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Visions for
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Interview mit
Hamburg Senator Michael Freytag |
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Senator,
the sister cities of Hamburg and Shanghai
are jointly organizing ecobuild
shanghai 2006: what is the
aim of this building exhibition and
what differentiates it from other
exhibitions? |
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ecobuild
presents joint visions of our two cities
for a sustainable city development.
Both cities have jointly developed concepts
and ideas for this exhibition, integrating
visions from Hamburg and Shanghai. This
is very special, since many international
projects lack the aspect of mutuality.
With ecobuild
our two cities present concepts, services
and technologies for energy efficient
building to various target groups. It
is the first German-Chinese building
exhibition showcasing concrete projects
– we can regard this as a milestone
to a more sustainable city development
and a healthier living in the metropolis
Shanghai. |
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Shanghais
sister city Hamburg has hosted an
ecological building exhibition in
summer last year. What makes Hamburg
a sustainable city? |
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We regard the
Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg
as being a growing city – growing
not only quantity-wise, but especially
quality-wise. We are not focussing
on a fast growing, but rather on sustainable
measures to improve the quality of
life in our city. Hamburg is known
as an extremely green and healthy
city, which we are very proud of.
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The building projects participating
in ecobuild
managed to save 75% of energy compared
to the existing standard in Shanghai:
is energy efficiency the key to growing
energy problems worldwide?
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Experts and politicians worldwide
discuss vividly about energy and the
advantages and disadvantages of different
energy sources. But at the same time
we should keep in mind, that reducing
the amount of energy we are consuming
is the most important step! Especially
China with its booming construction
sector has a great potential of saving
energy through energy efficiency in
construction. Therefore we are very
happy about the achievements our two
cities have reached with ecobuild,
showcasing highly energy efficient building
projects. |
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Was it
difficult to convince the Chinese
developers to take part in ecobuild,
even though in some cases that involved
higher investment costs? |
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When our project
team here in Shanghai started to work
on ecobuild
in beginning of 2005, developers would
sometimes ask for the higher investment
costs and hesitate from risking it.
In the past two years the situation
has changed: through our communication
campaign and especially because of
a growing awareness among officials
and experts, developers are now directly
contacting our team, willing to be
part of the exhibition. In September
the German Federal Minister Tiefensee
has handed over to Pujiang the first
energy pass that has ever been issued
outside Germany. |
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When
developers invest in a project, they
must presume an interest of customers.
Are Chinese house buyers more aware
of energy efficiency today? |
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More than ever
before, today Chinese house owners
pay a lot of attention to a healthy
and comfortable living. They are more
and more aware of dangers and risks
of living in an unhealthy environment.
Developers have realized this growing
demand and are ready to give adequate
offers. |
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ecobuild
acts as a reference project for the
World Expo Shanghai 2010. What impulses
can ecobuild
give to the Expo? |
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Our nine building
projects are showcasing concrete solutions
for energy efficient building in China.
Our projects show, that working for
a “Better City, Better Life”
is not only the responsibility of
governments, but also of experts,
investors and providers of technologies.
If these groups join forces, a lot
can be achieved. |
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The slogan of ecobuild
is “visions for a better city”:
What is your vision of a perfect city
in 50 years? |
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Our people expect
us to develop the increasing standard
of life right now, not later. This
challenge keeps us busy every day. |
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Mr. Freytag,
many thanks for the interview! |
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