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Viessmann climate solutions set new standards

GERMANY: The Campo Novo Business aparthotel in Stuttgart-Vaihingen, is said to be setting new standards in energy efficiency and sustainability for modern living with climate solutions from Viessmann. 

The high-quality apartment building with 259 fully equipped business apartments was built in accordance with Germany’s KfW40 standard, which requires a primary energy consumption of only 40% of a conventional new build.

The heart of this forward-looking property is an innovative and flexible energy system, which was planned and implemented by Viessmann specialist Stuttgart-based contractor partner Gebrüder Benzinger GmbH.

The overarching control system manages the interaction of various heat generators to ensure economical and sustainable operation. Two 129kW Vitocal 200-A PRO air-to-water heat pumps cover the primary basic load for heating and hot water. 

Two additional Vitobloc 200 gas-fired combined heat and power units of 50kW electrical and 83kW thermal cover the secondary base load. Thanks to combined heat and power generation, the electricity produced by the combined heat and power unit is used directly to operate the heat pumps. For temporary peak loads, especially in cold seasons, a Vitocrossal 300 gas boiler comes into operation. 

Photovoltaic modules on the roofs produce additional electricity for the building’s own consumption.

The six-storey Campo Novo Business aparthotel offers a total living space of 6327m² and is located in the immediate vicinity of the newly built Polaris Office complex. Both properties are architecturally connected.

Developed by the P+B Group, the Campo Novo Business Vaihingen joins seven other properties of this brand with around 2,400 flats across Germany.

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