Replacing heating systems in existing buildings – simple, cost-effective, and without the need for building alterations
With SOLUTION 360°: The decentralised system for the refurbishment of gas-fired floor heating and night storage heaters
Many existing buildings are still heated using gas-fired radiators or night storage heaters. These systems are neither future-proof nor economically viable.
Replacement is necessary - but traditional solutions such as central heat pumps quickly reach their limits in existing buildings:
too expensive, too complex and virtually impossible to install whilst the building is occupied.
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High investment costs
Interference with the building structure
Complex pipework and plant rooms
Long implementation times
The result is that projects are delayed or not implemented at all.
The cost-effective solution for your existing property ETHERMA SOLUTION 360°
Instead of relying on complex, centralised heating systems, SOLUTION 360° takes a different approach: a decentralised system specifically designed to meet the requirements of existing buildings - simple to implement and cost-effective.
Heat is generated directly within the individual flats. This eliminates many of the cost-driving factors associated with traditional solutions, such as pipework, plant rooms or complex structural modifications.
This has a direct impact on investment costs.
The benefits for you:
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No outdoor unit - no alterations to the façade
No plant room - more usable space
No risers - minimal disruption to the building
Installation whilst the property is occupied - no loss of rental income
Maintenance-free - no ongoing service costs
Can be installed without affecting the rent - cost-effective for both owners and tenants
The result is a solution that adapts to the existing
property portfolio - not the other way round: easy to implement, scalable
and, above all, financially attractive for owners and property managers.
What is SOLUTION 360°? More than just a heating system.
SOLUTION 360° is a comprehensive system for the renovation of heating systems in existing buildings. Rather than simply replacing individual units, the building is considered as a whole - with the aim of creating a technically sound and economically viable solution.
The focus is on a decentralised approach: heat is generated directly within the individual flats. This avoids costly interventions in the building structure and makes refurbishments significantly easier to implement.
At the same time, the system is conceived and planned as a complete solution. SOLUTION 360° combines all relevant components into a functional concept:
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Decentralised heating systems (e.g. infrared, compact heat pumps)
Hot water solutions for each flat
Optional: solar panels, ventilation and building envelope
Planning, cost-benefit analysis and implementation from a single source
The result is a solution that adapts to the existing infrastructure - not the other
way round: cost-effective, flexible and scalable for individual flats or entire
buildings.
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The right solution for every inventory situation
Whether it's a single flat or an entire building: the initial situation in existing properties often varies - but the challenge remains the same. Outdated heating systems need to be replaced without requiring major investment or complex renovations. SOLUTION 360° is tailored precisely to these requirements and offers a cost-effective solution for typical existing property scenarios.
Renovation according to budget and efficiency targets
Not every building requires the same solution - and not every project has the same objective. Whilst for some properties the focus is on rapid, low-cost implementation, for others the priority is maximum energy efficiency and consistently low running costs.
With SOLUTION 360°, you have the opportunity to choose exactly the approach that suits your building, your budget and your strategy. From the simple replacement of existing heating systems to comprehensive energy optimisation, the result is a solution that makes technical sense and is economically viable.
The decision-making logic is clear:
The higher the target efficiency level, the greater the reduction in running costs - yet at the same time, investment costs rise due to additional measures such as building optimisation, photovoltaics or ventilation systems.
SOLUTION 360° makes these interdependencies transparent and predictable. You do not receive a rigid solution, but a modular concept that adapts to your requirements.
For you, this means:
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You can start with a cost-effective entry-level solution
You retain full control over the level of investment and efficiency targets
You can expand and optimise measures step by step
The result is a restructuring strategy that not only works today, but can also be adapted to your objectives and circumstances in the long term.
Reference project: WohnBau Mönchengladbach Gas central heating replaced – quickly, cleanly, without the tenant having to move out
WohnBau Mönchengladbach modernized a 60 m² existing flat whilst it was occupied and replaced the old gas central heating system with the ETHERMA FIRE+ICE hybrid system.
Why FIRE+ICE?
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No outdoor unit on the façade
Installation without mess and without tenants having to move out
Ready for immediate use
Solution implemented
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Two FIRE+ICE domestic heat pumps
LAVA infrared panels in the bathroom and kitchen
Result
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Annual consumption for space heating: approx. 2,000 kWh
Significantly lower running costs
High living comfort in summer and winter
Scalable to over 800 residential units in the existing building stock
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