In Neu Wulmstorf, just outside Hamburg, the first logistics hall in northern Germany is being built in timber frame construction. The use of the natural building material is an essential part of the project concept with which S E G R O Germany GmbH is continuing its sustainable project development strategy. This is not the first time that the company has relied on the expertise of Köster's logistics experts.
The S E G R O Logistics Centre Hamburg Neu Wulmstorf offers 2 hall units with a total area of approx. 20,000 m² as well as approx. 2,000 m² of warehouse and office mezzanine. The project is being built on a 3.7-hectare brownfield site in the industrial park of Neu Wulmstorf. The location is ideal for a logistics property, as Julian Kux, Director Logistics Germany at S E G R O, describes: "With its location directly on the outskirts of Hamburg and its proximity to the connection to the A26 planned for 2025, the logistics park offers excellent connections to Germany's most important logistics hub, which has a very strong demand for logistics space."
One of the priorities of the company's strategy is to promote low-carbon growth through the implementation of the Responsible S E G R O guide. This is also reflected in this project. Even the choice of a brownfield as a location contributes to its sustainability. This means that no new area is sealed and the remains of the previous building are integrated into the recycling process: "We can use the demolition material for the necessary cut-and-fill measures," explains Köster project manager Torben Weghöft.
Focus on CO2
For the S E G R O Logistics Centre Hamburg Neu Wulmstorf, S E G R O is aiming for platinum certification from the German Sustainable Building Council (DGNB). To this end, the project team is preparing a comprehensive CO2 balance sheet in close cooperation with the Köster sustainability experts. For example, the masses of all the materials used are recorded. This is because the specifications for the construction project agreed with S E G R O are strict.
*"Regardless of the DGNB certification, we have committed ourselves to the client to use a maximum of 250 kilograms of CO2 per cubic metre in the construction of the hall." *
Torben Weghöft, Project Manager Köster GmbH
The timber frame construction has a positive effect on the CO2 balance of the project: up to 14 percent of the CO2 emissions required for construction can be saved. In order to achieve the specified goals of the certification, however, the building technology will also be aligned accordingly: A photovoltaic system and additional wind generators on the roof supply the hall with electricity and also ensure the operation of the 32 e-charging stations on the outdoor area. At the groundbreaking ceremony on 28 May 2024, the client also emphasised the sustainable orientation of the project with a focus on carbon emissions:
*"This project is a great example of how we are continuously looking for ways to reduce the carbon emissions of our project developments – both by building the structure from wood instead of steel, and by investing in renewable energy to help future users reduce their own emissions in operation." *
Julian Kux, Director Logistics Germany at S E G R O
Source: Köster GmbH
