strive to achieve ÖGNI Gold certification for economically and ecologically sustainable construction in our projects.

ÖGNI Gold

The certificate covers the following aspects of sustainable and future-oriented planning and construction, developed based on the ÖGNI criteria (Austrian Society for Sustainable Real Estate Management).

Ecological Quality

Sustainable, certified materials and the targeted use of wood ensure an excellent ecological balance and active climate protection.

Economic Quality

Through life-cycle analysis, value stability, and climate risk analysis create buildings that are economically viable in the long term.

Sociocultural & Functional Quality

High living comfort through an optimized indoor climate, plenty of natural light, healthy indoor air and barrier-free design.

Technical Quality

An efficient building envelope, integrated building services and sustainable construction ensure low energy consumption and a long lifespan.

Process Quality

Sustainability is integrated into planning and implementation from the very beginning—from resource-efficient construction site processes to the user manual.

Location Quality

Good connectivity, sustainable mobility, and location-specific climate assessments ensure long-term quality and usability.

EU Taxonomy

PORR Systembau is planned and built as an “EU Taxonomy-capable” concept and, upon optional customer request, certified as an “EU Taxonomy-compliant” building. This means that all location-independent requirements of the EU Taxonomy Regulations are met—regardless of where the building is situated. Solely the location-dependent requirements must be assessed on a site-specific basis.

By using wood as a CO₂-storing building material, a tight and energy-efficient building envelope and optimized, passive-oriented building services, the system significantly reduces energy consumption and emissions. By doing so, Systembau makes a clear contribution to the EU Taxonomy goal.

By assessing the site quality through climate risk analysis, the system ensures that the building remains resilient to rising temperatures and extreme weather events. By doing so, the system makes a significant contribution to climate resilience.

By implementing water and energy conserving concepts,  protection of soil and groundwater and the use of water-saving, taxonomy-compliant fixtures, the system contributes to the sustainable use and protection of water and marine resources.

By evaluating the construction and material selection with regard to dismantling and recyclability, efficient resource use is enabled and the transition to a circular economy is supported.

A material and product testing procedure prior to installation, which assesses compliance with pollutant limits (VOCs, SVHCs, and formaldehyde), ensures high indoor air quality. Additionally, sustainable construction site processes—such as low-noise and low-dust work methods, low-waste procedures, and the protection of soil and groundwater—contribute to the reduction of environmental pollution.

The system construction supports biodiversity by consistently avoiding invasive plant species in outdoor areas and using species-friendly lighting that protects i.e. nocturnal animals. Furthermore, the development of a biodiversity strategy strengthens the preservation and promotion of diverse habitats on-site.