Projects and References

How can historical buildings be renovated in an energy-efficient way? The Fraunhofer IBP takes up the issue by comparing different wall heating systems.

Transparent foil enclosure of art objects in winter keeps them visible and the microclimate in the enclosure offers better protection against damage.

An alternative to internal insulation is a natural building material made of Typha. This will be investigated in a project supported by the DBU.

On behalf of the Bavarian Palace Department, the Fraunhofer IBP has investigated the climate stability of historical buildings and developed approaches to solutions.

For the assessment of the fate of condensation water on surfaces, a device has been designed that makes night-time condensation in the laboratory traceable.

On the Fraunhofer IBP open-air test site, a flexible roof test rig has been developed to gradually change the pitch of sloping roofs.

Within the scope of the Hy4HoGa project, ways to reduce the risk of infection from COVID-19 are being investigated so that large, highly-frequented spaces can be used safely at affordable cost.

Acoustically-designed façade and balcony elements - with sound-absorbing materials and smart systems that reduce noise pollution.

The study shows acoustically effective design concepts for urban courtyards to protect against noise and improve the quality of life.

Suspended ceilings are used in many private and public office buildings, as well as in school buildings and classrooms. They have a major impact on room acoustics as well as on sound insulation between different work areas. The aim of the research project is to improve predictions for standard installation scenarios. Thus, manufacturers and builders can be sure of meeting the specified requirements for flank transmission and sound absorption within the bounds of cost-effectiveness.

In the project “Acoustics for rooms in historical buildings”, research is being conducted into suitable acoustics for listed buildings and rooms

Scientists at the Fraunhofer Institute for Building Physics IBP working on several research projects to increase the energy efficiency of cities and urban districts.

In this research cooperation project with TERI (India), the Fraunhofer Institute for Building Physics IBP develops a verification methodology for energy-efficient residential buildings.

The E-CirP project uses modern pedagogical approaches in the analysis of real industrial cases, bringing together companies and students within the EU.

In the Herzo Opt project, the energy monitoring of a terraced housing complex complete with operational optimization was transferred to a long-term monitoring program and scientifically accompanied.

The Mathildenhöhe Darmstadt is an architectural ensemble, a historical and listed building of the Jugendstil.

Researchers are therefore looking into ways to prevent damage to cultural assets and thus protect our cultural heritage.

An alternative to conventional insecticides is the use of pheromones. Pheromones released during crop growth prevent male insects from finding their female partners, thus preventing reproduction.

The international CBD defines biodiversity as the variety of species and genetic diversity within individual species and the diversity of ecosystems.

In the "MetaVib" project, a consortium of five Fraunhofer Institutes is researching the industrial exploitation of vibroacoustic metamaterials.