Architecture and Construction

TUM researches on buildings with an ecological envelope

Nature in city environs has a positive effect on people’s well-being. At the same time biological diversity in urban areas continues to shrink, for example because of increasing building density….

Simulations show how bridges are damaged during earthquakes

… and how we can prevent it. Detailed model highlights how important girder end design is for improving resilience. Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have carried out a detailed simulation…

Programmable heat transition

Effective thermal management with programmable materials. Energy is scarce – and like all scarce things, it comes at a price. That is why Germany needs to greatly reduce its energy…

Rapid rise in urban sprawl worldwide

Strongest increase since 1990 in Europe. Despite many efforts to curb urban sprawl, it continues to progress dramatically. From 1990 to 2014, urban sprawl increased by 95 percent worldwide. During…

Solar facades at the Smart City Expo in Barcelona

Architects from HTWK Leipzig show how solar modules can be integrated aesthetically and efficiently into curtain-type concrete and aluminum facades. Using solar energy on the walls of buildings – that…

Digital transformation in construction industry requires more support

Researchers identify the main obstacles preventing efficient digital transformation in the engineering and construction industry. In recent years, the engineering and construction industries have been exploring the use of digital…

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