Architecture: Sustainable + Circular
Sustainable architecture is way more than just a green facade. During the tour we look at examples that address different aspects of sustainability: ecological, affordable, community oriented housing, neighborhood gardens and experimental structures from recycled materials. Emphasized are re-uses and renovations as well as upcyclings including examples of circular architecture. We talk about saving and sharing resources as well as about adopting architecture and urban planning strategies to the diversity of modern life styles and demographic changes.
Spreefeld Neighborhood
An innovative combination of private and public spaces and uses, temporary and permanent projects, living and working, urban farming and culture. Is that possible? “Yes, of course!”, say the residents. Emerging on a field attractively located on downtown Berlin’s riverside, the Spreefeld is a unique experiment of cooperative self-organization and direct citizens’ participation.
Visit Spreefeld Neighborhood's website
Ton, Steine, Gärten
Neighboring Berlin’s oldest squat, the Rauchhaus, this intercultural garden is a place for all kinds of people from the Kreuzberg neighborhood. Community grown vegetables, flowers and herbs show the strong integrative and positive societal effects of this project.
Visit Ton, Steine, Gärten's website
Forum Kreuzberg
Developed as a cooperative residential community, the Forum-Kreuzberg houses a great variety of pioneering projects and initiatives including a community college, kindergarten, health care practice, theater, workshops and artists’ studios taking part in the modern history of community-oriented projects in Berlin.
Visit Forum Kreuzberg's website
