Blackout in Austria – this is what you can do
Blackout in Austria – this is what you can do
Living

Blackout in Austria – this is what you can do

14. 11. 2022 by Helmut Bayerl

Blackouts and power outages are a main topic at the moment and causing many people to worry, especially now that winter is just around the corner – a frightening scenario. In this blog post, we would like to inform you about how to prepare for a possible power outage or blackout and how to take action in an emergency. If worse comes to the worst, authorities and emergency organisations such as National Crisis and Disaster Management (SKKM) are there to help. However, personal responsibility and the right course of action can ease the burden on emergency services and benefit those affected.

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Housing Guide: What to Do with Electronic Devices?
Housing Guide: What to Do with Electronic Devices?
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Housing Guide: What to Do with Electronic Devices?

19. 10. 2022 by Michelle Veillard

Good for the environment and good for your conscience: Old electronic devices that no longer work should be properly disposed of. In Austria, this is possible at electronics retailers or designated collection points. But many devices are still too good to throw away. The nationwide repair bonus provides a remedy here.

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podcast: the energy transition in neighbourhood developments
podcast: the energy transition in neighbourhood developments
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podcast: the energy transition in neighbourhood developments

10. 10. 2022 by Michael Divé

In the new podcast episode we talk to energy expert Stefan Schwan of Engie Germany. Our subject: How is the energy transition succeeding at the level of neighbourhood developments?

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Housing Guide: Cooling Down in Summer
Housing Guide: Cooling Down in Summer
Living

Housing Guide: Cooling Down in Summer

26. 07. 2022 by Michelle Veillard

When the next heat wave rolls in and the tropical nights begin to accumulate, we’ll all be searching for a way to cool off. But be careful: air conditioners consume loads of energy and lead to considerable costs. We have some climate-friendly and energy saving tips on how to keep the temperature in living spaces low so you can also keep a cool head during the next record-temperature summer.

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The best reading material for your own home
The best reading material for your own home
Living

The best reading material for your own home

17. 10. 2018 by Michael Divé

The days are getting shorter, autumn is on its way – now’s the best time to read. It doesn’t always have to be a crime novel, romance or such lying on the book table. Reading educates – and this is especially true for literature that provides advice. Fitting for the book fair, these book tips will get you in shape for buying property, for capital investment and for decoration.

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Wood-hybrid buildings: the future of sustainable living
Wood-hybrid buildings: the future of sustainable living
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Wood-hybrid buildings: the future of sustainable living

15. 05. 2018 by Michael Divé

In the southeast of Berlin, the BUWOG Group is constructing four innovative residential buildings using the wood-hybrid method. The regenerative raw material wood offers numerous advantages for people and the natural environment. An interview with architect Claus Kampmann of Kampmann, Fiedler, Fabianski Architekten.

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