Green Campus - ETFE³

winter semester 2024/25
supervision | Prof. Dr.-Ing. Julian Lienhard
research assistants | M. Sc. Mobin Moussavi
 
The project aims to manufacture and install a bicycle shelter on campus using the ETFE³ prototype. As part of the ‘Sustainable Mobility’ initiative, the university is promoting the expansion of secure bicycle parking facilities and plans to double the number of bicycle parking spaces. 
This seminar, in collaboration with the Green Office, offers students the opportunity to get actively involved in all phases - from analysing the location, planning and detailed structural development through to practical installation. 
The project promotes teaching and study conditions by enabling students to apply theoretical knowledge in a real project. Participation in this practice-orientated project strengthens students' engineering skills and provides valuable knowledge in planning, design and fabrication.
Students will develop an in-depth understanding of the challenges and innovations in the design and assembly of steel structures by working directly with steel and the associated construction processes. This includes digital planning, steel processing, the use of laser cutting techniques and practical experience in welding and assembling steel structures.
The TWE laboratory in the FABLAB is equipped with state-of-the-art steel processing technology and welding equipment, allowing all connection details to be manufactured efficiently in-house. This gives students the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience at all stages of the project - from design planning to fabrication and installation.
Our external experts are also involved in the project: Jakob Wolf from the Green Office is advising us in the first phase (planning), and Karl Haase from the Construction Technology department is supporting us with all questions relating to construction safety.