Hello, world savers and welcome to the centrepiece of the Knowledge Foundation: our knowledge nuggets.
Here you will find the latest relevant topics from the field of sustainable building. Compact, easy to understand and without frills - created by experts, checked by experts.
The knowledge nuggets have been translated from German.
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Digitalisation as a tool for sustainable architecture?
Advancing digitalisation has the potential to completely change the planning, design and implementation of buildings and urban development.
Guide to Climate Positive Building Stock
The stated goal is a climate-positive building stock. Buildings must transform from the largest CO2 source to active elements of the construction and energy transition.
Harmful and hazardous substances
Harmful and hazardous substances affect people's health and make buildings more expensive in the long term.
Optimising solar green roofs
Pitfalls and advantages: What to look out for when planning a solar green roof.
Sufficiency in building and living
Climate neutrality in the construction sector cannot be achieved without sufficiency measures. This is how moderate building and living can succeed.
Action plan for energy savings
Extreme weather conditions pose challenges for municipalities and communities; we have an action plan for saving energy.
Zero CO2 is no utopia
Climate neutrality in operation is the goal of all existing buildings. A CO2 calculator shows how well buildings are already performing today.
Planning with the Declaration of Sustainability
Architect and client discuss sustainability goals for their project. The Declaration of Sustainability is the ideal basis.
Escape the Comfort Zone
Thermal comfort in buildings is individual and does not fit into any law. What really needs to be considered.
Keep an Eye on Your Supply Chain
Those who build bear responsibility - for the entire value chain. This is how you find ecologically and ethically sound products.
Climate Positive? Here’s how
The path to climate-neutral buildings is not rocket science. Ten fields of action show how property can become a CO2 champion.
Creating a positive urban climate with green façades
Green façades and roofs bring more than just fresh air: they have a positive impact on the climate in cities.
How to promote biodiversity properly
Anyone can strengthen biodiversity. However, there are a few things to consider when designing the area and selecting plants.
Unpacking the Grey Climate Backpack
Building causes CO2 emissions. A comparative calculator helps you to find the most climate-friendly construction.
The Cooling Conundrum
Active cooling of buildings harms the climate and the environment. But there are alternatives. And it can even be avoided altogether.
Build Simply
Less technology, fewer composite materials, more healthy living comfort: the BUILD SIMPLY research group shows how it's done!
Keeping it circular
Resources are becoming scarcer. This is why the idea of the circular economy is needed in construction. Checklists offer planning assistance.
Sustainable deconstruction
A systematic look at dismantling measures is often forgotten in the planning process. With these checklists, this no longer happens.
Exploring EPD Platforms: A Closer Look at ÖKOBAUDAT
ÖKOBAUDAT exemplifies a robust LCA database with over 1,400 datasets supporting sustainable building assessments.
Are We Living Right in Our Cities?
The urban climate itself is not a new issue. However, the extreme weather conditions have given it a new dynamic.
Multiple use of space
The goals of multiple use are a reduction of land consumption as well as a more intensive use of existing buildings.