Focus on sustainability: the Baumeister series 2021/2022

From November 2021 to January 2022, three issues of Baumeister will be dedicated to the topic of sustainability. The three issues can already be ordered as a mini-subscription.

The topic of sustainability will become an essential part of architects’ work in the future. It will not only change the way we build, but also the entire profession. Baumeister takes an in-depth look at the questions that architecture will have to answer in the coming years: Which building materials are fit for the future? How can we construct resilient buildings? How can we use the existing building fabric in such a way that we have to build as little new construction as possible? How can we recycle building materials in the best possible way?

B11/21 -Sustainable new builds

In the first part of the series, we take a closer look at sustainable new builds. How can we build houses today with the smallest possible ecological footprint? And how can we use architecture to respond to the challenges of climate change? We spoke to Florian Nagler, who is currently driving the topic of “building simply” like no other. We visited houses that are experimenting with straw, wood and even tree bark as building materials. And we visited a building that was built to be flooded during high tides.

B12/21 – Sustainable reuse

In the second part of the series, we examine how existing buildings can be converted and repurposed to conserve resources. Accordingly, large and complex structures can only be built with a high energy input. This makes it all the more important to repurpose such architecture where necessary in order to extend its life. We have visited some exciting projects in which “bulky” old buildings have not been demolished, but renovated and adapted for use. We also ask which technical building equipment really makes sense today. We also take a look back and explore the question of which eco-buildings from past decades have proven to be truly suitable for everyday use.

B1/22 – Sustainable restoration

And in the third and final part of our series, we take a look at the conflicting priorities of listed buildings and sustainable renovation. Monument protection and sustainability – a complex topic, especially when the monuments date back to the 20th century. We take a closer look at the standards for monument conservation in the 21st century. In this issue, we also examine how to sensibly renovate post-war modernist architecture, how to find materials and technologies that are both environmentally friendly and appropriate for listed buildings, and the many different ways in which “recycling” can be used in refurbishment.

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1. 3 issues of BAUMEISTER on the series topic “SUSTAINABLE BUILDING”
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