The CSRE serves as a platform for knowledge exchange between theory and practice. This exchange is reflected in TUM's internal teaching offerings for Bachelor and Master students, and doctoral candidates. Key thematic research priorities within the CSRE include Sustainable Real Estate Management, Integrated Development Concepts, Sustainable Neighbourhood Development, Digitalization, Value Engineering and Circular Economy, as well as Social Responsibility and Governance. Each of these research areas has seen completed projects, with ongoing interdisciplinary research initiatives being initiated. The content of these research priorities is discussed with CSRE partners and supporters, supplemented with topical issues from practice that are integrated into teaching and research at TUM.
Furthermore, CSRE acts as a point of contact for all interested parties at TUM seeking information and initial contacts in the field of real estate management. Collaboratively, ideas for student projects are developed, and project initiatives are supported. Additionally, CSRE will establish an archive of materials developed within the framework of teaching, research, and continuing education. This knowledge, conveyed through booklets, Small Private Online Courses (SPOCs), and case studies, will be made accessible to all TUM students.
"Advanced Topics in Sustainable Real Estate"
Lecture Series on Sustainable Real Estate // SS 25
We were pleased to welcome nine experts on current topics and issues in sustainable real estate in the summer semester 2025. Our popular lecture series "Advanced Topics in Sustainable Real Estate," led by Prof. Dr. Bing Zhu, brings expertise and insights from the real estate industry to the lecture hall with master's students.
This semester, Simon Thaler (University of Reading), Rebecca Waerder (Heidelberg Materials), Camilla Kühlewind (Business Campus Management GmbH, DV Immobilien Gruppe), Christian Meister (Hines Immobilien GmbH), Arne Lorz (City of Munich, Planning Department), Gabu Heindl (University of Kassel), Romana Quint (Wertgrund Immobilien AG) and Diego Sigrist (Scandens) gave lectures and discussed with the students.
The lectures took place on Mondays between 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. in Room 1100 (TUM Main Campus) and were open to guests.
Interdisciplinary Project Week // January 2025
Going to Green: Concepts for a new sustainable neighborhood at Flaucher
As part of the annual TUM Project Weeks in January 2025, the students worked on a real-life project from our partner, Stadtwerke München (SWM), under the motto "Going to Green: Concepts for a New Sustainable Neighborhood at Flaucher," discussing it with the stakeholders involved and working in interdisciplinary teams. In three different scenarios – preservation of existing buildings, demolition and new construction, and a "fifty-fifty" solution – they were able to learn how to deal with complex requirements and planning processes. In a dialogic process, they demonstrated multifaceted solutions despite the complexity.
The six groups then presented these proposed solutions on Friday to an audience of guests from the real estate industry and Munich city politics. It was exciting and truly impressive what the students developed in such a short time! They demonstrated the possibilities the site and existing buildings can offer, thus creating a solid basis for discussion.
The results will be published in March 2025.
"Sustainability in Real Estate"
Lecture Series on Sustainable Real Estate // WS 24/25
With the start of the new winter semester, the time has finally come again: Our popular lecture series “Sustainability in Real Estate” under the direction of Prof. Bing Zhu brings together exciting experts from the real estate industry with our master's students in civil engineering, architecture and urban planning.
This semester, Prof. Shaun Bond (University of Queensland), Karin Barthelmes-Wehr (ICG Institute), Maria-Theresa Caroli (AIF), Dr. Benno Vocke & Paul Wissel (Sedlmayr AG), Melanie Hammer (BHB Unternehmensgruppe) and Hannah Salzberger (IREBS) will give a lecture on a current topic in the field of sustainable real estate and then discuss it with the students. A great opportunity for knowledge exchange and networking!
The lectures take place on Mondays between 1:15 p.m. and 2:45 p.m. in room 0601 (TUM main campus, Theresianum) and are open to guests.
Cradle to Cradle NGO
Nora Sophie Griefahn // Lecture // 18.06.2024
Together with the Chair of Architecture and Design (Prof. Niklas Fanelsa), we cordially invite you to a lecture by Nora Sophie Griefahn on June 18. Ms. Griefahn is the co-founder and managing board member of Cradle to Cradle NGO. She studied Environmental Sciences and Technical Environmental Protection. We look forward to an inspiring lecture with valuable insights into circular economy, waste reduction, and resource conservation.
June 18, 2024, 6:30 PM Room 2370 (TUM Main Campus)
"Meisterklasse Baumanagement"
Conflict Management, Communication, Mediation // SS 24
Prof. Dr. Konrad Nübel and Mathieu Wellner will engage with students in the summer semester in the "Master Class in Construction Management," discussing with experts topics including conflict management, communication, and mediation. Additionally, the seminar will explore the complexity of Munich's pedestrian zone as a case study.
"Advanced Topics in Sustainable Real Estate"
Lecture Series on Sustainable Real Estate // SS 24
This summer semester, we are once again organizing our successful lecture series. Industry experts will discuss current topics, challenges, and insights related to sustainability in the real estate sector. Speakers include Dr. Thomas Wiegelmann, Julia Dorn, Josef Geiger, Christiane Conrads, Theodor Baur, Diana Louis, and Max Maywald. To the program
Supervisors: Prof. Dr. Bing Zhu, Niklas Eisel. The lectures are open to guests. Students register via TUMonline. Fridays, 1:15 PM - 2:45 PM, Room 0602.
"Sustainability in Real Estate"
Lecture Series on Sustainable Real Estate // WS 23/24
In the winter semester, we continue our successful lecture series under the leadership of Prof. Zhu. Experts will discuss current topics, challenges, and insights surrounding sustainability in the real estate industry and real estate development. Speakers include Sophie Stigliano, Mathieu Wellner, Patricia Posch, Bianca Reinhardt, Florian Jennewein, Dr. Barbara Hausmann, Isabella Chacón Troidl, Piera-Marie Walter, and Angela Feldmann. To the Program
Supervisors: Prof. Dr. Bing Zhu, Matthias Passek. The lectures are open to guests. Students register via TUMonline ("Seminarvortrag Immobilienentwicklung"). Mondays, 1:15 PM - 2:45 PM, Room 0601.
"Promenade Schwanthalerstraße"
Seminar // SS 23
“Schwanthalerstraße Promenade – Transformation of a Thoroughfare”: Under this title, an exciting seminar took place in the summer semester. Students engaged with Prof. Dr. Matthias Ottmann and collaborated with UNStudio, sharing experiences from the “The Green Mile” project in Amsterdam, exploring Munich's Schwanthalerstraße. Involving stakeholders and local voices, they examined the urban space and its central role in the development of the southern railway district. Through workshops at TUM Venture Lab Built Environment and group work, measures were developed to create added value in Schwanthalerstraße. The outcome includes a brochure filled with insights and ideas, and this video. We thank all participants!
Prof. Zhu in the REAL Ranking
Real Estate Academic Leadership (REAL) Ranking
We are delighted that Prof. Dr. Bing Zhu ranks among the top scientists in real estate! The Real Estate Academic Leadership (REAL) Ranking ranked authors and institutions based on articles from the top three real estate journals (The Journal of Real Estate Finance and Economics, The Journal of Real Estate Research, and Real Estate Economics) (Link). At CSRE, we value our close collaboration with Prof. Zhu (Chair of Real Estate Management, TUM School of Engineering and Design). She is part of the CSRE scientific board and leads our student lecture series.
"Promenade Schwanthalerstraße - Transformation einer Magistrale"
Research Seminar at the Chair of Spatial Development // SS 23
Title: Schwanthalerstraße Promenade – Transformation of a Thoroughfare. Module "Critical Issues in Urban Development and Architecture"
Participants: TUM students Master Urbanism and Architecture, UN Studio Amsterdam, Planning Department Munich, Cushman & Wakefield, and many other local stakeholders
"Advanced Topics in Sustainable Real Estate"
Lecture Series on Sustainable Real Estate // SS 23
What are the implications of ESG criteria for the real estate sector? How can sustainability goals be embedded at the corporate level, and what is the status in social housing? These and other current questions in sustainable real estate are once again being discussed by seven experts from practice together with master's students at TUM School of Engineering and Design under the direction of Prof. Bing Zhu. To the program
Supervisors: Prof. Bing Zhu, Matthias Passek. More information Registration for MA students (Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Architecture) via TUMonline (Module Current Issues in Sustainable Real Estate).
"Sustainability in Real Estate"
Lecture Series on Sustainable Real Estate // WS 22/23
What does social sustainability look like? What is the significance of circular value creation and sustainability certifications? These and other current questions in sustainable real estate are discussed by ten experts from practice together with master's students at TUM School of Engineering and Design under the direction of Prof. Bing Zhu. To the program
Supervisors: Prof. Bing Zhu, Matthias Passek. More information.
"The XXXL Office Campus"
MA-Seminar Urban Design // WS 22/23
In preparation for the TUM research projects for the New European Bauhaus flagship project NEBourhood, the seminar "The XXXL Office Campus" by Prof. Benedikt Boucsein (TUM Urban Design) and Mathieu Wellner (CSRE) is taking place in the winter semester 2022, analysing and discussing the relevance of the seemingly anachronistic typology of the XXXL Office Campus.
Supervisors: Prof. Benedikt Boucsein, Mathieu Wellner
More information.
"Vertigo – Vertical Living in the Garden Quarter Unterschleißheim"
TUM Master Project with our partner DV Immobiliengruppe // SS 22
At the Chair of Design and Architecture by Prof. Uta Gaff, architecture students under the supervision of visiting professor Martin Pool will explore vertical housing forms in timber construction during the summer semester of 2022. The current planning of the Garden Quarter in Unterschleißheim by our partner company DV Immobiliengruppe serves as a case study. A publication on the project is available at Prof. Uta Graff's chair.
"Southern Station District Munich"
Interdisciplinary MA Project Urban (IDP Urban) // WS 21/22
Students of the master’s program Resource-efficient and Sustainable Building (RNB) at the Chair of Energy-efficient and Sustainable Planning and Building (ENPB) are developing a holistic, urban planning concept for a sustainable, visionary neighbourhood in the Southern Station District. They are highlighting interactions between themes: mobility, green-blue infrastructure, energy & resources, circularity & system thinking, uses & socio-culture, urban structure, accessibility & spatial quality.
Supervisors: Johannes Staudt, Carsten Schade, Prof. Werner Lang
© Lehrstuhl für Energieeffizientes und Nachhaltiges Planen und Bauen (ENPB) 2021
"Together we work?"
MA-Seminar "Critical Issues in Urban Development and Architecture // SS 21
Within the framework of the seminar "Critical Issues in Urban Development and Architecture – Urban and Rural Work Environments in and after the Pandemic," students of the master’s programs in Architecture and Urbanism explore the real estate-related aspects of coworking concepts in urban and rural areas. Under the theme "New Work Environments," they examine spatial concepts and user profiles, and they identify the differences between urban and rural work forms based on location and spatial analyses. They were supported in this endeavour by Christian Krauss from Art Invest.
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