Twin²Sim enables a holistic investigation of complex building envelopes and building services through a multifunctional façade test rig for short-term investigations (3 to 9 months) and an experimental building, where previously characterized façade components (test rig), as well as building services systems, can be evaluated over the long term (several years) in interaction with the […]

The Centre provides an at-no-cost timber building system for vertical densification of multi-story residential buildings from the 1950s through the 1970s, suitable up to Building Class 5. The system includes more than 60 evaluated building components, approximately 300 construction details, preliminary structural sizing, independent expert assessments of acoustic and fire protection performance, and a system […]

The Center’s energy flexibility tool enables detailed analysis of buildings’ heat demand at a broad spatial scale. It supports municipalities and cities in assessing scenarios such as densification, renovations, and new development areas in order to identify energy-savings potential. The tool provides a foundation for developing effective policy instruments to achieve climate targets and decarbonize […]

Multifunctional façades offer a wide range of service functions, including energy generation through Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) and Building Integrated Solar Thermal (BIST), the use of daylight and artificial lighting, and natural and mechanical ventilation. These façades also enable (partially) autonomous heating and cooling, thermally activated building systems for instance using mass timber, and energy […]

TABS is currently a high-profile topic. With this technology, energy can be saved while comfort in indoor spaces increases, and it can be extended to timber construction. With our broad network and expertise gained through multi-year research in TABS, we offer unique expertise in this field. Variable renewable generation and the timing mismatch between energy […]

The land management simulation allows users to interactively adjust parameters such as population growth and housing structure to visualize impacts on land management. The service includes a web-based simulation tool, documentation, presentation materials, and on-site training sessions. The simulation tool gives municipalities a concise overview of undeveloped residential land and densification potential, supports early-stage planning, […]

Cities and municipalities must meet future housing demand through development within existing built-up areas and densification. Alpine Building Centre has developed analysis modules based on official data that deliver reliable information on development potential within existing built-up areas and densification potential to support the success of land-policy measures. The prototype can use available data to […]