Projects and References

Life cycle assessments are generally relatively complex and, depending on the objective and scope of study, call for a high level of expertise. Our collaboration with Institut cyclos-HTP has resulted in an important milestone on the way to calculating the carbon footprint (CF) of packaging quickly and efficiently. The application, called PACFAST (Packaging Carbon Footprint Fast and Standardised), uses an automatically generated file in CHI-RA that contains relevant packaging specifications for calculating the carbon footprint of the packaging in question.

The aim of the project is to improve the building energy performance, the life cycle balance and the quality of indoor environments by using micro-structured optical components for daylighting and electrical lighting applications.

This project shows that local, close-to-body air-conditioning measures can be more energy efficient and more comfortable than conventional air-heating.

In pursuit of safeguarding the values of the UNESCO World Heritage site of Petra (Jordan) given the challenges of rapid societal and climatic change, the Academy of Conservation and Care for the Environment 2024 (ACCE) aims to foster national and international knowledge exchange among post graduate students and young professionals. ACCE is building a platform for emerging young professionals to come together and participate in workshops at the intersection of natural and cultural heritage environments, by learning from and working with the communities entrusted with their care.

To support the sustainable conservation of the cultural heritage site of Petra, the Fraunhofer IBP together with local stakeholders, is developing a concept for a local education and training program.

In order to contend with extreme and imminent climate change, and to sustain cultural cohesion in the inhospitable environments that may result, we need to learn how to adapt and live with extremes by embracing climatically appropriate architecture and infrastructure. Combining the sciences and the arts, The Consortium for Climate-Adapted Architectural Heritage forecasts future climates in terms of geographically-based climate analogs – elucidating the future climate of any given location by identifying places that currently have the anticipated climate conditions – helping communities to adapt to climate change through preemptive modification of the built environment.

The HiPIE laboratory enables the conditioning of the environmental conditions acoustics, lighting, room climate and air quality on a room area of approx. 45 sqm.

Effective disinfection technologies have been an important topic not only since the Covid-19 pandemic but have increasingly been in the public spotlight since then. The basic idea of this project was to further develop a glass coated with titanium dioxide (TiO2), which generates reactive oxygen species through a photocatalytic process and thus reduces the viral and bacterial load, into a practically applicable transparent virus protection element. Fraunhofer IBP, in collaboration with Fraunhofer IGB and other project partners, has developed a product-oriented prototype that increases this effect through edge coupling UV-A radiation via LEDs and laser microstructuring. The virus protection glass can improve hygiene at sales counters, in kitchens, in refrigerators or in the medical field.

Micro-optical components for daylight utilization and sun shading can significantly improve energy efficiency, life cycle assessment and quality of life in buildings. A structure for vertical façades has already been pre-developed in dimensions suitable for building applications that directs daylight to areas deep inside a building without glare. This is currently being tested in demonstration buildings. Research is being carried out into new structures for effective sun shading in skylights.

The adequate consideration of occupant behavior and the intuitive and robust operability of the building services systems are of key importance for energy-efficient building operation.

Designing, dimensioning and optimizing the operation of energy-efficient new constructions and existing buildings based on building information modeling (BIM)

In the project "AIR-COSIM" the combination of ventilation systems for low-cost housing is investigated.

This project targets to develop new eco-materials and compo­nents for the purpose of creating both healthier and more energy efficient buildings.

Building-Information-Modeling (BIM) method is ideally demonstrated and scientifically evaluated by reference to two tangible building projects.

The VASE research project focuses on establishing a test environment enabling the assessment of the energy performance of compound systems under realistic load conditions.

Project goal: Develop an efficient urban climate model that is both practical and easy to use.

Building material from bulrushes is predestined for industrial use due to its enormous productivity. The Fraunhofer IBP shows the cultivation of typha.

The joint "EcoCab" project will decisively contribute to the development of a holistic strategy for improving sustainability throughout the shipbuilding industry.

The ISO 362-3 standard describes the measurement of the LUrban type testing level, consisting of a combination of the simulated pass-by in a test facility and a real pass-by. Read more here.

The acousticians at the Fraunhofer IBP investigate in the context of the project "Fraunhofer System Research for Electro-Mobility" the various aspects of future car concepts, and drive systems, as well as the storage and distribution of energy.

The rapid economic development in Vietnam has led to changes in lifestyles and needs, accompanied by novel materials, building typologies, constructions and supply systems. This is associated with a variety of building physics challenges, especially under the demanding climate conditions. The German-Vietnamese project "CAMaRSEC" addresses these challenges through the implementation and further development of energy-efficient, resource-efficient and sustainable building practices.

Holistic solutions and methods are required to provide the cities of tomorrow with a sustainable basis in terms of urban building physics and to unleash the potential of complex structures.

Good acoustics in schools and daycare centers are important for learning, teaching and living. A study shows measures and compares the costs.

The installation of internal insulation is often the only way to improve thermal insulation in the renovation of old buildings.

Since 2012, the Fraunhofer IBP has been working on a research project for reversible interior insulation in the old building of Benediktbeuern Monastery, which is worthy of protection.

The Fraunhofer IBP and the German Sports Teachers Association (DSLV BW) focused in this project on the acoustics of sports halls and indoor swimming pools, especially for educational use.

Noise is a significant burden in everyday life and at work. Acoustically optimized products ensure more safety, comfort and the "right sound" - Fraunhofer is developing innovative solutions using polymeric materials.

The "Healthy Air Initiative" aims at providing companies with quick, practical, and scientifically proven solutions to reduce the transmission of viruses via aerosols.

The SafeCar project aimed to reduce the risk of infection for paramedics and patients in ambulances by finding ways of eliminating viruses in a swift and efficient manner.

As a raw material for the production of building materials, cattail offers numerous ecological and economic advantages.