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Linara Kaufbeuren Lub Tsev Chaw Ua Haujlwm Thiab Chav Qhia Khoom by Peter Kuczia

Linara Kaufbeuren Lub Tsev Chaw Ua Haujlwm Thiab Chav Qhia Khoom by Peter Kuczia is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Tooj in Tsim Vaj Tsev, Tsev thiab Qauv Tsev Competition Category.


ToojVaj Tsev· 2025

Linara Kaufbeuren Lub Tsev Chaw Ua Haujlwm Thiab Chav Qhia Khoom

by Peter Kuczia

Client: Solarlux

A' Design Award Tooj Winner in Vaj Tsev Category

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The Design

About Linara Kaufbeuren Lub Tsev Chaw Ua Haujlwm Thiab Chav Qhia Khoom

Lub tsev Linara nyob rau hauv thaj chaw ua lag luam Innovapark Kaufbeuren sawv cev rau qhov kev nce qib loj hauv kev tsim vaj tsev ruaj khov. Nws tsis tsuas yog ua tau raws li lub hom phiaj ntawm ib puag ncig, nyiaj txiag, thiab zej zog xwb tab sis kuj tseem hais txog qhov tseem ceeb ntawm kev sib txuas lus thiab kev zoo nkauj ntawm kev tsim vaj tsev hauv kev tsim kho ua lag luam. Lub tsev qhia pom tias nws muaj peev xwm ua tau kom sib npaug ntawm kev siv nyiaj txiag zoo thiab tus qauv tsim siab, tshwj xeeb tshaj yog nyob rau hauv cov chaw ua lag luam hauv cheeb tsam nroog.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Tooj

Linara Kaufbeuren Lub Tsev Chaw Ua Haujlwm Thiab Chav Qhia Khoom yog tus yeej ntawm A' Design Award Tooj, ib qho kev lees paub muaj meej mom heev uas muab rau cov qauv tsim tshwj xeeb uas txawv los ntawm kev tsim tshiab, kev txawj tsim thiab kev ntse. Cov neeg yeej Tooj yog cov khoom muaj txuj ci heev thiab tsim tshiab heev uas ua pov thawj txog kev paub ntau, kev xav thiab kev txawj ua ntawm cov kws tsim qauv. Linara Kaufbeuren Lub Tsev Chaw Ua Haujlwm Thiab Chav Qhia Khoom xav tias yuav yog ib qho khoom uas neeg hwm, qhuas thiab hlub, uas tshaj lij heev thiab tsim tshiab. Cov qauv tsim yeej A' Design Award Tooj no siv cov kev coj ua zoo tshaj plaws ntawm kev kos duab, kev tshawb fawb, kev tsim qauv thiab thev naus laus zis thiab zoo heev vim nws saib xyuas cov ntsiab lus. Linara Kaufbeuren Lub Tsev Chaw Ua Haujlwm Thiab Chav Qhia Khoom ua tau raws li cov kev xav tau zoo kawg, kov cov kev xav, ntxias cov kev xav thiab txhawb kev xav paub.

Behind the Design

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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties
The new Linara GmbH building in the Innovapark Kaufbeuren industrial estate takes a significant step forward in sustainability. Beyond meeting ecological, economic, and social requirements, it emphasizes communication and, in particular, architectural aesthetics as key aspects of commercial construction. This striking new building demonstrates that balancing economic practicality with high design quality is possible - especially in commercial districts within the so-called "urban bacon belt.
Dimensions & Packaging
Usable area 2450 sqm
Tags
Solar energy, BIPV, sustainable building, solar architecture
Production Technology
The new building features state-of-the-art work and meeting spaces, including open-plan offices, retreat and communication zones, and the attractive bar, which serves as a meeting point for internal exchanges or as the first point of contact for external guests.

In addition to ergonomic workstations, excellent acoustics, and ample daylight, the building includes a double façade that can be fully opened manually for natural ventilation. Acting like an imaginary glazed balcony, the facade functions as a solar air collector: depending on the weather, preheated fresh air flows into the room, and during summer, both layers of glass can be fully opened to prevent heat build-up.
Design Challenge
Passive use of solar energy is achieved through a manually operated SL-Comfort double facade. During the heating period, it functions as a solar air collector: heat is generated in the inner corridor, which can be allowed to flow into the interior as preheated fresh air. When external temperatures rise, the outer shell is opened to prevent heat build-up.

The efficiency of the façade's PV modules is increased through rear ventilation, utilizing the solar chimney effect. Additionally, the PV modules are optimally aligned at a 142-degree angle to maximize the PV area.
Research
The new Linara building in the Innovapark Kaufbeuren exemplifies sustainable industrial architecture, balancing ecological, economic, and social demands with aesthetic design. The structure integrates 750 PV modules on its facades, optimized by a 142 degrees angle for maximum solar energy yield. Features include a double façade acting as a solar-air collector, geothermal systems, and invertebrate-friendly hay meadows. Combining energy efficiency, resource conservation, and innovative workspaces, it transforms sustainability into an experiential concept for users and visitors alike.
Inspiration
A key factor in the design process was the longitudinal alignment of the ensemble in a north-south direction, allowing 750 photovoltaic modules to maximize their effectiveness on the west and east façades. The building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) system is optimally positioned to capture the sun’s low-angle rays in the morning and evening. With the facades angled at 142 degrees relative to each other, the PV-active surface area increases by 7 percent.
Project Duration
Sommer 2024, Kaufbeuren, Germany
Operation Flow
The Linara building operates with a focus on energy efficiency and sustainability. It is heated and cooled entirely by a heat pump system integrated with geothermal energy. Solar panels on the east and west façades provide significant energy, contributing to the building’s low electricity demand. Excess energy is often fed back into the grid, reducing emissions and conserving resources. This innovative approach showcases the balance between energy efficiency, modern technology, and architectural aesthetics.
Image Credits
Photographer: #1 Peter Kuczia, #2 Peter Kuczia, #3 Peter Kuczia, #4 Peter Kuczia, #5 Peter Kuczia,

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