Event "Conversion instead of demolition". Monika Stein in conversation.

Event "Conversion instead of demolition"

Mayor candidate Monika Stein is in conversation with building preservation pioneer Willi Sutter and Architects4Future about a more social and climate-friendly building future.

When? On Sunday 30.11.2025 at 17:30 on the occasion of the exhibition "Fix it - conversion instead of demolition" in the Karlsbau.

Don't miss it.

The exhibition "Fix it - conversion instead of demolition" can be visited on 30.11 before and after the event. You can find all other opening times and events for the exhibition here: https://gruenlink.de/7f9bq9c6e8

The satire program "die Anstalt" on ZDF also promoted the topic of conversion instead of demolition in the last episode. It's worth taking a look: https://gruenlink.de/ay5apuvenm

The event is organized by the Climate Protection Working Group of the Freiburg Green Party.

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Details about the people and the event

Monika Stein is GEW state chairwoman and candidate for mayor of Freiburg 2026. She stands for social, fair and sustainable urban policy. Her focus is on education, social participation and smart urban development.

Willi Sutter is one of the best-known experts for building preservation in Baden-Württemberg. He has saved numerous historic buildings and converted them into social housing. His projects show how conversion combines climate protection and economic efficiency.

Susanna Böcherer, Dipl. Ing., is an architect specializing in urban planning and founder of the chcc collective. In Freiburg, she is active in Architects4Future and the Perspektive Europaviertel initiative. They are committed to the circular economy, less demolition and more preservation of existing buildings.

Jonas Läufer, M.A. Architectural designer and co-founder of the Baukreisel collective. He is committed to the reuse of building materials and the preservation of existing buildings. His focus is on developing a critical awareness of the social significance of building culture. He is also an active member of Architects4Future and part of the Perspektive Europaviertel initiative.

Lisa Weinfurtner, M.A. interior designer and partner at noi architektur. She works in Freiburg to create spaces with high design quality and is committed to a holistic, collaborative approach to building.

The event will discuss why renovation often makes more ecological, economic and social sense than new construction. It shows how much CO₂, energy and resources can be saved by preserving existing buildings. At the same time, it is about affordable living space and liveable neighborhoods. Political framework conditions, solutions and urban strategies will be discussed. The aim is to advance the building turnaround in Freiburg.

The exhibition at the venue will showcase successful conversion projects. It shows concrete alternatives to current demolition practice. The result is an overall picture of a climate and socially responsible building future.