»CASE STUDY TAG 2025«

»CASE STUDY TAG 2025« - Sustainable planning, building and use

On Friday, April 4, 2025, the Bachelor's degree course ClimateEngineering is organising this year's Case Study Tag. The aim of the annual event is to present and discuss in detail a few selected, realised and practical examples with a special focus on architecture, energy efficiency, sustainability and a high degree of innovation.

The programme begins with a welcome address by Bachelor's degree course ClimateEngineering. Afterwards, architects, engineers and building owners will report on the planning and implementation of exciting architectural projects.

This year's presentations will include the following projects:

Collegium Academicum, Heidelberg
Collegium Academicum was founded in 2014 as an initiative of young activists who wanted to realise the vision of a self-managed hall of residence for 176 students with the help of crowdfunding. With this project, the group is taking a stand against rising rents, high housing costs and the anonymity of commercial student residences. The Collegium Academicum also sees itself as an educational institution that organises interdisciplinary workshops, seminars, readings and other events during the semester.

Client: Collegium Academicum GmbH

Architecture: DGJ Architektur GmbH

Structural timber/noise insulation: Pirmin Jung Deutschland GmbH

Timber construction: ZÜBLIN Timber GmbH

Building physics: ina Planungsgesellschaft mbH & other parties involved

Davos school centre
Combining the existing with the new

In Switzerland, the building sector currently accounts for around a quarter of CO² emissions. It is therefore crucial that new buildings are constructed in a way that conserves resources and is also energy-efficient. Especially in a place that directly shapes the next generation and wants to serve as a role model, it makes sense to develop an integrative solution that incorporates the existing building.  
The hybrid looks like a new building on the outside, but around 40% of its volume is made up of the existing structure. This significantly reduces the consumption of grey energy.
One of the special features of this building is that many elements, such as wall and ceiling elements, were prefabricated. Care was also taken to make the building as CO²-neutral as possible. Wood is therefore the dominant material - concrete is only used in the core of the load-bearing elements.

Client: Municipality of Davos

Architecture: CURA Architekten

Civil engineer specialising in timber construction: Conzett Bronzini Partner AG

Timber construction planning: Künzli Holzbau AG

Construction management: Baulink AG & other parties involved

The programme begins at 9:45 am and will end at around 4:00 pm with closing remarks from the Bachelor's degree course ClimateEngineering. Afterwards, everyone is cordially invited to round off the evening with a barbecue in front of Building 8.

We are looking forward to an exciting day full of interesting, informative contributions and hope that many people will attend.

Venue and pre-registration

The event will take place in Building 8 (new building) Room 0.43 on the first floor.  

Please register at the following link

=> https://eveeno.com/369534103  

Organiser

Bachelor's degree course ClimateEngineering  

Contact

Christin Gegner
christin.gegner(at)hft-stuttgart.de

tel: +49 711 8926 2855

Pia Klein
pia.klein(at)hft-stuttgart.de

tel: +49 711 8926 2306  

Recognition
The event is free of charge and, in accordance with the further training regulations of the Baden-Württemberg Chamber of Engineers, is recognised with 4 further training points by the Chamber of Architects with a scope of 3 hours for members and architects/urban planners in practical training for the fields of architecture, interior design and urban planning.

Please note

We only have very limited places. If you have already registered and are unable to attend the event for organisational or health reasons, please cancel your registration. Thank you very much!  

Students should also register in advance.  

Note

Photos will be taken during the lectures for public relations purposes.