Many people feel overwhelmed by new developments, particularly since the - supposed or real - downside of the energy turnaround is gradually becoming a subject...

Building in existing substance – conversion, extension, refurbishment – proves to be a multifaceted and exciting task in which the ­optimization of the energy...

The subject of building for children is highly topical due to the prevailing insufficient capacity of day care facilities and an increasing demand for full-day...

Transparent materials varying in their degree of translucence have always made buildings attractive in a special way. No matter whether used inside buildings or...

Every material has special properties. Specific combinations of individual materials make it possible to create particularly high performance structures. On...

Disputed by laypersons and loved by architects – concrete is a highly versatile material. Its appearance can be influenced in an amazing number of different...

In recent months, there has been a remarkable transformation of awareness in Germany. At last, the ‘energy turnaround’ towards a way of living and economic...

This issue focuses on diverse combinations of architecture and support structures. The structures presented include a pre-stressed concrete construction, a...

Senior citizens, who are often full of vitality, have diverse conceptions of life. These are met by increasingly differentiated alternatives offering...