Am Lenzenfleck – Light Industry in the spirit of sustainability

Ismaning, a small, up-and-coming community with a high quality of life in the northeast of Munich, has gained a unique real estate project. In the immediate vicinity of the Bavarian capital, halfway between the city center and the airport, an unusual commercial property for unusual business ideas has been created under the leadership of Binnberg Architekturentwicklung – all under the premise of sustainability and economy.

Right at the top of Binnberg’s specifications: sustainability – and this ultimately results in future viability. Because consistent attention was paid to the implementation of sustainable principles and the use of sustainable technologies from the outset, the building surprises on the one hand with minimal ancillary costs, and on the other with many well thought-out details that make it in its entirety one of the rare innovations on the commercial real estate market.

A pleasant side effect: the pronounced sustainability also creates economic efficiency en passant. The commercial units at Lenzenfleck in Ismaning are also an extremely attractive property from a business perspective, not only because of the significantly lower trade tax rate compared to Munich (Ismaning: 330%, Munich: 490%). Even before the ground-breaking ceremony, a contribution was made to a favorable environmental balance. Because just as sustainability is not only thought but lived at Lenzenfleck, here it is not only a question of construction and design, but also of organization and preparation. When the car repair shop previously located on the property was dismantled, the hall structure was not disposed of, but used to build a new hall – it could hardly be more sustainable.

Behind the building’s simple, white façade – consisting of all-round, matt white elements made of profiled glass – lies an extraordinary interior with a total of 16 units offering floor areas of between 570 and 1,060 square meters, which can also be combined if required.

Thanks to the translucency of the façade, sunlight can enter the interior of the units during the day, reducing the need for artificial lighting. Natural light with its constantly changing angles of incidence, shades and color temperatures also represents a feel-good factor for the people working in the building that should not be underestimated. In order to meet the KfW Standard 40, the double-skin façade construction has inlaid white translucent thermal insulation, which harmonizes perfectly with the glass profiles both visually and functionally. Together with the windows and their solar control glazing, the façade construction ensures that the building cannot heat up excessively in summer despite its translucency and reliably keeps the heat inside in winter. Speaking of winter: The building is heated by geothermal district heating, which reaches the units through concrete core activation in the floor and ceiling.

Notwithstanding the delicate façade and thanks to the high-quality roller shutters in each unit, this property is a real energy saver and the low ancillary costs make it an attractive option not only for tenants, but also for investors. Whether for light industry, as an art gallery, tech start-up, inspiring studio for creative minds or flexible event space for special occasions – the commercial units at Lenzenfleck in Ismaning offer the space needed to fill visions with life. This is ensured by the flexible workspaces with gallery areas and ceiling heights of more than seven meters and numerous other details.

The well-being of the users has not been forgotten either, as each unit has access to a spacious roof terrace, whose greenery not only pleases the eye but also provides a habitat for insects and other useful animals. It goes without saying that the roof of such a sustainable property has generous photovoltaic panels. At Lenzenfleck, they are capable of harvesting more than 350 MWh of energy per year.

The flexible usability, the individual adaptability, the generous ceiling heights, the load-bearing capacity of the floors and the accessibility by truck through the large roller shutters make the commercial units at Lenzenfleck a prime example of light industry real estate, which is becoming increasingly popular not only with manufacturing companies. The commercial units at Lenzenfleck are both particularly economical and ideally positioned for future situations. On the one hand, the low running costs offer the potential to save money every year. On the other hand, the positive public image of a sustainable company headquarters should not be underestimated as a selection criterion and has long since become an increasingly important corporate characteristic for customers.

A suitably sustainable building such as the one at Lenzenfleck can also serve as a strategic option for real estate investments that take account of the growing importance of environmental aspects on the global market. Their strong sustainable features ensure that the commercial units at Lenzenfleck are more resilient and adaptable to changing market dynamics than other buildings in a comparable real estate class.

Institutional investors are also increasingly looking for flexible light industrial properties such as the one at Lenzenfleck in Ismaning. Thanks to the universal layout of the units, a variety of production-related situations can be realized. The rooms also offer a variety of uses that allow for a short-term change of function if required – typical of light industry properties.

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