The cloud software offers numerous digital tools for optimising and controlling building technology. Targeted evaluation of data from the energy and HVAC infrastructure, as well as air quality and temperature sensors, utilisation figures and weather forecasts, are used to continuously identify inefficiencies. The self-learning software provides customised optimisation recommendations and implements them automatically during operation. For example, heating is controlled in advance on the basis of weather forecasts and the outside temperature, preventing unnecessary heating energy consumption on warm days and ensuring a pleasant indoor climate at the same time.
At your service: Attractive diversity and modernisation
The ongoing optimisation of our portfolio properties is a core element of our success story. The wide range on offer at Ettlinger Tor is a key aspect of its appeal. A balanced, broad spectrum of shops and services fulfils trends and visitor requirements. Whether it's large international brands or regional retailers: A total of 130 shops, from chemists to clothing stores – as well as a wide range of restaurants, cafés and bars – attract an average of well over 20,000 visitors every day.
Ettlinger Tor is not only a commercial space, but also an important place for people to meet. The shopping centre helps to strengthen social cohesion in the region through various events and charitable initiatives.
The expansion of the Zara space into a 3,600 square metre modern flagship store is representative of the ongoing development of the Ettlinger Tor location. For this, the space on the ground floor and first floor of the centre will be combined with the neighbouring space and extensively modified both technically and structurally. This measure will be accompanied by a comprehensive restructuring of the tenant mix and a modernisation of the centre, which will be completed by 2026.
The combination of energy efficiency and a feel-good atmosphere is a key feature of this centre, for which modern LED technology is used. Controllable colour dynamics and dimmability, as well as the impressive energy balance of up to 50 per cent less energy consumption compared to conventional lighting, are further advantages of the small luminaires. In combination with the coordinated use of daylight, the light-emitting diodes make a significant contribution to reducing energy consumption and CO2 emissions.
Air quality also plays an important role, as it is an important aspect both for the shopping environment and for visitors. The roof of the centre is covered in greenery to create biotopes in the city. The green roof insulates in winter and serves as heat protection in summer, thus contributing to energy savings as a natural air conditioning system. At the same time, the plants contribute to climate protection by filtering CO2 and particulate matter from the air and providing a habitat for the centre's small inhabitants.
