The Elobau Logistics Centre in Leutkirch (Germany) was completed in 2015 as a wood‑constructed industrial building. The facility is used for loading and unloading vehicles and incorporates separate heating arrangements for the office area. Window placement, skylights and controlled night‑time ventilation remove the need for mechanical ventilation, while north‑facing roof glazing and adjustable blinds optimise daylight and reduce lighting demand. LED systems provide additional illumination when required.

Heating for the production hall is delivered through radiant ceiling panels, with convectors installed in the offices. Both are supplied by a biogas boiler connected to the plant network, using biogas produced from food waste. According to the German Energy Saving Ordinance (EnEV), the building performs more than 90% below the regulatory threshold.

This project shows how ventilation achieved through window placement, skylights and controlled night‑time air exchange, daylight management and renewable heat sources can reduce operational energy needs in industrial buildings. It also illustrates the contribution of material choices and biogas‑based heating to achieving low‑carbon performance.

Key figures:

• Building condition:  Constructed or refurbished in 2015
• Building type: Industrial logistics facility
• Building age: 2015
• Primary energy consumption:  Not specified in the source
• Energy performance certificate rating: DGNB Climate Positive
• Renewables:  Biogas-based heating

_{Source of the picture: World Green Building Council (Transsolar Energietechnik GmbH)}