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The natural building material concrete has long been used not only in the construction industry due to its load-bearing capacity, resistance and malleability, but is also considered particularly chic in interior design. Whether for the design of rooms, such as the bathroom or kitchen, or as an elegant building material in the field of furniture design, concrete can be used in a variety of ways and can be well...

In the "Germany Study" commissioned by ZDF, the economic research institute Prognos examines the housing and living situation of families in 401 districts and independent cities in Germany. In addition to the areas of money & housing, the study also evaluates the areas of education & social affairs, health & safety, and leisure & culture. The results of the study state that...

Anyone planning to build a house first needs a suitable plot of land. This should correspond to the personal wishes, have a certain size and a good location. But in order for a house to be built on the dream plot at all, the land must be fully developed and a legally valid development plan must be in place. That's why the Association of Private Builders (VPB) advises...

A micro combined heat and power (CHP) unit produces electricity and heat, which can be used to supply energy to a single-, two- or multi-family house. Powered by natural gas or other fuels, such as liquefied petroleum gas or vegetable and fuel oil, about 90 percent of the fuel is converted into renewable energy. A micro-CHP covers an electrical output of 2.5 kW to 15 kW and...

Before the Bremen District Court, the owner of an apartment building demands that one of her tenants limit her pet ownership to two dogs or one dog and one cat (AZ 6 C 32/15). The background is that the tenant has taken in several animals in her 77.25 square meter 3.5 room since she moved in in 1979. These include small and large animals, including a cat,...

If a house has a chimney, it is possible to install a chimney cover. A chimney cover has many advantages. It provides the chimney with a protective function, for example, from sooting and from rain. It also protects against birds and bird nests nesting in the chimney and prevents the roof from being damaged by flying sparks. If the house is located in the...

Parquet floors in living rooms have been very popular since the 19th century. Even today, many residents of apartments and houses want a real parquet floor. No wonder, because a floor made of wood transforms any room into a cozy home and also brings many other advantages. Thus, parquet floors are considered extremely durable and long-lasting, moreover, they are...

Due to climate change, there will be more and more extreme weather situations in the future, such as hail, heavy rain, winter storms and even earthquakes, floods and forest fires. In order to assess and reduce the risk of damage to real estate, the Federal Institute for Research on Building, Urban Affairs and Spatial Development (BBSR) has developed the web tool "GIS ImmoRisk Naturgefahren". This...

A roof made of sheet metal is no longer a rarity these days. Whether made of aluminum, copper or stainless steel, each material brings different advantages. For example, an aluminum roof has a very low weight and is easy to form. Copper can also be formed well, especially at low outside temperatures. In addition, copper is well suited for complicated building connections and...

Over the next four years, the Energiesprong volume deal agreed at the end of November 2019 is to be implemented. Participating in the deal are 22 housing companies, four construction companies and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BmWi). Part of the deal is the serial refurbishment of 11,635 apartments provided by the 22 housing companies. With the deal based on the...