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#AWARDS The Vagelos Laboratory for Energy Science and Technology at the University of Pennsylvania was recognized in the Sustainable Operations category at the 2025 Groundbreaker Awards. Our partner Erik Hegre AIA, NCARB accepted the award on behalf of our team together with Mark Kocent (University of Pennsylvania) and Nicholas Fazzini (LF Driscoll). The recognition highlights the project’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and the collaborative effort between design, construction and operations. Thank you to Green Building United for organizing the event and celebrating projects that demonstrate lasting impact in sustainable design and performance. Project Info VAGELOS: https://lnkd.in/gcu6vBtT Read more about the event: https://lnkd.in/g6T4DzrS Matt Noblett FAIA, NCARB Christine Napolitano, AIA NCARB, Heinrich Lipp, Michelle Lee, Niki Murata AIA NCARB, Ryan Maruyama Roman Schieber, Dan Weissman, AIA, IALD, CLD, IES , Jennifer Taranto knippershelbig van Zelm Heywood & Shadford, Inc. Transsolar KlimaEngineering HERA laboratory planners. Lam Partners Andropogon Associates, Ltd. The Green Engineer, Inc. Lindner Facades Inc. USA Eastern Exterior Wall Systems, Inc.

Partner Jörg Usinger und Jasmina Herrmann, have successfully completed the Circular Building Qualification Program and are now officially qualified planners for circular construction! The final highlight was Module 5, which included an inspiring excursion to Basel last Friday - led by Dipl.-Ing. Kerstin Müller, expert in circular building and program lead. There, they visited several pioneering projects on the Lysbüchel site, (https://lnkd.in/eCTaeVsg, https://lnkd.in/dp--7z6i, https://lnkd.in/gDGSmbXf), showcasing innovative approaches to deconstruction and transformation within the circular building sector. The day offered valuable insights from different stakeholders working in circular construction – from planners to developers – and showed how circularity is already being put into practice. For our office, this means even more expertise, new perspectives, and fresh inspiration to integrate circular design strategies into our projects. We're excited to bring this knowledge into our projects! A big thank you to the organizers Architektenkammer Baden-Württemberg for this highly relevant and practical training program! 

Groundbreaking for the new Campus Steinfurt at FH Münster University of Applied Sciences. The groundbreaking ceremony for the new Campus Steinfurt marks an important milestone in the development of FH Münster University of Applied Sciences. The new laboratory buildings C and Q form the first stage of a comprehensive master plan aimed at modernizing and interconnecting the campus. The design for Campus Steinfurt creates a transparent and interconnected environment for research and learning. The new laboratory buildings C and Q emphasize openness and communication through light-filled interiors, terraces with large planters, and landscaped courtyards. With its reused façade elements and carefully detailed materiality, the ensemble establishes a contemporary and sustainable identity that connects the university with its urban surroundings. Building C forms the northern anchor of the campus, housing laboratories and teaching spaces organized around two open atria. Light-filled interiors and terraces with large planters create visual connections across all levels, fostering collaboration and an inviting atmosphere for research. Building Q accommodates the Department of Mechanical Engineering within a compact, efficient structure. Its reused façade elements and landscaped terraces express a clear, robust architectural language that unites technical precision with sustainable design. Jörg Usinger , Michael Innerarity , Cigdem Gündogdu , Jasmina Herrmann , Leslie Iturra Muñoz , Martyna Marcinkiewicz , Santiago Aycardi Cuellar , Lukas Pap, Selen Erdoğan Land NRW | Bau- und Liegenschaftsbetrieb NRW (BLB NRW) | Raimund Stecker | Draheim Ingenieure l Steel | Thomas Liebert | ERNST² ARCHITEKTEN AG | Stefan Ostendorf | BLB Münster | Frank Renner | Drees & Sommer #CampusSteinfurt #BehnischArchitekten #FHMünster #WissenschaftNRW #ForschungNRW

Throwback to this year’s European Congress on Timber Construction (EBH) in Cologne! Our partner Jörg Usinger contribute to the program with a lecture on the timber rooftop extension at the Extension Fachhochschulzentrum, Münster University of Applied Sciences – a project showing how we can add space on top in sustainable ways. Under the congress theme "Efficient Building with Timber in Urban Spaces", more than 700 professionals from architecture, engineering, and construction came together to discuss current developments, legal frameworks, and pioneering projects in timber construction. Thanks to FORUM HOLZBAU and the Architektenkammer Nordrhein-Westfalen for creating this event. Photos: ©️ Architektenkammer NRW

Our team in Boston was pleased to join the German International School Boston for the ribbon cutting at their new Watertown campus. It has been rewarding to contribute to a project that supports international education and fosters collaboration between Germany and the U.S. We look forward to seeing how this new space continues to bring people together and strengthen the transatlantic community. This week we also celebrate German-American Day(s), by highlightig our collaboration with the German International School Boston and the German-American Business Council of Boston, Inc. .   A project that strengthens transatlantic ties through education, creativity and community. Matt Noblett FAIA, NCARB | Heinrich Lipp | Dr. Sonja Kreibich | Emily Westhoven | van Zelm Heywood & Shadford, Inc. More Information: https://lnkd.in/eHs6Gbw5 https://lnkd.in/gk9R-2eX German International School Boston | German Consulate General Boston | German-American Business Council of Boston, Inc. #GISB #GermanInternationalSchoolBoston #Celebration #GrandOpening #CommunityEvent #BostonSchools #GISBCommunity #BehnischArchitekten #GermanSchoolAbroad #BilingualEducation #LowerCampus #RibbonCutting #WatertownMA #Boston

#EVENTS Yesterday, our partner Michael Innerarity and Cornelia Wust attended the ICONIC AWARDS 2025 at the BMW Welt in Munich. The award celebrates international projects that bring together architecture, sustainability and innovation. EDGE ElbSide stands for a vibrant and responsible workplace in Hamburg’s HafenCity. Tank you to the jury of the German Design Council for this recognition! A heartfelt thank you to our fantastic team, and to our partners – this achievement belongs to each one of us! ➡️ View the project in the ICONIC Directory: https://lnkd.in/gkGCVtPQ ➡️ More Information about EDGE ElbSide: https://lnkd.in/es5yYyKA Michael Innerarity | Jörg Usinger | Cornelia Wust | Cigdem Gündogdu | Stefan Rappold | Abdu Alshorafa | Ana Mercade Torres | Tim Shapkin | Davide Mendolia | Leslie Iturra Muñoz Vattenfall | EDGE Technologies | de Winder Architekten | XPM | ASSMANN BERATEN UND PLANEN | IGTech | hahn,consultants gmbh | Werner Sobek AG | Müller-BBM Building Solutions GmbH | Bartenbach - The Lighting Innovators | Glück Landschaftsarchitektur | ZECH Bau #IconicAwards #germandesigncouncil #Architecture #CorporateDesign #SustainableArchitecture #BehnischArchitekten #EDGEElbSide #HafenCity #sustainability #hamburg

The Harvard University Science and Engineering Complex is featured in America ByDesign TV. In this episode, our partner Matt Noblett FAIA, NCARB presents the project and discusses how its design supports collaboration, transparency, and sustainability in a research environment. The building reflects a shared commitment to creating spaces that enable innovation and well-being in education and science. Watch the episode to learn more about the project and its approach to thoughtful design: https://lnkd.in/gUFeFy7a Interview with Will Hall Photo: Brad Feinknopf #BehnischArchitekten #HarvardUniversity #Architecture #Sustainability #DesignInnovation #HigherEducation #AmericaByDesign

Our three projects (Edge ElbSide, Wunnebad Winnenden and the Vagelos Laboratory for Energy Science and Technology) have been selected as finalists for THE PLAN Award! The award ceremony, where the winners and honorable mentions will be announced, will take place on November 7th in Milan, and we’ll be there in person. Keep your fingers crossed for us and stay tuned for updates from Milan!

What innovations in construction can lead to smarter, more resource-conscious buildings? The upcoming half-day sia conference "Low Emission No Emission" takes a closer look at this question – with practical project examples, expert input, and interdisciplinary exchange. Our partner Angie Müller-Puch, will share insights into the Smart Living Lab project. The Smart Living Lab, located in the emerging bluefactory district in Fribourg (Switzerland), provides space for experimental, interdisciplinary research in the field of resource-efficient construction. The building serves both as a research facility and as a research instrument for the development of new climate-neutral construction methods. Experimental areas and transparent workspaces, combined with integrated winter gardens and a rooftop terrace, create an inspiring research environment. Together with a central atrium, these spaces can be adapted to seasonal changes and make optimal use of passive resources such as daylight and natural ventilation. The modular façade is also a key element of this adaptive concept. The result is a building that responds to current and future climate conditions as well as to diverse user needs – a true Smart Living Lab. Date: Thursday, October 30, 2025 / 1pm-5pm Location: Farelhaus, Biel Infos and Registration: https://lnkd.in/ejtkNdWR bluefactory Smart Living Lab SIA Schweizerischer Ingenieur- und Architektenverein