Where many other municipalities and cities have problems finding new life for former barrack sites, Kloster Lehnin in the German federal state of Brandenburg, sees a remarkable conversion project in April 2012. The Beelitz asparagus farm converted the former National People’s Army barracks into comfortable accommodations for approximately 2,000 seasonal workers for the asparagus harvest. With the help of Thermaflex, the on-site heating plant now provides efficient, and reliable heat for over 30 houses.
Ready for the asparagus season
Kloster Lehnin, Germany
Flexalen pipes
2012
1,500 meters of pre-insulated pipes laid
30 houses supplied with efficient heat
2,000 seasonal workers kept warm
Relieving over 2,000 seasonal workers
Goals
The main goal was to create comfortable temporary homes for seasonal workers, with an affordable, energy efficient, and headache-free heat supply.
Project Process
Results
The opportunity of easy, homogeneous welding and prefabricated parts, such as T-pieces, gave Thermaflex a clear edge over other suppliers. In a short time, almost one and a half kilometres of pre-insulated Flexalen pipes were laid in the form of single and double pipes with comparatively few connections. The comprehensive range of dimensions, pre-insulated moulded parts and sophisticated accessories made a rapid assembly possible. In this way, we were able to make a significant contribution to a sustainable, and energy efficient asparagus farm.
