IU highlights the future of sustainable construction with an online lecture series
Free lecture series “Aspects of Sustainability” runs until the end of July
IU is currently inviting participants to its public online lecture series "Aspects of Sustainability." The event series offers a platform for discussion on the future of sustainable construction and architecture.
Erfurt, 7 July, 2025. IU International University of Applied Sciences (IU) is currently inviting participants to its public online lecture series "Aspects of Sustainability." The event series offers a platform for discussion on the future of sustainable construction and architecture. It is aimed not only at industry professionals but is open to all interested parties – including external guests and non-architects.
Renowned experts from science and practice provide insights into how built space can respond to the climate and resource crisis – through innovative design, research and collaboration.
After a successful launch in June, the series of exciting lectures continues until the end of July. Further dates are planned for the upcoming winter semester, starting in October 2025.
About the series “Aspects of Sustainability”
The lecture series reflects the current discourse on the transformation of the construction industry and demonstrates how sustainability can be conceived, researched, and implemented in architecture and the construction industry today and in the future. Given the construction industry's high climate relevance, IU is placing particular emphasis on future-oriented approaches and innovative practices.
The lectures will illuminate various – sometimes contradictory – perspectives, from experimental research to realised projects. They will illuminate the ecological, technical, cultural, and social dimensions of sustainable design.
Upcoming dates in July:
- July 10th, 11:30 a.m. – Amandus Samsøe Sattler (Ensømble, Berlin):
The circular aesthetics of sustainable construction - July 16, 10:00 a.m. – Thomas Auer (transsolar, Stuttgart/Munich/New York):
Simply rebuild! - July 17, 9:30 a.m. – Max Otto Zitzelsberger (Munich):
Design Talk: Learning center for environmental education in Nabburg and more - July 18, 10:00 a.m. – Maike van Stiphout (DS landscape architects, Amsterdam):
Nature-Inclusive Design - July 23, 10:00 a.m. – Anne Niemann (TH Rosenheim):
Simply build – simply good? - July 24, 10:00 a.m. – Boris Peter (c4 engineers, Stuttgart):
Designing in times of climate change - July 24, 12:00 PM – Matthias Fuchs (ee concept, Darmstadt)
Less is different – sufficiency as a planning strategy - July 30, 10:00 a.m. – Florian Dilg & Julius Klaffke (Task Force Building Type E, bogevischs büro):
Building sustainably together – Building type E - July 31, 9:30 a.m. – Martin Wißmann (bogevischs büro, Munich):
Qualifying existing stock – Design Talk
Participation & Access
The lectures will take place online via Zoom and are mostly held in German.
Participation is free and open to everyone.
Zoom link to participate:
https://iubh.zoom.us/j/5607247166?pwd=Q2JLSCs4elIzOXJrcE1Id2VyK3Judz09
The series is organised by the following IU professors:
- Prof. Ulrike Wietzorrek, Professorship of Architecture & City
- Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Bettina-Maria Müller, Professorship of Architecture
- Prof. Thorsten Klooster, Professorship of Architecture
- Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Hans Nungeßer, Professorship of Architecture
- Prof. Stefan Rappold, Professorship of Architecture
- Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Henry Ripke, Professorship of Architecture
With over 120,000 students, IU International University of Applied Sciences (IU) is the largest university in Germany. The private, state-recognised educational institution, based in Erfurt, began teaching in 2000 and now has 24 campuses as well as a virtual campus. IU stands for maximum flexibility in study: whether through dual study, distance learning or on campus – students from over 160 nations tailor their educational path to suit their individual circumstances. With more than 200 degree programmes at bachelor’s, master’s and MBA level, IU imparts practical skills. Innovative learning concepts foster targeted, future-proof skills for an increasingly AI-driven world of work. A modern, digitally supported learning environment and the use of artificial intelligence enable effective, personalised learning. As a pioneer in this field, IU has developed its own digital learning companion, ‘Syntea’, which has been in use since 2023. A network of over 15,000 companies – including Motel One, Vodafone, AWO and Deutsche Bahn – makes IU a strong partner in the training of skilled workers and consistently links academic teaching with practical experience. Further information at: iu.org
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