Frank, Niklas

Diploma Thesis:
2034

Topic:
Sustainability assessment of simple room modules

Editor: 
Niklas Frank 

University Professor Responsible:
Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dipl.-Wirt.-Ing. Katharina Kleinschrot
Professorship Representative: Dr.-Ing. Jan Kortmann

Supervisor:
University Supervisor: Dipl.-Ing. Johanna Gildemeister

Editing Period:
05/2025 until 09/2025

Abstract:
This thesis develops a transferable concept for a climate-neutral tiny house with a space- and energy-efficient design and circular construction. A budget of €150,000 ensures economic feasibility. The modular timber frame construction on screw foundations meets building physics requirements, is adhesive-free, completely dismantlable, and can be separated by material type. The kit is expandable, allowing it to be adapted to living requirements at any time to ensure long-term use. The technical building equipment options were compared based on energy requirements, life cycle, and cost calculations. This resulted in the selection of an air-to-air heat pump with electric instantaneous water heater, photovoltaics, battery storage, and decentralized ventilation with heat recovery. The design exceeds the requirements of Efficiency House 40 and remains within budget at €145,590. However, climate neutrality depends on the system boundaries of the balance sheet. While the QNG only takes into account emissions avoided by the building, the DGNB extends the understanding to include potential savings from exported renewable energy.