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- Challenges <\/strong>for Logistics and Real Estate: growing challenges – sustainability, emission reduction, workplace quality, and compliance with stricter environmental and CSR regulations<\/li>\n
- Innovative All-in-One Solution:<\/strong> Biofilter technology, IoT capability, and modular design for air purification, cooling, and digital communication<\/li>\n
- Economic Benefits:<\/strong> Energy cost savings, reduced absenteeism, and increased employee productivity<\/li>\n
- Environmental Compensation and Compliance:<\/strong> High effectiveness (1 CityTree = 81 trees) for offsetting measures and compliance with local environmental regulations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>The Future of the Industry at BUILDINX
\n<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Next week, from November 19 to 21, the first BUILDINX 2024<\/em><\/strong><\/a> event will be held in Dortmund, presented by Messe Dortmund<\/em><\/strong><\/a> and the German Logistics Association (BVL<\/em><\/strong><\/a>). As \u201cthe first business platform encompassing the entire value chain of innovative logistics and industrial real estate”<\/a>, BUILDINX is a comprehensive showcase dedicated to the industry\u2019s current challenges and innovative solutions. The event seeks to \u201cunite all stakeholders in the logistics and industrial real estate sectors through its holistic approach\u201d<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Addressing Challenges and Presenting Solutions for the Logistics and Real Estate Industry in Dortmund<\/strong><\/h5>\n
With climate change and stricter sustainability requirements, companies in these sectors must adapt, exploring innovative ways to minimize the environmental and health impacts of their buildings. Topics such as land conservation, air quality, and employee health will be thoroughly covered, with solutions that balance ecological responsibility with economic advantage.<\/p>\n
Inspiring Program Structure: The three-day event is organized around the lifecycle of a building, as reported by LOGISTIK HEUTE<\/em><\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>
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<\/div>Sustainability and Climate Change<\/strong><\/h5>\n
Sustainable construction is becoming the norm in today\u2019s business world. According to the BUILDINX white paper \u201cBUILDING THE FUTURE \u2013 Making Industrial and Logistics Real Estate More Sustainable”,<\/a><\/em><\/strong> an increasing number of logistics companies are adhering to ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) criteria to reduce CO\u2082 emissions and demonstrate social responsibility. In addition to energy efficiency and resource conservation, the revitalization of so-called \u201cbrownfields\u201d\u2014underutilized land\u2014is gaining traction. With limited availability for new developments, environmental protection is increasingly emphasized through the preservation of existing land.<\/p>\n<\/div>
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<\/a><\/span><\/div>Source: BUILDINX Whitepaper, p.9<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div>\u201eGoing Green: Back to Nature\u201c<\/strong><\/a><\/h5>\n
\u201cProperty developers and owners\u201d<\/a> are increasingly focusing on green locations, often incorporating green facades and landscaping that support local flora and fauna, facilitate rainwater absorption, and contribute positively to the workplace atmosphere<\/a>.<\/p>\n
An Innovative Approach for Sustainable Logistics and Industrial Zones Through Green Technology: Moss Filters and Solar Power for Clean Air and Energy<\/strong><\/h5>\n
Green City Solutions offers innovative solutions with their fresh-air concepts. Their multifunctional moss filters provide a natural approach to air purification and help tackle environmental challenges particularly acute in urban and industrial areas. This solution allows logistics and real estate companies to achieve ESG targets while improving the quality of life for residents and employees.<\/p>\n
These biotechnological filters cover only 9 m\u00b2 yet<\/strong> produce the effect of 81 trees,<\/strong> with a single unit providing up to 6,500 W\/h in cooling capacity<\/strong>. The CityTree, for example, can achieve cost savings of approximately 90%<\/strong>. Over a five-year period, these moss filters are around 20% more cost-effective than traditional air filtration and HVAC systems due to regenerative filter materials and lower energy consumption. When used effectively, this solution helps reduce heat islands<\/strong><\/em><\/a>, capture airborne particulates, and supports rainwater management <\/a><\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>
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<\/div>CityTree<\/em><\/strong><\/a>, CityBreeze<\/em><\/strong><\/a> und WallBreeze <\/em><\/strong><\/a>combine moss-based air purification with structurally stable, low-maintenance installations, contributing to both sustainability and public health across urban and logistics environments. Their deployment offers benefits to clients, employees, pedestrians, and residents alike.<\/p>\n
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- Reducing Pollution in High-Traffic Areas<\/strong>: The moss filters significantly reduce particulate matter and pollutants\u2014particularly relevant in urban and logistics-heavy areas, where high traffic volumes and industrial activity negatively impact air quality.<\/li>\n
- Eco-Friendly and Energy Efficient<\/strong>: These systems not only bring nature into cities but operate in an eco-friendly manner. They require no harmful chemicals and consume less energy compared to mechanical filters, contributing to emissions-free energy solutions, making them ideal for sustainable, climate-friendly building concepts.<\/li>\n
- Enhanced Quality of Life and Health<\/strong>: Fresh air solutions like these help improve quality of life and health. Natural elements such as moss not only reduce pollutants but also boost well-being in urban settings and workplaces by enhancing air quality and creating green, calming environments.<\/li>\n
- Flexibility and Versatility<\/strong>: CityTree and CityBreeze can be placed in various settings\u2014from city squares to industrial and logistics sites. Their compact and modular design allows for use in both outdoor and indoor areas, such as logistics centers, where the cooling and purifying effects of these systems are especially valuable in mitigating heat and fine particulate pollution in high-traffic zones like shopping streets, schoolyards, workplaces, atriums, shopping centers, train stations, and airports.<\/li>\n
- Transparent and Immediate Impact for ESG and CSR Reporting<\/strong>: These solutions provide clear, localized benefits with transparent reporting options. Performance reports detailing their impact are useful for CSR and ESG documentation, supporting aspects such as certification, financing, and building permit processes, while adding value to property sustainability and long-term value.<\/li>\n
- Low Maintenance<\/strong>: With automated irrigation and remote monitoring capabilities, the moss-based systems are ideal for demanding urban and industrial environments.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>
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<\/div>Since August 2021, a CityTree has been installed in an industrial hall of Refratechnik Ceramics<\/a><\/em><\/strong> in Melle, Lower Saxony. Here, the moss filter, known as \u201cIndusTree<\/a><\/em><\/strong>\u201d, provides \u201ca hall\u2019s worth of fresh air\u201d<\/a> daily. It can filter over 60,000 m\u00b3 of air daily, fully refreshing and filtering the air in a 6,000 m\u00b2 hall multiple times a day. Working hours are adjusted to maximize filtration during peak usage times, optimizing energy efficiency and performance.<\/a><\/p>\n
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\u201cOur company produces refractory systems for industrial furnaces, a process that generates significant particulate pollution that cannot be completely avoided. It also gets particularly warm around the large ovens, especially in summer. To reduce particulate pollution and bring down ambient temperatures, we installed CityTree as a pilot project in September 2021. Employees have appreciated the noticeable improvement in air quality and the cooling effect\u201d, says Dr. Andreas Sieverdingbeck, Managing Director of Refratechnik Ceramics GmbH.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>
<\/div> - Eco-Friendly and Energy Efficient<\/strong>: These systems not only bring nature into cities but operate in an eco-friendly manner. They require no harmful chemicals and consume less energy compared to mechanical filters, contributing to emissions-free energy solutions, making them ideal for sustainable, climate-friendly building concepts.<\/li>\n
- Reducing Pollution in High-Traffic Areas<\/strong>: The moss filters significantly reduce particulate matter and pollutants\u2014particularly relevant in urban and logistics-heavy areas, where high traffic volumes and industrial activity negatively impact air quality.<\/li>\n
- Innovative All-in-One Solution:<\/strong> Biofilter technology, IoT capability, and modular design for air purification, cooling, and digital communication<\/li>\n