Munich construction project The Stack” sets new standards for sustainability!

Munich construction project The Stack” sets new standards for sustainability!

In Munich, construction work on the innovative “The Stack” project is in full swing. The assembly of the impressive facade elements began at the beginning of June 2025 and is running right on schedule with a total of 369 custom-made components. How baulinks.de reported, the main features of the facade are the projecting and recessed alcoves, which are not only aesthetically pleasing but also provide functional advantages.

The wood hybrid shell, which has been in place since March 2025, uses around 1,800 m² or 800 tons of spruce wood that comes from Austria. This sustainable choice contributes significantly to the reduction of gray emissions, which have been reduced to an impressive 325 kg CO₂ equivalents per square meter over a period of 50 years. This means that the DGNB reference value (version 2018) is more than 30% lower.

Innovative concepts for a better microclimate

The facade modules of “The Stack” not only offer heat and sound insulation, but also space for greenery. These measures are crucial for improving the microclimate in downtown Munich. In addition, the installation of the supply shafts for the technical building equipment is already well advanced and the smart building concept provides for automated systems that intelligently control light, temperature and air quality.

The building also boasts several certifications. These include WiredScore Platinum certification for digital infrastructure, as well as pre-certifications in the DGNB Platinum, LEED Platinum and SmartScore Platinum categories. It will be built in accordance with the KfW 40 energy efficiency standard, which is an equally important point these days.

The ecological footprint of buildings

Insight into the relevance of sustainable building can be gained from the current study by the German Sustainable Building Council (DGNB). This analyzed 50 certified buildings with regard to their CO₂ emissions. Loud dgnb.de A third of a building's greenhouse gas emissions occur during its manufacture and construction. The study offers important benchmarks for planners and clients in order to specifically reduce CO₂ emissions throughout the entire life cycle of a building.

The construction of the buildings plays a crucial role. The study has shown that wooden and wooden hybrid buildings generally perform better in terms of CO₂ emissions compared to solid and reinforced concrete buildings. The buildings tested achieved an average of around 440 kg CO₂e/m², which is below the reference value of the DGNB certification, but is still too high.
There is great potential for savings in terms of emissions during production, particularly for ceilings, external walls and foundations.

In times of climate change and resource scarcity, it will therefore be essential not only to plan new construction projects, but also to consider existing buildings with a view to renovation and reuse. Dr. Anna Braune, head of research and development at the DGNB, emphasizes the need to halve the CO₂ emissions from buildings every ten years.

The first tenants of “The Stack” can look forward to moving in at the beginning of 2026 and will then be able to live and work in an environmentally friendly, smart environment. This development shows how important it is to promote sustainable construction projects in order to make the future of our cities more livable.
In line with this idea, the DGNB suggests in its study that, before building new buildings, it should be carefully examined whether existing buildings can be renovated in order to minimize possible emissions.