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Courtyard gardens

In the days of Maria Theresa and her court architect Daniel Huber courtyards and front gardens were peaceful havens with good air, buffering the noises of the bustling city, yet today we know most of our inner city courtyards only as concrete storage areas for refuse bins and derelict bicycles. Ecowork’s landscapers and engineers offer advice on the restoration and revitalisation of courtyards, providing estimates and information on obtaining available grants and subsequently carrying out design and execution.

Particularly in dense and built-up historic urban areas, courtyards represent a potential for open area space as compensation for the lack of green spaces. Courtyard gardens not only beautify cities they also have a very positive effect on the micro climate by humidifying, absorbing sound and filtering air. They also help protect buildings by acting as natural and aesthetic thermal insulators and provide areas for relaxation, play and communication.

We offer free consultation, representation and advice at Letting/Property Owner’s meetings, information on grants, design, execution and maintenance all in one.

Why not take advantage of our combined expertise and contact us for an initial, free and non-binding consultation or visit on +43 (1) 606 45 95 or office@ecowork.at (Arge Öko Plan Sanierung GdbR)

Advantages of a revitalised courtyard with garden

• Shrubs, trees and bushes are chosen carefully to suit prevailing light conditions. They act as natural air conditioners, humidifiers, air filters and sound absorbers.
• Ivy or wild grape growing up a façade have a cooling effect and are natural thermal insulators, creating little air pockets between wall and vines. The building fabric is also protected from the effects of harsh weather such as driving rain.
• A rising of water ground levels, improvement of soil quality and unburdening of purification plants can be achieved by unsealing spaces and replacing with earth, bark chippings and high-drainage paving,
• Children’s play areas fill the courtyard with vitality, children love it and parents can feel assured of their safe enclosure.
• Corner seats and garden benches are inviting focal points and informal communication areas.
• The garden promises the residents lovely views and makes a life in nature possible even in the most built-up of urban areas.


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Grants for Courtyard Gardens

• The City Garden Department of Vienna (Stadtgartenamt der Stadt Wien -Magistratsabteilung 42) subsidises the creation of courtyard gardens with up to 2,200 Euros.
• If the garden is created in own efforts, 100% of the material costs are subsidised. Our landscape architects and garden professionals are happy to advise you on garden designs and plant choice and assist the house residents with their expertise to help with the realisation.Works with professional gardening companies are subsidised up to 75%


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