Project insights: Research for the energy transition

Multifunctional solar facades

Facade-integrated solar collectors with multiple uses

The ArKol research project aims to develop two innovative facade collectors from the initial concept to application readiness:

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Energy-efficient refurbishment

Housing estates aim for a CO2-neutral energy supply

A landmark project for the refurbishment of residential schemes is the Lilienstrasse Nord housing estate in Munich-Haidhausen.

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Energy-plus concept

New school building with hybrid ventilation system

The new primary school in Hohen Neuendorf aims to provide contemporary education in a building with an innovative energy concept.

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Building refurbishment

Quality assurance for windows and glazing

The developed measuring device in combination with evaluation software enables the actual energy-related properties of windows and facades in...

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Experimental construction

Energy Efficiency Centre as a flagship building for technology

In its new building in Würzburg, a research institute intends to test innovative materials, systems and technologies...

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Utilising daylight

General refurbishment of the Kunsthalle Mannheim

Museums are mostly monumental public buildings with architecturally ornate facades that are also very durable.

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Sustainable construction

Passive house primary school with timber construction

The two-storey St. Franziskus primary school in Halle is almost entirely timber-built and meets the passive house standard.

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Energy-optimised sports hall

Sports hall built using passive house construction methods with sophisticated energy concept

It was intended that the new two-field sports hall in Dresden-Weixdorf should cause the lowest possible operating costs.

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Building refurbishment

Derelict factory building transformed into energy-plus building

A company from the solar power industry has refurbished a derelict factory building – and with such thoroughness that it has now been transformed...

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