Fraunhofer Institute for Building Physics IBPAll articles in our "Research in focus" section are listed for you at a glance.
2016
- December: "For us, the sun shines every day …
- October/November: Uniqueness and diversity – measuring the value of nature
- August/September: Brick on brick, system on system – Developing multifunctional buildings with networked simulation tools
- June/July: Accelerate mobility - electromobility as a climate-friendly solution for the transport of the future?
- May: Disruptive external influences in the office environment demand creative and innovative solutions
- January/February: Schools are not only working spaces, but also living spaces
2015
- November/ December: A software family conquers the construction industry
- October: Small is beautiful – Minimizing the ecological footprint of buildings
- September: Points of view – How to plan, construct, and run buildings
- August: Fungi with an appetite for wood
- July: A “16-star” hotel: in a quiet location with a relaxing atmosphere …
- June: An energizing message
- May: Reality check for building simulation
- April: Food waste can be more than just garbage
- March: Controlling the weather
- February: Chewing gum in the name of research
- January: Acoustics and ripe fruits
2014
- December: Testing, testing …
- November: Renovating a piece at a time
- October: My energy consumption, my electricity bill, my urban lab
- September: A label for more transparency
- August: Frogs and toads welcomed to testing center
- July: Listening to the voice of Cicero
- June: A city gearing up to the future
- May: Actio et Reactio - Nothing remains without consequences
- April: Twin research in building physics
- March: CFD has it all wrapped up
- February: Green roof oasis
- January: Right of way for vehicle acoustics
2013
- December: Research in the shadow of Vesuvius
- November: Putting an aircraft in the cooler
- October: reLight app: easier and faster to inspect lighting systems
- September: Scientists get to grips with moisture
- August: Tracking down unpleasant odors
- July: Light my Fire - How future small combustion installations could burn fuels more efficiently and climate-friendly
- June: Multitasking for the building industry with smart façades
- May: The cattail – an insulating material with real promise
- April: Electromobility – in-car comfort versus vehicle range
- March: Sick of smelly air travel?
- February: Mobile and eco-friendly – when are electric cars a sensible option?
- January: Planning tools for supporting threshold countries
2012
- December: A question of efficiency
- November: Weather watching for science
- October: The age of positive energy balances has come
- September: Giving old buildings a (almost) new lease of life
- August: Nothing but hot air?
- July: A method of distraction
- June: Motors on trial
- May: The winning formula – WUFI® Plus for custom-built construction
- April: Sustainability in the D(R)etail - the development of a comprehensive sustainability concept for PUMA Retail AG
- March: The office of the future
- February: Bolts of lightning in the laboratory…
- January: The Queen of instruments resides at the Fraunhofer IBP