Inspiration List: Measures for the Future-Proof Housing Loan

General

The Future-Proof Housing Loan is designed to improve the quality of the housing stock. All applications are assessed for compliance with both the letter and the spirit of the program.
To be eligible for a Future-Proof Housing Loan for measures in categories 2, 3, and 4, at least one measure must be implemented from category 1.
This list of measures is intended as a non-exhaustive list of ideas. Other measures that, in the opinion of the executive board contribute to the regulation’s objective—specifically, reducing energy demand, lowering a home’s CO2 emissions, or increasing the share of renewable energy sources in a home’s energy supply—are also eligible.
The costs associated with taking out a Future-Proof Housing Loan, such as advisory, notary, or closing fees, can be included in the loan amount.

Roof, wall, cavity wall, floor, or ground insulation—where the insulation value meets the requirements for the ISDE subsidy
High-efficiency glass, window frame panels, and door insulation—where the U-value meets the requirements for the ISDE subsidy

Infrared heating panels
Low-temperature central heating system (LTV) with a maximum design supply temperature (T_supply) of 55°C.
Heat pump
Water-side balancing of the heating system

System for heat recovery from wastewater or exhaust air—the heat recovery from ventilation air must achieve an efficiency of at least 90%. The heat recovery from the shower (or shower tray) heat recovery system must achieve an efficiency of at least 50%.
Demand-controlled ventilation

Customized consulting services—provided by a consultant affiliated with a company that holds a BRL 9500-02 certificate
An energy monitoring system that provides insight into a home’s electricity consumption and/or electricity generation

Water-saving toilet
System for collecting and using rainwater for toilet flushing and/or the washing machine
Permeable paving in the yard when replacing impermeable paving
Disconnecting rainwater drainage – by collecting rainwater (using a rain barrel connected to a downspout with an overflow), discharging it above ground on one’s own property (using green infiltration systems), or storing it (in surface water).
Green roof – equipped with a drainage layer and a protective/filter layer. When installing a green roof system, the importance of retaining and slowly releasing rainwater is adequately addressed by ensuring a minimum water storage capacity of 25 L/m² for an extensive green roof and at least 50 L/m² for an intensive green roof.
Green facade – with a minimum area of 5 m² for a single-family home and 10 m² for a commercial building. The green facade, vertical garden, or facade garden must be visible from a public space (e.g., from a street or square).

Lowering thresholds or installing ramps
Bent door handles
Automatic garage door opener
Wall brackets
Automatic window opener for top-hung, bottom-hung, or casement windows (with remote control)

Opening and closing locks by individuals with the appropriate key or tag
Fire or smoke alarm with an audible alert or a phone call to the fire department or security monitoring center, or activation of the sprinkler system based on smoke detectors
Security cameras for residential use
Locks and hardware with the Police Seal of Approval

Asbestos removal from the roof – have the asbestos-containing roof removed by a certified asbestos removal company
Demolition of dilapidated outbuildings
Foundation Repair