Funding Sustainable Housing Innovation

The Wilhelmsburg district of Hamburg has tackled significant challenges like flood risk and industrial pollution to become a model of sustainable urban development. With a budget of 1.2 billion Euros, the city has implemented innovative projects such as the Soft House, the Woodcube, and the House of Algae, each utilizing advanced ecological technologies. The "Smart Is Green" building, though still facing some technical issues, exemplifies these efforts with its phase-changing materials and solar energy storage, aiming to create a more sustainable and comfortable living environment. Building Tomorrow episode 3, part 10