MADOKLI - Mannersdorf climate fit! Using local resources to combat and adapt to climate change for a climate-neutral neighbourhood

Development of a climate-neutral neighbourhood by integrating previously unused heat sources and sinks, such as the underground Mühlbach stream, to supply municipal buildings, to establish use-oriented water management and to develop solutions for climate-friendly outdoor spaces in the centre of Mannersdorf am Leithagebirge.

Short Description

Starting point / motivation

The 'MADOKLI' project – Mannersdorf climate fit! - aims to develop a climate-neutral neighbourhood in the municipality of Mannersdorf am Leithagebirge by combining innovative measures for climate change adaptation and decarbonisation.

The novelty of the project lies in the integration of previously unused heat sources and sinks, such as the underground Mühlbach stream, the establishment of use-orientated water management and the development of solutions for climate-friendly outdoor spaces. Alternative water resources, such as spring water and rainwater, are analysed and integrated into a new concept for the climate-neutral operation of municipal buildings.

Contents and goals

The aim of the project is to increase climate resilience and reduce the risk of overheating in the neighbourhood by daylighting the Mühlbach stream and creating blue-green infrastructure.

In addition, alternative energy sources are to be used to supply heating and cooling to municipal buildings to avoid greenhouse gas emissions and promote climate protection.

The project focuses on participatory processes to promote the acceptance of future implementation projects in the community.

Methods

The work programme focuses on the identification of local heat and water resources as well as the planning of concrete implementation measures and their cost planning and financing. Technical variant studies, SWOT analyses and coordination with the relevant authorities are used to prepare a subsequent R&D demonstration project, which is to be implemented following successful exploration.

Expected results

Mannersdorf is part of the climate adaptation region 'KLAR! Am Leithaberge' and wants to use the MADOKLI project to create a highly visible flagship project for climate-neutral neighbourhoods in rural communities and thus become a role model for the region.

Project Partners

Project management

Institute of Building Research & Innovation

Project or cooperation partners

  • Universität für Bodenkultur Wien, Institut für Ingenieursbiologie und Landschaftsbau
  • Regionalentwicklungsverein Römerland Carnuntum
  • Stadtgemeinde Mannersdorf am Leithagebirge
  • Universität für Bodenkultur Wien, Institut für Ingenieursbiologie und Landschaftsbau
  • Regionalentwicklungsverein Römerland Carnuntum
  • Stadtgemeinde Mannersdorf am Leithagebirge
  • KLAR! Am Leithaberge (cooperation partner)
  • Amt der Niederösterreichischen Landesregierung Gruppe Wasser Abteilung Wasserbau (cooperation partner)

Contact Address

Institute of Building Research & Innovation
Philipp Stern
Wipplingerstraße 23/3
A-1010 Vienna
Tel.: +43 (1) 5811 319 810
E-mail: office@building-research.at
Web: building-research.at