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On the Lagarde Campus in Bamberg, a former barracks site, Alpha IC GmbH has constructed RESI—an office building which the company describes as focussing on resource conservation and net zero energy consumption. This three-storey building does not require conventional heating and cooling systems and… Weiterlesen

At the Hamburg headquarters of the German Press Agency (dpa), the existing buildings have been carefully modernised and reorganised. Weiterlesen

Koelnmesse has completely redesigned its office space in the Marketing Communications department. The result is a modern working environment that promotes openness, creativity and interaction, while at the same time focussing on sustainability. The IBA Forum editorial team spoke to representatives… Weiterlesen

“AI turns data into power.” With this statement, Uli Blum opened his presentation at the Work Culture Festival and gave the audience an insight into the future of workplace design. As co-head of the Analytics and Insights department at Zaha Hadid Architects and professor at the Münster School of… Weiterlesen

How do you measure the quality of an office? The most important metric used to be efficiency, which addressed factors such as workstations per square metre, costs per employee, and productivity per hour. However, Marie Stafford, Global Director of VML Intelligence, is calling for a radical change… Weiterlesen

The Old Courthouse (Altes Gericht) in Wiesbaden is more than just a historic building—it’s a place for creative exchange, networking and innovation. During the IBA’s on-site visit, it became clear how this place combines architecture, modern work concepts and social change. Weiterlesen

At the Work Culture Festival, Vietnamese architect Vo Trong Nghia spoke about the connection between mindfulness, meditation and sustainable architecture. His presentation, Meditation mode: Why architects must heal themselves in order to be able to heal the world made it clear that architectural… Weiterlesen

In June 2020, Heidelberg Materials moved into its new headquarters, which was built on the site of the company’s previously demolished headquarters in Heidelberg. The new building sets new standards in the areas of architecture, functionality, and sustainability. A visit by the IBA on site team on… Weiterlesen