R2 – Rieder Resilience 2030
Supporting business growth in the context of crisis management and preparing for a green, digital, and resilient economic recovery
A decommissioned bus garage and an existing building used as a workshop and office space have been transformed into the new Rieder company campus. By renovating an existing building, the company consciously chose to lead by example in sustainable construction. The old structures were preserved to save embodied energy, and no additional areas were sealed. The focus was on preserving existing substances as much as possible, with the goal of not erasing traces of the old. In a skillful mix and match, old structures were combined with new ones. Walls were removed, and spacious windows were added to create modern, loft-like office spaces. Old stairs were also demolished, creating a new open space.
Reuse and Recycle
The flooring was removed, and underfloor heating with sound insulation was installed. The facade was newly insulated. In addition to repurposing and revitalising existing buildings, the use of more durable and sustainable building materials contributed to an extended lifecycle of the structure: The facade was clad with CO₂-reduced glassfibre reinforced concrete panels. The heating system was switched from oil to pellets and updated. All electrical and building technology installations were newly implemented. The entire roof surface is equipped with a photovoltaic system to sustainably power the building.
An existing hall was completely renovated and equipped with new electrical and building technology installations
It now serves as space for research and development, as well as a showroom. The existing floor slab was insulated, and a new one was built on top, including concrete core activation heated by the new pellet heating system in the office building. The roof was demolished and replaced with prefabricated insulated wooden panels. All lighting was replaced with LED lights, adjusted according to the brightness level using sensors. The lighting situation was further improved with numerous skylights.
Expansion of production capacities
As an expansion of the manufacturing facility, a modern, well-organised production hall in hybrid construction was built. The resulting spaciousness and clarity define the interior appearance and form the basis for efficient operation. The high degree of prefabrication and weather-independent pre-production in the hall allowed for a quick construction time and high-quality standards. A sustainable heating system using groundwater-source heat pumps is employed, heating the concrete core of the floor slab. The captured heat is efficiently stored. Special skylights in the roof ensure optimal illumination. The specific design of large wooden pyramids maximises natural light. The use of zenith light through an optimised light guidance system creates a harmonious spatial concept. Additionally, the hall is illuminated by LED light strips that adjust to the brightness level. In the modern hall, production and technology are integrated, enabling an ideal transfer of know-how and close collaboration. Prefabricated module frames with approximately 18 m² area are used for the facade.