Core competencies of the Energy-Optimized Buildings working group are analysis and development of materials and components for energy-efficient buildings, the development of systems, tests directly on the building, and monitoring with operational optimization. There is interdisciplinary networked expertise in the areas of:
Expertise in the development, characterization and modeling of innovative functional materials, components and systems.
Comprehensive technological know-how in the field of building envelope and building services engineering
Thermal insulation and heat storage technologies
Development and characterization of innovative glazing
Innovative energy concepts for buildings and neighborhoods
Complex monitoring projects
Life cycle analyses
Energetic evaluation and optimization of greening systems
Implementation of contract research and coordination of research projects