Insights

Publications

Insights into our work, methods and positions – from structural engineering and building physics to energy systems and sustainability.

Adaptive Operational Optimization of Heat Generation Systems

Energy|15 min

Continuous data-driven operational optimization of building heat generation systems considering real thermodynamic system behavior

Buildings are becoming active energy systems. Their optimization begins where time, temperature, and storage interact intelligently.

Civil Engineering|15 min

Replacement of the Margaretensee Bridge in Lippstadt

The replacement of road bridges in existing infrastructure is among the most demanding tasks in modern civil engineering. The Margaretensee Bridge in Lippstadt exemplifies how well-conceived structural design combines engineering precision with pragmatic implementation.

Structural Engineering|12 min

Complexity in Timber Engineering

Timber construction has left its niche. Multi-story residential and office buildings, hybrid structures made of timber, steel, and concrete — the shift towards highly technical timber engineering forces integrated design approaches.

Energy|14 min

Heat Pump Suitability in Existing Buildings

The decarbonization of the building stock will not succeed if renewable system technology is only considered viable after a complete energy retrofit. Robust transformation pathways involving building physics, system simulation, and grid-supportive planning are required.

Sustainability|14 min

Circular Construction as the New Standard

Around 50% of global resource consumption is attributed to the building sector. The building resource passport creates transparency regarding material flows, circularity, and deconstruction potential – making it a central instrument for a climate-friendly construction industry.

Building Physics|12 min

Hygrothermal Simulation in Practice

How do complex simulation results become understandable planning recommendations? We show the path from modeling to a reliable basis for decision-making using the example of interior insulation in existing buildings.

Structural Engineering|10 min

The Aueturm as a Circular Structural Concept

A 27 m high observation tower as a conceptual experiment: How consistently circular structural design can combine material efficiency, deconstructability, and architectural quality.

Energy|12 min

Cellular Energy Systems: From Building to District

Cellular energy systems represent a paradigm shift: away from centralized structures towards intelligently networked, decentrally organized units. How generation, storage, and mobility become one system.

Sustainability|15 min

DGNB Certification: A Practical Guide

DGNB certification is not a bureaucratic end in itself, but a structured tool for quality assurance and value enhancement. We show how early integration reduces life cycle costs and increases property value.