In the BAUSEP project, research is being conducted into how ash and slag can be separated so that it can be used to manufacture resource-efficient building products.
The separation of ashes and slags is intended to provide raw materials for the production of resource-efficient building products.
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Will we be capable of fully processing masonry rubble in the future and recycling it sustainably?
The Inorganic Materials and Recycling department has succeeded in recovering single-variety secondary raw materials from masonry demolition waste.
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Near-surface air temperature (in °C) for the Shanghai region.
The Group Urban Physics Modelling conducted climate simulations for Shanghai in order to demonstrate the variation in the urban microclimate over the course of a typical day.
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Schematic representation of the Vertiport.
The Group Urban Physics Modelling was tasked with the simulation of mechanical turbulence (due to drag force of buildings) around the planned Vertiport in Ingolstadt.
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Tourism is an important economic factor that is based on the attractiveness of destinations. It is therefore crucial to minimize noise and other environmental impacts.
The current state of knowledge regarding relevant noise sources, consequences and handling of noise as well as possible measures.
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Mask in the experimental setup.
An interdisciplinary team from the Department of Acoustics has studied the effects of masks on speech comprehension and on the quality of communication.
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View of a half-lap joint to replace a rotten section of a wooden beam end.
Fraunhofer IBP used the dilapidated wooden beam heads in the Benediktbeuern monastery to test refurbishment techniques and provide metrological support.
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Climate-dependent limit values for designing passive houses are available for over 100 locations.
The Fraunhofer IBP helped PHIUS develop a climate-adapted passive house standard and implemented it in the building simulation software WUFI® Passive.
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Insulation field for accelerated weathering tests on the glass roof – “summer” is on the left, and “winter” is on the right at the back.
Fraunhofer IBP can implement the requirements for laboratory weathering with pinpoint accuracy by setting up solar simulation facilities.
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Usability tests on glazing systems with interstitial blinds, which were subjected to spontaneous cooling through simulated rain alternating with artificial sunlight and summery temperatures.
Usability tests on blinds in the interstitial space of multi-pane insulating glazing are necessary to ensure they will last for a long time.
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Investigating the hygrothermal behavior of window/wall interfaces with different sealing systems in the dual-chamber climate simulator.
Two types of PU foam adhesive without additional sealing films were used for research on hygrothermal behavior of window/wall interfaces.
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Plaque assay for measuring the concentration of test viruses with the new test method: The bright spots on the agar dish represent plaques caused by (active) virus particles capable of reproduction.
In the “Fraunhofer vs. Corona” program, Fraunhofer IBP has established practical methods to demonstrate the efficiency of air purification technologies.
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WiTra’s recipe for success: Transferring knowledge from applied research to practice using digital tools for sustainable innovations.
WiTra is a knowledge transfer platform that provides the latest research findings for applying sustainability in practice.
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Protective canopy with heated dummy: the curtain of fresh filtered air shields the person from the ambient air in the room.
The Energy Efficiency and Indoor Climate department is helping to mitigate the risk of corona infection in indoor environments and transportation.
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LEE-BED brings together leading research and industry partners across Europe in a unique open innovation test bed.
In LEE-BED, 17 research & industry partners offer European companies an Open Innovation Test Bed for nanomaterials and printed electronics.
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In-situ measurement on the road
Over the course of this project, various indices for recording the brightness of road surface layers were reviewed and an asphalt testing device was developed.
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Assignment of recommendations to different project phases.
The aim of the project was to better embed energy-efficient climate protection lighting in the refurbishment of existing buildings and in new construction.
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Project photo INCityTakeOff.
The Acoustics Department of Fraunhofer IBP is investigating how the regular use of cargo drones will affect inner-city traffic noise.
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Logo of the "Talisys" project.
In addition to glazing, work is also underway on solar shading systems to ensure the supply of glare-free daylight without overheating effects.
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