Fraunhofer Institute for Building Physics IBP

Our Areas of Expertise

At our branches in Stuttgart and Holzkirchen we offer a wide range of expertise and services in the field of building physics. Discover our topics!

News

 

Fraunhofer magazine 4/24

Ecofriendly concrete and smart recycling solutions

Numerous Fraunhofer institutes are researching key technologies, which combine to empower a climate-neutral building sector. Two initiatives of the Fraunhofer IBP are highlighted in the 4/2024 issue of the Fraunhofer magazine: Dr. Sebastian Dittrich provides insights into his research on concretes and Dr. Simon Schmidt talks about the BAU-DNS flagship project.

 

Press Release / 5.12.2024

Getting Existing Buildings Ready for the Future

A universal modular construction system: In the BAU-DNS flagship project, seven Fraunhofer institutes are developing innovative methods for the sustainable, modular and circular refurbishment of existing buildings, aimed at industry and small and medium-sized enterprises. They will be presenting recent findings and solutions at BAU 2025 trade show from January 13 to 17.

 

Press Release / 29.11.2024

Fraunhofer IBP at BAU 2025

Times remain challenging for the construction industry: the ongoing climate change with its extreme weather events, the growing scarcity of the resources needed to manufacture key building materials, as well as rising building costs, urgently call for new solutions. At the BAU 2025 trade fair, which is taking place from January 13 to 17, 2025, Fraunhofer IBP will be presenting innovative products and system solutions.

 

Press Release / 6.11.2024

Sustainable and Versatile: Fraunhofer IBP Is Driving the Development of Climate-Friendly Construction Materials

Cutting carbon emissions by more than two-thirds with consistently high quality: Specialists from the Fraunhofer IBP will be showcasing their solutions at the BAU 2025.

Research in Focus

 

Projects at a Glance

Here we show you a selection of our current as well as successfully completed research and industrial projects.

 

Virtual Tour of the Fraunhofer IBP

With the 360° tour, you can now discover the test facilities at the Valley and Stuttgart locations online.

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Measuring and Testing Facilities

Efficient laboratories and testing facilities as well as the largest known open-air test site at the Holzkirchen site enable a multitude of complex building physics investigations.

 

Product Developments

Fraunhofer IBP has developed a series of interesting products that involved the entire expertise of its specialist departments. If you are interested in further solutions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

 

Collaboration

The Fraunhofer Institute for Building Physics IBP cooperates with other research institutions, associations and project partners on a transnational basis and is involved in numerous cooperations.