Sustainable construction combines ecological responsibility with efficient use of resources. It is about using environmentally friendly materials and minimizing energy consumption throughout the life of a building. Innovative planning and intelligent technology not only reduce operating costs, but also protect the environment.

Aspects such as optimal insulation, renewable energies and the integration of green spaces play a central role. In this way, we create living spaces that meet both the needs of people and the requirements of nature. Sustainable building is therefore not only sensible, but also forward-looking.

The new campus is considered a beacon of sustainability

The new Weleda Logistics Campus sets a pioneering standard for sustainable construction in the logistics sector.

The project serves as an outstanding example of economic, ecological and social sustainability. Natural materials such as clay and wood were primarily used in the construction. The high-bay warehouse with a floor area of 81 x 38 meters impresses with an 8-meter-high rammed earth wall and an almost completely timber construction that offers space for 17,000 pallets.

After use, the materials used can be fully returned to the material cycle. Energy for electricity and heating is generated sustainably using geothermal energy and approx. 10,000 m² of photovoltaic modules. In addition, 80% of the site has been renaturalized, with native plants and shrubs enhancing the ecological value of the surroundings and increasing biodiversity.

High-bay warehouse made of solid wood

The new building unites the international distribution logistics, which were previously spread across six locations, in one central location and was planned in close cooperation with Weleda's employees. By integrating a fully automated high-bay warehouse and digitalizing logistics, Weleda was able to significantly optimize order picking and shipping.

In future, up to 10,000 deliveries will be sent from here to 47 countries every day.

The idea was to create a true triple leap - in ecological, economic and social terms. As the global market leader for certified natural cosmetics and medicines, Weleda has always relied on unadulterated raw materials from nature. The future of the company is directly linked to the state of the environment.

It was particularly important to the team that the buildings would carry the DGNB certificate. This is the highest rating level of the German Sustainable Building Council in platinum.

For a short time the largest earth building site in Europe, the Weleda Campus impresses with an eight-metre high earth building wall. Traditional building techniques and materials were used for the new high-bay warehouse: rammed earth and clay plaster. These materials offer exceptional properties in terms of sustainability and are also climate-friendly.

The clay used and processed from the excavation pit naturally balances both temperature and moisture. It is also particularly environmentally friendly.

Rammed clay wall: 8 m high and 60 cm thick

The wooden high-bay warehouse is 82 m long and 38 m wide

With space for around 17,000 pallets, the wooden high-bay warehouse is a real eye-catcher. A total of around 5800 m³ of wood from Styria and the Black Forest has been used.

The majority of approx. 4,500 m³ is used in the high-bay warehouse with its innovative racking system. All the wood remains untreated and only the façade cladding has been given a pre-greying glaze. This saved 2600 tons of CO2 for climate protection. By using this sustainable and renewable raw material, Weleda is sending a clear signal for climate protection.

By using wood and clay, it was possible to dispense with the installation of building services in the high-bay warehouse. This is because humidity and temperature are self-regulating and five fully automated storage aisles produce the necessary air circulation.

The geothermal heating and cooling supply runs via a reversible heat pump, thus ensuring a C02-free supply. The photovoltaic systems integrated into the roof and façade with an area of approx. 10,000 m³ supply the electricity and a water management system significantly minimizes the amount of rainwater run-off.

Around 10,000 photovoltaic modules on roofs and façades