Research Seminar: Seaweed, hemp, autumn leaves – Future-oriented insulation materials for the building industry. A research seminar of the KIT Material Library.
The materials library houses conventional building materials as well as recyclable building materials made from secondary and renewable raw materials. The seminar focuses on biological insulation materials, which serve both – thermal insulation and summer heat protection. Against the backdrop of climate change and the resulting high relevance of an optimized building envelope, the opportunities and limitations of these insulation materials are examined.
Students will conduct independent and critical research on selected insulation materials, aiming to present sustainable alternatives based on detailed data sheets and physical material samples. The seminar will be accompanied by supervision, workshops, lectures, and excursions.
First Meeting: April 22, 2025
Submission/Exam: July 22, 2025
Focus of study: Building Technology
Smaller excursions will take place in the Karlsruhe area.
