Fraunhofer Institute for Building Physics IBPAs the challenges facing us as a society in cities become increasingly complex, innovation alone is not enough; you need a strong innovation partner who can provide comprehensive support and a broad range of perspectives.
The Urban and Architectural Acoustics working group (UAA) is a unique mobilisation of resources to increase the pace of innovation in urban and architectural acoustic challenges. By gathering a number of research institutions and several test beds and demonstration environments under the umbrella of a single innovation partner, we create improved conditions for society’s sound, noise and acoustic challenge solvers.
We gather around challenges and organise ourselves accordingly. Together, specialists in disparate fields innovate and resolve tough problems. Depending on the nature of the challenge and our assignment, we take on a variety of roles in the innovation system, and develop new ones as and when required. We are owned by the Fraunhofer-Institute for Building Physics and work in collaboration with and on behalf of the private and public sectors and academia. Together, we develop services, products, technologies, processes, materials and designs that contribute to a sustainable future and a competitive European business community.