Research

Our research specializes in advancing green technologies that promote the use of materials free from Critical Raw Materials, enhance operational durability and adaptability, improve life-cycle performance, and elevate environmental quality and user affordability. We employ impact assessments as supporting tools for quantitative and qualitative testing and validation of our concepts. Computational simulations, including CFD simulation, building simulation, and network simulation, are combined with prototypes for concept and effectiveness testing to verify and optimize the application of green technologies.

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Research areas

The overarching goals of our research encompass achieving energy self-sufficiency for both buildings and entire cities, optimizing material utilization, extending the longevity and operational safety of infrastructure, enhancing life cycle performance, and elevating environmental quality. To achieve these objectives, our research is structured around four key thematic areas: the development of energy and resource-efficient buildings, the integration of energy and climate protection concepts, municipal heat planning, and the realization of Smart Energy Cities.

Methodology

The methodology employed in our research encompasses various approaches, including life cycle assessment, socio-economic impact assessment, building and network simulations, prototypes for concept validation, and socio-technical impact assessment. These methods collectively contribute to a comprehensive and multi-faceted analysis of the project's objectives and outcomes.

Cooperations

The Green Technology in Building Group operates at the intersection of building and urban design, harnessing technological advancements, with a particular emphasis on material innovation and digitalisation. We do so through collaborative efforts that transcend disciplinary, sectoral, and geographical boundaries.

INTRODUCTION TO OUR GROUP

Welcome to the Green Technology in Building Group. Our group is dedicated to implementing the New European Bauhaus initiative for "Beautiful, Sustainable and Together". The focus of our teaching and research is on the application of green technology in building and urban development, which promotes the use of critical raw materials free materials, increases durability in operation, improves life cycle performance, and enhances environmental quality and user affordability.
The group is led by Dr Xiaoping Xie.