Cluster Sustainable Real Estate (CSRE)

Sustainability and achieving climate neutrality in public construction projects are the focal points of the KoBI Symposium 2024. The working group of DGA-Bau e.V. will delve into this theme with a diverse range of insights and presentations by experts. Discussions at the Max Planck-Haus in Munich will cover topics such as greenhouse gas emissions, cost estimation, procurement law, good practice examples, and emerging developments. More information can be found here.

How can we integrate affordability and climate protection? How do we distribute the costs of green transformation fairly? What new construction is feasible from a climate protection perspective? Can we solve the housing problem solely with existing buildings, or do we inadvertently provoke the next crisis with our solutions to the current one?

"ARCHITECTURE MATTERS 2024 – Crisis vs. Crisis" connects broad perspectives with three deep dives into capital markets, building standards, and radical thinking. It fosters an honest discussion about conflicting goals and a constructive search for answers in shaping the future of construction.

Featuring: Matthias Alexander, Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung; Jens Böhnlein, Commerz Real; Michael Bröcker, Table.Media; Odile Decq, Studio Odile Decq; Peter Haimerl, Peter Haimerl Architektur; Anupama Kundoo, Anupama Kundoo Architects; Elisabeth Merk, City Planning Director of Munich; Alexander Möll, Hines; Kåre Stokholm Poulsgaard, 3XN (GXN); Thomas Rehn, Head of Local Building Commission Munich; Ingrid Simet, Ministerial Director of Bavarian Ministry of Housing. Curated by Nadin Heinich, plan A.

Architecture Matters is an international conference on the future of architecture and cities, founded on the belief that we can only address current urban challenges and construction issues together—with genuine interest, respect, and curiosity for one another. The conference brings together key stakeholders from architecture, project development, financing, politics, and administration.

The eighth edition of Architecture Matters will take place on May 15-16, 2024, featuring focus sessions, networking lunches, and the main conference at the House of Communication in Munich. The TUM Cluster Sustainable Real Estate (CSRE) is a partner of the conference. For more information and tickets, visit www.architecturematters.eu.

On Thursday, April 11, our CSRE-Apéro took place, focusing on a highly relevant topic: Artificial Intelligence. Dr. Thomas Wiegelmann (Managing Director at Schroders Real Estate) and Dr. Nikodem Szumilo (UCL University College London, Director of The Bartlett Real Estate Institute), who joined remotely from London, provided guests with an introduction to the world of Generative AI. They showcased impressive live examples in ChatGPT and offered practical insights into the applications of AI in the real estate industry, which are set to transform everyday operations. Together with Dr. Monika Szumiło, the speakers co-founded VARi Knowledge Partners to educate and advise on AI applications in Real Estate.

Thank you for the forward-looking insights! Special thanks also to Niels Schubert for introducing the startup Otter Energy Trading at the beginning of the CSRE-Apéro!

The conference 'will PROXIMITY still MATTER?' will take place from March 18 to 22 at the TUM Venture Lab Built Environment, hosted by Prof. Dr. Alain Thierstein and the Chair of Spatial Development at the Technical University of Munich. This event is open to all (students, educators, interested parties, etc.) and will feature a diverse range of exciting contributions from various fields and stakeholders.

Prof. Dr. Alain Thierstein has led the Chair of Spatial Development for 19 years, strongly supporting the establishment of CSRE, and we are eagerly looking forward to the conference! Special highlights include a presentation by Matthias Ottmann on Wednesday, February 20, at 7:00 PM, and the closing event with Prof. Alexandra den Heijer on Friday, February 22, starting at 6:00 PM.

For more information and the conference program, please visit: https://www.arc.ed.tum.de/re/will-proximity-still-matter/

The Future of Construction 2023 Symposium provides a platform to discuss novel human-machine collaborations in design and construction. Together we will raise questions about how complementary skills—the accuracy and speed of machines and their ability to crunch large amounts of data, jointly with our capacity as humans to solve problems creatively, flexibly, and collaboratively—can affect the ecologically, economically, and socially sustainable development of the built environment. It is a continuation of a series of events that first occurred at ETH Zurich in 2022 and is now taking place at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) from September 13 to 15, 2023. It will be held in hybrid mode, with participants from academia, start-ups, and the construction industry.

More information: https://futureofconstruction.net Register here

In collaboration between the TUM Cluster Sustainable Real Estate, led by Prof. Konrad Nübel, and KoBi/DGA-Bau, led by Dieter Grömling, a two-day symposium will take place in June 2023. The symposium focuses on achieving sustainability in construction practices for public clients. Meeting climate goals significantly depends on a successful digital and ecological transformation of the construction industry. This transformation process requires broad participation from individuals with comprehensive oversight and assessment skills, along with the ability to collaborate across disciplines in a practical manner. Phase 0, which involves thorough needs assessment and decisions regarding construction tasks, plays a crucial role. It is during this phase that decisions can and must be made to ensure sustainability integrated throughout the entire lifecycle of the project. Given these challenges, the symposium serves as a marketplace for open discussions and gaining insights.

Day 1: June 21, 2023, 09:30-19:30

Location: TU Munich, Venture Lab (Room 2329, Entrance Gabelsbergerstr.), 80333 Munich

Day 2: June 22, 2023, 09:00-16:30

Location: Max-Planck-Gesellschaft (Hofgartenstr. 8, Auditorium EG), 80539 Munich

The program will conclude with a post-symposium discussion and reflection session on July 5, 2023, from 16:00 to 19:00 at the Haus der Kulturen in Munich.

Here you can find more information and the program.

To register for both events, please visit here.

Currently, the buzzword "digitalization" is widely associated with hopes for fundamental improvements across all aspects of social, political, administrative, and economic life. At the same time, it is undisputed that merely transferring existing processes into the virtual realm offers no positive perspective on its own. It is only through transforming how the many stakeholders interact in a way that ensures safety and efficiency within the digital environment that the potential for further development can be realized. This applies equally across various sectors of our society, particularly in the construction and real estate industry. Therefore, the 17th Colloquium "Investor - University - Construction Industry" this year focuses on an initiative to establish a federated data cooperative for this sector.

For more information and registration, please visit the program and registration page.

On May 26, 2023, CSRE is organizing a day excursion to Vorarlberg focusing on sustainable building technologies. The program includes a guided tour and discussion at Martin Rauch's (Lehm Ton Erde) facility on rammed earth construction, as well as a visit to the Office Building 2226 in Lustenau by Baumschlager Eberle. Please note that spots are limited. Meals during the excursion are at participants' own expense. To register, please email: csre.arc(at)ed.tum.de

To the program.

"ESG in Real Estate - Different Perspectives". Under this theme, the 1st LBI Forum of the year will take place on May 23, 2023. We are delighted to announce the participation of Prof. Thomas Bohn, Prof. Bing Zhu, and Lisa Frieg, a participant from our certificate program.

Start Time: 5:30 PM

Location: Oskar-von-Miller-Forum, Oskar-von-Miller-Ring 25, 80333 Munich

Registration via this link.