A team of researchers working on the MinInfekt project is investigating how indoor air hygiene can be improved in existing buildings. Initial interim results provide recommendations for effectively and practically reducing the risk of infection in classrooms, offices, etc.

On the Solar Campus in Wuppertal 18 building models and concepts will soon become reality. As fully functional houses, they will form the centrepiece of the finals of the BMWi-funded European university competition for urban building in June 2022. More Details and the programme are now available.

Where hard coal was once stored, a sustainable energy system is now being established. On a former coal island, hydrogen-based energy will be generated and stored. Researchers are translating their theoretical concepts into practical applications at the container terminal.

How can we store surplus thermal energy in the summer and then use it in the winter? A team of researchers from Hamburg, Rechlin, and Stuttgart is investigating pit thermal energy storage systems in the recently launched Efficient Pit project.

Establishing net zero cities, collectively improving climate protection in Europe, and increasing building renovation rates – these are the aims of an EU-wide district competition that is soon to be launched.

The electrolysis system recently installed as part of the “Neue Weststadt” lighthouse project is expected to be 25 % more efficient than conventional systems. Such projects demand both technical expertise and a great deal of commitment from their partners.

Through its “Renovation Wave” strategy, the European Commission is aiming to double the rate of energy-efficient renovations in the next ten years, while also improving quality of living and creating new jobs.

From a simple warehouse to a highly automated industrial facility: many kinds of building fall under the definition of “non-residential building”. But how many of these buildings are there? And what condition are they in? How high is their energy consumption? A new database is now providing answers.

In an urban environment, there are many approaches to reducing CO₂ emissions in the buildings, residential, and mobility sectors. If these sectors were to be combined and then optimized, the emissions reductions would be even greater. This is the idea behind the DELTA research project.

Whether it be with fresh air or cleaning devices, research in the field of buildings and districts is currently developing numerous solutions to tackle the coronavirus pandemic. In one project, scientists have even built a multifunctional operating theatre.

Consuming energy in the same place as it is produced has many advantages. To ensure such energy is used as efficiently as possible, researchers at TU Dresden are currently developing a box that can be easily installed in buildings and determine the energy flows there.

How can plant operators integrate as much renewable energy into their district heating as possible while also saving on costs? This is the subject of research by scientists in the recently launched DeepDHC project. To achieve this, they are pinning their hopes on methods based on AI.