The key themes of Intelligent facades—Digital design, construction and management—Smart buildings—Living and Building 2020) will be explored at BAU and explained in several special shows, from a range of different viewpoints and aspects. BAU is working closely with a number of high-profile partners in putting together this program. Here´s an overview:
Building 2020: From energy efficiency to product effectiveness
The German Sustainable Building Council (DGNB) takes up the key theme of Living and Building 2020, looking in particular at integrated concepts and product efficiency. A new EU directive requires that all new buildings must conform to the Nearly Zero Energy Standard. And that means energy-efficiency throughout the production chain becomes a relevant sales argument for manufacturers. Other sustainability aspects also come into focus, such as durability, amortisation costs, recycling capability, convenience and a healthy environment. This special show sets out how such parameters can be consistently optimised.
Fraunhofer CityLaboratory
Buildings that respond to their users, that think in terms of energy-efficiency and operate sustainability. Intelligent facades that positively influence the indoor climate and at the same time generate energy. Cities that do not produce waste or sewage, thanks to a closed recycling and processing loop. These visions for the not-too-distant a future will be presented at the special show ‘StadtLabor’ by the Fraunhofer Building Innovation Alliance. Fourteen Fraunhofer Institutes will showcase their latest R&D work on urban centers and answer visitors’ questions about the future of our cities.
The changing housing industry: Building for all generations
Addressing the key theme of ‘Building and Living 2020’ the GGT Deutsche Gesellschaft für Gerontotechnik® will again be presenting a model apartment suitable for all generations. The special show, titled ‘the changing housing industry’ is aimed in particular at the property sector. The basic idea is: More comfort for all phases of life and for all ages. Because a home designed to suit all generations not only provides a barrier-free environment, it also offers greater convenience and comfort for all users. As this high-quality presentation with its many product solutions shows, the demand can be met in both existing properties and in new-builds.
Quality follows function
Designing and constructing buildings and building components is becoming ever more complex and ever more detailed. No one building material or building element can suffice for all applications; there are many different demands for the different functions. At this special show, ift Rosenheim sets out its recommendations for the use of building components, in the context of their particular function and the needs of the users. Examples include schools, care facilities, administration buildings, security buildings, rental apartment blocks, and the higher spec end of the housing market. The emphasis will be on presenting and explaining ‘application-oriented construction quality’ and its impacts on safety and costs.
BAU, the trade fair for architecture, materials and systems, will take place from January 16 to 21, 2017 at MesseMünchen exhibition center. Around 2,000 exhibitors from more than 40 countries and approximately 2,50,000 visitors from all around the world are expected to take part. On display at BAU on 1,80,000 sqm of exhibition space—for years all the available space has been fully booked—are architectural solutions, materials and four systems for commercial and residential construction and for interior fit-out, for both new-build and renovation and modernisation.
BAU is also the world´s largest trade fair for architects and construction engineers, attracting more than 60,000 design professionals. The exhibits at the fair are organised according to building material, and also product and theme area. www.bau-muenchen.com ')}
