Innovative & Sustainable Housing Concepts for Big Cities: The Boardinghouse

The boardinghouse concept in the context of sustainability in big cities is an innovative housing and accommodation option that aims to integrate sustainable principles in terms of housing and resource use. Boardinghouses are building complexes that offer furnished flats or rooms for short- to medium-term stays. They are aimed at commuters, business travellers, students or other people temporarily living or working in the big city. This concept offers various opportunities to promote sustainability in urban environments. For example, by efficiently using the available space in big cities by accommodating several living or working areas in one building complex, more sustainable urban growth is made possible. As boarding houses allow short- to medium-term stays, they adapt to the changing needs and living situations of the residents. This can contribute to more efficient use of housing and less vacancy. The central location of boarding houses allows residents to shorten their daily commute times and reduce the need for individual transport. This promotes more environmentally friendly mobility. In addition, modern boarding houses are often equipped with environmentally friendly technologies and sustainable materials. This all helps to minimise energy and water consumption and reduce CO2 emissions

Overall, the boardinghouse concept can make a positive contribution to sustainability in large cities. However, some challenges must also be considered when implementing boardinghouses as a sustainable concept. These include ensuring high construction quality and energy efficiency, taking into account the needs of the neighbourhood and integrating the concept into urban infrastructure planning. Implementing the boardinghouse concept requires holistic planning and cooperation with local authorities to ensure that environmental, social and economic aspects are taken into account.

Tucher und Partner provide clients with holistic support in the planning and implementation of this modern residential concept. As a team, we develop customised and sustainable solutions that meet the individual needs and requirements of the boarding house and enable efficient and successful implementation of the project. Thus, in cooperation with the team of wobgroup, the M41 project was created at Meglinger Str. 41d in Munich.