Free talk in Sendling on converting lofts into extra living space

Bauzentrum München, the city's building centre, is holding a free talk in Sendling on how to turn an unconverted loft into additional living space. The talk, titled 'Loft conversion: creating living space in existing buildings', is run in cooperation with the Munich Adult Education Centre (MVHS) and takes place on Tuesday 6 October at 6.30pm at MVHS Süd, Albert-Roßhaupter-Straße 8.

Admission is free, but registration is required at https://t1p.de/1fp31. Information on registering is available at mvhs.de/anmeldung-beratung.

According to the organisers, an attic that has not yet been converted offers valuable potential for extra living space with distinctive spatial qualities. The talk will be given by Catherine Koletzko, a planner, energy adviser and adviser to people commissioning building work, who will use practical examples to offer guidance on how such spaces can be used and how floor plans can be designed.

She will also explain building regulation issues and the funding available as part of energy-efficiency renovation. The talk will close with tips on making the best use of sloping ceilings and on reusing old building materials.

Further information about the building centre is available at muenchen.de/bauzentrum, and details of its events at veranstaltungen.muenchen.de/bauzentrum.