Digitalization is the Key to Climate Neutrality

ATP architects engineers and ATP sustain presented “Green Deal Digital” at the ÖGNI Sustainability Symposium 2024.

Vienna, 17th October 2024 – More than 1,000 guests accepted the invitation to the first ÖGNI Sustainability Symposium at the Hofburg in Vienna. As Silver Sponsors, ATP architects engineers and the sustainability specialists of ATP sustain not only placed their personal knowhow and expertise at the disposal of the event, but also oversaw the drawing up of practical solutions in the “Digitalization” working group that preceded the symposium.

The highpoint of ATP’s presence was the presentation of the “ATP Green Deal,” a pioneering, rigorous concept of measures in the area of digital integrated design. The aim is to accelerate the transformation of the construction and real estate sector as we head for a climate-neutral future. In line with the motto “Sustainability: Turning Intentions into Impact,” the ÖGNI Sustainability Symposium 2024 saw itself as an important catalyst for the transformation of the construction and real estate sector. In addition to the subject of digitalization, working groups also addressed the circular economy and the future of our cities.

ATP Green Deal – A guideline for sustainable buildings
With its ATP Green Deal, ATP developed a catalog of measures for climate neutrality, the circular economy, and saving resources, which goes far beyond the requirements of the EU Green Deal and can be used in any design project – including the additional definition of an ideal variant. “Integrated design with BIM enables us to consider the entire lifecycle of a building – from construction, via use, to refurbishment,” explains Haugeneder. “Our ATP Green Deal offers practical solutions on the way to the climate-neutral future of the construction and real estate sector.”

Digitalization as the key to sustainability
As leader of the “Digitalization” working group, Haugeneder summarized its latest findings for the interested audience during the symposium: “Digitalization is the key if we want to introduce sustainability to the real estate sector in a realistic and scalable way,” he emphasized. “Thanks to EU Taxonomy and the Climate Protection Targets we have to precisely present the CO₂ footprint of buildings. The huge volumes of data mean that this can only be done using digital methods. This is why we argue for a CO2 certificate that shows both the ecological and economic balance.” Our knowhow from digital integrated design enables ATP to massively reduce risks for clients, because the transition from a linear to a circular economy is full of uncertainty. “We help our clients to deal with these challenges with innovative solutions and combine economic sustainability – and success – with ecological and social sustainability.”

Networking and collaboration as success factors
In addition to its specialist discussions, the symposium was also an excellent platform for networking with the sector’s leading players. “Networking and collaboration are essential if we are to master the complex challenges of the climate crisis. Only by working together will we be able to push ahead with sustainable and climate–friendly solutions”, emphasized Peter Engert, Managing Director, ÖGNI. One highlight of the evening was the appearance of the Oscar winner and environmental activist Cate Blanchett. She emphasized the importance of the built environment for the future and stressed the role of the real estate sector in confronting the climate crisis. Her presence underlined the global relevance of the subject and the importance of the symposium.

ATP architects engineers
is the leading provider of Integrated Design in Europe with over 1,500 employees in its current 14 offices in the DACH and CEE regions. ATP has designed exclusively with BIM since 2012. And it uses the “corporate structure” of the Group to permanently develop as a learning organization. In order to meet the responsibility of the building sector to future generations, the integrated designer has committed itself to climate-neutral designing and building in the shape of the ATP Green Deal. 

ATP sustain
is a research and specialist company for sustainable construction within the ATP Group, offering consulting and certification services as well as innovative know-how gained from research and practice.

