Sustainable living and life – in the heart of Vienna

A young couple has created a future-proof living dream with the fundamental renovation of a beautiful old apartment in the heart of Vienna. The sustainable products from Variotherm were used as efficiently as possible. A project that makes sustainable living in the middle of a metropolis a reality.

Anyone who thinks of dusty eco-freaks when it comes to sustainable living has not yet met that young couple from Vienna, who have literally created a living space with a model effect in the middle of the metropolis of Vienna by renovating a spacious, classic old apartment. On over 150m² of living space, the successful couple combines city life with sustainability quite naturally – always keeping in mind: What does it take for us to still feel comfortable in 10, 20, 30, and 40 years?

The Apartment: Ownership, Value, and Inventory

Betting on something that has lasting value was particularly important for the young couple from Vienna. They consciously wanted to avoid short-lived trends or "cheap" solutions and instead create something that would be valuable for future generations. When the couple bought the charming old apartment in downtown Vienna, it was clear that it needed to be fundamentally renovated to meet high sustainability standards. In times of climate change and skyrocketing energy prices, this logically includes not only an energy efficient Heating but also resource-saving Cooling, especially in densely built urban areas. After all, the optimal temperature at any time of year is an essential comfort factor in any living space.

The tip: Floor, wall, and ceiling

For their future apartment in downtown Vienna, the young couple has set out to find a sustainable heating and cooling solution that keeps monthly costs as low as possible. The innovative Viennese installer LH Tech recommended the couple the innovative surface heating and cooling systems from Variotherm after analyzing the condition of the apartment.

Thanks to the optimal collaboration between the experienced installer and the planning department at Variotherm, the best solution for the renovation was found together: The activation of all available surfaces – namely floor, wall, and ceiling.

This means that a screed floor heating in combination with the EasyFlex wall heating and wall cooling as well as the ModularCeiling for cooling and heating now ensures pleasant temperatures at all times – whether the wind blows relentlessly through Vienna in the cold winter months or the sun heats up the pavement of downtown Vienna in the summer.

The motto: Heating, Cooling, Feeling Good

The sophisticated surface heating and cooling system from Variotherm is used by the young couple in combination with a heat pump. In winter, warm water flows through the pipes, and in summer, cooled water flows through them, providing cozy warmth in the cold months and pleasant coolness in the hot months. This is exactly what makes the innovative products from Variotherm special: heating and cooling with one system.

Therefore, the Viennese couple can do without annoying and drafty air conditioning units in their future apartment, even in the city center during the summer. However, to maximize efficiency during the hot Viennese summer, in addition to cooling through walls and ceilings, it is advisable to pay attention to a few small but very effective measures: These include closing all windows and doors during the day, darkening the rooms, turning off unnecessary electrical devices, and enlivening the apartment with green plants.

Thanks to the innovative cooling through walls and ceilings, the young couple can feel comfortable in their new home all year round – completely sustainable and right in the middle of the big city of Vienna.