NeuLand

The NeuLand research project conducts systematic research into innovative sustainability processes and concepts as well as their effectiveness in accelerating the implementation of climate-relevant measures. The aim is to develop and test scientifically sound strategies and technologies in order to achieve greenhouse gas neutrality in state properties by 2030. Existing energy efficiency measures will be analysed and their potential evaluated, while new processes and technologies will be tested in practical experiments. This also includes the research, development and optimisation of specialised sensor technology and its application for data-supported analysis and optimisation of room occupancy, and contributes to increasing the efficiency of existing facilities. NeuLand addresses central scientific questions, expands the understanding of the implementation of measures in the context of state properties and thus makes an important contribution to sustainability research.

1. Which information flows and processes are necessary for the approval and implementation of measures towards a climate-neutral campus and which hurdles can be overcome by involving the broadest possible group of decision-makers? Why is the implementation of climate protection measures in state properties currently hampered?
2. Can the integration of sensor data into an IoT system and its visual representation be used by building management to control the occupancy of rooms in an energy-efficient manner in line with capacity utilisation and the necessary heating, cooling or ventilation?
    

The project builds on preliminary work from previous projects and develops it further:

1. scientific process analysis using qualitative content analyses, interviews and surveys to develop optimisation proposals. Testing and development in a transdisciplinary expert workshop.

2. development and validation of a building sensor system that is used in pilot rooms at the HFT. The sensor system records energy-relevant room data such as utilisation or, for example, open windows.

3. scientific analysis of the measurement data to validate the systems and optimise processes.

4. development of a scalable model for room occupancy and energy efficiency management that can be transferred to other building types.

5. identification of interfaces and hurdles in the existing planning and decision-making processes on the basis of scientific process analyses.
 

NeuLand will highlight scientifically sound measures and recommendations for action towards a climate-neutral campus from planning to implementation and develop potential solutions to accelerate the planning and construction process:

1. a validated system for recording and analysing climate-relevant building data as a basis for energy-efficient management that is easily and cost-effectively transferable.

2. a guideline for optimising approval and implementation processes for climate-relevant measures.

3. a scientific model for the well-founded analysis of potential savings in large room ensembles and for the visualisation of room occupancy data as a tool for energy savings in large building complexes.

4. the development of new methods that expand the scientific knowledge of sustainable building processes and ensure transferability to other state properties.

5. the project pays particular attention to the transfer of scientific findings on environmental measures and building optimisation into the practice of public institutions and universities.