Architecture and Construction
CONCERTO shows good exeamples for energy efficient urban development
Since 2005, the European Union has co-financed 22 projects in 58 cities in the scope of the EU CONCERTO initiative. The objective of these project s is to…
Hotel of the future – a chance to learn
Together with its partners in the FutureHotel joint research project, Fraunhofer IAO is busy building a hotel of the future.The new Hotel Schani in Vienna is…
Borehole thermal energy storage system integrated in solar heating network
Via a heating network, the Stadtwerke Crailsheim municipal utility company has used the opportunity to provide the new Hirtenwiesen housing estate with solar…
Towards more sustainable construction
Construction in Montreal is under a microscope. Now more than ever, municipal builders need to comply with long-term urban planning goals. The difficulties…
Cargo container research to improve buildings' ability to withstand tsunamis
But as you race to the third floor, how do you know if the building will hold up? Walls of water are not the only danger. Another potentially lethal challenge…
Leuphana “Digital School“ launches in 91 countries
Leuphana University’s Digital School has entered into the age of collaborative online learning. Less than one week after the start of registration,…