SOLAR
DECATHLON
EUROPE
2012
PRESS RELEASE
2
Content
Team Members
Organigramm
04
Faktulty Members
05
Collaborators
06
Student Operative Board
07
Team Officers
08
Student Members
09
Project Description
Name ECOLAR
12
Team ECOLAR
14
Architecture
15
Interior
15
Exterior
16
Construction
16
Energy Conception
17
Comfort
18
Developments
19
Publications and Public Relations
21
Collaborating institutions
38
Project Images
60
Renderings
93
3
4
Architecture
Construction
3 Team Leader Architecture
Comfort Conditions
House Functioning
Faculty
Organisation and
Building Site
Industrialization &
Market Viability
Communication &
Social Awareness
Innovation
Sustainability
2 Team Leader
Communication and Strategy
Technical Support
Prof. Thomas Stark | Lena Schönrock
University Support
3 Team Leader Organisation
Students Support
Students of all Faculties
Electrical Energy
Balance
Energy Efficiency
2 Team Leader Energy
Organization
10 Mitglieder
Student Operative
Board
they comprise the teammembers of the different workgroups, the
elected team leaders and the members of the SOB
Teams are working self-organized on their tasks and present the
solutions in the course
Team Leader represent the teams and are members of the decision
committee. There they speak and decide representative for their team.
every weeks - Jour Fixe during the course
Work Level
weekly - after the course
app. every 4 weeks - Project Freeze Meeting
Decision Level
Team Members
Organigramm
Faculty Members
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Thomas Stark
Lena Schönrock M.A.
Project Manager SDE 2012
Faculty of Architecture
Faculty of Architecture
Coordination, University Contact, Finance
Institute of eneryefficient design
lena.schoenrock@htwg-konstanz.de
www.energie.ag.htwg-konstanz.de
stark@htwg-konstanz.de
Nadine Nieveler M.A.
Prof. Valentin Wormbs
Support
Faculty of Communications Design
nadine.nieveler@htwg-konstanz.de
Faculty of Architecture
Dean for Architecture and Design
wormbs@htwg-konstanz.de
Dipl.-Ing. Christopher Klages
Prof. Dr. Udo Schelling
Support
Faculty of Engeneering
christopher.klages@htwg-konstanz.de
Faculty of Architecture
udo.Schelling@htwg-konstanz.de
Andreas Grimm B.A.
Prof. Dr. Ing. Markus Faltlhauser
Faculty of Architecture
Faculty of Architecture
Support, Lighting Design
Construction
andreas.grimm@htwg-konstanz.de
markus.faltlhauser@htwg-konstanz.de
Prof. Andreas Bechtold
Prof. Lydia Haack
Faculty of Communications Design
Faculty of Architecture
Dean for Faculty of Communications Design
Architecture
bechtold@htwg-konstanz.de
lhaack@htwg-konstanz.de
Prof. Eberhard Schlag
Hubert Jauch
Faculty of Architecture and Communications Design
Faculty of Architecture
Design and Interior
Energy Conception
eberhard.schlag@htwg-konstanz.de
hjauch@swol.de
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Wolfgang Francke
Tilmann Weber
Faculty of Civil Engeneering
Faculty of Architecture
Timber Building
Archtecture and Construction
francke@htwg-konstanz.de
weber@ruff weber.de
Hartmut Maurus
Faculty of Architecture
Solar Building Envelope
hartmut.maurus@solarchicon.de
5
Collaborators
Arnold Harfmann
Schneider Electric
electrical engineering
Stefan Fischer
Sunways
Photovoltaic
Markus Brühwiler
BRUAG
Lasercutting
Herr Stephan
Stadt Konstanz
Marketing
Mr. Hamann
electromobility
Kay-Uwe Dingeldein
Zumtobel
lighting design
6
Student Operative Board
Daniela Müller B.A.
Jan Heider B.A.
Studiengang Architektur
Studiengang Architektur
Communications, Organisation
Energy
daniela.mueller@htwg-konstanz.de
jan.heider@htwg-konstanz.de
Bettina Großhardt B.A.
Johannes Kimmerle B.A.
Studiengang Architektur
Studiengang Architektur
Communications, Organisation, Web Design
Energy
bettina.grosshardt@htwg-konstanz.de
johannes.kimmerle@htwg-konstanz.de
Jakob Winter M.A.
Studiengang Architektur
Architectur, Organisation
jakob.winter@htwg-konstanz.de
Matthias Fortenbacher M.A.
Studiengang Architektur
Sponsoring, Organisation
matthias.fortenbacher@htwg-konstanz.de
Andreas Längle B.A.
Studiengang Architektur
Energy efficiency and Interior
andreas.laengle@htwg-konstanz.de
Linda Wenninger B.A.
Studiengang Architektur
Communications
linda.wenninger@htwg-konstanz.de
Philipp Kupprion B.A.
Studiengang Architektur
Architecture
philipp.kupprion@htwg-konstanz.de
Florian Eggert B.A.
Studiengang Architektur
Construction
florian.eggert@htwg-konstanz.de
7
Team Officers
Faculty Advisor
HS Team Coordinator
Prof. Dr. Ing. Thomas Stark
Dipl.- Ing. Thomas Broghammer
stark@htwg-konstanz.de
t.broghammer@mbarchitekt.de
Project Manager
Safety Officers
Florian Eggert B.A.
Bettina Grosshardt B.A.
florian.eggert@htwg-konstanz.de
bettina.grosshardt@htwg-konstanz.de
Linda Wenninger B.A.
Construction Manager
linda.wenninger@htwg-konstanz.de
Florian Eggert B.A.
Christiane Thörner B.A.
florian.eggert@htwg-konstanz.de
christiane.thoerner@htwg-konstanz.de
Sabine Krautter
Project Architect
sabine.krautter@htwg-konstanz.de
Philipp Kupprion B.A.
philipp.kupprion@htwg-konstanz.de
Site Operations Coordinator
Daniela Müller B.A.
Project Engineer
daniela.mueller@htwg-konstanz.de
Andreas Längle B.A.
andreas.laengle@htwg-konstanz.de
Contest Captain
Jan Heider
Structural Engineer
jan.heider@htwg-konstanz.de
Prof. Dr. Ing. Markus Faltlhauser
markus.faltlhauser@htwg-konstanz.de
Instrumentation Contact
Andreas Längle B.A.
Electrical Engineer
andreas.laengle@htwg-konstanz.de
Michael Möhrle
michael.moehrle@live.de
Communications Coordinator
Linda Wenninger B.A.
Student Team Leader
linda.wenninger@htwg-konstanz.de
Student Operative Board
ecolar@htwg-konstanz.de
Sponsorship Manager
Matthias Fortenbacher M.A.
matthias.fortenbacher@htwg-konstanz.de
8
Student Members
Architecture and Construction
Alexander Koch
Faculty of Architecture
Andreas Bauer Geraghty B.A.
Faculty of Architecture
Benjamin Mauritz B.A.
Faculty of Architecture
Daniel Späh B.A.
Faculty of Architecture
Florian Eggert B.A.
Faculty of Architecture
Kilian Basfeld B.A.
Faculty of Architecture
Kristina Thiemann B.A.
Faculty of Architecture
Linda Groschopp B.A.
Faculty of Architecture
Michael Fröhlich B.A.
Faculty of Architecture
Philipp Kupprion B.A.
Faculty of Architecture
Philipp Schmon
Faculty of Civil Engineering
Sabine Krautter B.A.
Faculty of Architecture
Tetyana Geissner B.A.
Faculty of Architecture
Valentin Beck
Faculty of Civil Engineering
Organisation and Building Site
Christiane Thörner B.A.
Faculty of Architecture
Daniela Müller B.A.
Faculty of Architecture
Jakob Winter M.A.
Faculty of Architecture
Linda Groschopp B.A.
Faculty of Architecture
Matthias Fortenbacher B.A.
Faculty of Architecture
9
Energy and Building Technology
10
Andreas Brall
Faculty of Architecture
Andreas Längle B.A.
Faculty of Architecture
Christian Mack
Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
Florian Schäfer
Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
François Le Gall
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering - Desing and Developement
Georg Schmid
Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Management
Jan Heider B.A.
Faculty of Architecture
Johannes Kimmerle B.A.
Faculty of Architecture
Manuel Schleich
Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
Miguel Zeus Mora Alvarez B.Eng.
Faculty of Electrical Systems Engineering
Pascal Keller
Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
Philipp Horn
Faculty of Automotive Information Technology
Roland Schick
Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
Sascha Frenkel
Faculty of Automotive Information Technology
Simon Büttgenbach
Faculty of Sustainable Energy Competence
Stefan Metzger
Faculty of Automotive Information Engineering
Communication and Strategy
Angelina Perke
Faculty of Communication Design
Bettina Grosshardt B.A.
Faculty of Architecture
Daniela Müller B.A.
Faculty of Architecture
Denise Glod B.A.
Faculty of Architecture
Karol Stern Rull
Faculty of Architecture
Linda Wenninger B.A.
Faculty of Architecture
Noemi Futás
Faculty of Architecture
Ruth Haller B.A.
Faculty of Architecture
Sabrina Börnsen B.A.
Faculty of Architecture
Interior
Alexander Koch
Faculty of Architecture
Andreas Längle B.A.
Faculty of Architecture
Kristina Thiemann B.A.
Faculty of Architecture
Markus Prinz
Faculty of Process and Environmental Engineering
Maxx Kean Hong
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering: Development and Production
Michael Fröhlich B.A.
Faculty of Architecture
Nadja Boumaza
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering: Development and Production
Philipp Kupprion B.A.
Faculty of Architecture
Tetyana Geissner B.A.
Faculty of Architecture
11
Project Description
Name ECOLAR
This is not just a name... it´s a philosophy!
Because ECOLAR consists of the terms Ecologic and Economic but also Modular and Solar. The name thus indicates to the main objectives of our design.
Ecologic
Throughout the life cycle of the building – from raw material extraction, through processing of the products to
their disposal – the greatest emphasis is laid on ecologically sound building materials and methods.
Solar
The sun is the main energy supplier. By the use of numerous photovoltaic panels the power of the sun can be
deployed. Therefore no fossil energy source are needed and the environment will be preserved.
Economic
Most of the components can be produced in advance and in series with a high level of accuracy.This simplifies
the assembly and reduces the manufacturing cost. Thus, material, money and time can be spent efficiently.
Modular
The Ecolar Home is modular, it can expand and shrink. This high degree of flexibility also increases the lifetime
of the building, because it can easily be adapted or converted.
In Addition to modularity, flexibility is an important principle of the concept. Because every builder is supposed
to compose his own ECOLAR Home. And, if his needs change, the building adapts easily. True to the motto:
»Change your life, change your home!«
A building set for everyone
To realize this concept, the ECOLAR modular system was developed. From a kind of component catalogue, you
can choose the prefabricated elements, such as columns, walls, windows, roof...and create different ECOLAR
buildings for different uses.
A few examples of these customization options are listed here:
Adaption to family situation
If an addition to the family announces itself, and additionals space is needed in the future, more modules can
easily be attached.
Adaption to financial situation
If a builder has only a modest budget at his disposal when he buys his ECOLAR Home, he can initially buy salutary elements, so to speak the basic kit. With his financial situation improved, he can upgrade his house at
any time.
12
Adaption to local conditions
The ECOLAR Home can be perfectly adapted to each building site. Due to its flexible design the shape and orientation can incur to every circumstance.
Adaption to usage
If an ECOLAR Home is no longer needed as a residential building, it can easily take over a new function and can
be converted for example into office or retail compartments.
Adaption to the needs of the user
Of course, the ECOLAR Home offers also many design options. It is therefore ideal to clients who now and then
want to change something in their house just for fun.
Adaption to the state of the art
The single components of the ECOLAR System can be permanently optimized and improved. And because the
basic grid and the design principle remain always the same, users can customize their ECOLAR Home any time
with the latest standards.
13
Team ECOLAR
40 Students from six different faculties of the University of Applied Science Constance work on the implementation of this concept and develop the ECOLAR Home for the Solar Decathlon Europe 2012. They are divided
into five Task Groups:
1. Architecture and Construction
2. Interior
3. Energy and Building Technology
4. Communication and Strategy
5. Organisation and Building Site
Each group has one or two teamleader, which take over the internal organization and serve as contact persons.
Together with the SOB (Student Operative Board) and the University Support they manage the project. The
Team Structure is also shown in the organization chart.
14
Architecture
The ECOLAR Home for the Solar Decathlon Europe 2012 will consist of six modules. Four of them serve as interior spaces, two of them are designed as patios. The modular concept of the building is readable on the outside.
The inserted wall panels can easily be distinguished from the columns and beams. The facades of the patios
are glazed, so that natural light can reach the interior. In order to enable sun and privacy protection, the patios
can be screened by curtains.
The other facades are conducted either transparent or fitted with semi-transparent photovoltaics. The roof is
constructed as a flat roof and therefore fits into the overall cubic shape of the house. It dissolves, however, by
a gap from the actual building structure. This way it appears more delicate and there is more importance to it.
Interior
The modular and flexible concept resumes in the interior with the „super cabinet“. This consists of floor to
ceiling cabinet modules and contains all the necessary functions for everyday life. From the furniture to the
bathroom and the technique, everything disappears into the walls.
According to the thought of modularity the design of the cabinet is also based on a regular grid. Because every
resident shall have the opportunity to put together his own super cabinet and replace the optional modules
later on.
The kitchen is also included and fits formally into the round shape. This creates a flexible space which adapts to
the needs and moods of the resident again and again.
15
Exterior
The exterior space should create a reference to the native region and bring a piece of the Lake Constance to
Madrid. Therefore, there will be typical features such as water or the classic wooden walkways.
Construction
The modular principle creates high demands on the construction of the house. It requires that all components
are manufactured very precisely and specific solutions are developed for connecting parts that both hold stable and can also be resolved easily.
Due to reasons of marketviability and sustainability, the desicion was made on a wooden structure. Because
the beams and columns are formed as hollow box sections, a very high load capacity can be achieved with
a low cost of materials. In addition, the single parts are very light, which also faciliates the handling and the
assembly on site. Another advantage of this design is, that the cavities of the columns and beams can be insulated.
16
Energy Conception
The roof is the powerstation of the house. Because the entire surface is covered with photovoltaics, and even
above the patios semi-transparent solar cells are being used.
The house, however, should not only produce as much energy, but also consume as little as possible. Therefore,
it is conditioned largely passive.
The PCM (Phase Changing Material) enriched clay plates on the ceiling can absorb the heat from the interior air
and can regulate the humidity in addition.
Even the facade element from LUCIDO is an intelligent construction component and can store heat in order to
improve the insulation value.
In extreme cases, the passive system can be connected to a climate control unit. It can operate both, the heating and cooling if needed. In Addition the air is preheated an can also support the heating and cooling system.
In order to remain faithful to the concept of sustainability, the wastewater is treated through a filtration system. Then it can be used again, for example as grey water for flushing the toilet. The goal is to interconnect
simple components in an intelligent way in order to create an intelligent house.
Climate ceiling
clay and PCM
Floor heating
seperate
controllable
Solar radiation
by curtains
and isolating glass
Controlled
Ventilation
above cabinet
Opaque
PV-Modules
Translucent
PV-Modules
electricity, day light
elecricity, heat/ cold (active)
Lucido facade
elecricity, heat (passive)
Okalux facade
daylight, heat (passive)
solar glass
light, heat (passive)
17
Comfort
The modular principle creates high demands on the construction of the house. It requires that all components
are manufactured very precisely and specific solutions are developed for connecting parts that both hold stable and can also be resolved easily.
Due to reasons of marketviability and sustainability, the desicion was made on a wooden structure. Because
the beams and columns are formed as hollow box sections, a very high load capacity can be achieved with
a low cost of materials. In addition, the single parts are very light, which also faciliates the handling and the
assembly on site. Another advantage of this design is, that the cavities of the columns and beams can be insulated.
18
Developments
The main task of the last few months was to implement all the ideas and thoughts into action. But another
important goal was to spread the idea of ECOLAR. Therefore many ventures have been done to make ECOLAR
and the Solar Decathlon Europe 2012 known. Appearances at local festivals or fairs were just as important as
organizing own events and activities.
In October, a part of our team took part in the Old Town Run of Constance, where the award ceremonies were
held in the 1:1 scaled ECOLAR module.
In November the Photovoltaics-Day were held in Constance. The Team ECOLAR has participated and conducted
experiments with a class of a local high school on energy consumption.
In the meantime a part of the team was at the Bauhaus.Solar Exhibition in Erfurt. There we attended presentations of professionals and briefly presented the ECOLAR project.
Shortly after our return a workshop titled „ Creating a creative guide for Team ECOLAR“ took place. In this workshop, the project was analyzed and a strategy for further communication was developed.
In December we launched the ECOLAR Advent Calendar Campaign. Every day we arranged a raffle for our Facebook Friends, were gifts donated by stores and restaurants in Constance were drawn.
In early December two students and our professor were interviewed by Fischersbraut (Fishers Bride). The University Television of the HTWG will continue to show a report about ECOLAR in every episode of their news
program called Fischstäbchen (Fish-Fingers).
On 13th of December we held a lecture about our Project and the Solar Decathlon Europe at the University.
On 21th of December a small workshop about journalistic writing took place, offered by Mr. Siebler from Südkurier (regional newspaper). In the evening the Christmas Party of our Team was on! After a delicious meal and
mulled wine all of us set off into the christmas holidays.
Right after the holidays we presented the ECOLAR project within the „Growth!?“ lectures. At the same time
two members of our team went to Essen to represent the team at the International Trade Fair for Construction
DEUBAU 2012. Together with the team from Aachen we managed a booth and explained to the visitors the
ECOLAR project.
A few days later, the New Year Reception with the Final Presentations of the semester were taking place.
Many sponsors, professors, students and other interested people came to find out about the latest status of
the project. The president of the university, Dr. Kai Handel and the mayor of the city of Constance, Kurt Werner
were present.
In February we started the „ECOLAR around the World“ Campaign. Further details about it can be found on the
website www.ecolar.de.
In February, one of our sponsors invited us to the bautec trade fair in Berlin. There we shared an exhibition
stand with our sponsor and the team living equia of the SDE 2010.
At the same time, another part of our team went to the 10action workshop in Darmstadt. There we discussed
about our projects with the former German teams of the SDE 2010 and the team of Aachen.
At the beginning of the semester, we organized a team-building event. This was also the opening action for our
sports program »Fit for Madrid«, which takes place once a week.
A few days later, we held a presentation at the 2nd Symposium of energy plus buildings in Stuttgart together
with team Aachen.
Just returned, some students from Lucerne, who apply for the SDE 2014, visited us.
At Easter we hid some nests on the campus and the lucky finders got a small gift.
Right after we were invited to the Haus|Holz|Energie trade fair in Stuttgart, where we shared a stand with the
19
team Aachen.
At the days of sustainability Baden-Wuerttemberg the ECOLAR building site next to the Campus was opened
officially. Therefore Minister Friedrich (Minister for the Bundesrat, Europe and International Affairs) and Kai
Handel (president of the HTWG) hold a very motivating speech. After that we presented our project to all the
interested people.
Two weeks later we held a lecture at the Long Night of Science and presented the building site to the visitors.
The most recent event was a presentation that we held during the warmup program for the Karlspreis in Aachen together with the counter entropy team.
The next event together with counter entropy team were the Energy Days in Berlin just 2 week later. Both
teams held a presentation about their concepts and the competition.
In the beginning of June two ecolarians set out again on the way to Berlin for visiting the Week of Environment.
Again we shared a stand with counter entropy team to represent our projects and teams.
In mid June we took part at the HTWG Konstanz Summerparty by introducing our ECOLAR blue cocktail.
Just on the next day we informed the people at the flea market next to our construction site.
One month later we had our roofing ceremony. After a short speech of our Professor Thomas Stark and our Presindent Kai Handel we had a traditinal speech for the ceremony. Many sponsors, the University Staff, Students
and Friends celebrated with us.
20
Publications and Public Relations
19.01.2011 „BAU“ Fair Munich
Handing over the baton to the teams of SD Europe 2012. First presentation of our team and our house in front
of a professional audience of solar architecture.
21.01.2011 Article on the HTWG Hompage
http://www.htwg-konstanz.de/Details.193.0.html?&tx_ttnews[pointer]=1&tx_ttnews[tt_news]=474&tx_ttn
ews[backPid]=105&cHash=20b5dd7b01
Article on the Homepage of the Institute for Energy Efficient Design
http://www.energie.ag.htwg-konstanz.de/
02.03.2011 Deliverable #1
13.04.2011 Audiovisual
Ausiovisiual online at our website and on Youtube
14.-19.05.2011 Construmat Barcelona
First SD workshop on the fair. Presentation for visitors and professionals.
01.02.2011 SWR 4 Interview
An interview with Professor Stark on the SD Europe in general and our project in particular.
25.02.2011 Facebook
Our page on Facebook is set up an has now 141 friends.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Team-HTWG-Konstanz-Solar-Decathlon-2012/114665278608414
13.04.2011 Deliverable #2
27.05.2011 Youtube Video of our Project
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5CWQmO1sis
07.06.2011 Twitter Account @teamecolar
We have set up our Twitter Account and since then we post our project process regularly
14.06.2011 „Ausgesprochen Wissenschaft“
Interview with our Professor in the „Vogelhaus Café“ on renewable and solar energy in general and our house
in particular.
11.06.2011 Newspaper „Südkurier“ Article about our project.
http://www.suedkurier.de/region/kreis-konstanz/konstanz/Sie-bauen-ein-Solarhaus;art372448,4939358
16.06.2011 Newspaper »Südkurier«
http://www.suedkurier.de/region/kreis-konstanz/konstanz/Sie-bauen-ein-Solarhaus;art372448,4939358,2#__
21
18.07.2011 Presentation on the Campus
Presentation on the true scale model on our campus. Students, professors, sponsors, press and the university
administration were warmly welcomed.
21.07.2011 Newspaper Article »Südkurier«
http://www.suedkurier.de/region/kreis-konstanz/konstanz/Studenten-bauen-Haus-derZukunft;art372448,5010775
29.07.201110ACTION Workshop in Darmstadt
The four former and the two actual Solar Decathlon Teams met in Darmstadt each other for
exchange of experiences and to visit the Solar Decathlon Buildings of Team Darmstadt
Event together with Team COUNTER ENTROPY (RWTH Aachen)
01.08.-14.09.2011 Summer School
12.08.2011 „Holz-Zentralblatt“
Article about our project with respect to the construction made of wood.
01.09.2011 New Website is online
The website goes online with a new design. Images, text and links are updated. The statistics for the first two
weeks look very promising
www.sde2012.htwg-konstanz.de becomes www.ecolar.de
07.09.2011 Ministry Visit
Minister for Research, Science and Art, Theresia Bauer visited the HTWG and our team. We present our project
on campus in the true scale model. Also, the campus TV „Fischersbraut“ (Fishers Bride) is present.
http://www.htwg-konstanz.de/Details.193.0.html?&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=677&cHash=fdf5357772719
6ea86ad81330b1f150e
14.09.2011 Deliverable #3
25.09.2011 Energy-Day Baden-Württemberg
Participation at the Energy-Day Baden-Württemberg with informations about the Solar Decathlon
27.-28.09.2011 Activ Solarhaus Symposium
Presentation of our Project with the main focus on the technology
Event together with Team COUNTER ENTROPY (RWTH Aachen)
04.-06.10.2011 Workshop in Madrid
Second Solar Decathlon Workshop - get-together of all 20 participating teams
16.10.2011 Old Town Run Constance
The ecolarians run along - the award ceremony was held in our 1:1 construction modell
22
08.11.2011Photovoltaic Actionsday
A school class visited us to learn more about renewable energy and our project
08. + 09.11.2011 Bauhaus.Solar Erfurt
Poster presentation in front of professionals
Event together with Team COUNTER ENTROPY (RWTH Aachen)
Dezember 2011 Article in »Semester das Magazin der Hochschule Konstanz« (University Newspaper)
»Studenten bauen energieeffizientes Gebäude« (Students build energy efficient building)
Dezember 2011 Article in »Campuls« University Newspaper
»Interdisziplinär, cool und CO2-neutral« (Interdisciplinary, cool and CO2 neutral)
1.-24.12.2011 Adventscalendar Action
all Facebookfriends take part at the raffle with sponsored gifts. The contributions came from diffrent Shops,
Bars and Restaurants located in Constance
07.12.2011 Interview at the University Film Team »Fischersbraut« (Fishers bride)
Three Team Members were interviewed about the Solar Decathlon Europe and the Team ECOLAR
07.12.2011 Newspaper Article »Südkurier«
http://www.suedkurier.de/region/kreis-konstanz/konstanz/Haeuslebauer-sind-adventlichgestimmt;art372448,5270056
12. + 14.12.2011 Workshop »Development of a creative guide for team ECOL A R«
13.12.2011 Lecture Sustainable Energy / Renewable Energy, Constance HTWG
»Solar architecture: urban planning, individual buildings, passive and active use of energy«
21.12.2011 Workshop »journalistic writing and photographing« with Josef Siebler (Südkurier)
21.12.2011 Christmas Party Team ECOLAR
09.01.2012 Lecture »Wachstum!?« (Growth!?)HTWG Konstanz
»Mit der vollen Kraft der Sonne« (With the full power of the sun)
10.-14.01.2012 Deubau Essen
We had together with Team COUNTER ENRTOPY (RWTH Aachen) an exhibitions stand wich was sponsored by
10ACTION
25.01.2012 New Year´s reception with end of semester presentation
January 2012 Online Article - »baunetzwissen.de«
http://www.baunetzwissen.de/standardartikel/Solar-NEU-Solar-Decathlon-Europe2012_2413537html?source=nl
23
26.01.2012 Start of »ECOLAR around the world« action (Homepage)
08.02.2012 Deliverable #4 (Party)
23.02.2012 10ACTION Workshop in Darmstadt
Event together with Team COUNTER ENTROPY (RWTH Aachen)
21.-25.02.2012 bautec, Berlin
February 2012 - Magazine Article »klimaBAUKULTUR«
23.-24.03.2012 Teambuilding-Event
23.03.2012 Start of „Fit for Madrid“ - Sports programme for ecolarians
23.03.2012 Newspaper Article »Südkurier«
http://www.suedkurier.de/region/kreis-konstanz/konstanz/In-Madrid-warten-starkeGegner;art372448,5386247
30.03.2012 CEP, Stuttgart - Clean Energy & Passivehouse - 2. Symposium Energy Plus Buildings
Presentation about the Solar Decathlon and the idea Project ECOLAR
Event together with Team COUNTER ENTROPY (RWTH Aachen)
03.04.2012 SDE 2014 meets SDE 2012
09.04.2012 Easter egg searching - Action
13.-15.04.2012 Fair Haus|Holz|Energie
21.04.2012 Nachhaltigkeitstage Baden Württemberg (Sustainability Day)
23.04.2012 Newspaper Article »Südkurier«
http://www.suedkurier.de/region/kreis-konstanz/konstanz/Ein-Kraftwerk-zum-Wohnen;art372448,5473703
02.05.2012 Online Article »bine.info«
http://www.bine.info/hauptnavigation/publikationen/news/news/der-countdown-fuer-madridlaeuft/?artikel=2234
05.05.2012 Long night of science - HTWG Konstanz
14.05.2012 Karlspreis award, Aachen
24
23.05.2012 Deliverable #5
24.05.2012 Berliner Energietage (Energy Days)
05.-06.06.2012 Woche der Umwelt, Berlin (Week of the environment)
June 2012 - Magazine Article »Ingenieurblatt«
15.06.2012 HTWG Summerparty
16.06.2012 flea market Konstanz
18.07.2012 ECOLAR roofing ceremony
13.08.2012 SD 2013 meets SDE 2012
14.08.2012 Deliverable #6
Planned
03.09.-05.10.2012 Solar Decathlon Europe 2012 Competition, Madrid
19.12.2012 Deliverable #7
25
26
27
28
Text Christian Weimar Bild HTWG
!"#$%&'()'*+'",%-./00+.
1"&.2345"$1#%6+
Fächerübergreifend arbeitet ein interdisziplinäres Team der HTWG Konstanz, bestehend aus
über 40 Studierenden verschiedener Fachrichtungen, am Solarhaus der Zukunft.
Als eines von weltweit 20 ausgewählten Teams
anerkannter Hochschulen wird sich das HTWGTeam unter der Federführung von Professor
Thomas Stark den Herausforderungen des europäischen Ablegers Solar Decathlon Europe 2012
stellen. Der erste Solar Decathlon wurde im Jahr
2000 vom US-Ministerium für Energie ausgerufen und hat als definiertes Ziel, ein energieautarkes Gebäude für das Wohnen zu entwerfen, welches seinen Energiebedarf vollständig über selbst
produzierte Solarenergie decken soll. Der erste Solar Decathlon Europe wurde 2010 in Madrid ausgetragen und durch eine Vereinbarung zwischen
dem spanischen Ministerium für Wohnungsbau
und dem amerikanischen Energieministerium
ins Leben gerufen. Beide Regierungen haben sich
verpflichtet, einen nachhaltigen solaren Architekturwettberwerb zu organisieren. Europa steht dabei nur für den Austragungsort und die Herkunft
der Teilnehmer ist nicht auf den europäischen
Kontinent beschränkt. Zentrales Thema ist die
Verbreitung von Wissen und Nachhaltigkeit.
Jedes der 20 Teams baut ein 70m2 großes transportables Haus, das ausschließlich solarbetrieben
sein muss und dabei alle Aspekte der Nachhaltigkeit vereint. Zwei Jahre lang haben die Teams
Zeit, ihr Solarhaus zu errichten, bevor es in 2012
in Madrid von einer Jury unter Wettbewerbsbedingungen in zehn Disziplinen bewertet wird. Architektur, Energieeffizienz, Komfortbedingungen,
Innovation und Marktfähigkeit sind hierbei wichtige Eckpunkte. „Der Wettbewerb soll auch die
Akzeptanz für die Notwendigkeit einer verantwortungsvollen Energienutzung im Wohnungsbau erhöhen“, so einer der Verantwortlichen. Und
weiter heißt es: „Die Studierenden leisten einen
Beitrag zur Förderung und Nutzung von Solartechnologien, zur Entwicklung energieeffizienter
Technologien und tragen dazu bei, diese schneller
auf dem Markt zu verbreiten“. Das Haus, bestehend aus sechs Modulen, von denen eines bereits
fertig gestellt ist, wird auf dem Campus der HTWG
erstellt. Der Bau beginnt im Januar 2012.
!!
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
Collaborating Institutions and Sponsoring Companies
ABB is a leading technology group of the energy and automation engineering. The enterprise makes it possible
in the energy supply, the industry and in the trade for his customers to improve her productivity and to reduce
the ecological damage.
Of the production about the shipment up to the consumption to industry and private houses ABB products
help to make climate protection possible. Current themes like Smart Grids, Smart mead ring, Smart Homes
have been subject of the research and development activities at ABB at ABB for years
The Georg Ackermann GmbH is a company for wood processing. With their unique technical solutions they
are able to attain new dimensions in the field of variety of shapes and bending radii in the sector of laminated
plastic and veneer. The inimitable layer construction enables you to achieve excellent results without needless
effort. The possibility of making parallel and radial slits offers an almost boundless variety of shapes.
The AXA group counts with contribution takings of 10. 4 bn euros (2010) and about 11,200 employees to the
leading insurance and financial service groups in Germany. The AXA Germany is part of the AXA group, one of
the leading insurance companies worldwide and fortune managers with activity main emphases in Europe,
North America and the Asian-pacific room.
Since 1896 »Baufritz« is a family run company. For decades the brand Baufritz has stood for more than building.
It stands for healthy living and life close to nature. Ecologically valuable houses with individual design and the
highest quality are our trademark. Baufritz invests continuously in research and development in close cooperation with universities, research laboratories and Federal Ministries. They use most modern technologies for
the reduction in the energy consumption or alternative energy sources. Houses which form a perfect symbiosis
from ecological responsibility and necessary high tech are so made.
38
Bembé parquet. Two words that simply belong together. They have been passionately devoted to producing
and laying lovely parquet flooring since 1780. It can be found in palaces, grand hotels and Wilhelminian mansions, in attractive new buildings and in stylishly renovated old dwellings.
Exquisite materials, expert advice and traditional craftsmanship: best prerequisites for natural living space
where you can feel at home, enjoy, recharge your batteries. More than 50 Bembé specialists throughout Germany and London will ensure that nothing is left to be desired where service is concerned too.
Looking for an experienced partner who can offer parquet with a special accent? Welcome to Bembé.
The Herford enterprise expanded his product range on the area of the motor drives for gratings and transformation furniture at the beginning of the nineties. A highlight from the extensive program of the Hartmannasytec is BELITEC ®. This is a motor drive with high-quality grating and latex mattress which can be installed
into every cupboard, shelf or partition. It is the whole point at the system that complete technology can be
installed in only a third of the piece of furniture and isn‹t recognized once as a bed. By touch on the button
and without any effort this high-quality bed can by means of remote control from and bring in. When required
valuable living space therefore becomes a bedroom.
BGT Bischoff Glastechnik AG of Bretten, Germany is one of Europe’s leading companies for flat glass processing and finishing. Established in 1938 as an iron and glass wholesaler, this medium-sized enterprise has been
working closely with the Scheuten Group of the Netherlands since 2007.
With its broad range of functional glasses and special glasses, BGT is predominately active in the construction industry and in various other industrial sectors. Its many years of experience and outstanding expertise form the basis for its high-quality products, which are in use around the world. A key reason for the
company’s successful positioning in the market is its constant readiness to innovate. BGT believes in tackling
challenges head-on in order to develop outstanding solutions for glass architecture and industrial applications. It is this readiness to give full attention to its customers’ requirements in its search for both standard
and high-tech solutions that makes BGT a sought-after partner for all facets of the glass business worldwide.
39
Blum turns the opening and closing of furniture into an experience that significantly increases the comfort
of motion in all areas of the house, but especially the kitchen. We always focus on the needs of the kitchen
and furniture user.
Our fittings systems shout »high quality« with their well-thought-out function, recognised design and high
durability. They are designed to spark inspiration and create an emotional experience out of day-to-day kitchen tasks.
The central priority of economic policy - and therefore of the Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology - is
to lay the foundations for economic prosperity in Germany and to ensure that this prosperity is spread broadly
throughout the population. This overarching priority gives rise to specific objectives that serve as guideposts
for the formulation of economic policy. Germany‹s overall economic policy is grounded in the principles of the
social market economy, and this approach has proven to be effective, particularly during difficult phases of economic cycles. It is especially important for a forward-looking economic policy to ensure sustained conditions
for greater employment in Germany.
For more than a century, combined with the name "Bosch" forward-looking technology and trailblazing inventions that have made history. Bosch is a global company that operates in many different areas. Here we present
our divisions with the divisions in Germany.
Standards and rules surround our lives. Our goal is to specify as few restrictions as a customer and you create
as many open spaces. With this guide can create products that do not meet the standard. As a KMU, we are
more flexible than many major competitors and to respond specifically to each customer. We remain even on
old concepts, but with each attempt to find a suitable solution. In contact with customers is often the best
new ideas emerge. We have made it our business to give you the requirements to fulfill your vision into reality.
40
With us is true: The only standard is that there is no standard.
The German Sustainable Building Council (DGNB for “Deutsche Gesellschaft für Nachhaltiges Bauen”) is the
partner you need to harmonize these aspects. With our certification system, we help you optimize and document the quality of your projects. Sustainability is a crucial topic at the present time in the construction and
real estate sectors. Increasingly, ecological, economical, and socio-cultural issues are focal points in the planning, construction, and operation of buildings.
Our name stands for innovative development and highest quality production of durable construction sealings
made of EPDM and butyl rubber. Specialized in high performance sealing systems we take care of ideal sealing
conditions, even in difficult connection areas.
A further business division comprises safety formed parts as the main elements of respiratory masks and as
bladder accumulators and diaphragms for hydraulic systems. A wide selection of damping products - of course
also made of EPDM - completes the DURAPROOF product portfolio
Architecture and building are still at the beginning of a sustainable development. After long hesitation, perceive the change in global conditions, there is now urgent action - with far-reaching implications for future
planning and building. We combine our work with the world of architecture and science. Our goal is to achieve
the least possible use of energy resources and the highest total efficiency, comfort and architectural quality.
We're working on with vigor and passion.
The makers of ELMOTO, who began work in 2009, have committed themselves to the mission of changing the
mobility in urban areas with their E-Bikes. Important features are not only the bike’s ‘fun’ aspect, aswell as its
design and suitability for everyday use, but also the eco-friendly and emission-free use. The result is a new
vehicle category in between bicycle and moped.
41
enertex bayern GmbH offers to development and production of industrial electronics, embedded software
development and
Interpretation, simulations and planning of energy supply systems and electromagnetic
ertex solar - photovoltaics with 60 years of glass construction experience!
- ertex solar manufactures and markets solar modules for building integration
- ertex solar delivers standard modules, complete ready systems and customized solutions.
- ertex solar integrates photovoltaics in the building facade in an aesthetical, economical and technical fashion.
- ertex solar cooperates with architects and civil engineers, to integrate photovoltaics in the outershell of the
building.
Festool develops high-quality electrical and compressed air tools for professional and demanding users. Since
the foundation of the family business in the year 1925 quality and innovation have a topmost priority. Over 300
patents and more as 80 prices for products and enterprises prove that the concentration on the essential is
worthwhile.
Fissler GmbH has for many years stood for high-quality cookware which stands out thanks to its precise workmanship, high level of utility and stylish, ingenious design "Made in Germany". All the products make your work
in the kitchen easier and increase your pleasure in cooking.
Founded in 1845 by Carl Philipp Fissler, the company can look back on a success story lasting over 165 years.
Experience gathered over generations, technological know-how, perfect production, great innovative strength
- these are the three pillars on which the success of our company is based.
But above all the key is our products, whose function and design are continuously adapted to the needs of our
42
customers and so can satisfy an extremely wide range of requirements in the best possible manner.
The nonprofit organization was founded in 1954 as the "Verband der Absolventen und Freunde des Staatstechnikums Konstanz e. V." and today bears the name "Fördergesellschaft der Hochschule Konstanz e.V."
The funding Fund advises and supports the University of Konstanz and its students. It maintains contact with
government, industry and economy to benefit the university and supports the connection of students to university and technology transfer and contract research at the University of Konstanz. The Development Fund
pursues exclusively and directly charitable purposes.
The company Forstner storage GmbH was founded in 1998 as a private company to realize the ambitious goal of
maximizing energy, sustainable, yet affordable storage technology. These innovative products are sold throughout the German-speaking countries and beyond, is already in most neighboring EU countries. The rapid development required in 2006 moved into a new building with modern robot-assisted production. After the reorganization took place in a limited company in 2011 began the construction of a new production building with
2,600 m2 of production space, a dedicated apprentice workshop and an additional office.
The company »Fritz Kohl« produces veneers. Their strenghs are high product quality, top quality production,
absolute dependability concerning provision and shipment of merchandise, highest flexibility , individual customer production, purchases and sales world-wide through Kohl employees only and individual and advisory
service as well as development.
FX RUCH KG is a family business with an over 120-year tradition. We see ourselves as a modern enterprise
which offers commercial and private customers goods and services which are connected with the topics build
and residentials in the broadest sense.
43
Geberit develops, produces and sells high-duty, intelligent products and systems for bath and sanitary. geberit
is worldwide noted for highest quality and innovation in the sanitary engineering. They satisfy the demand
of plumbers and final consumers after long-lasting, mature technology with cost-saving, safe processing and
modern design with that. Behind this there are more than 125 years company history with developments which
belong to the milestones of the sanitary engineering.
Grohe AG is Europe’s largest and the world’s leading single-brand manufacturer and supplier of sanitary fittings, holding roughly eight percent of the world market. As a global brand for sanitary products and systems,
GROHE is setting standards in quality, technology and design and its products deliver the perfect flow of water.
Häfele has developed since its beginnings in the 1920s as one of the leading companies in the mounting industry. Meanwhile, over 5,000 people take part in your success to the company, the majority of sales are generated
abroad. Our own product development and Functionality concept help the edge over the competition further.
Helios is a forward-looking family business and is one of Europe‹s leading fan manufacturers. The modern factory has a floor area exceeding 100 000 m² of which 50 000 m² is production area. The plant is equipped with
the latest production machinery resulting in high quality products. Helios has over six decades of designing
and manufacturing fans and components for the ventilation industry. This has resulted in enabling Helios to
offer a comprehensive range of fans and ancillaries most of which is available from stock, including explosion proof fans. The range extends from mini fans (60 m³/h) for domestic ventilation to complete systems for
commercial and industrial applications. Large axial fans extend the range of volumes to reach in access of two
million m³/h. These are used on applications covering cooling, heating, refrigeration, drying, etc.
44
Since the establishment in 1910 the Hesse-Lignal group have produced lacquers and stains for interiors. Our
customers are industrial manufacturers as well as companies of carpentry trade. Through our quality we are
the market leader in Germany and one of three biggest manufacturers of lacquers and stains in Europe. Our
products are manufactured on the basis of the latest recipes and combine standardised quality with easy and
safe processing. Our state of the art manufacturing plants enable us to produce more than 100 tons of lacquers
and stains based on approx. 40,000 recipes every day.
In the meanwhile we employ approx. 450 employees and have a badly extensive product range of solvent free
as well as aqueous / environmentally minded systems. Last but not least, we provide as well our Proterra qualities, which are produced solely from naturally renewable resources.
Holzforschung Austria (HFA) is a fully-owned subsidiary of the Austrian Society for Wood Research founded in
1948. From a technical point of view it is the only institute which addresses the entire value chain – beginning
from the storing of wood in the forest, wood processing to the different products. Bordering disciplines such as
surface coatings, wood preservatives and adhesives are also within its scope. Research activities are practiceoriented. The projects are conducted in close collaboration with small and large companies in the industry.
The institute works frequently for its customers as their external research and development department. Our
specialists cover a wide range of technical fields and topics spanning over several fields are addressed in an
interdisciplinary way.
Hochschule Konstanz is an important resource for Baden-Württemberg and the whole Lake Constance region,
by virtue of its technical and educational facilities.
45
Hupac is the leading combined transport operator through Switzerland and one of the market leaders in Europe. The company works to ensure that an increasing volume of goods can be transported by rail and not by road,
thus making an important contribution to modal shift and environment protection.
Hupac operates a network of 100 trains each day between Europe’s main economic areas. In 2011, the traffic volume was around 724,000 road consignments. The Hupac Group employs 410 employees in eleven companies
based in Switzerland, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Poland and Russia.
Hupac was founded in 1967 in Chiasso, still the site of the headquarters. The company has 100 shareholders.
The share capital amounts to CHF 20 million; 72% of this belongs to logistics and transport companies, while
28% is held by rail companies, thus guaranteeing closeness to the market und independence from the railway
companies.
The name Hottgenroth Software stands for the most widely used software program to reverse the district administration: KA MIN. And for a powerful combination of advanced software solutions and customer services.
With the development of KAMIN mid-80s was laid the foundation stone of the company. In the following
years, new industry-specific programs created for the chimney sweep trade. The product range includes software engineering, digital reference books and Finanz-/Abrechnungssoftware Hottgenroth in proven quality.
The programs are modular and can be combined through interfaces. End of the 90s recognizes the company‹s
founder, Karl-Heinz Hottgenroth the sign of the times. With the energy consultant Energy Consulting, the
leading software built on the German market. The certification program for energy-efficient building design is
an essential tool for planners, builders and craftsmen. In early 2002, the ETU Software GmbH has been part of
the company. The product range has grown by TGA software for home and building. For industrial customers
or manufacturers ETU 2005 a developed data acquisition software for implementation of VDI 3805 directive.
The family business »Huber Fenster« founded in 1883, based in Herisau (Switzerland) produce since four generations windows for architects, carpenters and households.
The plan depends entirely on your needs. Our strengths are the development of special solutions for special
requirements and a rapid implementation of ideas. We offer both standard solutions, the implementation of
design, function and efficiency.
46
The International Solar Energy Research Center Constance eV, short ISC Constance, researched and developed
crystalline silicon solar cells. We work with leading companies and research institutes in the industry. Currently,
the ISC Constance through 43 different projects. The financial volume of research projects in 2010 amounted
to around 3 million euros. The ISC Constance currently employs 50 people. We evaluate new, lower-cost silicon
raw materials, optimizing existing and developing new manufacturing steps and manufacturing machinery for
the industrial production of solar cells. We develop and test new solar cell concepts. The ISC Constance sees
itself not only as partners of companies. We are convinced that for the further dissemination of solar energy
in addition to the technical advancement also really matters, increase public informed about the benefits and
opportunities of photovoltaics. The ISC Constance will be seeking students and students for internships, says
on its own solar panels and takes visitors through its laboratories.
A high-carat and entrepreneurial investor team has helped to carry the company formation based on the innovation developed by Creaholic. The operative team of Joulia SA consists of an interesting mix from different
professions and talents.
Keramag Keramische Werke AG, which has its headquarters in Ratingen and factories in Wesel and Haldensleben, is one of the leading German brand manufacturers for sanitary ceramics. Its product range comprises
bathtubs, shower trays and bathroom furniture as well as sanitary items made from the mineral material
Varicor®.
More than 100 years of experience and innovativeness are reflected in the company’s remarkable product
range. The finely coordinated product offers, which comprise everything from attractive individual items and
bathroom series to complete sanitary-room concepts, fulfil every requirement in both the private and public,
commercial sector.
47
As family businesses we have been round the building with wood on the market as a specialist for connection
systems for 25 years.
The development and the sale of verb Indians is our competence for the wood-processing skilled crafts of the
piece of furniture over the window, the façade up to the complete house.
All products have one thing in common:
they aren´t visible after the installation, self-tensioning and able to be dismantled.
Outstanding design, remarkable quality and innovative technology are our response to unusual demands. Our
imaginativeness is directed to the pursuit of one aim alone: to create worlds of experience which harmonise
your living space in its entirety.
The development of a modest workshop to a worldwide well-known, industrial manufacturer of connection
technology and tools with constantly new product and systems solutions shows Lamello AG in an impressive
way from a Swiss village. For mechanical compounds of wood, art open, metals and (artificial) stone Lamello
offers the right solution and the suitable material.
The company was founded in 1957 by Oskar Lapp with ÖLFLEX® the first industrially produced signal cable in
the world.
Today Lapp Cables produces cables and conductors for different industries and markets: mechanical and systems engineering, the automotive industry, MSR technology, electrical and installations engineering, EDC and
more.
Lapp Cables products are primarily produced in the Lapp Cables group's own production plants.
We currently supply 40,000 standard items from stock. We also develop and produce cables and conductors to
48
customer specifications.
The lehmorange clay plate was developed to offer designers and developers another option for the use of the
building material clay. The user is shown the advantages of ease of use of drywall construction, combined with
the excellent acoustic and internal environment of the building material clay available.
Lignotrend offers all enthusiastic ones about the solid timber building a communication platform. Ideas are
developed, discussed and realized according to a lasting building culture in the quality community.
Niedertemperatur-Fußboden-Heizsystem mit
kurzer Reaktionszeit, im Trockenausbau
www.lithotherm-loss.at
Floor heating with lowest temperature and direct contact with the floor covering.
Lucido is a solar façade, made of a solar glass, an absorber of wood and an insulate wall. The system uses the
sun energy which it wins and stores in itself as natural insulate power for the house. Lucido optimizes the energy efficiency of a building that it losses nearly no energy anymore. The solar façade Lucido wins sun energy and
improves the energy efficiency of the building considerably. The daylight enters through the solar glass onto
wooden lamella structure where it’s transformed into heat This energy becomes stored by the façade. A part of
the energy is heating the inside of the building, the bigger part rests in the façade. The wall, full of energy, has
an extreme power of insulate and reduces in this way the loss of energy of the house to nearly zero.
49
The island of Mainau is the 3rd biggest island in Lake Constance. It is called the flower island.
The island and all properties were brought in by countess Sonja and count Lennart Bernadotte in 1974. Mainau
GmbH employs 150 persons year-roundly and in the flower season from March until October 300 persons. The
park and gardens are year-roundly open.
For more than 60 years MEFA develops, produces and distributes fastening systems for sanitary,- heating,- air
conditioning and ventilation technique as well as industrial application. Headquartered in Germany and subsidiaries in Italy, Poland, Denmark and Hungary, an worldwide network of distributors, we are today a leading
supplier in fastening technique. With customized solutions, flexible and on time logistics, Service during the
planning and on site as well as an innovative enlarging of the MEFA product portfolio We don´t just want to
satisfy our customer, we want to delight them.As one of the leading manufacturers and distributors of fastening systems in Europe we are your partner in all belongings of fastening technology.
meteocontrol is a technological leader and one of the most innovative service providers in the solar energy
sector. The company has supported solar projects for more than 30 years, and develops and markets services
and products in the energy and weather data management areas. This foundation of experience and knowhow makes meteocontrol a coveted consultancy partner with large-scale national and international projects.
meteocontrol can draw on the most modern information technology and years of experience in monitoring regenerative systems: 19,000 solar systems with a total power of over 3.0 GWp are currently monitored. A global
market share of over 10% with professionally monitored systems, meteocontrol is a global market leader in this
segment. Through constant technical development the meteocontrol’s product portfolio now offers monitoring solutions for every operation size – from private systems through to solar power plants. The recording
and analysis of highly valid solarization data from satellite measurements enables precise energy forecasts for
PV systems. These solar power forecasts allow energy suppliers and network operators to precisely plan their
network loads and solar share of the energy mix.
50
MetsäWood delivers competitive solutions developed to meet the customer needs. We utilise Nordic wood
as a raw material for its high quality and environmental friendliness. We aim at deeply understanding our
customer’s business, and combine the know-how and expertise of our professionals with the high-quality raw
material to match the increasingly demanding requirements.
BASF is the world’s leading chemical company – The Chemical Company.
With about 111,000 employees, six Verbund sites and close to 370 production sites worldwide we serve customers and partners in almost all countries of the world.
In 2011, BASF posted sales of €73.5 billion and income before special items of approximately €8.4 billion.
We combine economic success, social responsibility and environmental protection. Through science and innovation we enable our customers in almost all industries to meet the current and future needs of society.
Our products and system solutions contribute to conserving resources, ensuring healthy food and nutrition
and helping to improve quality of life.
We have summed up this contribution in our corporate purpose:
We create chemistry for a sustainable future.
The area loudspeaker of ML of audio is a vibrating body of sound. He is activated by an electromagnetic oscillation coil system. The frequency domain is very broadband and suffices about the complete Abstrahlwinkel of
almost 180° horizontal and 180° vertically of 100 Hz to 18000 Hz.
OKALUX has turned into one of the international market leaders for functional, innovative and design- oriented production of insulating glass. It has dedicated itself to the utilisation of daylight. Its developments
and innovations help to establish the appropriate balance of sometimes conflicting demands: Creating a pleasant atmosphere in the interior whilst saving energy through the provision of the edifice with
light- and heat energy and simultaneously protecting the building against overheating and UV- radiation.
Designing windows and facades and thus defining high standards in terms of lightness and transparency, stability and precision, economic efficiency and ecology – this is what OKALUX stands for.
51
Rudolf Ostermann GmbH is an expanding, customer orientated carpentry trade wholesaler with many years’
experience. With 240 employees and over 1,000 orders a day Ostermann is the European leader in mail order
for edgings and fittings. Apart from tools and machinery, the continually growing Ostermann range also includes design elements such as bathroom interiors and sliding door systems, installation and assembly items,
safety at work equipment and much more. Thus Ostermann offers a wide selection from the whole range for
the sector and has become a full line distributor for the carpentry trade and for interior designers.
As a medium-sized company we are one of the leading European manufacturers of high quality sealants and
adhesives for professional users. Our approximately 300 employees enjoy working at OTTO because they appreciate it as a socially committed and reliable company. About 250 employees work at the Fridolfing location
in Upper Bavaria, Germany, and 50 sales representatives are out and about supporting our customers in Germany, Austria, England, France, Belgium and the Netherlands. Independent partner companies sell our products in many other countries in Europe and overseas.
Parans solar lights create a unique indoor environments where the natural variation of sunlight is never limited.
Bright interiors with natural light wins a lot of advantages through the Parans system.
The expert for light advertising in Germany, Austria and Hungary
52
Exterior blinds not only offer privacy and sun protection, but also increase your quality of living, because they
are indispensable as a component of modern facade.
R.I.O.F. develops and provides environmental products and services - ie facilities which release throughout their
life cycle a minimum of CO2, are produced from renewable resources, are resource-efficient and are designed
for closed cycles.
We, the team at Rosskopf & Partner, are very pleased to welcome you to our Website. With our new design
and optimized layout, we would like to provide you with complete information about our entire product and
service portfolio. From now on, you can find up-to-date information here about new developments, trends and
innovations at Rosskopf & Partner AG.
Today – with over 200 employees at two production sites in Saxony and Thuringia and a wide range of premium materials – we are ready to tackle the requirements and tasks of our progressive customers: all of them are
clients from the fields of architecture, design, processing, retailers for kitchen & bath and the furniture industry.
Our activity is mainly the glass conversion base for the supply of products to the sectors related to the closing
of facades and interior decoration.
Since its founding in 1984, the company works with the objective of offering quality products and an agile and
efficient service, thus obtaining the satisfaction of our customers.
53
For over 70 years, Samsung has been dedicated to making a better world through diverse businesses that today span advanced technology, semiconductors, skyscraper and plant construction, petrochemicals, fashion,
medicine, finance, hotels, and more. Our flagship company, Samsung Electronics, leads the global market in
high-tech electronics manufacturing and digital media.
Through innovative, reliable products and services; talented people; a responsible approach to business and
global citizenship; and collaboration with our partners and customers, Samsung is taking the world in imaginative new directions.
Worldwide and for almost 100 years, we provide a good climate and well-being in living rooms. Each of our
1800 staff member is anxious to achieve the maximum economic benefit for our customers at a minimal use
of energy.
The result of this philosophy are integrated solutions for buildings and their entire life cycle. At the same time,
there are solutions to take responsibility for the protection of the environment for future generations.
The carpenter´s workshop was founded in 1959 since then it is in family property.
SCHÄUBLE - that is plumbing, heating systems, tin work, solar and ventilation systems from a single source. For
a multitude of tasks we provide the right solutions for reliable and best products at a fair price. Whether large
or small construction customer service, we are always at your side.
54
Our showroom offers you the opportunity to learn about custom made furniture, windows, door and interior
doors, flooring, wall and ceiling coverings, and other objects Interior, to inform foreign institution.
Take advantage of our expertise from 75 years of experience in the wood processing trade.
For more than 30 years we have been designing, building and installing customized cooling systems. Every system contains our special built-in features excellent functionality, longevity, and top build quality.
Our products cover output ranges from 100 W up to 5 MW in a variety of applications. The main applications
include lasers, switch cabinet cooling,
machine tool cooling and custom processes in science and research.
The Government of Spain delcared the Solar Decathlon Eurpe an “Event of Excepcional Public Interest”. This
recognition impulses projects with great social relevance, and facilitates financial benefits for sponsors of the
competition. This scheme, based on communication expenses, allows a great return on investment, and secures publicity of the event and its activities during 2011 and 2012.
This model completes creation of value, as part of a communication strategy for an activity that is recognized
globally. It also empowers an ambitious research program, and contibutes with the popularization of subjects
that are sensitive to the general and professionals audiences.
SOLIKER design and manufacturers Solar Thermal Collectors, Thin Film photovoltaic modules and laminated
photovoltaic glass for architectural envelopes under the ISO 9001 quality standards at it production plant located in Béjar (Salamanca- Spain), which has more than 18000 m2 of net industrial surface.
Furthermore, the company has modern facilities for Development of research projects on R+D , performance
and durability test for equipment and solutions, opto-electronic characterization and classrooms for theoretical and practical training.
55
SOLARCHICON is the union between architecture and photovoltaics
For over 40 years Somfy GmbH develops and sells products successfully for building apertures, entrances and
protections against the sun. The systems react reliably and flexibly to brightness, temperature, wind and rain.
The enterprise counting approx. 220 employees.
Somfy offers latest technologies with many drive variants as well as a large multitude the modernization market at intelligent controls tailored to the needs of the specialized partners and the market - primarily.
Among other things Stelzer AluTechnik GmbH has specialized in special elements, such as Lifting sliding doors,
basic elements for automatic system doors, swing doors, swinging windows, dormer windows for over-head
glazings, terrace roofs, wind blocker and shoving elements, as well as all kinds of initial element. Which the
elements mentioned above not in your workflow fit, metalworker is our customers.
All aluminium elements mentioned above are produced and delivered exclusively to resellers from the »HEROAL system«.
Stocker is one of the powerful and prestigious construction companies in the region of Lake Constance and has
over 70 employees with a large base of highly trained engineers and highly qualified site personnel.
56
Sunways AG, Constancestands for consistent use of solar energy to secure the long-term energy supply of man
in an efficient and sustainable manner. Sunways offers technological competence, performance and highest
quality – from single components to complete solar systems. Since its foundation in 1993, Sunways AG has
evolved into a technology leader in the photovoltaics industry serving international markets. With siliconbased solar cells, inverters, solar modules and solar systems, the company offers all components required for
high-yield photovoltaic power generation.
The future belongs to new technologies and environmentally sound products. They will gain an increasing
market share, more and more power and radically change the entire field of economy. Tomorrow‹s markets will
be characterised by enterprises prepared to act sustainably and responsibly.
Hock is a medium-sized innovative enterprise. Characterised by the entrepreneurial spirit of the managing
director, highly motivated employees translate the founder‹s fundamental idea into practice.
Leutkirch in Germany’s Allgäu is where Thermopal GmbH has its traditional headquarters. On a site measuring
some 190,000 m² - 90,000 m² of which are covered with buildings – the company operates a number of production systems. A workforce of 460 is employed in multiple shifts to produce a wide range of materials. These
include decorative chipboard, high-pressure laminates and numerous special products. Thermopal supplies
high quality wood materials to national and international customers in the timber trade, the furniture industry,
for interior fitting and other special industries such as ship-building.
A high export share of approx. 40 percent testifies to the company’s international presence. At present, Thermopal is particularly well known in Benelux,France, Italy, Spain, the UK, Austria, Switzerland and Eastern Europe.
Trelleborg is a global engineering group whose leading positions are based on advanced polymer technology
and in-depth applications know-how. We develop high-performance solutions that seal, damp and protect in
demanding industrial environments.
57
We are your forwarding and logistics services provider with innovative ideas for your success in the marketplace! We develop tailor-made solutions for our customers, from consultation through to implementation and
we highly value partnership and fair co-operation.
Our core specialities include national and international transport movements, customs clearance and logistics
processes, activities and consulting.
Tridonic has made it its business to get to know all about your applications and assist you by developing innovative products that enable you to implement functionally and economically superior lighting solutions. This
can only be achieved through close, value-driven, partnership-based cooperation. Tridonic is able to provide
you with competent advice and support all the way from project preparation and the project realisation phase,
when things get really busy, right through to project completion and installation; it does this in a value-driven,
partnership-based manner over a period of many years.
WAGO underpinned its conviction that this was the method of the future with the founding of the company
in 1951 and has not wavered from this course since then. This technology has long since become the worldwide
standard and modern electrical connecting systems and automation without WAGO products is unimaginable.
WILO‹s success is supported by many pillars. And by values that we pursue without compromise.
Wilo provides the technology and expertise for the operation and application of high-value pumps and pump
systems for heating and cooling technology, air-conditioning, water supply and sewage disposal. The Wilo
brand and all associated product brands under the Wilo umbrella set the standard for technical performance
and efficiency. This is supported by an outstanding service offer in all European countries and increasingly in
other countries, from Asia to North America.
58
WDV / Molliné sells Germany's largest selection of water meters and heat meters, and offers advice Engineers,
builders, contractors and artisans around the metering technology.
As a medium-sized company with a long tradition we are one of the leading international suppliers of highquality speakers, audio electronics and multi-room systems.
An innovative R&D department, our own paint shop and flexible production of customized products made
WHD a well sounding name for customers around the world. Especially because our ears are so sensitive, we
should satisfy you with the best products.
Wolf Bavaria is a German enterprise with seat at Heilsbronn nearby Nuremberg. Wolf Bavaria develops, produces and commercializes Europe-wide innovative soundproofing products of the brand PhoneStar, floor heatings PowerFloor integrated sound absorption with and without. The environmentally friendly soundproofing
flat tires are produced according to an innovative method from natural basic materials (wood and sand). Products are used wolf in the private, public and industrial area.
Zumtobel Lighting is a Zumtobel Group company, which has been following for more than 50 years, developing innovative and individual lighting solutions that fulfil every requirement as regards ergonomics, economic
efficiency and environmental compatibility and create added value in terms of aesthetics. With 50 companyowned sales organisations and commercial agencies in a total of 70 countries, Zumtobel shows international
presence at the customer’s site. The company, whose roots are in Vorarlberg, sets great store by international
contacts to establish a worldwide network of experts and design partners within the lighting industry.
59
Project Images
June 2011 - visiting house+ in stuttgart
July 2011 - Workshop at the Zumtobel headquarter in Dornbirn (Austria)
60
June 2011 - Professor Stark is speaking at the »ausgesprochen
Wissenschaft« (very scientific) event in konstanz
July 2011 - Workshop at the Zumtobel headquarter in Dornbirn (Austria)
July 2011 - Zumtobel Showroom
61
July 2011 - Workshop at the Zumtobel headquarter in Dornbirn (Austria)
62
July 2011 - Setting up 1:1 Construction Model
July 2011 - Final Presentations in front of the public at the semester end
July 2011 - Final Presentations in front of the public at the semester end - All Team Members
63
July 2011 - Workshop in Darmstadt to meat the actual and the former german Solar Decathlon Teams
July 2011 - Workshop in Darmstadt to meat the actual and the former german Solar Decathlon Teams
64
August 2011 - Summerschool Teammeeting
August 2011 - Teammeeting with external consultants for exchange of experience
65
August 2011 - Setting up a 1:1 Kitchen Modell
August 2011 - Setting up a 1:1 Kitchen Modell
66
August 2011 - Setting up a 1:1 Kitchen Modell
September 2011 - Kitchen Model meets the Construction Model
67
September 2011 - Kitchen Model meets the Construction Model
September 2011 - Kitchen Model meets the Construction Model
68
September 2011 - Presenting our Project to Theresia Bauer (Minister of Science, Research and Art)
September 2011 - Facade study
69
Oktober 2011 - Workshop Madrid
Oktober 2011 - Workshop Madrid
70
Oktober 2011 - Workshop Madrid - Interview at the Villa Solar
Oktober 2011 - Workshop Madrid - measuring our lot
71
Oktober 2011 - Old-town-run
Oktober 2011 - Old-town-run - Awards ceremony in our 1:1 construction model
72
November 2011 - PV Action-day - Visit of a school class
November 2011 - PV Action-day - Visit of a school class
73
November 2011 - Posterpresentation at the Bauhaus.Solar in Erfurt - together with Team Aachen (counter entropy)
74
November 2011 - Posterpresentation at the Bauhaus.Solar in Erfurt together with Team Aachen (counter entropy)
Dezember 2011 - Workshop »Development of a creative guide for team ECOLAR«
Dezember 2011 - Interview at the University Film Team Fischersbraut (Fishers Bride)
75
Dezember 2011 - Advent Calender-Action »ECOL A R LOVES KONSTANZ«
Dezember 2011 - old Teamfoto
76
March 2012 - Teambuilding
March 2012 - Teambuilding
77
March 2012 - Teambuilding
March 2012 - Teambuilding
78
March 2012 - Teambuilding
March 2012 - Teambuilding
79
March 2012 - NEW Teamphoto
March 2012 - CEP Symposium
80
April 2012 - Haus|Holz|Energie Fair Stuttgart together with Counter Entropy Team, Aachen
April 2012 - Haus|Holz|Energie Fair Stuttgart together with Counter
Entropy Team, Aachen
81
April 2012 - Nachhaltigkeitstage Baden-Württemberg »Spatenstich«
April 2012 - Nachhaltigkeitstage Baden-Württemberg »Spatenstich«
82
May 2012 - »Long night of science«
May 2012 - »Long night of science«
83
May 2012 - Fit for Madrid
May 2012 - Lignotrend arrives
84
May 2012 - Energy Day Berlin
June 2012 - Week of Environment
85
June 2012 - Floor Elements
June 2012 - HTWG Konstanz Summerparty
86
June 2012 - Flea Market
June 2012 - preparing the construction site
87
June 2012 - erecting the ECOLAR Home
June 2012 - preparing the Super Cabinet
88
July 2012 - fixing the semitransparent glass elements
July 2012 - the glass elements are fixed
89
July 2012 - ECOLAR meeting
July 2012 - detail semitransparent fassade
90
July 2012 - Roofing Ceremony
August 2012 - in the Sound Studio for our spanish house tour
91
August 2012 - Fit for Madrid - Massage Date
92
Renderings
Principle of the ECOLAR Home
Interior Design - Kitchen
Interior Design - Living room and kitchen
93
Exterior Design
Solar Roof
94
Floor plan - free
Floor plan - furnished
Building Set - Step 1 - 3
Building Set - Components
95
Hochschule Konstanz
Technik, Wirtschaft und Gestaltung
FG Energieeffizientes Bauen
Fakultät Architektur und Gestaltung
Brauneggerstraße 55
D-78462 Konstanz
Telefon +49 (7531) 206-571
Fax +49 (7531) 206-87-191
ecolar@htwg-konstanz.de
www.ecolar.de