Multi-storey timber structure systems

In order to address the challenges in architecture and construction from an ecological, economic and social perspective, the potential of digital technologies is being explored to create sustainable construction and enable innovative solutions. From the various disciplines of architecture, civil engineering, engineering geodesy, production and systems engineering, computer science and robotics as well as social sciences and humanities, the development of overarching methods, processes and systems is the central objective of interdisciplinary research. Therefore, both the optimization of existing processes and systems as well as the development of novel design, planning, production and construction approaches are the focus of this research topic.

Innovative concepts are developed in conjunction with architectural and structural criteria in order to consider the specific building physics requirements and challenges, such as handling moisture and ensuring improved acoustic performance. Our research projects aim to address these aspects and develop practicable solutions for efficient and sustainable timber construction systems. In the sense of interdisciplinary planning and the connection to innovative production technologies as well as a holistic consideration of social, ecological and technical characteristics, scientists at the Institute of Acoustics and Building Physics (IABP) are developing solutions for a sustainable built environment.