Hörl said their efforts to be more environmentally friendly is a response to consumer demand, including to find a local supplier, "We want cooperation with local suppliers, those who trade in the region and do not always take food from a remote location."
Just a trend or long term?
Thanks in part to tourism, Berlin is slowly getting out of debt is worth more than 60 billion euros. Ensure that foreign tourists are now one of Berlin became their haven in the European tour.
Residents of Berlin itself has a reputation thrifty and environmentally friendly . The city government tried to adopt this reputation . Environment and urban development department has launched initiatives that allow citizens to visit about 100 eco-friendly projects . Ranging from housing , hotels , industrial sites , government institutions , exhibitions and environmentally friendly nightclub .
This initiative is called ' Berlin Saves Energy ' and is also intended to show to what extent the government had reached the city of Berlin their environmental targets .
Robert Volkhausen , of energy consulting firm EUMB - Pöschk , help plan the project . " Berlin is very interested in energy efficiency and find new ways to address the problem of energy prices in the future , " said Volkhausen .
Initiative that was held during the week it even offers consultations with experts to answer questions residents who want to reduce their electricity bills . " Questions like : if I want to build a new building or renovating old buildings , from where I can get the funding , government programs , and so on , " explains Volkhausen .
Berliners are very pleased downsize . For them , replacing old windows , insulate hot water pipes and sealing the old attic skimp on the agenda . However, because 85% of Berlin residents rent their homes, organizing such an obviously difficult renovation . It also can be a costly procedure . In Germany , a complete energy efficient technologies for the home could cost up to 70,000 euros .
Long-term Investment
However it seems that Berlin residents increasingly understand this idea. Energy week, when the environmental consulting firm offers free advice ENEO related energy savings, consultant Christine Heuer tells how people are so hungry for information. But he also added that for residents, this is a form of long-term investment.
"Modernization of the entire house could take 10-15 years. In many cases, the next generation is experiencing the benefits," said Heuer.
While the houses are already renovated to save energy, buying a new home more sustainable is something that began to demand citizens of Berlin, Jochen architect said Zinke.
Those who want to build a home takes into account the financial aspects, aesthetics and construction trends, he said, "We are creating a home that has an interesting architecture, but also equipped with high-quality window, the best insulation materials and components."
Ambitious targets
Berlin plans to reduce CO2 emissions by more than 40 percent by 2020, when compared with levels in 1990.
It's an ambitious target, which may be achieved. 'Carsharing' or car sharing has become a major trend in Berlin. There are only 324 cars per 1,000 inhabitants. It was a very low rate for a metropolitan city. Public transport system is very solid also help reduce CO2 emissions.
Mövenpick Hotel managers, Hörl, the biggest challenge is still to come, as more and more people coming in Berlin. The city received about 60 million visitors each year. "This means heavy traffic," said Hörl.
But for the German capital, where creativity is a way of life, residents must be able to find solutions Berlin.
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