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Sustainable Construction and Renewal  Holistically optimized solutions for new and existing buildings

We envision a resource-efficient, sustainable and needs-oriented building stock. The research team at the Institute of Building Technology and Energy is exploring holistic approaches, proposing solutions that do not require sacrifices in terms of comfort and economic viability.

Research

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Climate change

Today’s actions are crucial for the climate of tomorrow. Our solutions help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions Today to slow down climate change (mitigation) and to design our buildings in a way Today that allows us to continue to operate them economically, comfortably and in an energy-efficient way in the future (adaptation).

Sustainable use of resources

There is enormous untapped potential for achieving sustainability goals in the handling of material resources. The research team shows how a life cycle approach and the adoption of the circular principle— that is, circular instead of linear construction—can have a positive effect on energy efficiency and on the reduction of grey greenhouse gas emissions while paying off economically.

Liveable urban spaces

Amid global warming, attractive, green neighborhoods are essential for people's comfort and health. Our researchers develop solutions to increase the quality of life in both indoor and outdoor spaces and to preserve biodiversity.

Life cycle costs

Only a part of a building project’s overall costs occur at the beginning. In transdisciplinary projects, the research team uncovers the significance of life cycle costs and shows how to positively influence them.

Renovation strategies

The current state of knowledge allows for the energy-efficient and sustainable realization of new buildings. The key challenge is the existing building stock, where most of today’s emissions occur. We show how the sensible transformations of individual properties and districts work, taking into account social, economic and ecological aspects.

Sample Projects

Bild: Eisskulpturen von Nele Azevedo als Symbol für die Folgen der Klimaerwärmung. (Reuters)

New residential buildings – Comfort and energy demand until 2100

Smart designs facing climate change

SaNuInvest - Sanierungsstrategien unter Berücksichtigung des Nutzungszyklus aus Sicht institutioneller Investoren

Das Forschungsprojekt zeigt der Immobilienwirtschaft Chancen und Nutzen bei der Optimierung von Sanierungsstrategien im Lebenszyklus und integriert dabei zielführend einen ganzheitlichen Analyseansatz.

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