hip Tower

Reduced carbon footprint across the board

Heilbronn is setting an example for climate-friendly and innovative office architecture with the hip Tower. The combination of Schüco Ultra Low Carbon aluminium and modern system solutions makes an essential contribution to the high-quality appearance and energy efficiency of the building, while also significantly reducing its carbon footprint.

Reference details

Type of Building Office and administration
Product areas Windows Doors Education and Culture Sliding doors Ventilation Fire and smoke protection
Schüco Systems DCS access control ADS 75 HD.HI ADS 80 FR 30 ADS 90 SI FireStop T90/F90 SHEVS ASE 80.HI TipTronic SimplySmart CMC 50 AWS 75.SI+ ADS 65.NI SP FWS 50 BSC
Features New build Decarbonization Fire protection Smoke protection
Location Heilbron, Baden-Württemberg
Completion 2024
Architects Schleifenheimer Architekten
Specialist company MBO Metallbau Obersulm GmbH
Picture credits © HGEsch

Attractive educational and research facilities

With the hip Tower, the Innovation Park Artificial Intelligence (IPAI) is creating an attractive location for educational and research facilities, including the Schwarz Group and the renowned Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zürich (ETH AI Center). With 8000 m² of usable space for technology companies, the modern office building highlights the transformation of Heilbronn from an industrial city to a metropolis of knowledge. In doing so, the project is integrated into the overall strategy for urban development and expands the educational campus further towards the west.

Consistently reducing CO₂

By ordering Schüco Ultra Low Carbon (ULC), it was possible to strategically reduce the embodied emissions in the building envelope. Schüco ULC boasts a GWP value of 1.99 kg CO₂e/kg per aluminium profile and saves over 70% of carbon emissions compared to Schüco standard aluminium profiles. For maximum carbon efficiency during building operation, the hip Tower features an ecological energy concept with a highly efficient heat pump. In addition, a large proportion of the energy required is covered by the PV system that is installed on the roof of the car park.

Product information

ADS 75 HD.HI

Schüco Door System ADS 75 HD.HI

Multifunctional solution for large-format commercial doors with high continuous loads

The Schüco ADS 75 HD.HI (Heavy Duty High Insulated) aluminium door system combines high durability with multiple functions and attractive design options – perfect for challenging commercial buildings with high security requirements.

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ADS 80 FR 30

Schüco Door System ADS 80 FR 30

Door and wall construction for multi-functional fire and smoke-protection applications

The proven Schüco ADS 80 FR 30 (Fire-Resistant) door system with a basic depth of 80 mm, which is based on highly stable 5-chamber hollow profiles, features impressive versatility in terms of application, function and design.

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SHEVS

Schüco Safety System SHEVS

Natural Smoke and Heat Exhaust Ventilation Systems (NSHEVS) for vertical and skylight areas in accordance with EN 12101-2

Schüco SHEVS security system is the perfect combination of approved NSHEVS safety solutions for smoke and fire protection together with convenient ventilation functions. The highly efficient system solution ensures smoke extraction and heat exhaust ventilation during a fire and can be used for daily ventilation. With Schüco SHEVS control units, windows can be configured in a simple and convenient way using Schüco software.

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ASE 80.HI

Schüco Sliding and Lift-and-Slide System ASE 80.HI

The latest generation of highly thermally insulated sliding and lift-and-slide systems

Barrier-free, very easy to use and a slimline appearance – the high-insulation Schüco ASE 80.HI (High Insulated) sliding and lift-and-slide system offers elegant design solutions for sustainable, user-oriented architecture to passive house level.

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TipTronic SimplySmart

Schüco Fitting TipTronic SimplySmart

Concealed mechatronic fitting with a focus on minimised noise development and maximised opening widths.

Schüco TipTronic SimplySmart sets new standards for concealed actuator technology. The fittings system not only represents the quietest mechatronic Schüco actuator on the market, but is also a fully-tested system consisting of an actuator, fitting and profile system. Increased opening widths and flexible unit sizes also allow Schüco TipTronic SimplySmart to be used in almost all Schüco window systems with various opening types.

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CMC 50

Schüco Conservatory System CMC 50

Thermally insulated modular system is setting high standards in energy efficiency, design freedom and fabrication

Together with the Schüco Terrace Roof PRC 50, the Schüco Conservatory System CMC 50 is part of a streamlined system module range. The benefits include a reduced number of components and a high level of prefabrication of the modules (rafters), which considerably reduce fabrication times and costs.

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AWS 75.SI+

Schüco Window System AWS 75.SI+

Improved thermal insulation, security and fabrication

The optimised Schüco AWS 75.SI+ (Super Insulation) standard window system for the 75 mm basic depth is part of the Schüco AWS system platform and forms the basis for a range of applications in energy-efficient building envelopes. Depending on the architectural requirements, the highly thermally insulated aluminium system can be used as a punched opening, ribbon window, façade insert unit or in combination with Schüco door systems.

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ADS 65.NI SP

Schüco Door System ADS 65.NI SP

Non-insulated, flexible smoke protection construction with a basic depth of 65 mm

The Schüco ADS 65.NI SP non-insulated smoke protection door system for single and double-leaf doors, including the system fittings, has been fully tested in accordance with DIN 18085 and EN 1634-3.

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FWS 50

Schüco Façade System FWS 50

High-performance mullion/transom façade with 50 mm face width – the basis for a variety of solutions

The Schüco FWS 50 façade system is an impressive basic system for façades and skylight areas with a high level of flexibility and attractive design options, including optimised fabrication and installation processes. Thanks to a broad system range, solutions for the most varied requirements and applications can be implemented.

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BSC

Schüco Building Automation Building Skin Control

One system for all units: Comprehensive platform for the integration, control and monitoring of the mechatronic Schüco units

Schüco Building Skin Control (BSC) has an open interface for maximum variety. This means that it can be connected to open building management systems such as KNX or BACnet as well as external smart home systems such as Amazon Alexa.

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