Key themes for the future of building
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Resilient, climate-friendly construction
In a changing world, resilient urban districts and sustainable architecture are becoming key strategies for effectively tackling the challenges of climate change. Future architectures require us to think holistically.
Transformations city / countryside / urban district
The demands on space and its use are constantly increasing and lead to conflicts of objectives between the various uses. It is therefore important to plan ahead today for tomorrow. For the city and the urban district, for the countryside and the space in between.
Resource efficiency
Our finite resources require a rethink in all areas, whether this means using environmentally friendly materials and raw materials, or reducing the emissions and energy intensity of traditional building materials through new production processes.
modular—serial—productive
Rising construction prices and the increasing housing shortage require measures to increase productivity. Digital tools such as the digital twin, artificial intelligence and robotics can help here. However, serial and modular construction methods with industrially prefabricated components are also becoming increasingly important again.
Cost-effective construction
Just as construction must be viewed as an integrated, holistic system, the parameters for cost-effectiveness and therefore cost efficiency are also multifaceted. It is worth thinking outside the box and optimizing your own scope for action.
Key theme archive
A variety of factors influence the development of the construction industry, create changing market conditions and demand creative solutions from market participants.
These dynamic developments are reflected in BAU's changing key themes. The key themes of BAU 2023 are still relevant—read more in the archive below.
Challenge of climate change
Digital transformation
Homes of the future
Resources & recycling
